i still dont know why exactly i love this series, but it just works, not my fault. they're well written, realistic, hopeful and dystopian, what's not to like? the FMCs are always plucky brave, curious and angry girls, I love it. this was a prequel, but the whole story felt so detached i kept thibking this was a stand alone, the epilogue is the whole prequel thing that connects the books together, in a way which i kinda expected. i liked the theme of God being positive and the book's plot really felt like now, as we're fearing the WW3.  still really enjoyed reading/listening to this, and will countinue with the next books. my goal is to finish them all this year inshaAllah.