I didn't enjoy this as much as her previous two books, but it was definitely a solid addition to the storyline.WIth most series, I get frustrated with the way the author constantly recaps what happened in previous books. Typically I read a series entirely at one time, because I tend to be late to the reading party, so I usually finish one and instantly pick up another. Because this wasn't out yet, it had been quite a while since I last read the series. This is the first time I noticed an author *not* recap what happened in previous books, and although I'd normally list it as a pro, today I have to list it as a con. This series has its own world that is unlike any other. Because it had been a solid few months since I read the first two, I completely forgot pretty much all the intricacies of the Ianua world. I forgot most characters' names and how they were related to each other, I completely forgot everything that happened in the previous book with the Addos, so when this book picked up, I had zero clue what was happening.That's mostly my fault for reading so many books in between and not buying this until I had Amazon credit in my account. But at the same time, I wish there had been even the smallest recap just to refresh the readers what transpired. About a third of the way in a few points were brought up again and I was so thankful because I had completely forgotten them. That being said, I did enjoy the continuation of the storyline and I thought the in-depth look at the Fury hideout was fascinating. However, I felt that it was a bit convoluted at times and didn't seem to have the same flow that I liked in the previous books. There were certain moments were the action seemed a bit disjointed or downright confusing, though that may have been due to me not remembering the previous books, so again, possibly my fault.I wish it didn't end on a cliffhanger AGAIN, though it was a great plot twist to throw in, so I look forward to reading the next book! Wow! Misty does it again. If you've read any of the Cornerstone series, you know it's a story richly detailed with an intricate and always intense plotline. Jamb is no exception.Jamb picks up right where Keystone left us... in the middle of an uproar, full of chaos with everyone questioning loyalties, and Nalena recovering and trying to make sense of it all. That's no easy task. The Ianua's Cura's are crumbling. Addo Larry's Cura is isolated, and all out war seems inevitable.It's absolute insanity. With so much lost in the previous installment it's hard to believe the stakes could get any higher, that there could be more loss and sacrifice, that emotions could be heightened nearly to the point of frenzy, but that's exactly what happens here. And it calls for extreme measures.So much information is thrown at Nali that she has a hard time knowing what to believe, who to trust, what to do next, and whether she can depend on her father as her Connection and Garrett as her Vieo. It creates the inability to see the truth right before your eyes. And makes her position, responsibilities and cool more difficult to control.This story sent me on the biggest roller coaster ride EVER. Each time I thought Nalena and crew made some headway, another wrench is tossed in the spoke and the tables turn. Even as I read passages of speculating, calculating, and planning, I was on the edge of my seat quickly turning page after page trying to anticipate what was coming next. Now I'm pretty good at predicting scenarios, but Misty fooled me again and again, amping up my emotions and fueling my anxiety as I hoped and prayed, chewing my nails to the quick, that everyone would come out alive. So much is crammed into this beauty that it's easy to get lost in it. You get so caught up in the Ianua world, their way of thinking, their community, and you find yourself questioning what and who you believe, who Nalena should follow and how this could possibly end in any way but badly. So you hold your breathe; anticipation and hope building to the last page where...You guessed it. Another. Major. CLIFFHANGER. UGH! Mary, Jesus and Joseph! Sweet agony and torture. But never fear, Misty leaves you with just enough hope that everyone returns and they may finally be able to Reset and save mankind. Well, she leaves you hoping anyway...Jamb is full of action, passion, thrills and surprises. And though it was often dark, gut wrenching, shocking and downright sad, it filled my heart with more love for these fantastic characters, and left me itching to get my hands on book four. Is it ready yet, Misty???
What do You think about Jamb (2000)?
HOLY HANNAH!! So intense! I loved this one even more than the others! Insane cliffhanger, Batman!
—Chiara
