Requiem

Requiem by Lauren Oliver

I was so excited to finish the Delirium trilogy! I remember how much I enjoyed reading the first book, Delirium. Our book club had also started the Matched trilogy, so I remember making comparisons. I definitely preferred the writing and main character in these books. Lena lives in a world where love is banned and she is totally content, until a boy named Alex shows her freedom. The second book takes Lena further into the life of the "Wilds," and introduces Julian - another love interest. I fell in love with this character and their friendship. They were both so vulnerable. I couldn't wait to see what choices Lena made in the final book.

**SPOILER ALERT** Unfortunately, I was disappointed. While I like the direction of the story, I felt like Julian was portrayed as a stupid lovesick puppy looking for everyone's approval, meanwhile Alex is a total jerk. Both of these were likable characters that I liked less in the final book. Also -  she didn't really make any choices in the end. Maybe that was the point - she has the freedom to choose, so off she goes to choose her own destiny.... meanwhile I am left wanting to know what the heck she chooses!