Into the Still Blue (Under the Never Sky, #3) in End of the Series Reading Challenge

Jan 04, 2014 Aman rated it it was amazing

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How many times can I start a reviewing by saying "No Words"? Doesn't it get boring after a while? But what else am I suppose to say when a book leaves me completely speechless and at the same time, irrevocably in love with the it? First of all, I want to start by saying a huge thank you to my best babes, Sarika and Janhvi for the UTNS readalong last year; if not for them, I never would have started this series, I never would've fallen in love with Aria, Perry and Roar, Reviewed @ Enticed by Books

How many times can I start a reviewing by saying "No Words"? Doesn't it get boring after a while? But what else am I suppose to say when a book leaves me completely speechless and at the same time, irrevocably in love with the it? First of all, I want to start by saying a huge thank you to my best babes, Sarika and Janhvi for the UTNS readalong last year; if not for them, I never would have started this series, I never would've fallen in love with Aria, Perry and Roar, and definitely wouldn't have know this terrifyingly dangerous yet beautiful world that still takes my breath away. This series has without a doubt gotten better with each book, the world with becoming more complex and challenging, the characters by showing us the immense growth and maturity, and the plotline by proving us once again that a perfect story can only be achieved with good balance between romance and action. Into The Still Blue was everything we expected, but done in a way that can only be described as phenomenal!

The story starts with Aria recovering from her injures in a cave that the Tides now call home, Perry trying to find a way to get Cinder back from the Sable and Hess, and Roar just being devastated and utterly depressed after the events that took place in Through The Ever Night. The friendship between Perry and Roar is on the rocks because of Perry's will to focus on the next step and not grieve over her sister's death, which in turn makes Roar super upset with him. Throughout the story, they were constantly fighting and arguing, but what I still love about this duo was that they never let their difference show in the battlefield. They worked as a team and got the job done. Perry is a very smart and strategic person, whereas Roar is very impulsive and acts without thinking and this lead to the group getting in so much trouble because of Roar's bad decision. At first, I was so mad at him and just wanted to smack him so that he could get his head in the game, but then again, how can I be upset with Roar when all he's doing is following his heart and trying to revenge his lover's death. Ah, my heart broke for him. I was so glad that atleast he had Aria by his side, supporting and guiding him at every turn.

And speaking of Aria, she was such a tremendously brave character in this book, I've never been more impressed with her ability as a peacemaker than in this one. After the Dweller's rescue from the Reverie in TTEN, she is the only one who can convince them to take a chance and trust in the Outsiders. Not only that, during the "Get Cinder Back" period, Aria was the person who came up with a brilliant plan that in the end saved their lives. Seeing the Aria we met in the beginning of the series transform into the one we know now gives me such a delight as a reader. On top of that, her relationship with Perry couldn't have been better. I loved that even though they were going through tough times, they never gave up on each other and worked through their problems like any other couple. At times Aria and Perry reminded me of a married couple who may fight throughout the day, but will always be together and supportive by night, and I admire them for that.

There are very few series I've read since I started blogging that are written and executed so exceptionally well that it's impossible not to want to reread them again, and Under the Ever Sky definitely lands in the category. Into The Still Blue was a great end to an ever greater series, it has officially made me a Veronica Rossi fangirl! I highly recommend fans of dystopian and even fantasy to check this series out. My only thought right now is when can I start Under The Never Sky again and meet my favorite characters of all time!

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Oct 11, 2013 Jen rated it it was amazing

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Into the Still Blue was truly an epic conclusion to the Under the Never Sky trilogy. There was nonstop action, nonstop danger, and nonstop suspense. It was the kind of book that just sucked you in its world, and refused to let you go back to reality until you reached the last page.

I loved loved loved the plot and world building in this book. The Aether, the Still Blue, from the Dragonwings to the Komodo- just wow. The book blended futuristic technology with prehistoric savagery. The two differe ...more

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Jan 09, 2013 Priscila Patatas rated it it was amazing

This story is incredible. Veronica, you are a genious. I love every single one of your books and love your magic, the one you used to bring all your characters to life (surely it was magic, because they were real to me). I fell in love with this world and with Perry, Aria, Roar, Liv, Cinder, Brooke and yes, even Soren. I fell in love with their souls. Thank you for all of this.

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Jul 11, 2012 Louisa rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Oh, this was a freaking amazing book, sad at bits, because of the losses, but it ended with some great positives, and yeah, I just loved it, and the surprise Aria and Marron planned for Perry!

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