I'm throwing in the towel (in this case, the Scarlet Guard band) because I do not have the emotional capacity to be one. I can't handle the military meetings and the means to be a warrior in this book novel despite the honor of being one... 
 The problem is: this is a good book with strong consistent plot and the BEST cliffhanging endings, 
 albeit the middle and beginning chapters of Aveyard books are always a lag-phase; literally makes me want to have other 'book' affairs first to create mental stimulation GS and RQ can't afford [till the last 100 pages or so]. This has been my problem since reading Red Queen. Every time I read Ms. A's books, I need initiative to finish reading it. Despite the elaborate fiction, and well-thought characters, wordplay engagement and tension is lacking and I struggled. 
 Phew, enough about my emotions- I'll talk about GS (made it spoiler-free, as possible!) 
 Any amount of changes in character's emotions and ideals is cliche, but heck is it genius. Where does all the character's (especially Mare's) self-interest go further?? (view spoiler)[I doubt she'll forever kneel (oops, sorry- SPOILER) (hide spoiler)] 
 Mare and Cal, I hope for a lengthy relationship for them (Team Cal forever). And, I 
 desperately 
 needed a Maven POV, like seriously? WTF is wrong with that kid? He's an anti-villain I don't quite want to hate... we all need to know his view on the circumstances. 
 Because of the lack of enthusiasm I feel indulging myself this book, every amount of melodrama tinkered in this book is GREATLY APPRECIATED. Really thank you. Every once in a while between the Scarlet guard and Newblood name lists- I actually see them spatting dialogues with exploding emotions, and just what I need because we are emotionally withdrawn because of the war ensuing. 
 Lastly, one of the strongest trademark of Aveyard's books is the ending. I love it and I hate it. Not much books can make you guilt-ridden at the same time confused by endings alone. It makes us all needy for King's cage. NOW! 
 3.8 stars over 5. Almost a four.