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Another banger

Reviewed: 12-08-24

I was really happy with Book 1 and 2. Book 3 was great too. though it felt a bit unfulfilled at the end. Book 4 is going to go crazy. I really liked the additional characters and the drama unfolding back home. We'll, mostly; I'm still not sold on Kelsey. It felt like she was kind of shoe horned in for the sake of doing it. But Blue Rose more than made up for it. Great addition.
Keep up the good work! I'm looking forward to the next one!

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what happened?

Reviewed: 08-05-24

I really loved the first book of this series. So many things happened, the main character met people, made a name for himself and ended up victorious in the end. The foreshadowing of Erica and how she could be a threat to him or an ally was great too. But this book was a slog to get through. 75% of it took place over 2 weeks of Sal just sitting in a chair and crafting. I love crafting in these types of books. But all Sal did for the majority of this book is craft. that's it. For me, it got old really quick. It picked up at the end, but still there really didn't seem to be much going on.

I still love the world that was created, and can only hope that the next installment is better 'crafted'.

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incredible

Reviewed: 08-04-24

Hats off to Rick Scott for this sequel. A fantastic second book. Great characters, great progress, and a surprisingly compelling romance. I can't wait to dive into the next book.

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fantastic book

Reviewed: 08-01-24

Great story and characters. Very much looking forward to the next installment and seeing where it all goes.

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Swing and a miss...

Reviewed: 01-01-24

There is a lot to say about this book. I really enjoyed the first one. A lot more than I thought I would. unfortunately this one just falls really flat. The stand out for me though, of characters that had me literally rolling my eyes every time I heard the name, was Viv. This character drives me crazy. She's incredibly sanctimonious, entitled, and consistently makes bad decisions. And everyone just supports her. There isn't any real conflict between the main characters. Other than Grant, and that was due to the drama of the last book. They all talk about their own personal issues, and support each in overly exaggerated weep fests. On top of that, the prospect of any future conflict is lightly spoiled by some very quick, but devastating opening chapter snippets. That give away huge swaths of information about the character's futures.
As for the main character, Rei. He was really a protagonist to get behind in the first book. This one he just seems like a passenger in his own story. Everyone talks about him and how much he's been through, then bullies him in the next sentence. And he just laughs it off and apologizes to Viv or Aria.

As for the story itself? It really needed to be oriented better. We start off on a date, with a ridiculous conflict between a few horny thugs and Rei. Then the epic fight and crescendo of the book happens 3 quarters through. Then we sit through another 4 or 5 hours of talking and everyone feeling sorry for themselves; particularly Viv, because she feels left behind, (Oh no!) can't have that, because (SPOILERS) she catches up at the end. no problem.

...Hope it's better next book, but the bar is low now, so maybe.

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kind of a slog

Reviewed: 01-19-23

It's more of the same. The main character is becoming a bit insufferable, though. Barely any real interaction or interest in the other students. One training session with everyone, which ended badly, then on to more training and eating with the main female protagonist. Their day-to-day really started to get repetitive. and what's with all the hate for Rena?? Seemed a bit unwarranted when she made an effort to learn from him. Kind of a wasted opportunity to get to know one of the other characters. The story still manages to be interesting, so I hope there is more development in the next one.

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Great find.

Reviewed: 12-10-22

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. at first, I was a bit hesitant to buy it, reading a few of the negative comments. However, I found the story very engaging and the characters interesting.

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amazing performance and story.

Reviewed: 06-01-22

Can't wait for the next installment. Both the story and the performance from Luke Daniels are amazing.

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interesting listen, but hard at times.

Reviewed: 08-20-21

interesting story, but I found it really hard sometimes to get through the sister's chapters. fantastic performance from the soundbooth crew.

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Amazing

Reviewed: 07-01-21

One of the most consistent and interesting stories I've read in a long time. fantastic characters, and a true coming of age story. You really find yourself rooting for the MC.

would definitely recommend! I can't wait for the next one.

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