I assume this is a YA novel because most of the characters do the dumbest thing possible for practically genius intelligence people. That is a shame actually if writing for younger people means characters have to be dumb. I have to assume most of this is an allegory for politics and how dumb the writer thinks society is? Books one through four were weak and drawn out, but more or less interesting if nothing else. Book five was a complete waste of time. I am on Book Six and its more characters doing the dumbest things possible. In every way its only to move the story in certain directions. Just once I would like to see a character do something smart and someone else out maneuvers them. I have not finished the last book yet, but I doubt it will be so amazing that it makes up for the rest ( I hit a section that was so foolish, I had to write a review while it was all on my mind). There is a reason this 55 hours book is one credit. Not sure if someone compared this to Bobiverse, but its nothing like Bobiverse. I see many ( maybe all) of this authors books are offered as huge sets. I like a deal but if this is as good as he can write, then its a waste for me.