Crystal Storm

Not gonna lie here. While I enjoyed the story overall, there were multiple things that annoyed me. The biggest complaint I had was how something happened (or appeared to happen) but then was magically fixed later on.

The writing fell flat for me too. It wasn't bad by any means, but there were some scenes where things could have been done smoother and over all, the style felt more middle grade than YA.

The ending also was a little clunky.

“I believe in magic. In evil sorceresses who deep down are really beautiful princesses. I believe in immortals who live in a different world than this one, accessible by magical stone wheels.”



This series has taken so many unexpected turns and was by far not what I expected. I wanted a chill and relaxing book but got falling kingdoms instead, and I'm not complaining.

I cannot wait for the 6th book and I'm not sure if it's going to be the last but I really hope not. I have fallen in love with characters I did not expect. The character development is exceptional.

The book showed different sides of all the characters. Deciding whether a character is 'evil' or 'good' is not something you can just do in this world. The only thing you can show more do, is love them show less

"Wow, I actually think this book was a slight improvement over the last couple. Still not sure it actually deserves three stars..." This was my initial reaction, and yeah, it basically sums up my feelings for this book.

I enjoy these books. But that's pretty much the only redeeming quality. Because they are the LOWEST quality.

THINGS I LIKED

- It was a quick, fun read.
- Cleo.
- Nic and Ashur. Their relationship is so angsty, but I love it tbh. The are also the only canon ship I have in this entire series. (My other ships include Cleo and Lucia, Jonas and Felix, & Magnus and a grave.)
- There was some decent banter. In fact, after four and a half who books, I even found myself feeling sort of fond of this crew.

THINGS I DISLIKED

- Everything show more else (it's true tho).
- The plot is the most unoriginal thing ever. It is SO full of tropes and cliches, and there's sort of, um, let me think... exactly NOTHING in this book that doesn't feel like I've read it a million times before.
- I actually don't think I've ever read a book that uses THIS MANY tropes and cliches. It's ridiculous actually.
- The writing is just... flavourless? And sort of unimpressive.
- Lucia still has almost no personality.
- As do most of the characters tbh.
- Also while almost nobody died in this book, I find it ridiculous how nobody grieves for any of the many, many characters who have died in previous books. They just don't even care. And also Jonas lost Lysandra like what? Three weeks ago? And now he's falling in love with Lucia? Lovely. NOT.
- Magnus "I'm a complete jerk but I have a tragic past and I'm an artist with a kind heart really, really, really deep down so it's okay" Damora. He. Is. So. Awful. He is the 'Bad Boy With A Tragic Past' trope at it's worst. And I hate him SO MUCH.
- Almost all the canon ships. They sort of have, um, NO chemistry. Jonas and Lys had some chemistry, but Jonas and Lucia? No. Nope. Absolutely not. Magnus and Cleo? I'm sorry (I'm not tho) but Cleo deserves wayyyy better.

Overall? This series is completely unoriginal and unremarkable. I'm going to finish. There's only one more book after all, and I need to know what happens to Cleo (Please tell me she ditches Magnus (or he dies) and finds some happiness without that jerk), and to Nic and Ashur.

Quite honestly everyone else could die and I wouldn't even care. (and honestly with this series it wouldn't shock me if they all did...) show less

I can sense this series heading towards a strong finish (and I hope I'm not disappointed!). In this volume, several characters start to learn to work together, recognize their shared goals, and being to understand the complexity of their actions. I enjoyed watching the character interactions and I loved one of the final scenes when two previous enemies found a way to help each other and rewrite their own destinies. I'm looking forward to reading the next book!

I swear, this series toys with my emotions. Sometimes I'm frustrated with all the characters and don't want to read anymore, but then something happens and I can't put it down. Very "Game of Thrones" feeling in some instances, but not quite as many characters and a PG-13 rating.

Hehehe. *nervous laughter* I’m on the verge of breaking down. There is only one book left and I will have to say goodbye to my babies and I am so not ready. I loved this book and this series so far. Cleo and Magnus and etc...the friendships emerging that I did not see coming but now am loving for them...just the whole story. It’s amazing. Morgan is a genius.

Not gonna lie here. While I enjoyed the story overall, there were multiple things that annoyed me. The biggest complaint I had was how something happened (or appeared to happen) but then was magically fixed later on.

The writing fell flat for me too. It wasn't bad by any means, but there were some scenes where things could have been done smoother and over all, the style felt more middle grade than YA.

The ending also was a little clunky.