It's so disappointing to hear that this failed so hard :(
I was looking forward to this read for a few reasons you mentioned -- the setting and concept sounded so interesting -- but now I'm not so sure I want to read it anymore. Thanks for your really thorough and awesome review!

I'm glad you enjoyed the book! I've been looking forward to this one for a while. It's good to hear the suspense and surprises make it worth reading :)
Great review!