I am disappointed by the third
588008
The first two books were superb.  I am disappointed by the third, although, I suppose the author is not to blame for the times which he writes about in this third of three books.  The morals of the people had changed, drugs were in great use, women started having free sex and other things happened which are not in harmony with my moral values.  However, that book is as exciting and well written as the first two.  I, personally, like books which do not include unneeded sex, swearwords and other crude actions to be truly good.
3987591
I absolutely LOVED the first book Lost in Me and was literally stalking the author's Amazon page beginning June 1 to get this next book in the series.  I must say, I'm a little disappointed.  First, I'm disappointed we have to buy a 3rd book to get the complete Hanna, Max, Nate story (which is unlike the other books in her previous series- those were tied together but could be stand alone), but I could live with that if that was the only flaw.  Warning- semi-spoilers below!  I tried to be as vague as possible but still express my views.

Sadly, I feel the way the incident was handled was just too far off from reality- who collapses over devastating news one night and the sits at a rehearsal dinner like nothing happened the next night.  And all these people are supposedly so close yet no one even mentions it again or talks about arrangements, etc.  I re-read that section a few times to see if I missed something timeline-wise, but I couldn't find it (maybe it was implied and I didn't get it).  Basically all the characters just ignored the tragedy and went about their business.  Yes, life needs to go on, but not without some disruption.  This is the section that most frustrated me about the book.  I just felt the way the characters behaved was too unrealistic (even for fiction) and not how they had previously interacted/behaved (i.e. someone should have at least mentioned Nate's name).

I did see the ending coming and wasn't surprised.  Yes, I'll probably read the 3rd book because I do want the conclusion.  I just hope the author writes that book as she has her previously books before this one.  This just felt a little rushed and not as thoroughly vetted as her previous works.
3581104
I am not one to write reviews, but I feel so strongly about this one that I could not stay silent.

The first two books in this trilogy were fantastic. Well written and engaging are the first adjectives that come to mind.

The third installment, however, presents itself in a dramatically different way. At points it seemed to me like Ken Follett was high-jacked and replaced with a news anchor from MSNBC. The tone of the story took on such a divisive liberal slant that I found myself skipping whole sections. The way in which Reagan and Bush were portrayed was laughable if not so sad and untrue. And the ending was brutal. I actually bought the trilogy for my father for his birthday and now regret it tremendously.
894302
Really enjoyed the first two books in this trilogy and have eagerly awaited this third installment as an audiobook.  Ug, not up to the plot or character standards of the first two stories.  Certainly lacked the sparkle and whit Shana Galen displayed in the first two.  Expected much more from the 'third jewel' who is supposed to be a spy for the crown and contains the solution/resolution of the mystery evil spy woven into the other story lines.  Our heroine acts more like a clueless bystander always blundering around, ignoring the obvious.  Returning on audiobook.  Guess they can't all be a winner.
860110
I am not going to complain about the ending what so ever. Roth can end things how she sees fit, the story came from her mind and if that's the ending she saw years ago when she started this adventure, then I back her 100%.

I am going to complain about how poorly this last book was written. I honestly loved the first two books, but this one was such a disappointment. I feel as though she rushed through it, trying to produce a 3rd book so when the Divergent movie comes out, she can sell all 3 books as a box set. True fans would have waited another year (or longer) if it meant the book would have been better.

Sentences are short/choppy and scenes were not built/explained as thoroughly as they were before, Readers are often left assuming things or building the scene in their own mind. Reading from both view points would have been nice if she would have written Tris and Four differently. If you are trying to get readers into the two heads of the main characters, the chapters should be written as though Tris/Four were actually thinking them. Are we to believe there is no difference between the two?
4019396
I eagerly awaited the release of Faithful Place after reading the first two books in Tana French's Dublin Murder Squad series. I absolutely loved the first two books, In the Woods and The Likeness. They were tightly plotted and kept me guessing right up until the last page. The characters were multi-dimensional. They were part mystery and part psychological drama. They were unlike your typical murder mystery. Every word counted and contributed to the story.

Faithful Place unfortunately was just not as sharp as the first two books. It lacked the intense psychological drama of the previous offerings. The characters, especially protagonist Frank Mackey, were pretty transparent. Everyone was exactly as they first seemed to me. I guessed the culprit about half way through the book. There were some parts that reeked of filler to me. Unlike the first two it was not a compulsive read. In a few parts I thought it was really going to turn around but it never did.

Perhaps it's unfair that I'm comparing this book to the first two. True enough, if I hadn't read the other books I would probably have enjoyed Faithful Place more. But knowing what French is capable of I couldn't help but be disappointed. I don't know if she was rushed to write and finish the third installment after the success of the first two or what. Either way I am holding out hope that the rest of the series can rekindle some of the brilliance of the first two.
3625216
Ok, so I liked the first two books, the 3rd was so so, and the 4th, really, really, this Mya is DUMB! The whole story is cliche and did I us the word DUMB? At this point I don't have any desire to go on with the rest of the series.
Hoseph was somewhat interesting although a typical dumb protagonist.
541532
I pre-ordered the book, because I so loved the first two books of the trilogy and started reading it the day it came out.  I was totally disappointed in the final one.
581048
I love the first book, that's why I bought the 2nd and third. Then I read the ending and I was like, what the hell happened? The ending sucks and it didn't have a story line to where and what happened to either of the couple. I was so disappointed.
3582806
Was so excited to get #3 in the series. But so disapointed, First 2 were far, far better and I watch every so often.
1422017
I didn't enjoy this third installment nearly as much as I did the first two. I didn't like how the relationship between Matthew and Diana developed in this book or how quickly the books seemed to just rush through the ending.
447002
I know that the third in a trilogy will likely never be as good as the first, especially if you loved the first as I did A Discovery of Witches. That said, I always hold out hope, you know. Maybe something will surprise me and, yes, there was a bit of one. Sadly, though, this was more like the third part of the clichd vampire/witch love story. I don't want to "spoil" anything, though, so that's all I'll say.

I'm disappointed.
3238101
First off I loved the original trilogy and enjoyed the second.  I have not read the other off shoot trilogies.
The first book of this trilogy had me excited right up until the second chapter or so. From there I was barely able to finish it it was so slow. When I went to review it there was already a perfect one here http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3SRQR04VOF3K3/ref=cm_cr_pr_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00HBQUF8S so I didn't bother.
It was so bad I almost didn't get this book..
That being said I really enjoyed it.  It was back to form for Robin Hobb.  If she had trimmed the first book down and she could have probably made two decent books. I am now excited to get the next one.
I rate "almost worth having to read the first book"/10
2760081
I guess I'm in the minority on this one because I was disappointed.  I liked the first book for the most part, but hated how it ended.  I immediately went and bought book 2.  Guess what...........another shi__y ending.  Only this time, I found the plot to be slow moving and I never really started to enjoy this story til after 50% into it.  Then it was good for just a little bit, and ended once again with no f'ing closure.  Book 3 is a year away.  I'm going to pass on that one.  I won't remember this series a year from now, and I'm not too thrilled that I wasted $9.99 on this one.  On another note, I really loved the book cover for the first book, but the cover from this one is so lame that I actually laughed when I saw it.
3056403
I could not put the first two books, i read all three in a matter of days! However the third book will have to be the worst book i have read. It left me feeling very disappointed and depressed.

I find it hard to read two and not the third so as amazing as the first two where I regret reading them all now.
1501483
Warning: may contain spoilers.

I was really disappointed and let down by this book. I loved the first two books and the theme of the whole story was original and a real difference to other dystopian books. However as I started reading the third book, my heart sank. The whole story changed from one about powers and survival to a 16 year old leading a whole group and her love issues. Did I mention shes 16? I hate love triangles, I think they are so unfair to all 3 people involved and the reader as the reader will obviously gravitate to one guy or the other. I don't understand how one books theme can change so rapidly and move away from the main focus and towards trivial things. I have read all 4 books but safe to say I won't be reading the 5th and Ill be returning the 3rd and 4th for a refund.
Utterly let down in so many ways
3892513
I am a major fan of Divergent and Insurgent, but Allegiant was a major disappointment. Even though the first two books had minor problems, I fell in love with Tris. She was a strong female lead that wasn't afraid to do what needed to be done. I preordered Allegiant and was counting down the days until it was finally released, and I was promptly disillusioned with the product.
For those that still have not read the book this is what I have to say:

And this is not an angry rant right after reading the book. I read the book, was deeply disappointed (even a little angry), but I gave myself time and space to think and reflect. Sad to say, that almost a month later I am still disappointed and just a smidge angry.

 I will literally finish books in hours if I truly love the story. I read the first two books in a matter of days, and I thought this book would be that same. The story was so slow in some areas I literally had to force myself to keep reading, and I was severely tempted to just skip some pages altogether.

 Going back and forth between Tris point of view and Fours was confusing and unnecessary in some instances.

 The big mystery behind the city wasn't as amazing as we were lead to believe. There are some half brained ideas that are never really fully explained, and the ones that are just leave you feeling cheated and annoyed.

 The characters are not the same as in the first two books. I was left with a feeling of Who the heck are these people, and where are the characters from the first two books? I want them back please.

 This story, unlike the other two, is so forgettable its ridiculous. I can recall things from Divergent and Insurgent, but ask me a question about Allegiant and aside from the major issue at the end, I don't remember much. Its sad because this book had a lot of potential and it quickly plummeted.

***Spoiler Alert for those that haven't read the book. ***

 Even though I don't like the fact that Tris died in the end, I kind of, in a roundabout way, understand why she died. I don't feel good or happy about it, but I kind of get it. She was big on the self-sacrifice thing.. ok..got it. moving on because it still kind of upsets me and whatever. What I don't get is why she had to sacrifice herself for Caleb if he wasn't going to change in the wake of her sacrifice. If Tris sacrificing herself was going to have an impact, then HAVE AN IMPACT!!!!! Hes still the same person from before, so I do not see the point of her sacrifice at all.

 The fact that the conflict within the city was so easily solved is unconvincing. Youre telling me all it took to get these people to back down from going to war with each other was a little mother-son heart to heart. Seriously!? These people have hated each other for years! One hadnt seen her son in years and the other one wasn't that touchy feely to begin with, but Im supposed to believe that they both just walked away from this. OK buddy, sure, whatever you say.  Im sorry, but if Four can get his happily ever after with his mother, why couldn't we get our happily ever after with Tris? (Ok, so apparently Im more than just a little upset about that).

 The whole genetic makeup explanation sounds like something a ten year old explained. I was left feeling more than just a little lost and dumbfounded by what I read, and it did not live up to the hype that we were lead to believe in Insurgent.

Overall it was a major disappointment, and I will definitely not be re-reading Allegiant ever again. Im still not sure about the movies. Im hoping that the studio will see reason and realize that a lot of fans are not happy with this book, and they will decide to change some things. Its happened before like in My Sisters Keeper, so I am hoping that it will happen again.