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though. He wanted her as queen since the beginning. None of us probably could've predicted how he'd make it possible. I'm still shook by the turn of events, but I've warmed up to the idea. This allowed her to earn the crown instead of just marrying into it. I hope the wedding still happens though. Why is she already thinking of getting HIM out when they just made the bargain & he agreed to do it? Oh, Z. Until SOC 3.

outcome for the two of them under their circumstance, but I know there'll be problems in the future. I doubt that's the last we'll hear from Brum & wouldn't people find it questionable that the prince decided to wed Mila when he spent so much time w/ H? Not worrying about it now though. N & H deserve their happiness. Even more so for N & Z. Nikolai, you brilliant man. That's one way to avoid civil war. To go that far

Zoya is Ravka's deus ex machina in this war & I'm not mad at all. Fjerda was at an advantage in number & technology & no aid came for Ravka except for the kherghud, so the dragon's appearance was most welcome. I guess the Monk's purpose of being in the war was to save N in one moment, turn his back on him in the next, reveal Z's identity & declare her a saint. *rolls eyes* Not exactly enough to justify his return.

I also wanted to shake Queen Leyti. What the heck?! Where is the justice after all Makhi did?! So frustrating! The same goes for the Monk. He has the same intentions as Nikolai, but why turn your back at the last moment when your country needs you the most? Smh. He is as Alina said. I knew the Apparat was bound to act sooner or later but that was so messed up. I was touched Z prioritized Nina & they're reunited.

Nikolai shone the most in this last 4/5 of the book. To go as far as revealing the monster within him twice to save people despite the consequences & stand his ground in the battle up North is admirable. I love Kaz, but even I'm worried about what he'll do w/ the knowledge. I'm relieved Z didn't shove him out of the airship, LOL! Tbh, I wanted to do the same to her & N after his confession. What a waste! Waste!

I'm hoping for that reunion to happen someday. Nikolai & Kaz together made up for it in the meantime. Why is it always a heist w/ them? LOL! K tried to pull a fast one on N but thank goodness for J. & that revelation about Zoya? Whoa! We really didn't know her at all! Nina had a lot on her plate too. Her ability to forgive is put to the test. I like H, but I'm not sure how I feel about that last scene. Not over N & M

I'm not surprised w/ what happened to Reyem, but still disgusted w/ Makhi's project. Queen Leyti's last sentence in Ch. 29 was sooo satisfying. The highlight for me though was the Dregs' appearance. I just saw Kaz & Jesper in the Netflix series, but it feels like forever in the bookverse & I missed them so much. I forgot how much I enjoyed K, J & Wylan's interactions. If only Nina & Inej were there too...

The Monk's destination was interesting. To think a place like that exists beneath a church. I didn't like Yuri before, but I'm kinda glad he's there to act as a conscience. To think Zoya planted seeds to honor those who died since the original trilogy. I really didn't know her at all her then. Those two continue to frustrate me as they deny their feelings for each other. I appreciate that moment at the garden though.

Rasmus reminded me of Naoi from Angel Beats! after what he did to Joran. Very disturbing. I had hopes for him too, like Nina did, but idk anymore. Nina's been super reckless since KoS, so I wasn't surprised when she decided to break into the druskelle sector. What she found there was also disturbing. Not a fan of Fjerda right now. Nina's love of waffles was mentioned here and in the S&B series which made me smile.

I finished S &B on Netflix yesterday, so Alina & Mal's appearances here didn't impact me as much as it should've, but it was so nice to see them again. I didn't think M being there was a good idea, but of course he wouldn't let A face D w/out him & he brought down the tension. Accurate observations, indeed. Can't say I was surprised about what happened next. I have mixed feelings about his escape.