I was expecting this to be easier to read this time around, but this book still punches me in the gut like an iron fist. This book really hit me when I first read it in high school. I'd never been affected by a book like this before, and I couldn't decide if I liked it or not. I didn't, but at the same time I did. It's hard to read in some ways, because how Rin thinks is heavy and difficult to stomach, but it's also something that I found (and still find) very relatable. I resonated with her character in a way that I never had with anyone else I've ever read in fiction. I think sometimes writers shy away from characters who struggle with self-loathing, but this book confronted it head-on, and I think that's so important because kids need to know that they're not alone out there. They're not crazy. And in seeing the flaws in Rin's arguments about why she's The Worst, they can slowly begin to see the flaws in their own arguments towards themselves, and that's so important.

This conclusion to the series is perfect, if heart-wrenching, and I loved seeing the fire sisters through Rin's eyes--these women who we've spent three books getting to know. It's really awesome to meet them again through Rinna.

Overall, I loved this whole series, and highly recommend it to any and all fantasy lovers. The magic is unique and intriguing and fun to think about, the characters are unique and relatable, each book has a touching theme, and the writing is lyrical and provocative. Definitely a collection to add to your personal library.