I'm just being extra tough on my rating for this book when I give it 3 [?]'s. It was so well written and full of mystery and suspense. There were a few things " revealed" later in the book that were obvious, but a few unexpected twists too. I felt it had a very Frankenstein feel to it although the authors inspiration for the book was The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells, which I now want to read also. Excited to see what the next two books hold for this story!!