A great finish to the series! I have to agree with another reviewer, I think this is the best one yet. When I originally picked up this series, I did it because I was intrigued by the Mayan influence in the story. I spend part of the year in the Yucatán (I have a house in Progreso), so it’s been really nice to see references to a lot of places I know really well. And some I still have yet to visit. Honestly, the story kind of makes me think of it as the Mayan version of the Left Behind series, which I’m also a huge fan of. There’s still so much of past Mayan culture that we don’t know about. So while I know there were some liberties taken with the history of it and how it is destined to play out, I found it fascinating. The story all in all was very well-done and kept me hooked from the get go.

Huge thanks to 47North and NetGalley for sending me this ARC for review! All of my reviews are given honestly!

I really enjoyed the first book but for whatever reason, I was less engaged in the other books, it might be mood honestly,

4.5 Stars ⭐️

I was excited to finally get to the conclusion of this storyline. I am a huge fan of Mr. Wheeler and he definitely doesn't disappoint with this latest addition. This book takes us to the final conflict with Jacob Calakmul and his crazy band of Jaguar Priests as they attempt to destroy the world as we know it.

I listened to this on audio and Kate Rudd narrates this book as she does with most of Mr. Wheeler's books. I've gotten somewhat used to her narration style and for the most part felt like she did a fairly good job.

The pacing was crisp and quick and the action was non stop. Without going into spoilers, the storyline picks up immediately from where it left off in the last book. Once the story takes off, it really doesn't stop until the very end. I wasn't really sure how he was going to tie up the storyline but I was definitely along for the ride. This book has the entire Roth family involved in one way or another and the interesting thing is that Mr. Wheeler leaves open the possibility of more in this world.

As usual, I enjoyed this book and amazingly, it was over before I knew it.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this ARC. The opinions above are mine and mine alone.

This was a strong third book in the Dresden Codex series, it had everything that I was looking for from this type of book and from Jeff Wheeler. The concept was everything that I wanted and enjoyed the overall feel of the world and characters. It continued the story perfectly and had that feel that I enjoyed from other works from Jeff Wheeler.

Final Strike is the last book in The Dresden Codex trilogy.

Roth and his sons are safe for now in DC but Suki has been kidnapped by Calakmul. But Suki's powers seem to be growing even more but will it be enough to defeat Calakmul and the Jaguar Priests...

This was a good end to the series, however, it seems like there's more left to the story. The characters were travelling all over the country and there was a lot going on, so it did get to be a bit much at times but it did get better later on.

Thank you to the publisher for giving me a chance to read this book ahead of the release.

I’ve been looking forward to this book after reading the first two. I really enjoy all the Maya and Aztec mythology and how it connects to other culture’s histories. I think the author does a great job of shifting the vibe/vocabulary of each chapter depending on whose point of view that chapter has. Of the the three books in the trilogy, I’d say this one is my favorite. If you enjoyed the other two books then you’ll definitely enjoy Final Strike.

Great finish to the series. I enjoyed the fast paced nature of the book, and the story had a good amount of twists and turns to keep you interested. Short, easy read. Definitely will recommend the series to people.

The ending to the trilogy.. it was good. Not great. Not bad, but good. It was entertaining but got a little confusing/convoluted at times. I think I also was just having a little hard time following certain situations because it was jumping around so much. All in all a good book and good conclusion to the series.

Thanks to Jeff Wheeler, 47North, and NetGalley for providing me and advanced reading copy.

Jeff Wheeler has created a masterful conclusion to the Dresden Codex series. An American family caught up in an ancient magical prophecy of international world domination. The plot twist and suspense are palatable as the Roth family navigates the clandestine intrigues of the Jaguar Priest's global infiltration of world powers. Some choices seem a little naive to a seasoned reader of political intrigue. Still, the choices hold to the character and story arc of the average person. The Final Strike is a compelling, action-packed thriller that bridges the modern political landscape with the ancient world of Mesoamerica.

Many of the characters have been introduced in the prior books of this trilogy – book #1, "Doomsday Match," and book #2, "The Jaguar Prophecies." Nevertheless, the characters' continued development and the pivotal players' introduction add even more depth to the plot's interpersonal dynamics.

The only one who seems to become less dimensional and revenge-oriented is Jacob Calakmul. If this loss of character dynamic is not addressed, it may lead to unraveling the order of the Jaguar Priests.

Can the Roth family navigate these treasonous waters, or will their scattered family be torn apart one by one by the murderous plans of the Jacon Calakmul?

This was a great read. My daughter and I have read the first two books. As of this review, I have now read all three. When I obtained my copy, I read it before my daughter knew I had it. Now I have the upper hand and get to watch her read it—no spoilers for her.

Thank you to NetGalley, Jeff Wheeler, and 47North for an early prerelease e-book copy. This is a voluntary review of my thoughts.

Review: The finale was a bit more palatable than the first two but not by much. Zuchinni, Brillo and Co. are as speshul and gifted as usual and of course foil Jaguar Beast man and his many evil henchies.

This is still littered with plot devices, continuity errors and stilted scenes. This might have been crafted in a believable vein, yet there seemed to be a rush to conclude and get through the story. Intereactions are so brief that the characters become shades supporting Team Genius.

The firt two novels were so bad that they were fun to read. This one, not so much. You will get bored real quick as each scene iteration is a reflection upon itself.

Rating: 1.8/5

Thank you to the publishers, author and NetGalley for the free copy of this book.

I really wasn't sure how I felt when this series came out as it is so different from Jeff Wheeler's usual but I should have know I would not be disappointed!!! Loved every minute of it. So well written and wonderfully complex. I'd be ok with there being more to this series in the future!