This whole series was a pretty solid YA dystopiaish series that if I had picked up at age 16, I would've fallen for head over heals. The problem is when I'm about to turn 25 and I'm reading about 15 year olds... oh it just reads as so unrealistic. And makes me feel ancient. However, there's definitely a start to some interesting world-building in this book as the story gets a bit more international. I actually really enjoyed the dichotomy of the Colonies and the Republic as what could happen to the US

oh god we could fold into a corporate state so fast

. The storyline did feel a bit rushed, as so much time has passed since the last book and the first two books only took place over like two months? I also got a little bit bored during some of the action sequences, and I think it's because I just didn't enjoy Day's perspective much. He wasn't as interesting to me in this book. Meanwhile, my love for June totally grew and the ending KILLED ME, but also I loved it. I think a few things wrap up a little too neatly

the war ended too fast and things seemed so peaceful? IDK I guess I expected things to be messier. And sure Day forgetting June felt cliche but I loved it! I like the angst!!!!!

Anyway, I'm definitely keen on Marie Lu. I think her writing grew a lot in Warcross (which definitely felt influenced by part of this book), so she's a YA author I'm definitely going to keep up with.