what can I say about this series that hasn't already been said? 
 it took me on this journey with Ruby,Chubs,Liam, and Zu in a beat up minivan. Sorry black Betty. 
 The moment I started to read this series I wasn't too excited still hungover from so many other amazing trilogies. Finally after a long while of moving on I was able to love this triology. 
 the idea of the book may not have been the most original or spectacular, but it was the type of series I was looking for. 
 throughout the books I found myself in a mix of emotions. I laughed at Vida's commentary which seemed to ease my stress off from the situation. I can't say I didn't enjoy any of the characters in this book. though it did take me a while to realise that Liam and Ruby where endgame, to fully embrace Liam's character as well. 
 Zu... her character development was beautiful. I loved seeing her grow to that epic moment when she wanted to be brave. Just like Ruby... 
 This book also punched me in the gut. 
 I have to say as the pages where narrowing down I didn't want this book to end. it left me with a sinking feeling each time id read through a chapter. 
 !!Now to the spoiler section beware!! I have too much to discuss!! 
 Alright *SPOILERS AHEAD* 
 I can't believe it's actually over! I didn't think everything would be discussed. The reds, Clancy, the camps, and Ruby's parents. 
 The door did close on all of them though. 
 It was very bittersweet and I caught myself smiling at the end. Liams singing the thing that kept me together. It was the sort of the happily-ever-after you'd expect from this type of genre. 
 Can we talk about the reds? I really wanted them to come into play at some point. I really thought they'd get the reds and that they'd help on the mission to rescue the kids from camp. oh do I wish that we never spoke of them. 
 (BIG spoiler) 
 Cole... oh Cole. I can't say I wasn't spoiled about his fate. I have a tendency of searching up two people that may or may not get together. Dammit I wish my eyes hadn't accidentally glared at that fanfic in the Google results. 
 I didn't expect to enjoy Coles character that much but him being a red made me even more excited. 
 I really wanted a red on their team. 
 Mason... oh that was awful seeing a red like that. Also seeing Cole struggling with his powers. 
 Not only did I care about a minor character like Mason but also the ones that fought for freedom in the first book... the ones that didn't make it to sixteen. It was a gut wrenching feeling. that feeling returned when (spoiler) the unexpected happened to Cole. One of my favourite bright burning characters... 
 the others didn't burn like him and Ruby... oh the quotes. 
 Speaking of Ruby I loved her characters growth she became that heroine that wasn't whiney the one that do anything for the people she loved. 
 Liam.. hmm. His character was like sunshine.. honestly. He just made every situation better. Even though there was tension between him and Ruby I still loved him. Even though it was obvious he went behind Ruby shared information with amplify. But... I understood why. 
 Speaking of sharing information lets get to Clancy! 
 Oh did I adore Clancy in the first book. I couldn't wait until they got to East River and I knew... I just knew that something would happen between him and Ruby. 
 Man was he a jerk and I knew he could never recover from it. This was not a Damon Elena situation so it was hopeless. He was at a place of no return in my book. Still I loved his character and throughout the books I always checked to see the mention of his name. Even though he was a total asshole... he was still a great misunderstood villain who just wanted control over his life. 
 I'm glad he was spoken about in the end. The door really opened for him to have a good life... to be happy. I'm glad Ruby did that selfless act in mercy. 
 Now Nico... what can I say about him other than drifting back to Clancy. Why can't I help but think that they're feeling for each other were more than just shattering friendship. The way Clancy almost listened to Nico and asked about him in the end. The way Nico spoke of Clancy. Heart broken. They'd been through so much together. They understood each other in a way that no one could understand Clancy. 
 Now to Chubs just... his need to protect his friends and always worry made me laugh. I really loved his character. He took the role of parenting the others. Throughout this book I was waiting and waiting for something to happen between him and Vita. 
 (spoiler) and of course it did. Yes!! 
 Now to Ruby the heroine that started weak... but not weak? I understood what Alexandra Bracken was trying to do for Rubys character. Transform her slowly into someone selfless, someone who would do anything for the people she wanted to protect. For people in general. She was forgiving, flawed, loving, and of course brave. The fact that she wasn't always this way made it even more enlightening. 
 At the end of this book I felt like I needed to do something different with my life. I don't know how I didn't realise it until this book. I need more adventure. Even though in the books I read theres always a struggle to survive always looking behind your shoulder... their lives seem so fulfilling...Meaningful. I want that even if it means constantly struggling. This book reminded me that you can't just wait for life to happen you have to take control of it. You can't deny it your going to make mistakes but that's the fun of it. 
 Now here I am being a mushy cheesy person, but at the same time I know I'm going to actually listen to my inner Ruby. 
 This is my first review and I'm glad I'm making it on this undescribable series. 
 *Sorry for not making sense at times, I seem to skip words when overly excited* Now let's end this with a mental image of Cate smiling. Everything's going to alright.