DNF 
 This book was terrible. The first book had a little plot. (Why don't they celebrate Halloween anymore? What kind of other secrets are in that secret room? What are those terrorists looking for?) But after reading almost half of this book I couldn't find any other than Aspen vs. Maxon. And, don't get me wrong, I don't mind romance in books. I like it. But I also like plot. 
 And the Aspen vs. Maxon could have been interesting. But it wasn't because I really didn't care about either of them. (view spoiler)[And we all know that America will end up with Maxon. That's what always happens. And if that isn't enough evidence, read the summaries for the last two books in the series. They're from the point of view of America and Maxon's daughter. (hide spoiler)] Maxon with his "You're all dears to me..." (honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if he's secretly a robot) and Aspen who just doesn't seem right. Who gets mad when she is nice to him by giving her food and abandons her when she is selected. 
 And I might be able to stand all of that if America wasn't so annoying. Terrible name aside, I just couldn't stand her. In the first book, she seemed like she might be nice. Asking Maxon to help the poor people, not caring about the riches. But in the second book, this is all I got from her... 
 With Maxon: 
 And in that moment, I realized that Maxon was perfect for me and I wondered why I hadn't made up my mind. I knew I could never be with anyone else. 
 With Aspen: 
 And in that moment, I realized Aspen had always been the one for me. I wondered why I had abandoned him so easily. 
 With Maxon: 
 And in that moment, I realized how much Maxon loved me. He would do anything for me. 
 With Aspen: 
 And in that moment, I realized that Aspen would always love me. I could never love anyone else. 
 Just stop, okay. Those aren't actual quotes, but they could be. There's only so much of this a girl can take.