Overall, a satisfying conclusion - though not without its flaws.

From the beginning, my feelings on this trilogy have been conflicted and The Eternal Ones was no exception. As with the first two books, there were parts of this book that were fantastic. An absolute masterclass in crafting a really gripping, immersive YA fantasy trilogy.

In other ways, however, it stumbled into many of the flaws I find in most trilogy finales. Things like disjointed pacing and melodramatic characters that make it a point to keep reminding the reader of just how far they've come from book one, going so far as to say "wow, this reminds me exactly of x event from when we met each other, isn't that crazy?" Which is one of my finale pet peeves.

With that being said, this was still a good book. Even with my mixed feelings, this is a good trilogy. It's unique and heartfelt, often finding a perfect balance between horrific and hopeful.

Ultimately, a series I recommend and an author I look forward to revisiting in the future.