Review: The Last Ever After: 3

The Last Ever After: 3 by Soman Chainani
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well...

The School for Good and Evil has been a series that has constantly surprised me because even at the moments I guessed would come, there would be some sort of twist to the action, something to make it just that bit different from what I expected. Chainani seemed to be playing with expectations all throughout this series, and the final book is no exception. Actually, it takes the bar, flings it away and storms ahead of the reader, gleefully calling on them to catch up.

The story focuses on our three main characters; Agatha, Tedros, and of course, Sophie. Agatha and Tedros are arguing so much and Sophie is completely unsure of her choice but so desperate for love - so desperate that she'd go to any lengths to make sure she had it. Agatha, on the other hand, is so doubtful of herself - the idea of being a Queen, whether or not she and Tedros really are true love. The one thing that she and her Prince can agree on? They both miss their friend, and set out to get her back.

And from there, Chainani basically makes you question every aspect of the fairy tales you've ever read. The characters call out others for their actions and constantly question their own, all while the plot speeds ahead because the sun is melting and one day it just won't rise...

As for the ending? I won't like - it wasn't the ending that I had hoped for. That being said, it was a brilliant ending, one that was perfect for the series, and that fitted in with each book previous to it. It was a true, happy ending, one that works on many levels: the main one being that it is both true to the characters, and does not just fob them off with a consolation prize. (Though bet you now some people will argue it does).

Long story short? Just... wow. If the movie tales are true? This is going to be my favourite one to see adapted.

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