Exactly my reaction when I finished the "prequel" to City Of Ember. I didn't think it was about war, I thought it was the making of ember! Which, in my opinion, would've been A LOT better, maybe might've not have gotten on the negativity. I'm a big fan of The first book and People of Sparks, but this was a downfall, hope Diamond of Darkhold isn't as bad *crosses fingers*!!!!! 
 We'll see!!!