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Mid-Flight
She failed to save her brother and her best friend from destructive forces. Could she topple the most sinister villain of all time? 2037 was a really bad year. Lexi Brennan’s best friend was killed in a plane crash. Two weeks later, an intergalactic crisis threatened the fate of humanity. Authorities responded by launching a genocide. Lexi opposed this vicious attack. Then again, what could she do? An eccentric flight attendant drawn to glamorous trysts, she felt powerless to incite change. Until tragedy struck close to home. Suddenly, Lexi was forced to acknowledge the widespread atrocities. She uncovered a network of lies along with an opportunity to restore basic human rights. To protect others, Lexi would have to launch a movement that could destroy everything important to her, including her promising new romance.
285 pages, Paperback
Published March 30, 2023
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About the author
Lisa Wilkes
4 books108 followersLisa Wilkes has spent 13 years as a flight attendant, jetting across the globe and collecting inspiration for her writings. Her debut novel, Flight Path, is a fast-paced romance laced with serendipitous encounters. This book follows a daydreaming stewardess as she learns to navigate a new terrain: unconditional love.
In her second novel, Mid-Flight, Lisa transports readers to the year 2038. A flight attendant begins to unravel after her best friend is killed in a plane crash. In the throes of unspeakable grief, she uncovers a political ploy to decimate one-fifth of the population. To combat this sinister plan, she must risk everything. Including her breathtaking new romance.
Lisa’s writing is provocative and timely, with a focus on societal issues and powerful internal conflict. Flight Path’s readers will appreciate Mid-Flight's emphasis on hope and redemption, while newcomers to Lisa’s work will be drawn to the power of her storytelling.
In her second novel, Mid-Flight, Lisa transports readers to the year 2038. A flight attendant begins to unravel after her best friend is killed in a plane crash. In the throes of unspeakable grief, she uncovers a political ploy to decimate one-fifth of the population. To combat this sinister plan, she must risk everything. Including her breathtaking new romance.
Lisa’s writing is provocative and timely, with a focus on societal issues and powerful internal conflict. Flight Path’s readers will appreciate Mid-Flight's emphasis on hope and redemption, while newcomers to Lisa’s work will be drawn to the power of her storytelling.
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April 30, 2023
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Mid-Flight is a Sci-Fi story centered on Lexi Brennan who is the main character. In the first few chapters the story is told through the interchanging POVs of Lexi and Jason who is her love interest. Afterwards, it is told through Lexi’s point of view.
The story begins on a tragic note that honestly caught me off guard and then fast forwards into the next year when the story takes place. It is the year 2038 and Lexi is struggling. 2037 had been an extremely hard year for her and everyone else. She’d lost her best friend and a deadly pandemic that had killed in the thousands had closely followed. Lexi, just like everyone else had lost people she knew to the pandemic.
One year later, and things seem to be getting worse even though she is fighting to get her life back to normal. The story mostly revolves around Lexi trying to adjust to the crazy world around her all while dealing with grief and her own life which is far from perfect. There is also a healthy dose of romance to tie everything together.
Getting into this book I had some expectations especially after reading the description but this was nothing like I thought it would be. I thought it would be about Lexi going against the dictatorial government, and starting a great movement to counter all their evil plans. There would be some romance but it would be in the background. The opposite was true. In fact, the whole thing about the “movement” that she starts happens towards the end at around 80% of the book.
Does this make it a bad book? Of course not, it is just a book with a misleading description.
There were things that I enjoyed about this book. For one, once I got rid of my expectations this was a really good story. It was well written and the author does a good job when it comes to writing different human emotions. I cried thrice and I am not a crier. The emotions were so raw and real it got to me. The story was also relatable. It explored themes on loss, mental health, racism, injustice and the effects of a pandemic.
Character wise Lexi was my favorite followed closely by Jason. She was everything I like in a main character. She was smart, strong, stubborn, bold, and compassionate. However the best thing about her was that she was far from perfect. She was a mess, a self destructing mess who annoyed me and yet I would love to read more characters like her.
With that said, there were some issues that I had that made this not a five star book for me. The first thing as I had already pointed out was the misleading description. I really had an issue with this. I kept waiting for something to happen that never quite materialized. The only way that description would work was if the book had a sequel, but as it stands now it’s a no for me.
The story itself also had an issue that is very common in Sci-Fi/Fantasy books. It’s very common to see new words and concepts that the reader is not familiar with in these categories. However, these words and concepts should be explained immediately or at the very least there should a glossary to avoid confusion. In this book new words were introduced and explained way later which was confusing for me so much so I kept thinking that I had missed something.
Personally I was confused by the whole concept of ARs and ContaCan until nearly half way through the book when it was finally explained. Speaking of the explanation, it was done in a very weird way. It was through a conversation between Lexi and Jason but it did not flow the way a conversation should. It was more like they were giving a narration rather than talking to each other.
All these issues aside, I would still recommend this book especially to people just starting on Sci-Fi books. Mid-Flight has enough stuff going on for it to be considered a science fiction book without all the complex world building and foreign concepts that would overwhelm a newbie. The romance was also super cute. The only thing I want now is my very own Jason and a contemporary romance book written by this author.
Mid-Flight is a Sci-Fi story centered on Lexi Brennan who is the main character. In the first few chapters the story is told through the interchanging POVs of Lexi and Jason who is her love interest. Afterwards, it is told through Lexi’s point of view.
The story begins on a tragic note that honestly caught me off guard and then fast forwards into the next year when the story takes place. It is the year 2038 and Lexi is struggling. 2037 had been an extremely hard year for her and everyone else. She’d lost her best friend and a deadly pandemic that had killed in the thousands had closely followed. Lexi, just like everyone else had lost people she knew to the pandemic.
One year later, and things seem to be getting worse even though she is fighting to get her life back to normal. The story mostly revolves around Lexi trying to adjust to the crazy world around her all while dealing with grief and her own life which is far from perfect. There is also a healthy dose of romance to tie everything together.
Getting into this book I had some expectations especially after reading the description but this was nothing like I thought it would be. I thought it would be about Lexi going against the dictatorial government, and starting a great movement to counter all their evil plans. There would be some romance but it would be in the background. The opposite was true. In fact, the whole thing about the “movement” that she starts happens towards the end at around 80% of the book.
Does this make it a bad book? Of course not, it is just a book with a misleading description.
There were things that I enjoyed about this book. For one, once I got rid of my expectations this was a really good story. It was well written and the author does a good job when it comes to writing different human emotions. I cried thrice and I am not a crier. The emotions were so raw and real it got to me. The story was also relatable. It explored themes on loss, mental health, racism, injustice and the effects of a pandemic.
Character wise Lexi was my favorite followed closely by Jason. She was everything I like in a main character. She was smart, strong, stubborn, bold, and compassionate. However the best thing about her was that she was far from perfect. She was a mess, a self destructing mess who annoyed me and yet I would love to read more characters like her.
With that said, there were some issues that I had that made this not a five star book for me. The first thing as I had already pointed out was the misleading description. I really had an issue with this. I kept waiting for something to happen that never quite materialized. The only way that description would work was if the book had a sequel, but as it stands now it’s a no for me.
The story itself also had an issue that is very common in Sci-Fi/Fantasy books. It’s very common to see new words and concepts that the reader is not familiar with in these categories. However, these words and concepts should be explained immediately or at the very least there should a glossary to avoid confusion. In this book new words were introduced and explained way later which was confusing for me so much so I kept thinking that I had missed something.
Personally I was confused by the whole concept of ARs and ContaCan until nearly half way through the book when it was finally explained. Speaking of the explanation, it was done in a very weird way. It was through a conversation between Lexi and Jason but it did not flow the way a conversation should. It was more like they were giving a narration rather than talking to each other.
All these issues aside, I would still recommend this book especially to people just starting on Sci-Fi books. Mid-Flight has enough stuff going on for it to be considered a science fiction book without all the complex world building and foreign concepts that would overwhelm a newbie. The romance was also super cute. The only thing I want now is my very own Jason and a contemporary romance book written by this author.
May 3, 2023
Fasten your seatbelt for a fast take off into the future, and all is not smooth in 2037. Author Lisa Wilkes has skillfully crafted a future world that is reeling from disaster, fear, and tyranny.
Flight attendant Lexi Brennan is heartbroken from the loss of her best friend in a plane accident. Emotionally drained, her introduction to Jason at a training week recharges her, as sparks fly. It's quite a passionate surprise.
Lexi embodies an intriguing spirit, wearing her heart on her sleeve. The author artfully shows Lexi's heartfelt feelings and personal philosophies, and readers fall in love with Lexi, her compassion, and her thoughtfulness. I can't get enough of her, and she inspires.
What can such a character do when she realizes the depth of cruelty and terror threatening the world around her? This soulful character attempts to build alliances to act for change. Can she get through the turbulence unscathed? Can change be made? It's an exciting and gripping emotional journey, skillfully written. Fascinating read and inspiring.
Flight attendant Lexi Brennan is heartbroken from the loss of her best friend in a plane accident. Emotionally drained, her introduction to Jason at a training week recharges her, as sparks fly. It's quite a passionate surprise.
Lexi embodies an intriguing spirit, wearing her heart on her sleeve. The author artfully shows Lexi's heartfelt feelings and personal philosophies, and readers fall in love with Lexi, her compassion, and her thoughtfulness. I can't get enough of her, and she inspires.
What can such a character do when she realizes the depth of cruelty and terror threatening the world around her? This soulful character attempts to build alliances to act for change. Can she get through the turbulence unscathed? Can change be made? It's an exciting and gripping emotional journey, skillfully written. Fascinating read and inspiring.
May 4, 2023
My attention was captured from the first line of Lisa Wilkes’s Mid-Flight,. Then when some of the futuristic communication methods were introduced, I was intrigued and off went the imagination. With wit, sympathy, and ingenuity, Wilkes creates a modern word realistically familiar yet incredibly enhanced. All the updates in electronic reality, governmental behavior, and worldly danger she portrays as everyday occurrences are incredible—and completely in the realm of possible.
Wilkes is an accomplished writer. She has some great turns of phrase. One I liked was her description of another woman as a “sophisticated avatar of a human being.” (We’ve all known folks like that!)
Back to the story. It may be futuristic, but it has an eerie hint of possibilities. Steven King supposedly once described his process as taking people’s familiar fears and building on them. Wilkes weaves haunting but perhaps-possible themes throughout life in the all-too-near future—using our current reality as a disturbing starting point.
Still this remarkable new state of life and opportunities takes a back seat to Wilkes’s story is about family, friends, and the importance of the human connections we make throughout life. It’s about physically and emotionally surviving.
Not only do I recommend this book for the compelling writing, but for its ability to make one think. I’m off to find Ms. Wilkes’s first book. And hope there’s a new one on the way.
Wilkes is an accomplished writer. She has some great turns of phrase. One I liked was her description of another woman as a “sophisticated avatar of a human being.” (We’ve all known folks like that!)
Back to the story. It may be futuristic, but it has an eerie hint of possibilities. Steven King supposedly once described his process as taking people’s familiar fears and building on them. Wilkes weaves haunting but perhaps-possible themes throughout life in the all-too-near future—using our current reality as a disturbing starting point.
Still this remarkable new state of life and opportunities takes a back seat to Wilkes’s story is about family, friends, and the importance of the human connections we make throughout life. It’s about physically and emotionally surviving.
Not only do I recommend this book for the compelling writing, but for its ability to make one think. I’m off to find Ms. Wilkes’s first book. And hope there’s a new one on the way.
July 16, 2023
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I really enjoyed the timeline of the story. It’s set in the near future, and as a reader, you can’t help but wonder if our world will actually become like that. The story starts off with a bang as Lexi and Jason witness a meteor incident that changes everything. I loved the science fiction elements the author added to the tale, like ContaCan, Autoscan, and PersonableSpin. I particularly loved the scene where Lexi reconnects with Jorge and thought it was memorable. These world-building elements left me in awe and made me consider the possibility of our future heading in that direction.
Another aspect I liked was how the author developed Lexi’s character. On the one hand, she reflects on the injustices in society, and on the other hand, she tries to connect with her brother Colin, who faces mental health issues. Then Jason enters her life, and their romantic journey together unfolds. The chemistry between Lexi and Jason was great, and they shared some sweet moments, like playing darts or getting tattoos. Even the bond between Lexi and Colin over their shared concern for justice added depth to the story. The supporting characters, such as Katie, Tamika, and Reggie, added value to the narrative.
If I had one criticism, it would be that I felt the climax, particularly Lexi’s actions in seeking justice, felt rushed. The author dedicated more time to exploring Lexi’s relationships with Colin and Jason (which I enjoyed). Still, it would have been nice to have more details about her challenges during her training and fight for what is right.
Apart from that, I enjoyed reading Mid-Flight and found it refreshing. I hope the author writes a sequel to revisit these characters, as I would love to know more about Colin.
June 1, 2023
I do have to preface my review with the information that I normally don't read sci-fi, and I was gifted a copy by the author.
Lexi Brennan is a flight attendant in the year 2037 when a meteor shower veers off course and strikes earth. The plane her best friend is on is hit directly and all on board are incinerated immediately. Lexi feels extreme guilt because she was scheduled to be on that plane as well, but switched shifts. Jason Bresline is an airplane mechanic who is called in to do emergency fixes when the meteor shower hits. His mentor is also killed on one of the planes hit. Jason's engagement falls apart shortly after. He and Lexi meet in Orlando, FL a year later for different training sessions for Skyline, the airline they both work for. They spend each night after classes together, getting to know each other and falling in love.
But all is not well in post-meteor America. The meteor shower brought a new disease that humans are struggling to combat. The fear of this disease, ContaCan, causes extremists to seize control of the government and implement totalitarian policies. Lexi, her brother, her friends, and Jason plan a way to secretly fight against the new policies. Jason and Lexi's relationship is also one of healing and self-acceptance. Both have past traumas and hurt that they have to overcome in order to fully give themselves over to one another.
I really enjoyed Ms. Wilkes world building. The connections between the fictional ContaCan and the real life Covid pandemics are very clear. She also expands upon very real fears that POCs and LGBTQ+ Americans face. Basically, Ms. Wilkes answered "What would America look like if the extremists gained control?" The technological advancements were also very intriguing.
Most of the story is presented in dialog because the characters are discussing and planning. So I very much hope that there will be a continuation of this story. I want to see Lexi teach her class and make "accidents" happen when she is on the planes. I want to see Colin break into the government and airline data bases to mess things up. I want to see Jason tinker with the planes and figure out how to make errors that will stop the discrimination happening at boarding. And I want to see them succeed.
Overall, the world was enjoyable and so were the characters.
Lexi Brennan is a flight attendant in the year 2037 when a meteor shower veers off course and strikes earth. The plane her best friend is on is hit directly and all on board are incinerated immediately. Lexi feels extreme guilt because she was scheduled to be on that plane as well, but switched shifts. Jason Bresline is an airplane mechanic who is called in to do emergency fixes when the meteor shower hits. His mentor is also killed on one of the planes hit. Jason's engagement falls apart shortly after. He and Lexi meet in Orlando, FL a year later for different training sessions for Skyline, the airline they both work for. They spend each night after classes together, getting to know each other and falling in love.
But all is not well in post-meteor America. The meteor shower brought a new disease that humans are struggling to combat. The fear of this disease, ContaCan, causes extremists to seize control of the government and implement totalitarian policies. Lexi, her brother, her friends, and Jason plan a way to secretly fight against the new policies. Jason and Lexi's relationship is also one of healing and self-acceptance. Both have past traumas and hurt that they have to overcome in order to fully give themselves over to one another.
I really enjoyed Ms. Wilkes world building. The connections between the fictional ContaCan and the real life Covid pandemics are very clear. She also expands upon very real fears that POCs and LGBTQ+ Americans face. Basically, Ms. Wilkes answered "What would America look like if the extremists gained control?" The technological advancements were also very intriguing.
Most of the story is presented in dialog because the characters are discussing and planning. So I very much hope that there will be a continuation of this story. I want to see Lexi teach her class and make "accidents" happen when she is on the planes. I want to see Colin break into the government and airline data bases to mess things up. I want to see Jason tinker with the planes and figure out how to make errors that will stop the discrimination happening at boarding. And I want to see them succeed.
Overall, the world was enjoyable and so were the characters.
April 25, 2023
This novel starts with a bang—literally. It drew me in from the beginning and kept me turning pages. I read it in a little over a day and couldn’t stop thinking about it afterward.
The story takes place fifteen years in the future. It offers enough sci-fi to satisfy fans of the genre without overwhelming those who typically don’t read science fiction. The story has broad appeal because it crosses multiple genres.
The author has a natural ear for dialogue. I especially loved the witty repartee between the main character and “baby mechanic.” The characters are three dimensional, with enough flaws to make them seem truly human. I shared the main character’s pain as she grieved for her best friend and worried about her brother. And I felt her euphoria as she fell in love.
The story is imaginative but believable, chilling and yet hopeful. The ethical situation stems naturally from events of the past few years. If we’re not careful, humanity could end up in the world Wilkes has created—and, trust me, that would not be a good thing.
The world-building is excellent. The author has imagined fascinating technology that could conceivably exist in fifteen years. The airline details are realistic, thanks to the author’s insider knowledge as a flight attendant.
I whole-heartedly recommend this book!
The story takes place fifteen years in the future. It offers enough sci-fi to satisfy fans of the genre without overwhelming those who typically don’t read science fiction. The story has broad appeal because it crosses multiple genres.
The author has a natural ear for dialogue. I especially loved the witty repartee between the main character and “baby mechanic.” The characters are three dimensional, with enough flaws to make them seem truly human. I shared the main character’s pain as she grieved for her best friend and worried about her brother. And I felt her euphoria as she fell in love.
The story is imaginative but believable, chilling and yet hopeful. The ethical situation stems naturally from events of the past few years. If we’re not careful, humanity could end up in the world Wilkes has created—and, trust me, that would not be a good thing.
The world-building is excellent. The author has imagined fascinating technology that could conceivably exist in fifteen years. The airline details are realistic, thanks to the author’s insider knowledge as a flight attendant.
I whole-heartedly recommend this book!
April 29, 2023
The year 2037 in Lisa Wilkes’ dystopian novel Mid-Flight feels an awful lot like the current era, Pandemic and all. There’s been a meteor disaster followed by a pathogen that together have caused general panic among citizens and governments already leaning into authoritarianism. Flight attendant Lexi Brennen, still reeling from the loss of her best friend, fortunately works for the airline most successfully surviving the calamity. It’s the one thing holding her wounded soul together. When she meets fellow survivor Jason at a training week in Orlando, sparks fly for the first time in ages.
While there are strong connections to current events and situations, and plenty of character commentary on such, the main driver of the novel is Lexi’s emotional journey as she pieces herself back together and finds a way to fight the injustices she sees. Although she takes on serious risk, it’s not the kind of dangerous subterfuge and death-defying stunts often associated with dystopian literature. Rather, this is a story built on relationships. In addition, the author’s experience as a flight attendant brings great authenticity to her portrayal of the inner workings of an airline and its staff.
Disclaimer: I received this book from the author in the hopes I would review it.
While there are strong connections to current events and situations, and plenty of character commentary on such, the main driver of the novel is Lexi’s emotional journey as she pieces herself back together and finds a way to fight the injustices she sees. Although she takes on serious risk, it’s not the kind of dangerous subterfuge and death-defying stunts often associated with dystopian literature. Rather, this is a story built on relationships. In addition, the author’s experience as a flight attendant brings great authenticity to her portrayal of the inner workings of an airline and its staff.
Disclaimer: I received this book from the author in the hopes I would review it.
July 16, 2023
𝐌𝐢𝐝-𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 is a mix of sci-fi, medical drama, and romance, and I felt like it took our recent pandemic to a whole new level. A killer pathogen enters the human population when a meteor strikes the earth - the same meteor that took down numerous planes upon its entry.
Both Lexi Brennan, a flight attendant, and Jason, an airplane mechanic, lost people they cared for dearly on those planes that day, and it draws them together. Now, as the airline trains its workers for pandemic mode, Lexi and Jason are drawn to each other - but then she discovers a huge coverup - threatening lives and the future.
There are a lot of similarities here between the covid pandemic and this intergalactic pathogen - and not just if you have been vaccinated but now if you are resistant to the antidote! It brings in a lot of politics, especially regarding health care rights, to certain groups. This gets pretty heated and terrifying, but it is thought-provoking!
The futuristic technology was also interesting. Such as the ocular scan and swipes to text and call and thumbprint embedding at restaurants to pay. All this sounds great in a sci-fi story, but I’m not sure I’m ready for it.
Thank you @suzyapprovedbooktours and @Travelisa1984 for a spot on tour and a gifted book.
Both Lexi Brennan, a flight attendant, and Jason, an airplane mechanic, lost people they cared for dearly on those planes that day, and it draws them together. Now, as the airline trains its workers for pandemic mode, Lexi and Jason are drawn to each other - but then she discovers a huge coverup - threatening lives and the future.
There are a lot of similarities here between the covid pandemic and this intergalactic pathogen - and not just if you have been vaccinated but now if you are resistant to the antidote! It brings in a lot of politics, especially regarding health care rights, to certain groups. This gets pretty heated and terrifying, but it is thought-provoking!
The futuristic technology was also interesting. Such as the ocular scan and swipes to text and call and thumbprint embedding at restaurants to pay. All this sounds great in a sci-fi story, but I’m not sure I’m ready for it.
Thank you @suzyapprovedbooktours and @Travelisa1984 for a spot on tour and a gifted book.
June 26, 2023
This book had a good mix of sci-fi and romance. I loved the technological advancements in this story. It seemed like something that could really happen in the future and was easy to understand. A lot of the advancements were used in the training class Lexi was in. The class was to become an instructor for new regulation classes for flight attendants. Lexi made learning the material fun and it kept my attention the entire time. The difference between AR’s and the rest of the population wasn’t explained until further in the book, but I had a good guess from the safety precautions discussed in the class. Even though Lexi and Jason became attached pretty quickly it was done in a way that felt realistic and I could feel their connection and loved the banter. Their conversations not only understand a lot more about them, but also the disease that caused all of the new regulations in the first place. I’m glad we got to see Lexi’s plan come together, but it would have been nice to see it in action and learn a little more. If their story continued I would definitely read it.
*I received a gifted copy for review, all opinions are my own*
*I received a gifted copy for review, all opinions are my own*
July 6, 2023
In a world that's gone to shit, will there be anyone who cares enough to make a difference?
In the not too distant future, 2037 to be exact, Lexi Brennan is dealing with the loss of her best friend to a freak meteor shower. Around the same time an ugly pandemic arises that will cause the leaders to divide the nation with lies, anger and hatred. A large part of the population has already perished due to the pandemic, how many more will be left to die due to willful ignorance and bigotry? Luckily we have a strong but flawed protagonist in Lexi who will use everything she can to make a difference.
I really enjoyed the author's ability to shine a light on attitudes of hatred and bigotry that the world is experiencing today. By intimating what these attitudes will bring in the future she makes a profound statement. I also agree with her take on the current political climate.
Lexi and her friends are fun to hang with for a while and I'd really like to see where the story might go from here. I don't know if there will be more but I'm here for it if there is. If you like sci-fi that feels real and plausible with a strong cast of characters, I recommend you pick this one up.
Thank you to the author, Extasy Books and Suzy Approved Book Tours for the gifted copy and including me on this tour.
In the not too distant future, 2037 to be exact, Lexi Brennan is dealing with the loss of her best friend to a freak meteor shower. Around the same time an ugly pandemic arises that will cause the leaders to divide the nation with lies, anger and hatred. A large part of the population has already perished due to the pandemic, how many more will be left to die due to willful ignorance and bigotry? Luckily we have a strong but flawed protagonist in Lexi who will use everything she can to make a difference.
I really enjoyed the author's ability to shine a light on attitudes of hatred and bigotry that the world is experiencing today. By intimating what these attitudes will bring in the future she makes a profound statement. I also agree with her take on the current political climate.
Lexi and her friends are fun to hang with for a while and I'd really like to see where the story might go from here. I don't know if there will be more but I'm here for it if there is. If you like sci-fi that feels real and plausible with a strong cast of characters, I recommend you pick this one up.
Thank you to the author, Extasy Books and Suzy Approved Book Tours for the gifted copy and including me on this tour.
August 3, 2023
What’s a fun job you would love to do?✈️
Ok I realize it would be hard work, but I would love to be a fight attendant! Luckily, I have a friend who is one for Delta, so I can live vicariously through her!
I don’t read very much sci-fi, but I loved Lisa Wilkes’ first book Flight Path, so I jumped on the opportunity to read this one, Mid Flight! Lisa can give her real life perspective of being a flight attendant, so everything Lexi goes through feels real!
This is a futuristic adventure with a lot of real-life feelings. After a meteor downs several planes, and kills Lexi’s best friend, she’s determined to fight for what is right, even if it goes against the government.
These characters are well developed, they have heart, but also have their flaws.
This is a dystopian book that hits close to home, I think it can be enjoyed by anyone, even if this isn’t the type of book you would typically read!
Thank you @travelisa1984 for this gifted copy!
Mid Flight published earlier this year and is available on our amazon storefront!🧜🏼♀️🌺
Ok I realize it would be hard work, but I would love to be a fight attendant! Luckily, I have a friend who is one for Delta, so I can live vicariously through her!
I don’t read very much sci-fi, but I loved Lisa Wilkes’ first book Flight Path, so I jumped on the opportunity to read this one, Mid Flight! Lisa can give her real life perspective of being a flight attendant, so everything Lexi goes through feels real!
This is a futuristic adventure with a lot of real-life feelings. After a meteor downs several planes, and kills Lexi’s best friend, she’s determined to fight for what is right, even if it goes against the government.
These characters are well developed, they have heart, but also have their flaws.
This is a dystopian book that hits close to home, I think it can be enjoyed by anyone, even if this isn’t the type of book you would typically read!
Thank you @travelisa1984 for this gifted copy!
Mid Flight published earlier this year and is available on our amazon storefront!🧜🏼♀️🌺
April 27, 2023
I haven’t read much dystopian fiction, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. The story begins in 2037-a very bad year, according to the foreboding description of the novel.
Lexi Brennan’s best friend was killed in a plane crash. Two weeks later, an intergalactic crisis threatened the fate of humanity. Authorities responded by launching a genocide.
Horrified by the events, she sets out to do her part to correct a terrible wrong, even if it means her own destruction and the annihilation of her world and those close to her.
I found the storyline and the characters compelling. While the author’s insight into the future is science fiction, she creates a world that is chillingly believable to her readers.
This is a fast-paced journey with compelling dialog and realistic description. Even if you’ve never read science fiction, Mid-Flight will leave you wanting more. Highly recommended.
I received a copy from the author, but the review is enthusiastically my own.
Lexi Brennan’s best friend was killed in a plane crash. Two weeks later, an intergalactic crisis threatened the fate of humanity. Authorities responded by launching a genocide.
Horrified by the events, she sets out to do her part to correct a terrible wrong, even if it means her own destruction and the annihilation of her world and those close to her.
I found the storyline and the characters compelling. While the author’s insight into the future is science fiction, she creates a world that is chillingly believable to her readers.
This is a fast-paced journey with compelling dialog and realistic description. Even if you’ve never read science fiction, Mid-Flight will leave you wanting more. Highly recommended.
I received a copy from the author, but the review is enthusiastically my own.
June 27, 2023
Billed as sci-fi, this story definitely feels like it could be happening in the near future.
I’m not much of a sci-fi reader so
I liked the fact that Lisa made the technology easily understandable. The characters really make this book stand out and the dynamics between characters made this a quick read for me.
The book begins with a meteor storm that kills the main character’s best friend.
The storm also causes an epidemic that kills a huge portion of the population.
Lexi is a flight attendant who is in training to teach new safety protocols. She has always stayed close to home to support her brother, Colin, as he struggles with mental health issues.
After the government issues a statement making the president basically a dictator, this begins measures to exterminate people who are resistant to the disease’s vaccine.
Lexi knows that she must do something to help people that are
at risk because the government wants them gone.
I’m not much of a sci-fi reader so
I liked the fact that Lisa made the technology easily understandable. The characters really make this book stand out and the dynamics between characters made this a quick read for me.
The book begins with a meteor storm that kills the main character’s best friend.
The storm also causes an epidemic that kills a huge portion of the population.
Lexi is a flight attendant who is in training to teach new safety protocols. She has always stayed close to home to support her brother, Colin, as he struggles with mental health issues.
After the government issues a statement making the president basically a dictator, this begins measures to exterminate people who are resistant to the disease’s vaccine.
Lexi knows that she must do something to help people that are
at risk because the government wants them gone.
July 14, 2023
Set in the not-so-distant future where the world is reeling from meteors hitting Earth, viruses and crazy political upheaval, one flight attendant is determined to make a difference. This book really grabbed me from the beginning, and I could not put it down. It is expertly written, and I loved how the FMC, Lexi, developed through love and loss. The relationships were genuine, and I could feel Lexi’s pain and her happiness. There is such a sense of family and friendship that shined throughout the book. It showed that even when the world is a mess, one person can make a difference and something good can and will surface.
This book is a must for any fans of any romance or dystopian sci-fi!
This book is a must for any fans of any romance or dystopian sci-fi!
July 28, 2023
Our Review: Mid-Flight is not for the faint-hearted. Nor will it appeal to the bigots or reactionary lunatic fringe present in today’s society. The author is to be credited, first for her imagination in creating this story, second for the amount of research it took to flavor this dystopian sci-fi thriller with state-of-the-art advancements in technology, third for her courage.
The first fifty pages are slow-going for the necessary inclusion of said technology, but as the horror unfolds, the pace soars, making this a page turner. Fans of George Orwell and Margaret Atwood will appreciate this one.
Based on a scale of 1-5, Mid-Flight merits a 5.
Kat Henry Doran, Wild Women Reviews
The first fifty pages are slow-going for the necessary inclusion of said technology, but as the horror unfolds, the pace soars, making this a page turner. Fans of George Orwell and Margaret Atwood will appreciate this one.
Based on a scale of 1-5, Mid-Flight merits a 5.
Kat Henry Doran, Wild Women Reviews
June 28, 2023
Mid-Flight by Lisa Wilkes is a dystopian sci-fi that really surprised me in many ways.
Full disclosure, I don't normally read too much sci-fi, but this book really had me from page one.
The year is 2037 and the main character is Lexi Brennan. She is having a tough time, her best friend was killed in a plane crash and two weeks later a terrible event in the galaxy leads to a genocide.
Lexi is a fierce, dynamic character. I really enjoyed the multiple genres, scifi, romance, mystery, and lots of action.
This was an excellent dystopian fiction that I really enjoyed.
Full disclosure, I don't normally read too much sci-fi, but this book really had me from page one.
The year is 2037 and the main character is Lexi Brennan. She is having a tough time, her best friend was killed in a plane crash and two weeks later a terrible event in the galaxy leads to a genocide.
Lexi is a fierce, dynamic character. I really enjoyed the multiple genres, scifi, romance, mystery, and lots of action.
This was an excellent dystopian fiction that I really enjoyed.
July 3, 2023
A sci-fi story set in 2037. Flight attendant Lexi Brennan is dealing with the loss of a friend in a plane crash from a meteor shower. From the meteor shower comes a pandemic that kills thousands of people. The Government responds by totalitarian policy and division. It's up to Lexi and her and friends to try to stop it. This really pulled me in and was ringing all the bells with the events we see happening all around us today. I don't read much sci-fi but I really liked this. There is a lot that happens here. Great Read.
Dawnny Ruby
Novels N Latte
Hudson Valley NY
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June 26, 2023The first 80% of the book is explaining what's happening in the world and how we got there. Everything with the government and mandates felt very realistic. The last 20% of the book was more about the movement and fighting back but by the time I got to that part I wasn't seeing where anything was going. Fell a little flat for me, I was just expecting something different.
E-arc received by suzyapprovedbooktours
E-arc received by suzyapprovedbooktours
July 15, 2023
Judging by this cover, what would you guess this book is about? Bet you'd guess wrong… I sure did! It's a futuristic, sci-fi, read that I didn't see coming. It mostly centers around MC, Lexi, while she tries to deal with the grief she's been suffering since a pandemic took her best friend. I know I'm explaining this terribly…
July 24, 2023
𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦!
For fans of futuristic, sci-fi, dystopian and unique plots this is a must read.
It’s action-packed from start to finish and it will keep you at the end of your seat. I finished it in one sitting.
Thank you Suzy Approved Book Tours for this tour invite.
𝗠𝗶𝗱-𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 by Lisa Wilkes released March 31, 2023.
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For fans of futuristic, sci-fi, dystopian and unique plots this is a must read.
It’s action-packed from start to finish and it will keep you at the end of your seat. I finished it in one sitting.
Thank you Suzy Approved Book Tours for this tour invite.
𝗠𝗶𝗱-𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 by Lisa Wilkes released March 31, 2023.
https://www.instagram.com/booksandcof...
July 25, 2023
I don’t read many books set in the future but I loved this one! It was a great mix of sci-fi, politics, romance and more. The futuristic technology was fascinating and believable for me. I was hooked right out of the gate and this was a real page turner. Lexi was a wonderful character and I appreciated her passion for human rights and mental illness. I really hope her story continues!
May 8, 2023
From the very first sentence, I was hooked. The world Lisa Wilkes created plunged me into the story faster than anything I've read lately. Lexi is a gripping and gritty character who is not afraid to take risks. She loves strongly and fights hard. I couldn't quit reading! Very, very good book!
April 16, 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed this book! Couldn’t put it down.
July 31, 2023
Mind bending and thought provoking. I enjoyed it very much.
September 3, 2023
This book is about the main character dealing with her problems in a slightly futuristic setting. But the setting itself needed more groundwork.
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November 28, 2024Scary idea, but it works. Review to follow on Gotta Write Network. Finished in October.
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