I was anticipating book 3 to be my favorite, but I think book 1 still holds that title in the series. This book finally provides answers as it concludes, but I wasn’t as invested in the answers or what was going on. I didn’t feel connected to the characters in this series because it doesn’t feel like it goes as deep, but still a good conclusion to the series.

4.5 misty stars.

🎧Audiobook🎧 is very well read (as is the entire trilogy - all by the same narrator).

First - a huge pet peeve - will authors PLEASE STOP mis-using the word *petrichor*?!?!? Also, if you have used this word more than once in any novel/series, it is absolutely too many. This has been one of my favourite words for many decades, and it deeply saddens me every time it is is misused/overused.

Now - Susan Dennard really hits her stride in this book, the third in this series. It’s magical, campy fun the same way Veronica Mars is fun and addictive. Some of the camp is taken borderline too far, but it’s the only thing that offsets the ongoing adrenaline. And while I would personally classify this as YA, the romance within isn’t cringey to the point of ruining this book for me (which most YA romantasy is for me), and the breakneck pace seems almost necessary!

Basically, if you enjoy fantasy, Veronica Mars, strong teenage female leads, and the like, this whole series is for you. And it’s like popcorn - you just keep gobbling it down.

Huge gratitude to Netgalley, and the publisher Macmillan Audio, for an Audio-ARC of this book/series, in exchange for my honest review.

I loved the first and the second book so much, but for some reason I think I couldnt get into this one. I found myself losing the story and becoming bored.
I think I need to try this at another time. I am excited to figure out what happens to Jay and Winnies dad but I couldnt make it through the last half of this audiobook.

This was such a fun conclusion the the Luminaries trilogy. Winnie has come a long way since the first book, and watching her grow anf flourish has been incredibly enjoyable. And telling off Jeremiah? Excellent!
Without giving anything away, the mystery of Winnie' s father, the fight with the Diana's and the conflict between Winnie and Erica are all tied up very satisfyingly.

Narration was excellent and really gave life to Winne and her expanding group of friends.

My only frustration, was with Winnie's glasses. As a someone who has worn glasses since the age of 6, I have never experienced such frustrations as Winnie does! Are they just extremely ill fitting? Is she just that terribly klutzy (which doesn't track as she's not tripping over her own self all the time) Just... settle down about the glasses!

Thank you to Netgalley and TOR for the audio eARC.

And finished! This has been a great series and this book brings it all together. I’ve really enjoyed Winnie and the Luminaries.

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This was a perfect ending to a great series! I loved how it wrapped up, and the way it left an open ending for more. I am so glad my fave characters made it to the end too, Dennard had me stressing there.

I need more into the world of the Luminaires now!

Loved Loved Loved. I enjoyed the rest of the series too, this is the third and I think final book. The world building was enough but not too much, detailed without being overwhelming and the characters fleshed out but it didn't feel like I was getting more information than I needed to understand them and their motivations. I was left wondering about certain characters and who might betray (or not betray) who until almost the very end. Excellent story telling all around and I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more books by this author!

I listened to this on audio, and we had the same narrator all the way through which I love. She was excellent, I can't imagine anyone doing better job for the mood and subject matter. I have listened to other books with Caitlin Davies and she's always nailed it for me.

Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great conclusion to the Luminaries trilogy. I loved being back with Winnie and co in Hemlock Falls.

The third installment in The Luminaries world doesn't disappoint! I have missed Winnie and the gang and was so excited to return to this world. Winnie's character has certainly grown and I just find how her brain processes things very interesting. I really enjoyed reading how Erica's and Jay's relationship with Winnie grew in this book. The mystery behind Winnie's father kept me listening. I didn't want to pause listening to the audiobook. The narrator, Caitlin Davies does a phenomenal job portraying Winnie and all of the characters. She kept me hooked till the very end. The war between the Luminaries and the Dianas finally came to a head and it was SO good! So many questions are answered in this one. I didn't want this book to end. With the Dianas, Luminaries, and monsters this is the perfect book for those who love urban fantasy.

I am so sad as I sit here and write this review. I don’t want this series to end. I don’t want to not see these characters in different parts of their lives! I am so bummed to be saying goodbye to such a comfort series. Though, with The Luminaries series being my most reread EVER, I doubt I will ever really say goodbye to them. I mean, there could be more… (please)

I listened to the audio of all three of the books in this series, narrated by the same incredible Caitlin Davies, who gave the perfect voice to Winona Wednesday.

This was definitely the most high intensity of the three books, with wrench after wrench thrown into the mix. With each step, Winnie is closer to uncovering the truth about the Dianas and the Luminaries, their complex history, and the casual members of society who aren’t who people think they are. There is more danger than ever before, but Winnie is done sitting on the sidelines.

Winnie is better than ever, becoming this whole self-actualized person, with incredible determination, loyalty and just sense of self. She has had such a great character arc. The friendships in this series are showcased in this book. I wondered if Winnie could ever come to terms with the betrayal she endured from friends that dropped her for years.

The ending of this book is absolutely everything!