Just like the first book, this was an enjoyable read. I like the scifi part of this, it really adds to the story. Some things in the story line could have been done better. The dialogues are very unrealistic, some actions or events caused eye-rolls with me. So, quality speaking it is more like 2*, but I enjoyed it, I want to read the last book and I like the scifiish things so 2* feels to harsh :) It is a worthy sequel to the first. it has all the same elements, it is not less of quality or anything. Just an enjoyable read :)