Aleasa (Alegerea, #3)

“I’m not a backup plan, and I’m definitely not second best.”

Watching America finally stop doubting herself made the whole wait worth it. She finally saw that Maxon’s heart was hers to keep.

“Break my heart. Break it a thousand times if you like. It was only ever yours to break anyway.”

Maxon choosing to stay kind despite his father’s cruelty was the real victory. He broke a cycle of violence with just a look.

Aspen showed what it means to love someone enough to let them go. He stopped being a shadow and became a true friend.

The way the Selected girls ended up protecting each other felt so right. They realized the real enemy was the system, not the girl next door.