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Victoria Aveyard’s final book, Fate Breaker, was perfect. Every line and action felt like it was happening at exactly the right time. Each character had grown and we had their full potential for the culmination of events. I snuggled up with this book and even as I devoured it in two days realized I was already making plans to read the entire series again this time with my son who will love it.
So many things went wrong for our heroes in book two and this book started with them fragmented thinking the others were dead. With each chapter told in another character’s perspective we learned who survived. It was such a temptation to scan the chapters to see who appeared next. However, if you can wait then it plays with your emotions as you mourn with the characters for their fallen comrades and worry as well who might still be able to carry on the fight.
I had faith that Victoria Aveyard would see our motley crew to victory but she did provide a betrayal and surprise toward the end that made it impossible to put the book down.
Charlie and Valtik’s characters made some surprisingly important contributions to the mission to save the ward. This was the first book Charlie gained chapters told from his perspective. He is not the fighter or the one with the most courage. However, his small acts may have had the biggest impact. I like the idea that the most ordinary of the group may come the furthest of them all in helping the group.
I loved the sneak peeks provided in the epilogue. I would love for each glimpse to be expanded into a novella if not a full-length novel further exploring what happens afterward. Overall, I loved this book and this series. I will definitely reread it and add it to the shortlist of books I recommend when people ask me for a suggestion.