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A review by jscarpa14
The Nightmare Charade by Mindee Arnett
4.0
Okay I'm going to admit outright that this probably should have been a five stars instead of a four but I'm pouting because she says in the beginning right before the book even begins that this is the last story in the series and it doesn't really feel done to me. I'm not ready to let go of Dusty and Eli and I don't feel I should have to.
**Spoiler (sort of) **
Sure the initial love story obstacles and the initial villain present have been defeated in this trilogy so it probably wouldn't work as a continued YA series because I think the couple has been through enough but honestly you've got a dream psychic couple and a world that's almost always on the verge of war because of elitist groups plus the main characters outright admit Marrow's supporters are still out there. That really doesn't feel like a finished series to me. I'll admit continuing on might not fit with the expectations of the age category/genre combination but this pair and this world could make an AWESOME urban fantasy series that I really want to read. So it would be greatly appreciated if Arnett would WRITE it.
**End Spoiler/Rant**
Despite practically wanting to tantrum that this is the end of the series I really enjoyed the final book in the Arkwell Academy Trilogy. The story was extremely fast paced and I'll admit I would have liked a bit more time to indulge in this well constructed amazingly imaginative world. Dusty's newfound strength and confidence despite her many social, magical, and romantic struggles was a delight to read. She's grown so much as a character since the first novel it's would be hard not to be proud of her as a character. Each of the main characters - Dusty, Eli, Selena and Lance have grown as a characters, grown as "people" the way teens do as they're coming into their own person and forging who they're going to be and that was a delight to read.
Learning more about the sword, the phoenix, all of the elements that are an essential cornerstone in the Arkwell Academy world was a pure delight. Overall this novel was a rapidly moving adventure filled with magic, mystery, friendship and love was a delight to read from beginning to end. Highly recommended.
**Spoiler (sort of) **
Sure the initial love story obstacles and the initial villain present have been defeated in this trilogy so it probably wouldn't work as a continued YA series because I think the couple has been through enough but honestly you've got a dream psychic couple and a world that's almost always on the verge of war because of elitist groups plus the main characters outright admit Marrow's supporters are still out there. That really doesn't feel like a finished series to me. I'll admit continuing on might not fit with the expectations of the age category/genre combination but this pair and this world could make an AWESOME urban fantasy series that I really want to read. So it would be greatly appreciated if Arnett would WRITE it.
**End Spoiler/Rant**
Despite practically wanting to tantrum that this is the end of the series I really enjoyed the final book in the Arkwell Academy Trilogy. The story was extremely fast paced and I'll admit I would have liked a bit more time to indulge in this well constructed amazingly imaginative world. Dusty's newfound strength and confidence despite her many social, magical, and romantic struggles was a delight to read. She's grown so much as a character since the first novel it's would be hard not to be proud of her as a character. Each of the main characters - Dusty, Eli, Selena and Lance have grown as a characters, grown as "people" the way teens do as they're coming into their own person and forging who they're going to be and that was a delight to read.
Learning more about the sword, the phoenix, all of the elements that are an essential cornerstone in the Arkwell Academy world was a pure delight. Overall this novel was a rapidly moving adventure filled with magic, mystery, friendship and love was a delight to read from beginning to end. Highly recommended.