Actual rating: 4.5 
 This book has gotten a range of reactions from "OH MY GOD NEW MARISSA MEYER/LUNAR CHRONICLES!" to "is this book really necessary?" 
 I, personally, wasn't as hyped up because, let's be honest we all just want Winter. However, having loved the first three books in the series and Marissa Meyer's writing, I couldn't help but be intrigued by anything else she's writing. I went into the story genuinely curious to know more about this beast of a villain she's created and to see if my feelings about her would be changed at all. 
 I think this story adds such an interesting dimension to The Lunar Chronicles and should be read along with the other books in the series. I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about Levana after finishing this book. Would I find, maybe not justification, but possible understanding behind her tyranny? Or would I still straight up hate her for the deplorable acts she has committed? I found both. There's no doubt that she is the monster she comes off as, but there are clearly deeper psychological problems at play, stemming from some extreme physical and mental abuse from her older sister, Channary. Meyer is able to make you feel a hundred and one feelings at the same time about Levana and it's quite amazing. 
 I also really love the detailed history behind the lead up to Luna invading Earth and what has lead this series' large cast of characters to where they will be in Winter. Every single one plays an important role in the story and learning little tidbits made them all the more real. 
 Levana's story, along with the three chapter sneak peek of the final book, has me absolutely itching to get my hands on this series' conclusion, as well as cementing these books as some of my all-time favourites!