Interesting book. Just wish the author would have disclosed at the beginning of the book what she disclosed at the end. Felt a bit secretive putting it at the end like that (I along with many others that I know, do not go straight back to the end of the book). I'll probably read the others in the trilogy not because the book was so fantastic, but rather my interest in the subject matter outweighs any aversion I may have for the author and her writing.
PS, could the publishers please not put their formulaic response to my review in the comments. It doesn't make me want to read more but actually has the opposite effect. It has none of the personal touch about it. It's bit contrived and I've read your comments to others on this site so I think I know what you're going to say.