I really liked this at the beginning. It reminded me of a Brandon Mull book. But then towards the middle what lost it for me was the villains' motive. I couldn't get behind their reasoning of why they did what they did. I didn't make sense. They didn't care if all kids get their brain waves sucked out and don't learn anything. It's like they wanted to to happen, which I can't fathom why.

The ending was fine, and definitely sets up for a sequel.