Not as good as the second one but a decent read. I think one of the problems with this one is that it tries to do too much. Sometimes simpler is better. The first two books had a simple plot but it was interesting and captivating and the twist at the end of the second book was good. This one seemed like it was trying to top that by adding even more of a crazy twist, and I don't think it worked out that well. The ending felt dragged and rushed at the same time, which is weird. It's like it wasn't sure where it wanted to end so just when it seems like things are wrapping up you get a "just kidding, there's actually more, and a new twist too." But then the actual ending feels like it's cut a little bit short.

While this book does have a lot of action, there are quite a bit of slow parts in it as well. I still can't stand Selene and Theo's relationship. She's not as abusive to Theo in this one but they are both codependent as hell. They're super annoying. Overall I liked this series, but the first 2 books were much stronger. ( )

That it's taken me 3-plus years to get to the final book of this series is a commentary on how underwhelmed I felt with the ending of the second book, and how Selene DaSilva saw fit to allow Theo Schwartz to believe she was dead, as it was "better" that way. Besides no man of any quality believing that, it also means that the twists and turns to bring the couple back together are a bit much. Still, I found it within my heart to give this book a marginally positive rating, as I really liked the climax of the story, in which the real power behind Saturn and his Mithraists is finally confronted. Apart from that you'll probably do yourself a favor and not read past the first book in the series, as that is perfectly acceptable as a free-standing story. ( )

Not my favourite book of the trilogy, but an engaging and entertaining story and a satisfying finale. I most enjoyed seeing Selene’s character arc completed, as well as the general Women Are Badass theme that ran through the story, but also liked the moments of genuine godhood, the battles, and the descriptions of the settings. (I felt like I was there.) And as with the last two, there are all sorts of mythologic and folkloric things woven through the story, some of which I was pleased to see mentioned and others I didn’t know about.

This would probably have been an 8/10 if not for a few things, though. Biggest is the love triangle which didn’t really need to be there, especially when I couldn’t help thinking of one side of it as brother-sister. Second’s that there are so many mythologic things, from tombs to prophecies to ancient rites to other settings, it sometimes felt a lot of the time like Brodsky was trying to use everything and building a plot around it. And third is the mortal female friends of Theo’s. I can’t put my finger on how exactly, but their actions, especially in the first half, felt off and somehow also out of sync with the feminism, I don’t know. Also, the climax might have jumped the shark a little?

Yeah, I know I’m only docking one point for all that. That’s because I fully admit all but point one are subjective. Your mileage may vary.

So… like I said, entertaining, satisfying, well-told. There are some interesting twists and a dastardly plan and people dealing with emotions like people. It capped the series off nicely, though, in all the ways I generally want. I’d rec it, but only if you’ve read the others. You need the build-up to read get the payoff.

Warnings: Depression, suicidal thoughts, and suicide with the goal of resurrecting. Pseudo-incestuous feelings. Disabled character healed.

7/10 ( )