I should know better than to start a Jamie Waters book on a Sunday when I don't have anything pressing enough to pull me away from her words.

I didn't know what to expect from Beneath the Fallen City, I only knew that Jamie's ongoing Dragon Portal series had completely captivated me and I was curious enough to delve into her other works.

I did read the prequel, and was curious about the intrigue of the towers, the ruins, the life these so-called "ruin rats" led amid their disdain for those living above. But jumping into Kayla's life as a scavenger and watching as utter chaos unfolded... it was a ride that I definitely didn't see coming.

The sassiness and steam are immediate and likely a driving factor in the enthusiasm I felt in continuing through the story... but when the true mystery came to the surface and the *real* action unfolded.. Man. I cannot wait to see where this goes. ( )