Such an incredible end to this series! Everything got wrapped up and was so satisfying to not have lingerie questions. I was introduced to this series as "for fans of blake crouch" and I agree, and then some. I absolutely loved this book, and the entire series. It is a huge commitment, due to the sheer length of the books, but it's SO worth it. Ten thousand percent recommend to epic sci fi fans! Must read!

What a great end to a series. This is definitely one that I wish I could have re-read the first two books of the series. The orphans and their friends are trying to save their new world from the same fate as their original world. But that means defeating the Pelletiers. Lots of action, time bending, and even ethical dilemmas. The growth of the characters across the books is really something. I can’t recommend this trilogy enough.

I feel ridiculously accomplished for having finished this beast of a series. Presumably if you’re considering reading War of the Givens, you’ve already read Flight of the Silvers and Song of the Orphans. If you are just now hearing about the series, I can only recommend starting it if you have a lot of commitment and have been feeling aimless ever since Avengers: Endgame. If you enjoyed the first two and are trying to decide whether you can make it through the final 784 pages, I say you should go for it but keep in mind that
a) there is a LOT of recapping and info dumping and whatnot, especially in the first part of the book (but the second half of the book is much better and more exciting, so hang in there); b) even with that, I still had to keep the first two books and Daniel Price’s website on hand for reference because there are SO MANY CHARACTERS and it has been SO LONG since the second book but I could not bring myself to do full rereads; c) the Silvers are all kind of… overly vaunted in the narrative. Each one is the greatest most gifted of whatever they are, called out for being “the only one on earth who could” blah blah blah, and just generally Mary Sue-y in the way they are perceived by everyone else, which is often at odds with how I perceive them (Zack is the worst for this; I don’t find him funny, charming, or super compassionate but the book sure wants me to tell me that he is, both objectively and in the eyes of all the other characters).
Finally, d), MAJOR SPOILER: Evan Rander gets a redemption arc and it kinda pissed me off, so if this would really piss you off and ruin the book for you, now you know.

By the end of this book, you will know that this is the true end of the Silvers' journey. Price leaves no cliffhangers, no unsolved mysteries and no feelings other than relief and a sense of finality upon the closing of this monstrous title. After a few years of waiting, I'm so happy I was able to read this gargantuous novel - after hours of reading, looking at my kindle to see only a few percentage points' increase in my completion rate felt simultaneously disappointing and exhilarating - some days, it felt this book would never end: not really in a negative way, however there was also a weight that I felt I carried as the book progressed toward it's final page which was finally lifted upon reading the last of the Silvers' words.

While I've reread the first two titles plenty of times over the past few years, I did not review them prior to reading this book. I was hoping that I wouldn't have forgotten too many details of the last book - and upon reading the first few chapters, I indeed felt as if I'd forgotten details. This confusion was followed by an understanding that, brilliantly, the author allowed time and events to pass before recollecting on them which occurred between the second and third book. I felt I was able to pick right back up and learn pieces about the characters over their past twelve or so months along with details from their more distanced past.

One unique aspect of this final part of the trilogy is the cohesiveness that the author develops between all of the Silvers. During the first two books, there was contention between the sisters, animosity towards David, Zach and Theo, along with gross amounts of distrust betwixt nearly all of the characters. With the exception of teenage angst, all of feels to have been washed away with more resolute feelings of loyalty and family, which felt like a positive change to all the emotional tension of the first two books. While you can't predict what happens with each character, you're able to feel invested in their final stories without them getting all wishy-washy throughout their respective narratives.

The biggest and most frustrating part of this book (and in actuality, this entire series) is the Pelletiers themselves. They seem larger-than-life, yet they continually allow "bad" things to happen to them without any recourse against the agents of said activities. The close calls between them and others in the book are appreciated, but the overall macro view of their relatively hands-off approach to the Silvers is hard to understand, especially with their ability to "read the strings". That being said, I think that is my only qualm with the whole novel - and it's not even that big of a qualm to me, as Price does his best to demonstrate a version of reasoning which feels like it can make sense, if you let it, to answer that concern.

The ability of the author to pontificate Altamerica politics in a way that is simultaneously distanced and connected to modern-day American politics is intriguing, given how Price is pretty vocal about his political leanings online, While there were light connections in the first two books to political and cultural beliefs, the final tome definitely brought more modern-day politics into the fold and somehow was able to put an AltAmerica mask upon them, distancing them from current thoughts and struggles while at the same time making them relatable to anyone that reads into the words and actions of the characters.

Overall, this book is a well-deserved end to the Silvers' journey. I'm glad I was able to read about the characters one last time and I appreciate the parallel demonstrated of living your best life and handling obstacles as they come that the text offers to the reader.

As much as I'm impressed with Price's long-awaited finale to his bombastic series, I'm also somewhat disappointed. I've always had issues with Price's treatment of his female characters, and after the disastrous handling of Mia's queerness in the second book I shouldn't have expected much better from Book 3. Still, the final showdowns were as exciting as I could have hoped for, and most of the characters ended in a satisfying place.

A solid end to the trilogy, although with six years since the last book fans might want a quick refresher before diving into this one. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher!

This book was a worthy ending to the Silvers trilogy. Fans of the first two books won’t want to miss this thrilling conclusion.

The final showdown between the Pellitiers and Silvers & Co. is finally here. I’ve been waiting patiently for the past six years and I was not disappointed. Wow, what a rollercoaster ride of a finale! I’m going to miss these characters.

Due to the length of time between this one and the second book, it did take a little while to get familiar with all the players again. Hopefully, Daniel Price will do another great recap on his website to get everyone up to speed before diving into this one.

It's over and I'm a little saddened. The first two books blew me away. This book was amazing as well but it doesn't compare to the first two. And I will say a portion of that is my fault. The first two books culminate into a lot of characters and create a lot of backstory so six years between books is a little too long for me. I suffered mostly because I had to go back and check characters and events. I just have to say it's better to read these books once they're all released.
That out of the way... I will say when this book goes it goes supersonic. The ragtag orphans and other super powered Gothams take on the Pelliters and the end of the world. It's fun, these books are just so much fun. Daniel Price is as bad George R.R. Martin, no character is safe.
The end takes a weird turn I'm not so sure about but these books are some of the best science fiction written in recent years.

First thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a chance to finish this series early. I’m a long time fan because this series properly built a found family trope (the biggest issue with found families is that too many authors turn these families into idyllic families that don’t have harsh edges or flaws) and realistic heroes, villains, and an AltAmerica that is thankfully not real. This book though.

Wow.

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This is not a book for the faint of heart - it is a war novel. Think Saving Private Ryan level of war. It is BRUTAL. There’s a lot of gore and death. And it is also beautiful in it’s own way. I’m glad that my character expectations didn’t turn out the way I feared and I’m happy in the resolution.

I highly recommend this series for anyone interested in scifi fantasy. Run to go get this series!

Many have been fans of the Silvers trilogy. Many have waited anxiously for the third book. Many were disappointed when Daniel didn’t launch it on 2020(as he said). And Many wouldn’t be disappointed with this trilling genre-bending read. 5 out of 5.