Same here as far as beginning to enjoy the story with the second book. It explains some things. I am glad that I bought the trilogy for a decent price. I figured at the time that I might as well get all three of them. The first one wasn't so great at all as far as I'm concerned. I even did not want to keep reading the first book at all but I did. I'm glad I finished it and am on to reading the second. And then I'll read the third book.