If we're being completely honest, the only thing I hated about this book was the title. Other than that this was the best trilogy ending every, like it hit everything. Action? Um duh. Romance? see title. Heartbreaking moment of awesomeness that question your sanity? yeah, I really shouldn't care for fictional characters as much as I do. This book was a lot darker than its previous installments, and you can tell Marie Rutkoski did a lot of research into war and strategy, very detailed (I have no clue if it's accurate because I know nothing about warfare, but it seemed legitimate). Like there were prison camps and brutal descriptions of killing. It also explored emotions in a way not typically seen in YA novels- characters weren't just flatly seeking vengeance, or flatly falling in love with people- there were facets. I can't go into anymore detail without spoiling, but it was lovely. The plot twist at the end (I won't reveal) was the best plot twist every. Like awesome. Wow. Did not see that coming. So good.

Overall, great ending, could not have asked for anything more.