Whelp, this is my favourite book in this quarter, and not only because Briar is my fav. The other three books really run on more of an epic scale, while this one is much more personal, filled with emotional, gut punch moments.  There were hints of a romance that I was stoked about that was then confirmed for me that it becomes canon. And man, this book just hits different in a post-COVID world.  It's a little more mature than the other three books while still clearly being a middle grade novel. 

Overall, I really enjoyed reading this today and look forward to starting the next quartet (even if I can't start it immediately, sob)