How can I give this high of a rating when I dislike the main character so much?  Because I think that’s the point.  We’ve been told again and again that nobody is born evil, anybody can betray anybody, etc.  mate is pretty self-centered and selfish, but she’s a 17 year old girl who got thrown into being the face of a revolution.  

Mare is so confused and it shows through in her actions.  She doesn’t want to be looked at as a leader, but she still expects people to follow her.  She tells herself not to trust anybody, but ends up trusting all the wrong people while pushing those who love her away.

In the next book, we’ll either see her fight back against Maven, or she’ll continue down the dark path she’s headed down.  Kilorn, Cal, and Julian all see it and they’re scared.

I’m excited to see more of Maven in the next book, especially after that ending.