my heart is full. this series had such a satisfying ending. 
 let me start this off by saying this review/discussion/whatever will be very disorganized. but oh well. 
 so. 
 i can easily say that the first two books were definitely not my favorite, and i didn't think this one would come NEAR to making me as emotional as the conclusion to Marie Lu's other series, Legend. but oh boy, it sure did anyways. 
 please read this series if you haven't already. 
 -all spoilers below this line. turn away if you have not read this book. spoilers from now on.- 
 ok. spoilers in 1, 
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 i absolutely SOBBED at adelina's death & rebirth into the constellations. it was so heartbreaking and emotional. i wasn't even sure if i LIKED adelina before that. (i guess i do/did!) 
 when magiano cried for adelina... oh god, i was SO close to tears but i was devoid of emotion after adelina's death. 
 (also, daveed diggs IS magiano. fight me.) 
 i looooooved the character development everyone went through. it was beautiful and done so well. 
 MARIE LU KNOWS HOW TO WRITE ACTION SCENES, Y'ALL. 
 this story arcs so beautifully. i'm so satisfied. 
 i'm sorry this review is all over the place, but who cares. i love this book. definitely my favorite in the series. ten outta ten.