Julianna Baggott

An epic tale for fans of Justin Cronin, THE HUNGER GAMES and Cormac McCarthy. The final part in the PURE trilogy. Partridge has escaped the safety of his father's empire and left the Dome, where his people - the Pures - have sheltered for so long. He has ventured into the destroyed world inhabited by the Wretches, who live crippled by their injuries. Pressia, a Wretch, is desperate to decode the secrets of the past and, together with Partridge, she must seek out the answers that will save all their futures. But Partridge's actions will not be forgiven. As the Dome unleashes horrifying vengeance upon the Wretches, Partridge has no choice but to return to face the darkness that lies there, leaving Pressia to continue searching for the truth that will change the fate of the world for all time.

Burn

The stunning conclusion to the trilogy that began with Pure, recommended by People for those who loved The Hunger Games With his father now dead, Partridge has assumed leadership of the Dome, one of the last few refuges from the ravaged wastelands of the outside world. At first, Partridge is intent on exposing his father's lies, taking down the rigid order of the Dome, and uniting its citizens with the disfigured Wretches on the outside. But from his new position of power, things are far more complex and potentially dangerous than he could have ever imagined. On the outside, a band of survivors faces a treacherous journey to Dome. Pressia carries with her the key to salvation. If she can get it to the Dome, the Wretches could one day be healed and everyone might be able to put the horrors of the past behind them. Bradwell, the revolutionary, cannot forgive so easily. Despite Pressia's pleas, he is determined to bring down the Dome and hold its citizens accountable for leaving the rest of the world to burn. El Capitan, the former rebel leader, wants to help Pressia save as many lives as possible--but he's struggling to reconcile his newfound compassion with his vicious past. As former allies become potential enemies, the fate of the world is more uncertain than ever. Will humanity fall to destruction? Or will a new world rise from the ashes?

Rachel Metzger

Ok so their are spoilers in this review but I'll try to hide them or be vague if you haven't read the book yet. 

I loved the first two books of this trilogy. I really enjoyed the story, the characters, and the idea of people being fused to other people, animals, objects, etc. I was so excited to read the final book. 
I also loved the way this book started. I was constantly wanting to know what was going to happen next and how this whole issue between the dome and the outside world. Everything was so promising and awesome and I was sad/excited to see how it ended. OR SO I THOUGHT. 
I HATED the way this ended. I have never been so in love with a series just to end up completely disappointed and almost pissed I wasted my time. The characters made choices that didn't make any sense (Partridge I'm talking to you), I felt there were completely pointless deaths in dumb ways, and there was no closure whatsoever. We've been waiting since the beginning of the first book to see what was going to happen between the dome and the rest of the people, and when everything finally begins to happen the book ends? SERIOUSLY???? Such crap. I'm so angry and would not recommend anyone waste their time on these books for this horrible pointless ending.

Nicole Dykeman

I loved the ending. I was crying my eyes out, but I loved it. I felt so bad for all my favorite characters...Pressia, Cap, Helmud, Bradwell...my heart hurts just thinking about it. Great conclusion to this trilogy.

Toni Turner

I don’t know how I FEEL.
Upset? Just right? Betrayed? Justified?? Deaths happened that were gonna happen no matter what and people were dumbasses because they were gonna be dumbasses no matter what BUT MY GIRLS!! THEY PERSEVERE THEY LIVE. THAT’S WHAT THEY DO BUT I WANT TO SEE IT AND I NEVER WILL!!

Hayley 📖🌈💜🌸

Jessica Nottingham

It's taken me quite a while to settle down enough to write this review. If you've been following me for any length of time, you'll know that I have a lot invested in this trilogy. Pressia, Bradwell, Partridge, El Capitan and Lyda have come to feel like family to me. Their broken world a place where I felt at home. Julianna Baggott has never ceased to amaze me with how easily she weaves a story. My expectations for this final installment weren't just exceeded, they were shattered into tiny, bite sized pieces.
 
There is so much character growth in this story that I can't even begin to explain it all. Every person is faced with a choice. The type of life altering choice that has the power to make you, or break you. It was so completely heartbreaking watching as these young people, these characters I had come to love, were faced with so much suffering and despair. It was also beautiful in a way. Baggott shows how much strength there is inside each and every one of us.
 
As the final book in the trilogy, Burn had a lot to wrap up. When last we left Pressia and the others, everything was in flux. People dying, secrets being uncovered, and absolutely nothing was what it seemed. The plot moves at a manic pace, mercilessly dragging you along as everything falls to pieces. I've felt battered at the end of a book many times before. I've reached an ending, and then been unable to process anything else for at least a few hours. This book? The feeling was ten-fold. I felt so emotionally hurt that it was almost physical.
 
That being said, the ending is definitely not one a lot of people are going to like. Even I can fairly admit that it wasn't what I wanted. In terms of the overall trilogy though? I think it was perfect. It wasn't the ending I expected, but it was the ending that was needed. I can't express to you enough how much I'm going to miss these characters. This trilogy stole my heart, and I don't ever want it back.

Burn

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