How can I be so happy and sad at the same time? 
 This was a thrilling and beautiful conclusion to an amazing series. The ending ripped my heart out, but it was also the ending that was needed. It was final and climactic and stunning. The epilogue was beautiful and mended my heart a tiny bit, and the final sentence made me smile. 
 The character development is this book was phenomenal. I was so so happy to finally learn the background story to the Darkling. just when I thought there couldn't be any more brilliant plot twists, Leigh Bardugo shakes her head in pity and then slaps me upside the head with a new one. I don't mind.This tied up all loose ends and had me marvel at how brilliantly this trilogy was woven together and written. 
 I will never forget these amazing, complex characters: Alina, Mal, Genya, Zoya, David, Tamar, Tolya, Nikolai, ALEKSANDER, and all of the others, especially, those introduced in this installment. (I'm thinking of you, Harshaw and Misha. And Oncat!! :') ) 
 Oh saints, I am just a ball of emotion. This trilogy is nothing like I've ever read. If you're looking for a world of fantasy and adventure unlike any other, read this series. I am in awe of this wonderful author and her amazing writing. 
 I'm gonna go cry some more.