HOLY MOLY. I knew going into this how hyped this series was and I got worried that I would only like it because of it's reputation. But, wanting to see the movies, I decided to dive into the book. I WAS HOOKED. This is a fast, fun, action packed book. The concept of a future dystopian Chicago run by factions was fascinating- I was trying to figure out which faction I would be in (and I still have no idea). This book was essentially written to be a movie- it has everything that makes for a successful movie franchise. So, was this the best book ever written? No, not at all. There were plot holes and parts that didn't make sense. Was this a fun rollercoaster of a read? Yeah. I'm anxious to read the next books in the series.