The Diamond of Darkhold

I'm going to pretend that [b:The Prophet of Yonwood 207034 The Prophet of Yonwood (Book of Ember, #3) Jeanne DuPrau https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1320636285s/207034.jpg 969] doesn't exist, and also that the last chapter/epilogue of this book doesn't exist because I thought it was dumb, but otherwise, I liked this book. It follows from the second book, after the people of Ember join the people of Sparks. Doon has the idea to go back to Ember to collect whatever supplies were left there so they can get through the winter and Lina goes with him and they don't tell anyone where they're going because I guess it's kind of their MO. Trouble ensues, bit characters have one or two lines which exemplify their one-dimensional personalities (distrustful leader says “he's probably lying!”, nice leader says “listen to the boy!”), and then everyone is happy and good. Apparently human nature has changed since the apocalypse and the NEW grand cities and civilizations are going to be amazing and wonderful...or maybe I'm just a cynic. What are you gonna do.