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The Final Descent
The Final Descent | Rick Yancey
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In their final horrific adventure, can Will Henry endure a monstrumological terror without his mentor? Beyond a simple finale, this is a brave statement about the duplexity of good and evil, and the deadly trap in which all of us are snared (Booklist, starred review).Will Henry has been through more than seems possible for a boy of fourteen. Hes been on the brink of death on more than one occasion, he has gazed into helland hell has stared back at him, and known his face. But through it all, Dr. Warthrop has been at his side. When Dr. Warthrop fears that Wills loyalties may be shifting, he turns on Will with a fury, determined to reclaim his young apprentices devotion. And so Will must face one of the most horrific creatures of his monstrumology careerand he must face it alone. Over the course of one day, Wills lifeand Pellinor Warthrops destinywill hang in the balance. In the terrifying depths of the Monstrumarium, they will face a monster more terrible than any they could have imaginedand their fates will be decided.
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Bookzombie
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I finished the final book in The Monstrumologist series yesterday. It‘s different and darker than the first three. Will Henry was 13 in book 3 and this one jumps ahead three years for one timeline and the other has WH at about 35. We don‘t get much about the three year gap between book 3 and 4, but WH has changed. I wasn‘t really surprised by that. WH experienced some shit by 13 that would change anyone. My first thoughts were that I wasn‘t ⬇️

Bookzombie happy how the series was wrapped up, but now I‘m inclined to think it was the only way. I‘m not sure about the narrator portion at the end though. I listened to this on audio, but I‘m thinking I might go back and reread the whole series closer together in print. I still highly recommend this series. #SeriesLove2023 2y
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calicodreamin
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The fourth and final installment in the monstrumologist series. A definite end to a very exciting story. It seemed as if the author just wanted to hurry up and finish the story. Not putting too much effort into the plot. And just seeming to want the series to be over and the story lines dealt with. Deciding to spin his main characters into mystery and hysteria.

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escapinginpaper
The Final Descent | Rick Yancey
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Mehso-so

First book (and series!) finished in 2017. Sadly it was a bit of a disappointment. Review coming soon on my blog: http://escapinginpaper.wordpress.com
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escapinginpaper
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Enjoying a cup of tea and chipping away at the last book in The Monstrumologist series, The Final Descent.

#rickyancey #themonstrumologist #thefinaldescent #bookstagram #currentlyreading

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CaitlinSiem
The Final Descent | Rick Yancey
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The reading I did in the last half of the month was as nonexistent as I was on Litsy (sorry about that!). It was a crazy busy month and my reading time disappeared. I've been working so much lately that I haven't had the brain power to do much else.

But December should make for a calmer month and I'm looking forward to having more reading time and time for Litsy as well. I've missed being on here!

[DELETED] 1409720085 I was not a fan of "The Serpent King" either. 8y
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CaitlinSiem
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Pickpick

TFD tore me apart in unexpected ways. And I equally loved and despised it. Yancey created a unique, unforgettable connection that I don't think I'll ever experience again.

The story was intense in an almost subtle way. It wasn't until near the end that my feet fell out from under me. Perhaps I was in pleasant denial and so I didn't see it coming. Perhaps Yancey pulled me so far into the dark with them that I never stood a chance.

Perhaps...

Robothugs I loved the 5th Wave series. I need his other books! 😩 I keep reading good things about them. 8y
[DELETED] 1409720085 Must start "The Monstrumologist" pronto! 8y
Tsubame Now I really want to read this book!! 8y
CaitlinSiem @Robothugs I highly recommend them! 8y
CaitlinSiem Please do, @emilydecato and @Tsubame. They are so good. 8y
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CaitlinSiem
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This book is slowly destroying my heart but I love it.

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CaitlinSiem
The Final Descent | Rick Yancey

"I am the infinite nothing out of which everything flows."

stargazerblue49 Sounds strangely like something that Cassiopeia said towards the end of The Last Star 🤔🤔🤔 8y
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jen_hayes7
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I thoroughly enjoyed the first three books in this series and have recommended The Monstrumologist to many. However, the finale just didn't do it for me; totally fell flat. It started strong, then was confusing (part of which I believe was intended) and felt incredibly rushed. Disappointing conclusion for this creative set of stories.

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jen_hayes7
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"Far too many serve the cakes before they're fully baked."