Ugh! I should have quit while I was ahead. I was so involved in the Ember series that I dug into Book 3. Prior to reading I sensed it might have something to do with being a prequel. I was right, but, man, what a bummer.
This book was definitely a bit more mature than the previous two. Nickie and her aunt are headed to Yonwood to deal with their late uncle's home and belongings. It is modern day and the world is on the brink of war. Daily messages from the president inform the country of a countdown to conflict has everyone on edge. The residents of Yonwood turn to the town's prophet to protect themselves from harm. Her mumblings are unclear and the town's respected elders attempt to bring meaning to her words and pass the information along to all.
Spoiler Alert: There is quite a bit of religious debate in the story. The prophet relaying God's word, people defying it or questioning it, and it could be an area to dodge with younger readers.
Honestly, the final chapter (maybe the last two) pretty much fills you in on how and why Ember was created. There are a few clues sprinkled in for the sharp reader (Nickie's dad on a secret job and leaving her weird PSs in his postcards home), but not enough to warrant the full 300 pages for me.
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