More of a 2.5 than three stars.

I think I agree with everyone saying this probably wasn't the best executed story. There was very little focus, with the main conflict of the story not even remotely getting started until 2/3s into the book.

There also an unnecessary cliffhanger that could have easily been resolved with maybe another fifty pages or so. I get it, series are big, but really, does this need a whole series? Standalones can be just as good.

Mostly I just think this story could have used another draft. Some elements could have been cut entirely and some sequences shifted around. It's really a shame since the idea is so cool and it's a diverse read. Honestly, it's not the worst debut book I've read, but it could have been so much better.