So I normally steer clear of books with unpublished sequels...it's a lot of work to follow up on it and I hate waiting. But I read the first one not knowing it was a trilogy and then I was hooked. And this one totally didn't disappoint. Just the right amount of everything to keep you engrossed but not too much that it seems unreal. Plus, I maintain that's its originality is pretty stunning. I'll be frustratedly waiting for the third one now...