4.5 stars --- While this book is one of the longer ones in this series, it is still action packed. Every decision feels important, every element needing to come together for that final battle scene. We are taking on the "big boss" villain, and it's going to take a hot minute to gather everything needed together. As we read this book, I'm loving our side characters more and more. Cassian, Elain, Azriel, Mor. . . .all of them full complete characters and compelling. Yes, I even like Nesta. I mean, I don't LIKE like her, but I feel like there's so much to delve into there that she's interesting.

Looking forward to more in the series!