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Atom (2014), Paperback, 400 pages
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Science Fiction. Young Adult Fiction. HTML: The race for survival comes to a thrilling close in the earth-shattering conclusion to Veronica Rossi's New York Times bestselling Under the Never Sky trilogy. Their love and their leadership have been tested. Now it's time for Perry and Aria to unite the Dwellers and the Outsiders in one last desperate attempt to find the fabled Still Blue and bring balance to their world. Perfect for fans of the Hunger Games and Divergent series, Veronica Rossi's trilogy has been called "inspired, offbeat, and mesmerizing" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) and "incredibly original" (Seventeen.com). Brimming with romance and danger and building to a climax that will leave you breathless, Into the Still Blue brings this "masterpiece" trilogy to an unforgettable close (Examiner.com)..… (more)
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LibraryThing member brandileigh2003
I have wanted to read this one since I fell in love with the first and second books in the series, and I was so happy to get a copy from Harper Teen.
Into the Still Blue is one of my most anticipated books, and I was so glad when it was time to read it, and I was not at all disappointed. The
I also love the interactions between Roar and Aria. Their friendship has come so far, and I like how they support each other, but that things are usually kept light and funny. It brings relief for the tension, but it also shows that friendship between guys and girls is possible, and can be beautiful.
Soren, ah Soren. He was surly, but he is the character that I saw the most growth in this book. His sarcasm, and unnessesary remarks also served to make me laugh when Roar was too heartbroken to be his usual boisterous amazing self.
The action is amazing as usual, and it was great to see the dwellers and the outsiders learn to trust one another and work together for their common goal--safety and happiness. The pacing is amazing as always. I never wanted to put it down, even when I was sick with the norovirus, I would read until everything went blurry and then picked it back up. I used my day off to rest and read, and this was a perfect companion and way to start the new year.
The surprises and twists were enough to make me want to scream. Some really hard stuff happens, and while I understand why it had to happen that way, it still doesn't mean I didn't want it to, and that I didn't have open mouthed shock. There were a few things at the end that I kept waiting and waiting to change, because I couldn't live with the series if it ended in that manner. I know that it is all about testing and trying the characters, and I know they can't just have a lolly-dah this is beautiful third book, but its hard to read about these characters that I love being put through so much physically, mentally and emotionally. There are some twisted bad guys, and they went through unusual lengths to get what they wanted.
The ending was fitting for this story, and I got closure. Some characters that I wanted desperately to live unfortunately didn't so I didn't get the complete happily ever after that I wanted, but I do feel like the plot is well wrapped up and resolved. Although I don't want to say goodbye to Aria and Perry. I love them as characters, I love their romance, intense, fiery, but also sweet and savory.
Bottom Line: Bittersweet ending to a favorite series.
Into the Still Blue is one of my most anticipated books, and I was so glad when it was time to read it, and I was not at all disappointed. The
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characters that I grew to love are back and as awesome as ever. They have learned and grown a lot in the last two books, and I can see it still going on in this one. It was really amazing how they transformed, stepped up and discovered who they were as people, as leaders, friends and as a couple. Aria and Perry are one of my favorite book couples, and even though they have their issues, they end up back at this happy, romantic, and swoony place. Their trust in each other grows so much more in this one, and they are learning to open up and communicate more, which leads them to even higher places in their relationship. I love their moments together, the romantic tension and the hot moments. They are def making up for lost time and facing what could be death and even if they make it to Still Blue, what will certainly be a hard journey, not only physically but emotionally, from the loss of loved ones, to past hurts, and patching up relationships. I also love the interactions between Roar and Aria. Their friendship has come so far, and I like how they support each other, but that things are usually kept light and funny. It brings relief for the tension, but it also shows that friendship between guys and girls is possible, and can be beautiful.
Soren, ah Soren. He was surly, but he is the character that I saw the most growth in this book. His sarcasm, and unnessesary remarks also served to make me laugh when Roar was too heartbroken to be his usual boisterous amazing self.
The action is amazing as usual, and it was great to see the dwellers and the outsiders learn to trust one another and work together for their common goal--safety and happiness. The pacing is amazing as always. I never wanted to put it down, even when I was sick with the norovirus, I would read until everything went blurry and then picked it back up. I used my day off to rest and read, and this was a perfect companion and way to start the new year.
The surprises and twists were enough to make me want to scream. Some really hard stuff happens, and while I understand why it had to happen that way, it still doesn't mean I didn't want it to, and that I didn't have open mouthed shock. There were a few things at the end that I kept waiting and waiting to change, because I couldn't live with the series if it ended in that manner. I know that it is all about testing and trying the characters, and I know they can't just have a lolly-dah this is beautiful third book, but its hard to read about these characters that I love being put through so much physically, mentally and emotionally. There are some twisted bad guys, and they went through unusual lengths to get what they wanted.
The ending was fitting for this story, and I got closure. Some characters that I wanted desperately to live unfortunately didn't so I didn't get the complete happily ever after that I wanted, but I do feel like the plot is well wrapped up and resolved. Although I don't want to say goodbye to Aria and Perry. I love them as characters, I love their romance, intense, fiery, but also sweet and savory.
Bottom Line: Bittersweet ending to a favorite series.
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LibraryThing member selinalynn69
nice conclusion to the series
LibraryThing member DarkFaerieTales
Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales
Quick & Dirty: Satisfying conclusion to a wonderful series.
Opening Sentence: Aria lurched upright, the echo of gunshots ringing in her ears.
The Review:
Into the Still Blue is the third and final novel in the Under the Never Sky series. ***ALERT - Do not read this
Peregrine has been spending his time trying to figure out a plan to get everyone to the Still Blue. Roar, Pere and Aria’s friend, has been keeping an eye on the bad guys, Hess and Sable, and figuring out a way to rescue Cinder. Cinder is everyone’s hope of making it into the Still Blue as he can control the Aether that is destroying the world, even though getting the people through will more than likely be a death sentence for Cinder.
The beginning of this novel was quite action packed and I read much of it with dread for someone’s impending doom. I really felt like this novel couldn’t have much of a happy ending and some of it came out like I thought. They headed out for the Still Blue a little earlier than I would have thought but it worked for the story.
Aria fell a little flat for me in this novel than in the previous two novels, granted she spent much of this novel injured but her arm would miraculously heal itself at times of great importance but then wouldn’t move again afterwards. It felt like there was going to be some great reveal about her arm but there never was. I guess it was just the pure adrenaline of the moments.
Poor Peregrine, I don’t know how he managed to survive all the torture he was put through. Between the character conflict and actual torture, I don’t know how he managed to stay sane. Although I did wonder about my own sanity while reading this novel. Is it so terrible to spend much of the pages thinking they really need to kill that guy? The bad guy was just so devious and hard to fool. I couldn’t wait for him to get his.
Overall, Into the Still Blue was a great novel with a satisfying ending but I still felt like something was missing. I think I would have liked a little more closure than what I got with a certain character but everything else worked out.
Notable Scene:
Perry ran past them, seeing Aria. Then seeing Kirra.
“Stop, Perry!” Kirra yelled. She yanked Aria around.
Perry skidded to a stop as Kirra pressed a gun under Aria’s chin. He was only twenty paces away, but not close enough.
Aria tilted her chin up, her face strained with anger. She was breathing fast, her gaze on Perry but her focus elsewhere.
“Drop the gun, Perry,” Kirra said. “I can’t let you leave. Sable needs—”
Aria rammed her elbow into Kirra’s throat.
She spun away, grabbing Kirra’s arm and twisting it behind her. She forced Kirra down with an arm lock, sending her face smashing to the dirt. Snatching the pistol from the ground, Aria slammed the butt into the back of Kirra’s head. Kirra went limp, knocked unconscious.
Aria jumped to her feet and ran over. “I hate that girl.”
Stunned, impressed, Perry felt his mouth pull into an idiotic grin.
FTC Advisory: HarperTeen provided me with a copy of Into the Still Blue. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
Quick & Dirty: Satisfying conclusion to a wonderful series.
Opening Sentence: Aria lurched upright, the echo of gunshots ringing in her ears.
The Review:
Into the Still Blue is the third and final novel in the Under the Never Sky series. ***ALERT - Do not read this
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unless you have read the other novels in the series***. There is no way to get around spoilers and in order to enjoy this novel you must have read the first two. I recommend rereading the end of Through the Ever Night or at least having it fresh in your head. Into the Still Blue starts off not even a few days after the ending of the second novel and Aria is just waking up after having been shot. Aria’s people and Peregrine’s people are hiding in a cave together but they aren’t exactly taking their time to get to know each other.Peregrine has been spending his time trying to figure out a plan to get everyone to the Still Blue. Roar, Pere and Aria’s friend, has been keeping an eye on the bad guys, Hess and Sable, and figuring out a way to rescue Cinder. Cinder is everyone’s hope of making it into the Still Blue as he can control the Aether that is destroying the world, even though getting the people through will more than likely be a death sentence for Cinder.
The beginning of this novel was quite action packed and I read much of it with dread for someone’s impending doom. I really felt like this novel couldn’t have much of a happy ending and some of it came out like I thought. They headed out for the Still Blue a little earlier than I would have thought but it worked for the story.
Aria fell a little flat for me in this novel than in the previous two novels, granted she spent much of this novel injured but her arm would miraculously heal itself at times of great importance but then wouldn’t move again afterwards. It felt like there was going to be some great reveal about her arm but there never was. I guess it was just the pure adrenaline of the moments.
Poor Peregrine, I don’t know how he managed to survive all the torture he was put through. Between the character conflict and actual torture, I don’t know how he managed to stay sane. Although I did wonder about my own sanity while reading this novel. Is it so terrible to spend much of the pages thinking they really need to kill that guy? The bad guy was just so devious and hard to fool. I couldn’t wait for him to get his.
Overall, Into the Still Blue was a great novel with a satisfying ending but I still felt like something was missing. I think I would have liked a little more closure than what I got with a certain character but everything else worked out.
Notable Scene:
Perry ran past them, seeing Aria. Then seeing Kirra.
“Stop, Perry!” Kirra yelled. She yanked Aria around.
Perry skidded to a stop as Kirra pressed a gun under Aria’s chin. He was only twenty paces away, but not close enough.
Aria tilted her chin up, her face strained with anger. She was breathing fast, her gaze on Perry but her focus elsewhere.
“Drop the gun, Perry,” Kirra said. “I can’t let you leave. Sable needs—”
Aria rammed her elbow into Kirra’s throat.
She spun away, grabbing Kirra’s arm and twisting it behind her. She forced Kirra down with an arm lock, sending her face smashing to the dirt. Snatching the pistol from the ground, Aria slammed the butt into the back of Kirra’s head. Kirra went limp, knocked unconscious.
Aria jumped to her feet and ran over. “I hate that girl.”
Stunned, impressed, Perry felt his mouth pull into an idiotic grin.
FTC Advisory: HarperTeen provided me with a copy of Into the Still Blue. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
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LibraryThing member nbmars
This is part three of the Under the Never Sky trilogy, which got off to a great start. In this third book (which is definitely not a standalone) Rossi seems like she is more eager to tie up lose ends than to engage us. There isn't really much excitement, nor energy in the story. There are some
I felt the ending was rushed, and incomplete in some ways. As long as the author was resolving all the issues, it would have been nice to seen some closure for all of the characters, instead of just a few of them.
The cover is also a bit bizarre: Perry wearing a Henley shirt? LOL
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lovely moments when Perry and Aria share their thoughts about each other, and when both of them interact with Roar, but most of the plot is dominated by the more unlikable characters. I felt the ending was rushed, and incomplete in some ways. As long as the author was resolving all the issues, it would have been nice to seen some closure for all of the characters, instead of just a few of them.
The cover is also a bit bizarre: Perry wearing a Henley shirt? LOL
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LibraryThing member ShellyPYA
The race to the Still Blue has reached a stalemate. Aria and Perry are determined to find this last safe haven from the Aether storms before Sable and Hess do--and they are just as determined to stay together. Within the confines of a cave they're using as a makeshift refuge, they struggle to
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reconcile their people, Dwellers and Outsiders, who are united only in their hatred of their desperate situation. Meanwhile, time is running out to rescue Cinder, who was abducted by Hess and Sable for his unique abilities. Then Roar arrives in a grief-stricken fury, endangering all with his need for revenge. Out of options, Perry and Aria assemble an unlikely team for an impossible rescue mission. Cinder isn't just the key to unlocking the Still Blue and their only hope for survival--he's also their friend. And in a dying world, the bonds between people are what matter most. In this final book in her earth-shattering Under the Never Sky trilogy, Veronica Rossi raises the stakes to their absolute limit and brings her epic love story to an unforgettable close. Show Less
LibraryThing member BornBookish
Just like the first two books, Rossi wastes no time delving into the action, and there’s plenty of it! With the Aether storms getting more and more powerful, Perry must find a way to get the Tides to the Still Blue. Whatever it takes, anything it takes. I seriously sat down to start this book and
At first, when Soren’s character was getting more page time than I expected I was annoyed. From the very beginning of book one we have come to hate Soren for what he did to Aria and Paisley but then all of a sudden I found myself enjoying this opportunity to see Soren’s character develop and become part of the team.
This is probably one of my favorite cast of characters ever. I love that the story focuses on so many different relationships, and not just the romantic ones. This series is overflowing with friendships, and family ties that will imbed themselves in your heart. Aria & Perry, Perry & Roar, Aria & Roar, Roar & Liv, Perry & Talon, Perry & Cinder, Cinder & Willow, Roar & Soren, each relationship brought something unique to the story and I loved each and every one of them!
Overall, my heart is content. I’m so happy with how Veronica Rossi ended this trilogy, creating an ending that was everything I hoped for and more.
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ended up reading it all the way through. I couldn’t put it down. Everything that happened was so unpredictable, which was great. At first, when Soren’s character was getting more page time than I expected I was annoyed. From the very beginning of book one we have come to hate Soren for what he did to Aria and Paisley but then all of a sudden I found myself enjoying this opportunity to see Soren’s character develop and become part of the team.
This is probably one of my favorite cast of characters ever. I love that the story focuses on so many different relationships, and not just the romantic ones. This series is overflowing with friendships, and family ties that will imbed themselves in your heart. Aria & Perry, Perry & Roar, Aria & Roar, Roar & Liv, Perry & Talon, Perry & Cinder, Cinder & Willow, Roar & Soren, each relationship brought something unique to the story and I loved each and every one of them!
Overall, my heart is content. I’m so happy with how Veronica Rossi ended this trilogy, creating an ending that was everything I hoped for and more.
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LibraryThing member kmjanek
VOYA Rating: 3Q 3P
Recommended
This book is the conclusion to the Under the Never Sky trilogy. This would not work as a stand alone book. Perry and Aria have a strong relationship and lead by example that Dwellers and Outsiders can learn to work and live with each other. When the Dwellers last pod
I think there were some character and relationship surprises in this last book. The action was tense and fast paced. Readers will not want to put the book down until they get to the end. Both of the professional reviews that I included mentioned the predictable happy ending. But I think readers would be upset if it did not end that way. There were still many sacrifices made on all sides, so it is not a perfect happy ending.
There is some violence in this book, but nothing that would concern me for a school library. This book would work well to teach forgiveness. Readers who finish the first two books will need to have this one. The cover art went along with the story in that the first book shows Aria on the cover, the second book has Perry on the cover and this final book has them both holding hands on the cover. Students who like dystopian books will enjoy this one. This book has been released in 20 countries, with the possibility of becoming a movie. It is possible there will soon be a lot of interest. A riveting trilogy and I look forward to more from this author.
Recommended
This book is the conclusion to the Under the Never Sky trilogy. This would not work as a stand alone book. Perry and Aria have a strong relationship and lead by example that Dwellers and Outsiders can learn to work and live with each other. When the Dwellers last pod
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collapsed, they were forced to survive in the Outside. Now there is a power struggle between the last leader of the Dwellers and the Horns tribe. They lead by fear and are not concerned about any loss of life when it leads to political gain. The Aether storms are getting worse and the survivors need to make it to the Still Blue; their only chance to make a new life for themselves.I think there were some character and relationship surprises in this last book. The action was tense and fast paced. Readers will not want to put the book down until they get to the end. Both of the professional reviews that I included mentioned the predictable happy ending. But I think readers would be upset if it did not end that way. There were still many sacrifices made on all sides, so it is not a perfect happy ending.
There is some violence in this book, but nothing that would concern me for a school library. This book would work well to teach forgiveness. Readers who finish the first two books will need to have this one. The cover art went along with the story in that the first book shows Aria on the cover, the second book has Perry on the cover and this final book has them both holding hands on the cover. Students who like dystopian books will enjoy this one. This book has been released in 20 countries, with the possibility of becoming a movie. It is possible there will soon be a lot of interest. A riveting trilogy and I look forward to more from this author.
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LibraryThing member MABoone
Veronica Rossi's writing is simply beautiful, and these characters stay with you long after you close the pages of the books. I am sad to see this trilogy come to a close, because the questions and themes the author poses will also stay with me. No spoilers, but I will say that I like that she ends
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the trilogy with a bittersweet balance of success and loss that feels very honest and believable. Bravo! Show Less
LibraryThing member margaraawr
01/29/14
Release date is today. Going to read this soon. Excited!! **
01/31/14
I have a copy right now!! Going to start reading it today! **
02/03/14
4.5/5
I am very much happy by how this series have ended.
Aria and Peregrine were so good together. They seem to know what each other was feeling without
I understood why Roar was like that at the beginning of the book. People grieved differently from each other. Perhaps a loss that great will never be okay to him.
I ship Brooke with Soren. It's time, I think, for Brooke to move on from Perry. At first, I'm so irritated with her because she pretty much whine and complain about how Aria stole everything from her. But at the end of the book, I could say that I learned to like her.
I found Sable really creepy. Isn't it enough to be a murderer? He became this obsessed-with-power, perverted, know-it-all psycho. Just ew. He's ruthless and I don't blame Roar for not forgiving him ever.
This series was great and I really recommend it to you guys.
Okay. So there. My thoughts are like stars that I can't fathom into constellations. Lol.
Release date is today. Going to read this soon. Excited!! **
01/31/14
I have a copy right now!! Going to start reading it today! **
02/03/14
4.5/5
I am very much happy by how this series have ended.
Aria and Peregrine were so good together. They seem to know what each other was feeling without
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having to voice it out. They were a great team. I would have liked to see how their journey will continue.I understood why Roar was like that at the beginning of the book. People grieved differently from each other. Perhaps a loss that great will never be okay to him.
I ship Brooke with Soren. It's time, I think, for Brooke to move on from Perry. At first, I'm so irritated with her because she pretty much whine and complain about how Aria stole everything from her. But at the end of the book, I could say that I learned to like her.
I found Sable really creepy. Isn't it enough to be a murderer? He became this obsessed-with-power, perverted, know-it-all psycho. Just ew. He's ruthless and I don't blame Roar for not forgiving him ever.
This series was great and I really recommend it to you guys.
Okay. So there. My thoughts are like stars that I can't fathom into constellations. Lol.
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LibraryThing member margaraawr
01/29/14
Release date is today. Going to read this soon. Excited!! **
01/31/14
I have a copy right now!! Going to start reading it today! **
02/03/14
4.5/5
I am very much happy by how this series have ended.
Aria and Peregrine were so good together. They seem to know what each other was feeling without
I understood why Roar was like that at the beginning of the book. People grieved differently from each other. Perhaps a loss that great will never be okay to him.
I ship Brooke with Soren. It's time, I think, for Brooke to move on from Perry. At first, I'm so irritated with her because she pretty much whine and complain about how Aria stole everything from her. But at the end of the book, I could say that I learned to like her.
I found Sable really creepy. Isn't it enough to be a murderer? He became this obsessed-with-power, perverted, know-it-all psycho. Just ew. He's ruthless and I don't blame Roar for not forgiving him ever.
This series was great and I really recommend it to you guys.
Okay. So there. My thoughts are like stars that I can't fathom into constellations. Lol.
Release date is today. Going to read this soon. Excited!! **
01/31/14
I have a copy right now!! Going to start reading it today! **
02/03/14
4.5/5
I am very much happy by how this series have ended.
Aria and Peregrine were so good together. They seem to know what each other was feeling without
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having to voice it out. They were a great team. I would have liked to see how their journey will continue.I understood why Roar was like that at the beginning of the book. People grieved differently from each other. Perhaps a loss that great will never be okay to him.
I ship Brooke with Soren. It's time, I think, for Brooke to move on from Perry. At first, I'm so irritated with her because she pretty much whine and complain about how Aria stole everything from her. But at the end of the book, I could say that I learned to like her.
I found Sable really creepy. Isn't it enough to be a murderer? He became this obsessed-with-power, perverted, know-it-all psycho. Just ew. He's ruthless and I don't blame Roar for not forgiving him ever.
This series was great and I really recommend it to you guys.
Okay. So there. My thoughts are like stars that I can't fathom into constellations. Lol.
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LibraryThing member ethel55
I thought this was a great conclusion to a series that I think has been overshadowed by so many other trilogies out at the same time. The meteorological problems with the Aether sky continue and worries about the actions Horn leader Sable and Dweller leader Hess will take worry the group allied
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with the Tides. Perry, as Blood Lord, feels a team must attempt to rescue Cinder, their only hope of getting a heading through the Aether into the promised calm of the Still Blue. Still hurting from the previous novel, Aria, Roar and others don't seem to be at their fighting best, but everyone will pitch in for Cinder. The road to a peaceful conclusion isn't easy and Rossi isn't afraid to utilize characters as she sees fit. Show Less
LibraryThing member cfranson
I loved this series. It was great to see the growth of the characters, the relationships built and the story progress. Rossi is another author that knows her characters what they would do and how they evolve.
LibraryThing member Mirandalg14
Thanks to Edelweiss and HarperCollins for allowing me access to this title.
4.5 stars. A wonderful wrap-up to the series. There is action and romance and feuding and betrayal and a great sacrifice. Now Roar needs his own story to find happiness and everything will be perfect.
4.5 stars. A wonderful wrap-up to the series. There is action and romance and feuding and betrayal and a great sacrifice. Now Roar needs his own story to find happiness and everything will be perfect.
LibraryThing member Staciesnape
*Please note that this is the 3rd and final book in the series so spoilers will be in the review*
The Plot
Into the Still Blue starts off where Through the Ever Night ended, Cinder has been kidnapped and Liv killed. Perry and Aria have a rocky relationship after she left him and went of with Roar and
Characters
Aria: So if I remember rightly, in the first book I didn't like Aria all that much, by the 2nd book she was starting to grow on me but in this book she really came into her own. You got to see her true colours in the 2nd book but I think with everything she had to go through in the book, he true character really came through in such a raw way and I thought she was brilliantly written. I love the relationship between her and Perry, it so sweet and mushy but also so real that makes it believable. She had so much to deal with in the book (and the other two) but she still remained such a strong minded character.
Perry: Perry, Perry, Perry. I fecking love him, I have done from the start, don't get me wrong, there was a little part in book number two when I thought you prat, "that was a bad bad thing Perry. why oh why did you do it :(" my goodreads status update around 79% (anyone who has read the stories will know what I'm talking about) but then as then at 100% my status update said "It's ok Perry, I forgive you :)
The Plot
Into the Still Blue starts off where Through the Ever Night ended, Cinder has been kidnapped and Liv killed. Perry and Aria have a rocky relationship after she left him and went of with Roar and
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Roar and Perry aren't talking. One thing is sure though, the need to get to the Still Blue has never been more than now. Aether storms grow more violent, food and moral is low and Sable is looking more dangerous as the days go on. As much as Perry and Aria want to stay in the safety of the caves that the temporarily called home, they know that the only thing that will help them know is to get Cinder back and find the Still Blue. Enlisting the help of Soren, they come up with a plan to out smart Hess and Sable, finding out in the process that the needs of the many sometimes really do out way the needs of the few. with tough decisions on their hands, Perry and Aria are left with the responsibility to get their people out of harms way. The book is fast paced, action packed and just perfect!.Characters
Aria: So if I remember rightly, in the first book I didn't like Aria all that much, by the 2nd book she was starting to grow on me but in this book she really came into her own. You got to see her true colours in the 2nd book but I think with everything she had to go through in the book, he true character really came through in such a raw way and I thought she was brilliantly written. I love the relationship between her and Perry, it so sweet and mushy but also so real that makes it believable. She had so much to deal with in the book (and the other two) but she still remained such a strong minded character.
Perry: Perry, Perry, Perry. I fecking love him, I have done from the start, don't get me wrong, there was a little part in book number two when I thought you prat, "that was a bad bad thing Perry. why oh why did you do it :(" my goodreads status update around 79% (anyone who has read the stories will know what I'm talking about) but then as then at 100% my status update said "It's ok Perry, I forgive you :)
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LibraryThing member fueledbycoffee
Oh, this series. One of my favorite all-time YA series.
Yes, it is dystopian and you may feel or hear how the whole genre becoming overdone...but I think the writing, world-building, and plot certainly make this series stand out. There is character death. However, the way it is written is so well
And the ending? A bittersweet, perfect ending. Veronica Rossi's writing was strong to the end, and nice balance of adventure, page-turning twists, romance, character depth and those last errant plot strings all tied up.
I highly, highly recommend the entire series.
Yes, it is dystopian and you may feel or hear how the whole genre becoming overdone...but I think the writing, world-building, and plot certainly make this series stand out. There is character death. However, the way it is written is so well
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done even this HEA girl was satisfied.And the ending? A bittersweet, perfect ending. Veronica Rossi's writing was strong to the end, and nice balance of adventure, page-turning twists, romance, character depth and those last errant plot strings all tied up.
I highly, highly recommend the entire series.
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LibraryThing member lkmuir
"In their effort to reach the fabled Still Blue, Aria and Perry will have to rescue Cinder, defeat Sable and Hess, and unite the Dwellers and the Outsiders once and for all"-- Provided by publisher.
LibraryThing member BookishThings
What an awesome ending to a great trilogy. I have loved every second of this journey.
Aria and Perry are probably two of my favorite characters. They have grown so much throughout the trilogy. Aria has proven to be strong regardless of the situations. Perry is very protective of his people, and will
There is so much action in this book it’s crazy. Every time you think someone has the upperhand, you’re knocked back a step. We get to see hovers, and many other things. I can’t go into too much detail because it will definitely spoil it. We find out some folks aren’t who we thought they were, and just how awesome the Tides are as a family.
Definitely add this one to your shelves. Such an phenomenal, and at certain times emotional, ending. I recommend this series to everyone!
Aria and Perry are probably two of my favorite characters. They have grown so much throughout the trilogy. Aria has proven to be strong regardless of the situations. Perry is very protective of his people, and will
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do anything to ensure their safety. These two show just how much they mean to each other in this book. I also enjoyed Soren. Probably far more than I should, but he’s really not that bad. I have always loved Roar and Aria’s friendship. They can lean on each other for strength when nobody else can help them.There is so much action in this book it’s crazy. Every time you think someone has the upperhand, you’re knocked back a step. We get to see hovers, and many other things. I can’t go into too much detail because it will definitely spoil it. We find out some folks aren’t who we thought they were, and just how awesome the Tides are as a family.
Definitely add this one to your shelves. Such an phenomenal, and at certain times emotional, ending. I recommend this series to everyone!
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LibraryThing member mtlkch
Not as good as the first two, but still really good.
LibraryThing member stevealtier
This was the third and final book in the series. I loved the characters. There were plenty of twists in the plot and a lot of back and forth moments. The ending was somewhat predictable. Overall. Great story, and well writing. Veronica Rossi, I look forward to reading your next series.
LibraryThing member melrailey
Absolutely one of my favorite series ever. I love Aria and Perry's story. But this series reaches so much further than just Aria and Perry. There's Roar, Liv, Cinder, Brooke, Soren, and the list just keeps going. I adored so many of the side characters and wanted everything to work out well for
In this final book, Aria, Perry and the other survivors make a run for the Still Blue - that step which we've been anticipating since the first book. We get to see the blending of many tribes and the dwellers joining in to the group. There are additions of new characters (hello, Aria's father). Final battles with bad guys. Everything that is needed for a great action story.
Ms. Rossi does a terrific job of building this world that in truth I wouldn't mind living in for a bit - as long as I'm in Perry's tribe!
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everyone. Of course, we know that can't happen but it's what I wanted. And I so hate to see the series come to an end. Can't Veronica Rossi just keep writing stories in this world? Maybe do a spin-off with Roar? In this final book, Aria, Perry and the other survivors make a run for the Still Blue - that step which we've been anticipating since the first book. We get to see the blending of many tribes and the dwellers joining in to the group. There are additions of new characters (hello, Aria's father). Final battles with bad guys. Everything that is needed for a great action story.
Ms. Rossi does a terrific job of building this world that in truth I wouldn't mind living in for a bit - as long as I'm in Perry's tribe!
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LibraryThing member MynTop
I ended off 2015 with a great book, that happened to be the final book in a great series. I truly enjoyed the Under the Never Sky books and found them to be unique in a genre that's been very popular the past few years. I did honestly wish for different outcomes for certain characters, but we
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always want things to go our way don't we? I liked the ending didn't tie everything up in a pretty little bow...we are left wondering on some things, and the way the rest came to conclusion was believable. It was truly a hard series to put down or walk away from and I think readers of Sci-fi and/or Dystopia will enjoy the books as much as I did. Show Less
LibraryThing member jennybeast
This series never quite swept me away in the way that Hunger Games or Divergent or Legend did, but it tells a good story, and I would definitely place it right under those books in the second tier of solid post-apocalyptic dystopian books. The thing I do love about this series is that it is
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consistently well written and unlike all those other series, the story arc works all the way through the third book. A satisfying ending to a story that stays true to itself. Show Less
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Original publication date
2014-01-28
Physical description
400 p.
ISBN
1907411070 / 9781907411076
Local notes
Worlds kept them apart. Destiny brought them together. Outside the dome of Reverie, Aria and Perry are struggling to keep their people from tearing each other apart. Their situation is desperate, and with the Aether storms worsening time is running out for them to rescue Cinder from Hess and Sable. Cinder is both the key to unlock the Still Blue and their only hope for survival, so Aria and Perry assemble an unlikely team to attempt a daring rescue mission. They know that in a dying world, the bond of friendship is what matters most.