** spoiler alert ** 
 Man, this book definitely had its many ups and some sorta downs for me. 
 Like some, I agree that this is better than Legend. Why?! The many twists and turns that Marie Lu brought upon us of course! 
 I mean, seriously. I think one of the most surprising twist was at the end. It makes the final book of the trilogy so irresistible. 
 Anyway, back to some of the story line... 
 As a pharmacy student, I have learned to try my very hardest to understand from all perspectives. And I do mean, from ALL perspectives (even though some people are just horribly wrong...but I digress) 
 I tried my best to understand where all the characters are coming from and sometimes, I just want to pull my hair out due to Day. Although he does not admit it, I swear most of his unreasonable'ness ( lol is this even a word?) comes from his jealousy. I mean, come on, if June signals to you, it MUST mean something. It cannot just mean nothing and when she is explaining why she risked everything...just LISTEN! 
 As for Tess, I do somewhat pity her. I wonder will she be in book three? She has a sob story past and she loves Day. Whoa. What? lol, I seriously thought they felt like siblings BUT I guess it should not have been a big surprise. However, there is ONE thing to her jealousy that I cannot get past. Why did she not confess earlier? (but if she did, the story might have changed A LOT more...or no story! oh no!!) However, I do question her love although I can see why she felt so betrayed. Was she also blinded by jealousy? 
 Our badass heroine <3, June saves the day!! Love June! Even though she is sick, she still eventually reasons out this whole plot behind the patriots! 
 Anden. He certainly seems like the nice guy girls would want. I want to see more of him in book three. I guess I just really want to see the changes he would implement. A whole new Anden'fied Republic. 
 Now, for my sad moment... KAEDE DIED. WHY?! She was so awesome even til her very end. I was NOT too happy to see her go... 
 Overall, this book was definitely fun to read. I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE THIRD AND FINAL INSTALLMENT!!!!