While nothing was going to top volume 2 volume 3 continues this fantastic series as Stel and her companions finally making their way to the surface only to find out it may not be exactly what they were expecting. This volume has plenty of fantastic twists and turns that keep the story moving along at a fantastic pace and really keeps thing extremely interesting. I love the message of hope that Remender is slathering over this series. Even in the darkest and hardest of times our characters face they keep pushing one another to find that next ray of light! The art once again has really tightened up and I think this is by far the best volume visually. There is a great difference between the water and land scenes that really drives home the world which the sun has destroyed! My only complaint about this volume is the cliffhanger that it ended on and now I have to wait months to find out what happens next! Cant wait!