I read this first book in this series, and although I didn't love it, I thought I'd give the second a chance. However, I didn't like this book either. Still the characters are too young to be in some of these situations, and I don't like the main character saying how much smarter he is then everyone else. I don't like the way he keeps saying how happy he is that the adults are talking to him like another adult. I am just not a fan of the characters. This specific story was too cultish and there was the brain washing. I am still unsure if this is an adult book or a YA book. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.