Lots of action and suspense, an unreliable narrator, twists, and a super quick read.

Overall it was such a fun book and a thrilling movie. I highly recommend both. 

The main character's struggle with herself--to believe that people can love her and trust her--is powerful. Her inability to let go of her insecurities is tragic--but certainly makes for a great story. Lu is creating a wonderful anithero in Adelina. 

This book hooked me right from the start. And it was written is such a realistic way that it really had me thinking about what I would do in a world like this?

A fantastic end to one of the best trilogies I've ever read.

The rare second novel of a trilogy that may even be better than the first. That might be a slight exaggeration but it definitely holds its own against Legend. 

A fantastic opener for a trilogy with a great premise. There is a ton of action but even more heart.

What I liked: seeing the series come together and conclude in a happy/hopeful way.

What I didn't like: pretty much everything else. 

It certainly wasn't my fave book and if it was a stand-alone I would be much harsher. But I did get teary during the end and I'm still interested in how it all comes together. 

Another community seemingly isolated in this alternate world with young characters being forced into roles they may not want, but the society needs them to fill. 

Is avoiding pain and all the bad things worth giving up the beauty and wonder of the world?

I'm glad I read it but I can't say it was my favorite. 

This book is packed with action. And heart. It's really a beautiful story, told with some zombie-esque characters on the side. But don't let that element scare you off from reading this! 

I'm a fan of character development and this book added so many layers to the main characters. They are moving from survival mode to learning to adapt in new situations/environments. I

Set in a post-apocalyptic world and staring some zombie-esque characters (which I'm typically not a fan of), these books follow the main characters and their journey from their underground world to above ground after being exiled. 

But I kept reading because I really loved that first book. I kept chasing the high of it, to no avail.

Well, it wasn't Divergent. It wasn't awful but some of the magic of the first seems to have been lost.

It was fast-paced from the very start. And the ending has me intrigued.

The concept of this book is so unique that as soon as I heard about it I knew I wanted to read it. It's a fictional story based on real biographical information about Laura (and, to an extent, George) Bush's life. 

Loved how McLain wrote about their love from the innocent beginnings all the way to the ugly end.