Relief Over Requiem

Now an active member of the resistance, Lena has transformed. The nascent rebellion that was underway in Pandemonium has ignited into an all-out revolution in Requiem, and Lena is at the center of the fight. After rescuing Julian from a death sentence, Lena and her friends fled to the Wilds. But the Wilds are no longer a safe haven. Pockets of rebellion have opened throughout the country, and the government cannot deny the existence of Invalids. Regulators infiltrate the borderlands to stamp out the rebels.

As Lena navigates the increasingly dangerous terrain of the Wilds, her best friend, Hana, lives a safe, loveless life in Portland as the fiancée of the young mayor. Requiem is told from both Lena and Hana's points of view. They live side by side in a world that divides them until, at last, their stories converge


I know a ton of people were sourly disappointed with this final installment of the Delirium trilogy. I however do not share the majority opinion. I actually was expecting to be disappointed and angry like everybody else, but just after reading the last page I am glad that I do not share their hatred. I was actually quite satisfied with the ending. Sure it wasn't the best ending ever but it made me feel good. I feel like if Lauren Oliver made a spin off series I would read it. I love the world and these characters, and I was sad to see Lena go but I feel kind of disappointed on the whole love triangle. I loved Alex in the first book and I loved Julian in the second book. Both of these guys were fleshed out well and made me feel something but in Requiem I felt as though even though she technically chose Alex in the end, I felt as though she was kind of saying goodbye to him too. I hate how things were just dropped off with Julian and I feel like I need a book where he can find love again, even though I know that this is impossible. I still would like a little closure on the love interests. But other than that I really liked the open ending. I am sad to see this world go and say goodbye to these characters. Overall I truly liked this trilogy, from start to finish.