I have never been a series or trilogy reader, but this trilogy was impossible to put down. I had to know what happened next and each book builds to crescendo of excitement , which is not typical of second or third books. Rather than waning this story spikes, leaving the reader guessing at what will happen next and who Laken will choose. The tempo factor is a ten and the trilogy itself is a real winner. A story for any age YA- 90! If you love adventure and romance, this book is for you.