a side story worth the read
356256
Aside from a few grammar errors, I really like this story.  Cpl. Jackson is a woman you don't want to mess with.
3228000
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I have kept up with The Publicist series, and I have to say this one is quite different from the rest. It is short and sweet and is kind of a side story from the previous books. But if you're a fan of Mac, you'll be pleased after reading this one. The story built up and we got a great introduction to the characters, even if you're naive to the series, it would still be a readable, enjoyable, saucy little story. It also ties some loose ends from previous characters, which brought some closure to some previous questions.
3339328
I'd give this one a 4 and one half. It's a pretty good story and a fun read. Worth the time and price
3136213
Reminded me of like a side story if one of the Black Company parted and went their own ways. I generally like a bit
more magic in my books but there was a just a bit of it enough to wet my taste. I would recommend it to people who
liked the Black Company.
2386241
I enjoyed this story a lot despite not generally loving alternating characters. I think part of why I enjoyed that perspective in this book is that none of the stories go quite where you expect them to. This story isn't usual for fantasy and invites relatively few comparisons to other fantasy novels. It deviates a lot from the path you expect books to follow, but I think it's in a very positive way. I can't say much more without spoiling anything, but I definitely suggest reading this series.
265656
Definetly worth the read! I look forward to reading the "rest of the story".
76491
I liked this story and it kept me interested.  The main character does get a little bit annoying.  But it's still worth reading.
4967072
Well written, interesting characters, took it's time to tell the story but mostly worth it. I also listened to it on audiobook that helped me get through it.
4273596
I didn't read this bol for a very long time because I read it want a typical happy ending. With that being said I still enjoyed the story. I've also read other reviews that there are too many side stories and I get it, the author is opening up other books, but I agree there were a few too many and it was distracting. Good book, just read if you enjoy the series.
1946853
This novella filled in the blanks for one of the side stories in Until the End of the World. It was a nice, one-sitting story. The editing was very good, and the characters were interesting.
It was definitely worth ninety-nine cents. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
1815361
I am going to go against the grain and state that this book should be read after reading the previous book(s). I didn't feel that it could properly be called a standalone. Well, for the most part, it is. Liz and Bryan's relationship does not need the previous books in order to make this book work. But there were a number of items that were talked about or referred to in the first chapter alone that left me a bit confused -- had I read the recommended, but "not necessary", prequel TROUBLED, I likely would have been fine.

It appears that this series is primarily told in Liz and Bryan's viewpoints (I'm taking a stab in the dark on Bryan); this particular book is told in Liz and Dani's -- Dani having the say in the prequel. It's not often that I read a book told in the first person by two female characters, let alone two characters that aren't vying for the affections of the other person telling the story.

That aside...

This was an enjoyable read. I didn't much care for Liz's distaste for Dani, though. While I very much understood her disgruntlement where Dani and her lack of 'get up and go' were concerned, I definitely felt that she disliked Bryan's cousin more than necessary, and that she was just putting up with her, giving her opportunities, because she was 'family' (that said, Dani and her pissy self in the beginning made me want to read her prequel, simply because I like reading about troubled teens and watching them bloom).

My dislike of Liz vs. Dani was at the beginning only, though. It was great to watch their relationship grow, from barely tolerating to a deep sort-of friendship/family-ship. It takes a some bumps and bruises, some fires and mystery, to do it, but Dani proves that she is more than just Bryan's annoying teen cousin who they were forced to take in for the winter holiday. Speaking of Bryan, Bryan and Liz were super cute together. I will have to find the time to read their story completely.

We also meet Miah, who I believe was a great person for Dani to connect with. I think he was pivotal in her changing.

Besides my little problems stated above, Adele Huxley has proven to me that she can write. I found her characters to be well-developed and her writing style was easy to follow, with just enough flair to keep everything exciting.
3985458
Ok story, not as polished as some but worth reading
2845618
Some reviewers didn't like the ending, but so what.  I didn't like it either, but its the author's story not mine.  Overall, its an interesting story that moves along at a good pace.  Don't get hung up on whether or not a corporation would send in a team that is poorly trained or ill equipped.  Just enjoy the story.
888720
Entertaining story, easy to read, worth reading the whole series
424510
I ended up really enjoying the story.  Also, I didn't expect everything that came about.  Overall it was an enjoyable read.
4481718
This is a great story, and hard to put down. I also enjoy the side books, which tell the story of individual characters, not just the main character.
1685544
I've seen some complaints about the romantic relationship aspect to this story. I don't completely disagree, but it wasn't as big a deal to me as others.

I think knowing where many of these characters were at the time this went down is important. And it wasn't completely clear within the confines of this volume.

Still, I enjoyed it very much.