1. I'm still not pleased with Shay. I don't care if he's trying to be come off as an alpha because he doesn't. He just comes off as a jerk. Even "the talk" that later resolves the issues between Shay and Ren just seems like a cop-out, or rather, a prelude to make what happens later a little more bearable. 
 2. Ren. I know I used to dislike him but I think of the two, Ren's better than Shay. 
 3. A lot happens. There is much action. Those were pretty much the only parts I like about this installment. 
 4. People die. 
 5. The ending, while believable, still feels like a cop-out because Calla can't seem to make up her mind.