Time to die, Dorothy. 
 Or not. 
 This was definitely better than book 2. But to be honest, with the first book's original plot, the story could have ended here. 
 Oh well. 
 The story picks up immediately where it left off, it's actually one of the things I like about this series. The first page of the 2nd book would definitely pass as the next page for the ending of the first book you know? 
 CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT 
 I think the characters were one of the major flaws in this series. There were so many characters, yet, most of them felt flat for me. Even the villains. 
 Sheesh, only the monkey stood out for me tbh. 
 "Never a dull moment in Oz." 
 When you make a checklist, it's kind of true that a lot of action has happened/is still happening in Oz. But the writing style isn't as strong as it used to be. It was fast-paced, yes, but the plot after the first book was just...meh. I didn't really feel the intensity of the moments. And the plot twists didn't surprise me either. 
 This series has been up and down for me. I just hope the last book turns out to be as great as the first one. But with where the story is going, it's kind of a long shot. I'm still hoping though. 
 I really like the series' concept. That's why I keep reading them despite the flaws I see. Not all books can be perfect. But I would really love to see some character development. And a stronger plot.