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The Toll by Neal Shusterman
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it was amazing

I can hear Door’s lyrics playing in my head. � This is the end my beautiful friend, this is the end, my only friend�

All the good things need to end at someday. Even SPN after 15 freaking crazy ride seasons later has to end. This is the second emotional thing I had to endure. First one is saying goodbye to Winchester brothers and the second one is finishing this book, waving at those beautiful characters.

So I’m giving my full five gazillion shiny stars for the love of Scythedom, Rowan, Citra, Goddard, Anastasia, Jerico ( my favorite newcomer) and all those remarkable characters, fantastic word building, creatively visualized dystopian atmosphere, provocative political system criticism ( you may see all those reflections of The US’s political climate change which are intelligently inserted inside this book.)

I feel a little sad reading lesser parts about Rowan and Citra because they grow on me and they were easily likable characters. I feel like they were my nieces, slowly becoming mature, fighting against all those biggest challenges, obstacles and mostly defeating evil genius minds and their own securities. I wish the author may decide to write a new special sequel just for those lovely protagonists. But I found the decision not to see so much parts about them is necessary because I’m a big fan of apocalyptic stories that future of the entire world is depending only one person’s powers kind of heroism. It’s absurd, nonsense and only can be seen and turned into a box office hits at Michael Bay’s %0 rotten tomatoes pointed movies.

The ending was REMARKABLE, SO SATISFYING! I couldn’t think any better conclusion. That’s why Neal Shusterman is genius author who is always million steps ahead from the readers. You cannot walk to catch his brilliance. You have to run a marathon but it’s totally worth it!

I didn’t cry so much since Lost’s final episode ( not for missing the series, the ending was ridiculously absurd and painful, worse than GOT’s final)
I loved this series! I loved those characters! I loved every pieces of this author’s brain cells, his political ideas, his sarcastic criticism ( if he runs for presidency, I’ll definitely vote for him)

This series will be always on my mind like Georgia and they will be my all time favorite books!
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Finished Reading
November 6, 2019 – Shelved
November 6, 2019 – Shelved as: to-read

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message 1: by TMR (new) - added it

TMR Ah I just got the first book, Nilufer! So excited! And I saw the last stand by Stephen King in the library, it’s perfect for a weight machine. 😂😂 Good review.


Nilufer Ozmekik Thank you so much! Enjoy the series! They’re amazing and I’m planning to reread them sometime at next year🤗🤗


Catherine It's interesting reading another perspective on The Toll. I loved Jerico too, it was nice to read a gender fluid character where that isn't their whole identity. But I really disliked the ending. The usage of politics and religion in The Arc of the Scythe remains of of my favourite things about it.


Nilufer Ozmekik So sorry the ending was disappointing for you. That’s what I liked about the books. It can leave different impressions on the people and bring out different emotions, opinions! And Jerico is amazing! I couldn’t agree more about that🤗🤗


message 5: by Ceecee (new)

Ceecee Glad this one was a great read! Excellent review 🤗😘


Nilufer Ozmekik Thank you my dear! I just stopped reading and late night binge-watching Crown! My fairy god mother Olivia is killing it. All hail the Queen! 👑


preoccupiedbybooks Wow you devoured this series! Glad you loved it!


Nilufer Ozmekik I did indeed book-twin! They were long, compelling, mind bending journeys but I highly recommend it to everyone! 🤗🤗


message 9: by Ceecee (new)

Ceecee You’re ahead of me - I’m starting tonight. The miserable old git of a husband won’t watch it with me! His loss. Glad Olivia good as was worried after his brilliant Claire Foyle was! I’ll report back tomorrow!! 🥰


message 10: by Ceecee (new)

Ceecee How brilliant not his durrrrrr 😂


Nilufer Ozmekik Oh definitely she is brilliant. Cannot wait to read what you’re thinking🤗


message 12: by maddie (new) - added it

maddie Oh god I'm so ready yet so terrified


Nilufer Ozmekik Happy reading Madison. This trilogy is remarkable🤗


Jamie Pauline Ahhh SPN, how we will miss you. Same for Scythe.


Nilufer Ozmekik Oh Jamie, I don’t know what I’m gonna do without Moose and Meat Man! Losing Scythedom made me feel equally sad!😔😔


message 16: by Aisling Zena (new)

Aisling Zena Fab review Nilufer! :)


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