It has been some time between me reading Insurgent (book 2) and finally picking up Allegiant (the third and final book). I honestly floundered a little bit for the first few chapters trying to remember all that had happened in the previous books. I feel like sometimes after reading as much as I do, when so much time goes by between books in a series, sometimes they tend to blend in with some of the others in that particular genre. So it took me a little bit, but eventually it started coming back to me, and I could continue reading Allegiant without all the nagging questions.

This book was definitely action packed, but you know I'm not sure that was what made me enjoy it so much. The thing that really stuck out for me in this book, and really the whole series, was the whole idea of this world where everyone was divided up by a few characteristics. I mean the idea of being all one personality type, Candor (the purely honest), Erudite ( the scholars, and knowledge seekers), Abnegation (the selfless), Amity (the peaceful), and Dauntless (the fearless). Hearing all these words alone you would think these are each great things to live by, and they are, except when you become limited by them. You must choose one, and no matter the circumstances or situation, stand true to your faction. People in general survive, and flourish by adapting to different situations. Sometimes the fearless must realize a fear, for sometimes it's there to warn you that something is dangerous and unwise. Just like bring selfless or candid can be virtuous things, until you are in a situation where you need to think of yourself first, or maybe tell a small white lie to spare someone else's feelings. I just loved this idea, and I loved watching all the factions unravel over time.

I did think Allegiant brought something new and equally as enjoyable to this series though. The revelations about the true meaning behind why the factions existed and what the government was really trying to produce from it was a great story. And I know I've seen a lot of people on here complain about the ending, but I think it was fantastic. I love a HEA, when everything is sunshine and roses and all that other Disney fairy tale stuff that's ingrained my soul lol. But this ending, it was bold, unexpected, and I think, completely fitting to this series as a whole. All in all this was a great series, with a lot of philosophical questions underneath, it made me think a lot about human nature, and nature vs. nurture, and I like when a book can stop and make you think sometimes.