Though I usually don’t like the back and forth type of narrative, I think it worked really well in this book especially because Lena and Hana’s stories are completely different. Requiem is told from both Lena and Hana’a point of view. I honestly liked both characters and I liked that they each had their own independent story so that I didn’t have to spend the entire trilogy wondering if Lena would choose Alex or Julian. Lauren Oliver did a fantastic job by not making Requiem too “love-triangly” and instead the book was focused more on sending the powerful message that everyone should fight for their freedom even if it seems impossible. The previous book, Pandemonium, ended on one of the cruelest cliffhangers ever!! I had a feeling we hadn’t seen the last of Alex, but I never expected Lena to be torn between her love for Alex and her attachment to Julian. While Lena is dealing with the aftereffects of rescuing Julian and the upcoming revolution, her best friend Hana remains in Portland, dealing with being in the public eye as the future mayor’s fiance. However, the rebellion has reached the Wilds as well. After rescuing Julian Fineman from his execution, Lena and he flee to the Wilds in hopes of safety.

The rebellion that has been brewing throughout the previous two books has finally escalated, with Lena right in the middle of all the action. Lena has become an active member of the resistance, fighting alongside her friends for the right to love. **SPOILERS for Delirium and Pandemonium ahead!!

Maggie stiefvater requiem