Can't say I'm surprised about any of this: what happened in the back, how quickly I read it, and how everything ended. That kind of predictability turns a lot of people off from books, but I've grown to become so engrossed by Shepard's writing style that I don't care. Sure, this series should basically have a subtitle of "How Many Times Can These Girls Fuck Up?" - but I can't say that I was ever bored. I was never wishing it would just end already like most people. It's kind of difficult for me to summarize how this series has been so important to me for the past nine years. It kept me guessing and kept me READING during years I had no time to read. I'm sad that it's over, but am very satisfied with the ending. This book was certainly the epitome of a "wrap-up" final book; it felt kind of rushed because Shepard obviously wanted to tie up loose ends before the series completely ended. There was little action but a lot of things coming to a close. Overall I can't give it a full 5 stars because it felt rushed and, at times, unrealistic. I read this book in three sittings over the course of 12 hours, as usual, and still can't believe I'm closing this chapter of my reading life! <3