This series really surprised me. I loved the characters (particularly Thorne and Cress). The world Meyer created was original and exciting, and her subtle use of classic fairy tales to shape her characters was clever and well executed. I think the strength of the Lunar Chronicles lies in the rotating cast of title characters. It kept things fresh, and all of the leading ladies were strong and brave but with their own little quirks and personalities. 
 I did have a couple issues with this final volume. I wouldn't say it dragged - I was constantly itching to get back to it when I had to put it down - but I do think it would have benefitted from a few cuts. I also thought the end was just a little too neat. (view spoiler)[At some point during this book Cinder magically goes into "I have a right to be queen" mode, this coming from a girl who was initially very resistant to the idea of being Lunar royalty. It all just didn't seem natural, in my opinion. Also, no one from the Rampion crew dies! Did I want anyone to die? Of course not. But I was waiting for it. I was ready to sob over a destroyed Iko personality chip or the sacrificial death of my favorite character, Thorne. But no, everyone lives happily ever after. I know it's a series of fairy tale retellings, but come on! (hide spoiler)] 
 Qualms aside, I was overjoyed to find a series that really sucked me into its world and characters. And the good news is, there's more! Can't wait to check out the graphic novel continuation of the story.