I really enjoyed Jump!
924314
The plot was fast moving and the characters were believable. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good "page turner".
2388481
In my opinion, there was no sophomore slump here. If Cline keeps this up, he'll be entering my favorite authors list.

I will admit, I was trepidatious when starting, afraid I was going to get a re-hashing of Ready Player One. The story was distinct, and I enjoyed it very much (especially all the salutes to my childhood), but what's keeping me from giving that last star are his main characters: they were just a little too similar, regardless of the disparity of environments, to be completely different personalities. However, because I REALLY liked Ready Player One and the characters within, this wasn't an issue for me.

Just an all around entertaining story that was, and I can't say it enough, FUN!
3999936
Basically we're following a family of Legal Pirates, hard to believe, but it's real and these kids grew up in space learning how to fly their ship, how to board vessels and take them in as bounty, and eagerly waiting to see who the next captain will be.

Already the concept is super cool, you're a kid in the middle of space kicking butt and taking names.

The characters were pretty well rounded. The family was had a good dynamic, I especially loved the fact that the mom was the captain, we need more captains like her. The family loves each other, with some mild squabbling here and there over the usual sibling things.

The plot is interesting, there's something fishy going on with the cargo ships that the Hashoone's are allowed to capture as bounty and it's up to them to find out what, not only for their sake but the sake of all privateers. Livelihoods are at hand here!!

I loved going along on this adventure with the kids as they slowly put all the pieces of the mystery together. It was fun, it was engaging, it had excitement, I loved it. I'm so happy there's more.
2994809
I was lucky enough to be able to get the book through Chris Carter's Kickstarter project, and so I was one of the first to read this wonderful adventure. I thought the premise of the book sounded fun and exciting--a sort of Harry Potter meets Percy Jackson at summer camp ;) Kids with awesome powers learning how to use them (and get along!).

The story is fast paced and clever with fun characters who are easy to relate to. Carter avoids some of the cliches that we've come to expect and gives us a fresh new take on mythic kids. For instance, instead of a main character who doesn't know his own past and origin and comes to discover it, we meet Felix--a young Fae who is well aware of who he is, but is curious instead about OUR world, and rejects his own powers in the beginning.

Carter touches on some deep themes of growing up, getting along and being true to yourself and your friends--but with a fun, well-written touch. The humor, characters, and creative new adventures will have kids And adults clamoring for their next summer at Camp Myth.
3523284
I really liked this! I read other reviews that knocked it for not being chronological, and that's true. There were a few times I found myself confused as to when exactly something was taking place, but I didn't mind it. When someone opens a book, telling you they're nervous about being personal and then proceeds to be personal anyway, it's hard to be upset at them for not telling you exactly at what point in their life something took place. And anyway, I liked the jumping around style, it made reading it feel more like a conversation. As I said to someone else, I appreciate the nervousness, the attempt to be honest about things one normally holds close while not entirely knowing how... It was an all together charming read, and I greatly enjoyed it. And it was damn fun! The moments I spent grinning, or actually laughing out loud, or flipping out over a shared love of such greats as American Werewolf in London, The Thing, Pulp Fiction, Star Trek, etc. are too many to count. At its core, this is a story about a man with a lot of love for his family, friends, and the things and people that helped him get where he is today. I respond very well to stuff like that, and thus, I recommend this book to everyone. It's fun and charming and cute and overall very, very honest. In my opinion, that's all you ever really need to be. And while my cyber shelves contain memoirs from Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, and Stephen King, this is easily the best one I've ever read. That's saying something.
3381128
I was lucky enough to have just finished "Single in the City" when the continuation was in the works and completed, so the characters were still fresh in my mind!
Having never been many places in my life, I loved going on an adventure with Hannah and learning funny and interesting things about other cultures.
I loved that Hannah is just like the rest of us gals, looking for love, acceptance, and appreciation, not only with a significant other, but in the work place.
I look forward to more adventures with Michele Gorman!
2209426
I've always loved adventure stories and this is such a fun one! Even though I'm a "grown up," I totally enjoyed adventuring along with Nicholas and wondering how it was all gonna turn out. Now I'm waiting for the sequel!
385821
I really liked this fun series and I am more than happy and proud to recommend it to anyone who enjoys getting lost in a fun soap-opera-type-read!  The characters are fun and the dialogue moves along quickly and the ongoing plotline had me eagerly turning the pages!  My CPA Club had a really fun time reading this fab four!
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I absolutely adored The Hitwoman Gets Lucky by JB Lynn! It is a clever breath of fresh air that I really needed when I read it. I know a lot of people have a hard time suspending their belief system, even when reading fiction.  I find that it gives me an added kick to my laughter and the idea that the author knows exactly what she's doing to lighten our moods just a bit more! I loved the talking animals and know there's more to her backstory that I just haven't read yet. I look forward to it, however! I will now go and read much more of JB Lynn! Thanks for the dose of happiness!!
3128976
I really enjoyed it and it makes me want to read the next ones!
2853073
I am not a typical YA reader, as I am middle aged.  The plot appealed to me, so I purchased this book.  I really enjoyed it!  I was engaged with the characters, and really wanted to know how this would play out.  It was a really light, enjoyable read for me.  Reading about the fabulously rich takes me out of my world.  I think readers of all ages might like to give this a try.  I know that when I MUST read a trilogy over the course of just a few days that I have a winner.  I recommend!
205777
I liked how this jumps from the past and present; I liked how this made me feel like I was in Ireland; I loved all the characters, especially their kind hearts; I got a kick out of all the food they cooked;  I loved the sad and happy emotions it makes you feel; I couldn't wait to read all three books; I wish there were more to read.
3000924
I did it again, folks: picked up Book 3 of a series for which I've not read Books 1 or 2. But I easily jumped intoBlind Betrayal and didn't feel like I had missed much at all. Obviously, some back stories between several characters exist, and I would do well to read the previous books and catch up. But I didn't feel that hindered my enjoyment at all.

I read Blind Betrayalfairly quickly - it took just a couple of days to finish. A good thing, because the plot and pacing certainly made me want to find out what happened next! I'm really excited to go back and read the other books in the series -- one of the perks of coming into the series late. :)

Mehl's Christian faith shines through without coming across as preachy or beating the reader over the head with it. Clean content and action-packed; certainly recommended for fans of action/adventure and mystery.

I received a free copy of the book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
1398024
This book was really fun to read.  Even though I could only read it in short snatches (busy life), when I was able to get back to it, I was always looking forward to the story.  I have the second book on my iPad and am eager to start it!
4925999
I got on the plane in Columbus yesterday only to find my iPad's battery dead, so I read this entire book on my phone.  The simple fact that I read a picture-less book for two straight hours on my iPhone without so much as stopping to take a drink of my coke or put my headphones on tells me a lot.  Now that I've slept on it and let the entire storyline sink in, I really liked all of it and I find myself believing that this is only a very small part of the Skip and Monique universe.  Looking forward to more!
650534
I would have given this book 4 stars except for all the jumping around. I don't mind going back and forth from past to present; however, when there are so many dates, it might be a good idea to have some sort of signifier for middle school years, high school years, college years, present day, etc. Several times I got lost in the transition.

That said, I loved the tie-in to the Transcendentalists and the puns. This was definitely a fun story and I look forward to seeing what the author comes up with next!
3208889
Frayed Edges of Fate was a fun and entertaining story. As an individual with a very short attention span and often gets bored, T.C Elliot was able to capture me and hold my attention throughout the entirety of the novel. The story did feel unfinished, which brings me to my biggest complaint: it ended a bit abruptly. However, I do understand that this is apart of a series, so I'm willing to accept the ending because I respect the author's artistic direction and talents.

The story brought me back to my childhood when I would sit on floor, playing RPGs until my eyes began to burn or my mother told me to go to bed. The characters were always on the move and there was something always happening.

Overall, it was a fun story that was action packed. Elliot has a talent for description and is quite imaginative. I'm excited to see where the story goes and I'm looking forward from more by this author.