Rob
I really wanted to like this series. It has plenty of ideas and individual plotlines that I liked, but taken as a whole, it was just okay. The MC is insufferably juvenile for all but a bit of book two and the latter third of book three. Things happen to him and it's rare for him to be proactive about making things happen. I understand that it's part of his journey, but to spend roughly 15-20% of a three book series just being reactionary is underwhelming.
The rest of the stories surrounding the Quentin's are well done and seem more proactive in their lives. I especially liked Julia and Elliot's arcs and found them much more engaging than the rest of them. Learning the fates of the Chatwin's is a pleasant surprise and helped to drive the plot nicely.
All-in-all the books were a good read, but had some issues with character agency and story pace.
I really wanted to like this series. It has plenty of ideas and individual plotlines that I liked, but taken as a whole, it was just okay. The MC is insufferably juvenile for all but a bit of book two and the latter third of book three. Things happen to him and it's rare for him to be proactive about making things happen. I understand that it's part of his journey, but to spend roughly 15-20% of a three book series just being reactionary is underwhelming.
The rest of the stories surrounding the Quentin's are well done and seem more proactive in their lives. I especially liked Julia and Elliot's arcs and found them much more engaging than the rest of them. Learning the fates of the Chatwin's is a pleasant surprise and helped to drive the plot nicely.
All-in-all the books were a good read, but had some issues with character agency and story pace.