4 OUT OF 5 STARS. 
 AH, WHAT A WAY TO BREAK MY HEART. THANKS RYAN. 
 MAN, WHAT A RIDE. 
 SO BITTERSWEET, TRAGIC, HEARTBREAKING. YET, WONDERFUL AND EMPOWERING. 
 I gotta admit, first half was a little slow. BUT THEN, IT PICKED UP AND THE NEXT THING YOU KNOW, YOUR HEART HAS BEEN TRAMPLED ON THE FLOOR. AS much as it hurts, I understand why Ryan did what she did. 
 Good plot twists and turns, and the development of the characters are glorious. Especially Luka. Oh God, is it possible to love him more than before? 
 This is a really good duology. I LOVED THE FIRST BOOK, the sequel, not as much. But I still like it a lot. 
 I cant say it was a satisfying ending BECAUSE. BLOODY HELL. But, it fits well with the theme of this book, and the title. It shows that war is very costly and how much you are willing to pay. Many sacrifices are made to end the war. 
 The best character development here goes to Luka, my sweetheart. Yael felt a little off here. Felix was okay. 
 PROS: 
 - LUKA. Especially his development 
 - A small twist at the end. 
 - Yael at the ending 
 - Halfway it was so engrossing 
 - Ending is tragically heartbreaking, but fits well. 
 - The reality of the war, eg the experiments etc. 
 CONS: 
 - Something felt off, Idk what. 
 - The rebellion scene could've been better 
 - A little slow at first 
 - Yael felt a little off 
 - It doesn't have any memorable quotes like the first book. 
 - I feel like it is not as action-packed as I would've liked, but I think it's because the first book had the motorcycle race. 
 Anyways, it is a good sequel, but it could've been better, in my opinion. No matter, this duology will have a special place in my heart. Would I recommend it? YES! But just, be prepared for the sequel, it might not live up to your expectations. 
 SPOILERS BELOW. 
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 OMG NOOOOOOOO. WHAT? WHY! WHY! I was asking myself why, along with Yael. Why had Luka have to die? Oh God. Just when I decide he's my favourite character in this book, he DIES. WHY. WHY. I'M so bitter about it because he finally saw the truth in his country and changed, to be a better man, and he's so perfect for Yael. But at the same time, it was a perfect ending. Well kinda. I do wish that he lived and at Least sustain some life long injury but be with Yael BECAUSE THEY DESERVE LOVE. However, I do understand that this is war, and not everyone gets their happily ever after. It suited the theme of this book, a bloody war where the ones who paid the most are the innocents. 
 I LOVED HER CONFESSSION TO LUKA. I loved Luka's confrontation with Adele. I LOVE LUKA, OKAY. :'( 
 And Yael, poor Yael. She went through so, so much. So, so strong. If I were her, I don't think I'd have the strength to move on. I would've died along side Luka, or die a glorious battle. But gah, she is strong. She realised that Luka died so that she could live. And she continued her mission without him, and lived as happily as she could. And oh God, if I were her, I THINK I WOULD HAVE KILLED THAT DEMBFDKDB FELIX. UGH. But she is mature. She kept her promise and brought Felix's family together. 
 LETS TALK ABOUT HIM FOR A MOMENT. Whyyyyyyy. If only he'd spoken up about his Baasch threats against his parents. So, so naive. And I understand too, why Ryan decided to move the plot for him this way. It's to show that the Nazis back then do not have mercy, even with their own. They 
 AND WHAT A PLOT TWIST WITH MIRIAM STILL ALIVE. WHAT 
 AND WHAT, HITLER REALLY DID DIE. But they kept his 'image alive'. Wow. 
 I did like the ending where Luka the poster boy told the truth BUT GOSH HE GOT Shot. It did remind me of Hunger Games ish. But I don't know a better way the author could've done. The ending too felt a little rushed. A bit. 
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 I still felt that the sequel did not live up to my expectations. It could've been longer and more elaborated and better. No matter what, I still love this duology.