The Lost Codex

by Heather Lyons

• ISBN10: 0990843696
• ISBN13: 9780990843696
• Publish Date: 26 October 2016
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Cerulean Books
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 418
• Language: English

Reviews

[Romance Schmomance]

Before you start reading my review, just know that this is a series and you MUST read all of the books before getting to this one.

Wahhhhh, I can't believe it's over, however, it was the perfect conclusion to such a unique and beautiful series. I don't even know what to say about this book, it's such a solid series and the way Heather tells this story is just beautifully done. Gosh, even the intimate scenes are so elegantly written that you just want to weep over them. I definitely can't conjure up the words to say about this series.

I don't know many other authors that can magically intertwine many characters from classic literature and turn it into a brand new adventure. She pulls many characters and you're able to pick out each of their stories and not be confused about the bigger story.

Sometimes when there are too many characters involved, it's easy for the plot to get lost in all of that. The side characters played a huge role in this story and they were necessary.

Finn and Alice, I love them both, so much. Their relationship is something raw and real. Their utmost devotion to each other is one of the reasons why I fell in love with this series. They fought through the impossible and your heart will constantly break for the both of them. So ... many ... sacrifices had to be made and I was just wondering when it would end and their happily ever after would come.

Heather, I have to say you ended this book PERFECTLY, I wasn't sure if you'd be able to come up with something that we'd all be happy with. I'll miss all these characters, but their stories live on. Thank you for writing such a series that will leave a mark on my mind.

ARC provided for review by Inkslinger PR.

[Cocktails and Books]

This review was originally posted on Cocktails and Books

I'm torn. This book was utterly fantastic (the action, the heartbreak, and hope of these characters...) but I'm sad this journey is over. I have loved following Alice and Finn. I'm going to miss these characters and their literary adventures.

So much happens in this last entry in the series. Alice proves why Wonderland crowned her Queen. She was the heart and hidden strength of the Collector's Society when they desperately needed one. She was determined to save her new family. I think it was then that she realized how much the Van Brundt's and the rest of the society have come to mean to her and that it was time to let go of Jace and Wonderland.

Finn was heartbreaking through most of the book. He was torn over what happened to him while he was in the Piper's Mountain and worried that he could possibly do something that would harm Alice. But he proved why he is the perfect match for Alice. He was her equal in strength and fought fearcly for her and to rid themselves of Piper and his minons.

There was so much to this series. Characters that were an absolute joy to fall for and a storyline that kept you on the edge of your seat. Heather Lyons kept you guessing from one page to the next. Even with this last book, you weren't really sure our dear, beloved Alice and Finn were going to get their HEA. For anyone who has ever loved Alice in Wonderland, The Collector's Society is a must read.

[bookishzelda]

The Lost Codex hits the ground running. We finally find the fates of our friends and enemies is the emotional and complex ending to the series.

The plot is fast paced and action packed. There is soo much that goes on in this book. So very much. There are so many loose ends that are tied up in the race to the finish. You can’t even really get into details because it’s possible to give something away.

I have always loved the writing in The Collector’s Society series. It just has the lyrical way about it that reminds me of Wonderland.

I love Alice because there are times when I don’t like her. Not because she is annoying for making dumb decisions but because I don’t always agree with her. She is so stubborn and bull headed at times that it can be frustrating. She is also loyal and true to her heart though and thinks of her people above all. She is such a great character because she is such a faceted character.

Finn is always the more docile narrative in the series. He’s kind of like the calming voice to Alice’s stubbornness. With him going through so many different things we don’t see him as much.

This was definitely a perfect end to the series. There were many things that surprised and some things that were like ah yes that makes sense, like The Librarian’s identity. I’m sad to see the series go because it’s been such a fun read.