I think this is going to be a good book series. I liked the world that Tracy Banghart created. It's not too far from the real world, but just enough that it can still be fantasy while being believable and relatable. I did get a little annoyed with a few of the predictable outcomes (Asa's manipulations were obvious to me) but I was still intrigued and my interests stayed in the story as I read. I am curious to see where the story goes from here. I can predict a few things... (Malachi will survive/Nomi will be guilt ridden for an annoying amount of time/Serina will continue to become a strong leader with Val at her side/they'll go back to overthrow Asa) But I'm hoping there will be twists and surprises. I look forward to the next book!