Have to say this book seemed like filler, just being lead on by the writer but not really going anywhere. The ending was predictable and abrupt; this would have been hella annoying had I not assumed I knew exactly what was going to happen in the third book. The voice of Ryder changed too and it was new males voice that just sounded like fingernails on a chalk board to me. Possible *spoiler alert * It was clear to me from the very first mention of tests and nausea what Cyn had going on, and I thought it was irritating that this was supposed to be a big surprise at the end. I also feel I know what will be the big surprise in the next book seeing the Hoard king is beautiful, deadly and gentle with Cyn. I hate when books turn out like Hollywood flicks.