I like this series a lot. This is the third book, but the event is still very recent so I try to keep that in mind when judging the reactions of the characters. Thank goodness for Amanda because without her all of the women seem to be pretty stupid and unable to grasp what is happening. I also like the parallel political power plot (intentional alliteration). I was very disappointed that there will be a delay on the next book, but I have liked this author's other books a lot too, so I'm sure whatever has bumped this as a priority will be worth reading as well.