The first half was pretty comparable to the first book but with a bit more going on which I liked. But there was a really strange plotline that never really got addressed properly and felt very odd to me. That combined with the ending not feeling super satisfying... it is an okay book. 3 stars for me means it was "meh". I go through it quickly and found it pleasant enough but I really won't be pausing to think on it too long. 

I added the third book to my want to read... but when it comes out this summer I will have to evaluate if I really care to read the third.