** spoiler alert ** 
 I ended this book feeling the same way I did when I finished the Witch and Wizard series: conflicted. I was frustrated and mad that the book had ended the way it did, because it could've been so much... better. So much more. It could've at least made a bit more sense. However, on the other hand, despite myself I really did like this book. My general view on James Patterson as an author is that he is a truly amazing writer... except when it comes to wrapping up his stories. But even then the problem doesn't lie in the writing of the books; it lies in the plot. However, despite the issues I have with his plot, James Patterson manages to craft such amazing characters that win me over so that I can't resist reading the next chapter in their story. But, I still don't like it very much. There were points where I actually had to close the book and tell myself "breathe, just breathe," because I was getting so frustrated. And yet I still enjoyed it. Thus, conflicted. 
 Oh yea, and warning, spoilers to follow. Just so you know what you're getting into. 
 I think one of the main problems I had with this book was that it felt like James Patterson thought to himself: well hey, I can't decide on how exactly to end this thing, so I might as well pull out every single thing in order to make the story more dramatic. But some of those things were ridiculous. The first: the love triangle thing/drama with Max, Fang and Dylan. I know not all people will agree with this, but personally I love Max and Fang together, and I don't think she would go all swoony over Dylan just because Fang is gone. The second issue: the whole "Hey, Max, guess what? They don't want you anymore! Surprise, yay! Oh, but wait, they want Fang, because guess what? His blood holds the secret to immortality. Immortality people. They had this one thing where everyone wanted to kill Fang, they survived (surprise), and then it was barely discussed again. I mean, they didn't completely ignore it, but still. My other issue: Angel is suddenly the Voice now? Seems like a bit too much to throw out there, what with Fang already having immortal blood. Then there's the whole way it ended... I'm pretty sure Max failed in saving the Earth (but I guess now her new purpose is to lead the new world of mutants), and now she's a leader again, and it just... the ending didn't feel plausible. There are many issues I have with this book, but despite this, I know I will keep reading James Patterson books, because dammit, he's a pretty good writer with wonderful characters. 
 But maybe he should think a little harder on his plots in the future.