Berls
The last book ends with such a cliff hanger and with so many unanswered questions. This book really fills in so much - the characters develop so much more complexity throughout this book. I buddy read with Lillian, but she was way ahead of me, and I found myself constantly sending her messages of "OMG, Nova ... " or "OMG, Adrian..." etc. I love the way there's so much grey area between what's right and wrong and that it's not as simple as they've tried to make it with heroes and villains.
This book has considerably more action and anxiety about Nova's precarious situation as a spy within the Renegades. And because you can see her struggle between caring for the people that raised her and the good intentions of the people she has met in the Renegades it's so hard to even know what to hope for.
This also ended on a bit of a cliff hanger and I'm really REALLY glad that I can jump right into the final book. I am still listening because Rebecca Soler are amazing narrators! They really transport you into the book.
Qualifies for COYER Fall scavenger hunt item #34 - Nova is a villain, a traditionally evil character.