OK, so this series is my guilty pleasure. I enjoy so much about these books, and the weird plot things (the royal family in the midst of a rebellion doesn't have guards around them 24/7? Even after (view spoiler)[Eadlyn's first attack? Or her second attack? How were there no guards in the kitchen so she had to be saved by Erik of all people?? (hide spoiler)] But these are like candy fluff of the best kind. I really liked Eadlyn as a protagonist, moreso than America, because Eadlyn is flawed and has an attitude and everyone isn't falling over themselves to say how great she is (a la America). 
 Also odd to see the caracters from the first books now as parents, when they're all about 37, right? Interesting that America and Maxon would have kids right away after marrying as teens, rather than waiting. But I guess that makes sense for a royal family... maybe? 
 Whatever. Bring on the sequel!! Because I know who I want Eadlyn to wind up with (view spoiler)[Erik OBVIOUSLY (hide spoiler)] and I can't wait to see it happen.