Meanwhile, Rowan’s growing involvement in an underground resistance compels Rhine to reach him before he does something that cannot be undone. But what she discovers along the way has alarming implications for her future—and about the past her parents never had the chance to explain.
In this breathtaking conclusion to Lauren DeStefano’s Chemical Garden trilogy, everything Rhine knows to be true will be irrevocably shattered.
Review: Sever was definitely a time. At the end of the trilogy, I still didn't find myself caring for Rhine all that much. We do get to know Reed who is the brother of Vaughn. He was an interesting parallel to Vaughn. We also, finally, get more scenes with Rhine's brother, Rowan. I found Reed and Rowan both very interesting and I enjoyed seeing them in scenes. Still, none of the characters in this series were dynamic or caught my attention for a very long time.
The story is much the same. The overall series is rather forgettable as it goes on. DeStefano does take some good risks with her characters. I appreciated that a lot. Rowan being the head of the rebellion versus Rhine was a good move. It allowed for Rhine to focus on herself and making sure she grows as a person, instead of trying to be a figurehead which most dystopians tend to do. I also liked how Rhine spends very little time with Gabriel throughout this series. She is able to make decisions on her own instead of referring to her love interest. Still, the series is quite forgettable. I think this would be great for building discussions about love, marriage, relationships, etc.
Quick, but underwhelming conclusion to a trilogy.
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