LitPick Review
The Sweet Far Thing is an enchanting adventure novel that concludes the tales of Gemma Doyle. Felicity, Ann, and Gemma are finishing up their last year at Spence Academy. Ann will go to her cousin's house to be a governess, while Felicity and Gemma will be presented to society and begin their seasons. However, matters in real life seem petty to the problems in the realms. The woodland creatures are fighting with the Hajin and Circe might still be around. Pippa and her friends are growing stronger with hate and magic of the Borderlands while an army appears to be festering in the Winterlands. Kartik has been avoiding her lately and Gemma wants to know why. The end to the Great and Terrible Beauty series is unimaginable and different, completely unexpected.
Opinion:
Libba Bray amazes with her entire series. The Sweet Far Thing is a beautiful conclusion to a wonderful tale. Readers who enjoyed Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter will love this tale of heroism and magic. Gemma is a bright light in such dark times and being privy to her thoughts is a magical experience. The Sweet Far Thing brings back characters beloved in the previous novels, Ann, Felicity, Kartik, and even those who are not, Miss McCleethy, Mr. Fowlson, and Cecily. The only bad thing about this novel is that it comes to an end. The Gemma Doyle trilogy is a series everyone should read and one that everyone will cherish.
