I really tried to like this series but I felt that it was overly hyped and my expectations ended up having me disappointed. I kept waiting for something big to happen but it was just blah. For once I like the TV/netflix adaptation a bit better than the books. I even gave my trilogy set to my daughter maybe she will like it better than I did. I don't know maybe I wasn't in the right headspace as these are the types of books I love to read but it just fell flat for me. :( ( )

Overall I love the trilogy. (Nikolai Lantsov)
The ending was really good as well and I loved the fact that they ended up in Keramzin together again.

However, what I didn't like is the amount of characters there were in that gang (I couldn't keep up sometimes). Unless i somehow skipped some pages accidentley, I often would forget some of the side characters and would get confused when they popped up again and then need to recollect on who they are.

Back onto the positives, Nikolai Lantsov. That is my favourite part overall.

I feel like the Darkling should have gotten some more action or delve into his past more. Speaking of, was it by chance that Alina is the sun summoner or is she also somehow related to Morozova?

Finally, good trilogy which had me hooked. If not mentionned before, I did really like Nikolai Lantsov. ( )

Great series! ( )

"They lived an ordinary life, full of ordinary things- if love can ever be called that."
😭😭😭❤️ ( )

Good book though I feel the ending was somewhat rushed. ( )