4.5 
 Since I loved The Rithmatist so much, I didn't even read the synopsis before I started this book. That's why I didn't know this was a dystopian book. And a superhero book at that. With capes and all. 
 Part 1 and Part 2 were 3.5 out 5 stars for me. I couldn't really get into the story and I thought that bank scene was a little lame. I just couldn't seriously imagine people turning into dust without thinking about Scooby-Doo-esque villains. Since I wasn't expecting a Dystopian, I was a little put off at first but I slowly warmed up to the plot. 
 Part 3 and Part 4 were a whole different story! At this point, I was pretty invested into the story. I thought I was so clever because I thought I'd guessed Steelheart's weakness at the beginning of the book, but I was soooo wrong. Although I did guess Prof's secret. But I DID NOT expect (view spoiler)[Megan to be an Epic. At first I thought that David would develop powers and save Megan, so I was really surprised when she turned out to be an Epic (hide spoiler)] 
 I loved how the book ended. The book's main problem was resolved, but it still left me with enough questions to make me want to read the second book. I'm even more excited because it's going to be about Firefight. 
 But I still loved The Rithmatist more :D