I was worried about this book until about 40%, a long time into a book I know. The second half got far better with the action and heartache, really wanted to *feel* this book.
I wanted to be able to have conversations about it down the road like we do with Fourth Wing.
Really wanted to know how promising book 4 and 5 would be in the future (assuming it happens of course) with how the ending of Onyx Storm was coming together. I have faith and plenty of other questions.
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I had a theory and it came true, I literally dropped my jaw when that happened.
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In reality I would say 4.45 out of 5 but rounding out because of how the last bit.