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The Phoenix Cycle
The Best Shall Rise
New San Francisco is the last city standing on a world ravaged by storms of ash and debris. The city survived by putting the ideals of the American dream on steroids and inspiring its people to persevere, though they have become ruthless in the process. Its citizens are ruled by the General, who has made sure that his people understand that gentleness and pity have become weaknesses that nature no longer tolerates.
Now Steve and Leslie must choose whether they will apply for the General’s once in a lifetime opportunity to “Rise from the Ashes” and join the Inner Circle that rules the city. If they don’t, they will be damned to spend the rest of their lives in the ghettos of Edingburg, a place where virtual reality has become a government-subsidized addiction.
For Steve, the choice is easy. His loyalties lie with the IRA, a revolutionary army led by a voice only known as “Mom.” They are trying to overthrow the General and free the people of New San Francisco from the cruelties of the City Guard. Steve’s mission is to broadcast a recording of a speech that a famous philosopher died to tell. Many thousands have and will perish to get this message out, but is anyone willing to listen?
New San Francisco is the last city standing on a world ravaged by storms of ash and debris. The city survived by putting the ideals of the American dream on steroids and inspiring its people to persevere, though they have become ruthless in the process. Its citizens are ruled by the General, who has made sure that his people understand that gentleness and pity have become weaknesses that nature no longer tolerates.
Now Steve and Leslie must choose whether they will apply for the General’s once in a lifetime opportunity to “Rise from the Ashes” and join the Inner Circle that rules the city. If they don’t, they will be damned to spend the rest of their lives in the ghettos of Edingburg, a place where virtual reality has become a government-subsidized addiction.
For Steve, the choice is easy. His loyalties lie with the IRA, a revolutionary army led by a voice only known as “Mom.” They are trying to overthrow the General and free the people of New San Francisco from the cruelties of the City Guard. Steve’s mission is to broadcast a recording of a speech that a famous philosopher died to tell. Many thousands have and will perish to get this message out, but is anyone willing to listen?
- GenresDystopiaScience Fiction
38 pages, Paperback
First published December 25, 2013
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About the author
Robert Edward
34 books10 followersHappily married with 3 kids, I write in my spare time- of which I have none. I've always liked to read adventure stories, whether fantasy, science fiction, history, or alternate history. I just waited until I had a big family and demanding day job before I finally wrote something myself.
I grew up reading DragonLance novels, playing D&D and Final Fantasy RPG, and very occasionally trying to write fantasy stories. My favorite games and stories always had a small party of adventurers on a long quest, with a series of smaller quests, set against an epic backdrop. Today I still love to read fantasy, science fiction, and alternate history. So that's what I set out to write.
I grew up reading DragonLance novels, playing D&D and Final Fantasy RPG, and very occasionally trying to write fantasy stories. My favorite games and stories always had a small party of adventurers on a long quest, with a series of smaller quests, set against an epic backdrop. Today I still love to read fantasy, science fiction, and alternate history. So that's what I set out to write.
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January 15, 2014
Dear Robert Edward,
I began this story hoping to be entertained. I did not expect to be drawn into this story so hard. I want MORE!!! Please get you some noodles and bacon and write some more about this story.
Leslie is a hoochie and I'm so furious at her. I NEED to know more about the Phoenix Cycle.
Thank you,
Shelby
I began this story hoping to be entertained. I did not expect to be drawn into this story so hard. I want MORE!!! Please get you some noodles and bacon and write some more about this story.
Leslie is a hoochie and I'm so furious at her. I NEED to know more about the Phoenix Cycle.
Thank you,
Shelby
August 4, 2016
So, it’s the future, and on your 18th “cycle” you can apply to ascend into the upper echelons of society, where you will no longer labour in an ash-filled purgatory of dreary hopelessness.
Why? This is a good question. The Phoenix Cycle doesn’t specify, so for all we know, the mysterious General does it for the lulz.
Last month I received a message from Robert Edward asking me to read his story. As far as I can understand, it is the introductory story to a longer (uncompleted) work Edward has begun as part of his thesis about book marketing (or publishing, or something—I’m not entirely clear what the degree is in). The message included a link to an explanatory video, this particular iteration being custom-tailored to myself as proof that Robert had done more research about me than merely glancing at my Goodreads profile. All part of the thesis that authors need to be a bit more personal in their approach to marketing their books these days, I suppose.
Well, let it not be said that flatter won’t get you anywhere with me. Edward was polite, the story was short and free, so I gave it a go.
I’m having a hard time separating my thoughts about this thesis from my thoughts about the book. I wonder if Edward chose to write a dystopian novel because of the popularity of this form in fiction (particularly young adult fiction) these days, or if he has merely latched onto dystopia as a natural form for philosophizing (which seems to be an interest of his). I also question the merits of releasing such a meagre portion of what is supposed to be a much fuller story. If there were more to it, I could perhaps find more to say. With only this to go on, though, I can’t bring myself to be all that excited with The Phoenix Cycle.
Vagueness would seem to be a defining characteristic of this story. There is little indication of the nature of this post-apocalyptic world (I assume it is the future because it is San Francisco–based, but it’s being run by an eclectic person known only as the General, so it’s either the future or a very weird alternative history about Simón Bolívar) beyond a sharp and artificial division between a bourgeoisie and proletariat. The former, the Inner Circle, apparently live lives of luxury, while the latter appear to live in squalor. It’s not clear, though, the precise form this squalor takes. Edward implies it’s a dirty and laborious squalor, but there’s no explanation what the Inner Circle gets out of the majority of these inhabitants.
So Steve is dating Leslie, and it’s Leslie’s turn to decide whether she wants to apply for membership in the Inner Circle. This involves a very public, very dramatic ceremony in which a bunch of women deliver vague proclamations of happiness and satisfaction from their choice to join up, and then a skeezy emcee puts the potential applicant on the spot. It’s pretty obvious Leslie, despite her protestations to the contrary to Steve, will apply—there would be no conflict otherwise, and thus no story. What’s less obvious is … well, why we should care.
I’m not asking for a roadmap from the present day to when the book is set, but it would be nice to understand the stakes. I know little about Steve beyond his name, the fact he’s fairly impoverished, his possession of a mysterious cassette (I assume it’s Best of Queen), and the fact that he’s dating Leslie. (Of her, we know even less.) I don’t have a good understanding of the nature of this society, and the explanation Edward provides of the ascension into the Inner Circle is frustratingly generic. All in all, there is just so little build-up prior to the scene in which Leslie chooses and Steve freaks out. Hence, I find it difficult to care about anything happening to these people.
Dystopian novels only work when there is a reason for the dystopia. Big Brother watches in order to maintain order and control. The Hunger Games are a reminder of the absolute power of the Capitol. (The reasons don’t necessarily have to be credible, just internally consistent, much like the magic system in a fantasy novel.) So The Phoenix Cycle has the Inner Circle and the proles, but what of it?
Of course, it’s entirely possible these questions will be answered in later chapters, instalments, or what have you of The Phoenix Cycle. But this first instalment is not gripping enough to guarantee investment in future chapters. Edward waxes enthusiastically about philosophy on his blog and promises that this book will feature such ideas prominently … but I see nothing of that in this teaser. And if there is one truth to the “wisdom” floating around the Internets these days about modern publishing, it’s that with the multitudes of new books and authors—particularly self-published ones—clamouring for our attention, you have to front-load everything; you can’t hold back and promise that “it gets better, just you wait”.
Unfortunately, The Phoenix Cycle embodies all-too-well the point of this blog post about the similarities in most YA dystopias these days.
Why? This is a good question. The Phoenix Cycle doesn’t specify, so for all we know, the mysterious General does it for the lulz.
Last month I received a message from Robert Edward asking me to read his story. As far as I can understand, it is the introductory story to a longer (uncompleted) work Edward has begun as part of his thesis about book marketing (or publishing, or something—I’m not entirely clear what the degree is in). The message included a link to an explanatory video, this particular iteration being custom-tailored to myself as proof that Robert had done more research about me than merely glancing at my Goodreads profile. All part of the thesis that authors need to be a bit more personal in their approach to marketing their books these days, I suppose.
Well, let it not be said that flatter won’t get you anywhere with me. Edward was polite, the story was short and free, so I gave it a go.
I’m having a hard time separating my thoughts about this thesis from my thoughts about the book. I wonder if Edward chose to write a dystopian novel because of the popularity of this form in fiction (particularly young adult fiction) these days, or if he has merely latched onto dystopia as a natural form for philosophizing (which seems to be an interest of his). I also question the merits of releasing such a meagre portion of what is supposed to be a much fuller story. If there were more to it, I could perhaps find more to say. With only this to go on, though, I can’t bring myself to be all that excited with The Phoenix Cycle.
Vagueness would seem to be a defining characteristic of this story. There is little indication of the nature of this post-apocalyptic world (I assume it is the future because it is San Francisco–based, but it’s being run by an eclectic person known only as the General, so it’s either the future or a very weird alternative history about Simón Bolívar) beyond a sharp and artificial division between a bourgeoisie and proletariat. The former, the Inner Circle, apparently live lives of luxury, while the latter appear to live in squalor. It’s not clear, though, the precise form this squalor takes. Edward implies it’s a dirty and laborious squalor, but there’s no explanation what the Inner Circle gets out of the majority of these inhabitants.
So Steve is dating Leslie, and it’s Leslie’s turn to decide whether she wants to apply for membership in the Inner Circle. This involves a very public, very dramatic ceremony in which a bunch of women deliver vague proclamations of happiness and satisfaction from their choice to join up, and then a skeezy emcee puts the potential applicant on the spot. It’s pretty obvious Leslie, despite her protestations to the contrary to Steve, will apply—there would be no conflict otherwise, and thus no story. What’s less obvious is … well, why we should care.
I’m not asking for a roadmap from the present day to when the book is set, but it would be nice to understand the stakes. I know little about Steve beyond his name, the fact he’s fairly impoverished, his possession of a mysterious cassette (I assume it’s Best of Queen), and the fact that he’s dating Leslie. (Of her, we know even less.) I don’t have a good understanding of the nature of this society, and the explanation Edward provides of the ascension into the Inner Circle is frustratingly generic. All in all, there is just so little build-up prior to the scene in which Leslie chooses and Steve freaks out. Hence, I find it difficult to care about anything happening to these people.
Dystopian novels only work when there is a reason for the dystopia. Big Brother watches in order to maintain order and control. The Hunger Games are a reminder of the absolute power of the Capitol. (The reasons don’t necessarily have to be credible, just internally consistent, much like the magic system in a fantasy novel.) So The Phoenix Cycle has the Inner Circle and the proles, but what of it?
Of course, it’s entirely possible these questions will be answered in later chapters, instalments, or what have you of The Phoenix Cycle. But this first instalment is not gripping enough to guarantee investment in future chapters. Edward waxes enthusiastically about philosophy on his blog and promises that this book will feature such ideas prominently … but I see nothing of that in this teaser. And if there is one truth to the “wisdom” floating around the Internets these days about modern publishing, it’s that with the multitudes of new books and authors—particularly self-published ones—clamouring for our attention, you have to front-load everything; you can’t hold back and promise that “it gets better, just you wait”.
Unfortunately, The Phoenix Cycle embodies all-too-well the point of this blog post about the similarities in most YA dystopias these days.
June 4, 2017
Would someone tell what the heck I just read, because I sure don't know. It's set in some mysterious dystopian future (no cause of the decline of civilisation is provided) and predominantly focuses on a mysterious character named Steve (no defining characteristics are provided) and his even more mysterious girlfriend, Leslie. So, essentially an unknown man, in an unknown future, fights some unknown social oppression, comes to some unknown decision, which then lead to some unknown consequences. Ummmm....
It's my understanding that this is a small piece of a larger work. I had forgotten this when I sat down to read it. (To be fair, I'm fairly sure the author did mention it in his email.) If I had remembered, I probably would never have picked it up. I detest the trend of publishing teasers marketed as complete pieces of work. It pisses me off to realise too late that I've just invested time in a mere piece of something.
What's more, and I'm really not trying to be mean here, I get the impression from the blurb (and the author's assertion that this somehow ties into a graduate thesis) that this whole series is being developed as some sort of university assignment. It feels like it too. From the synopsis:
We're name dropping here. We're ensuring that the reader (professor) knows we've done our research. We're creating artificial gravitas for ourselves. This sense of self-importance wasn't just apparent in the write-up, but carried through the book too. It showed up in the way the vague inferences (and HEAVY descriptions) suggested that the reader should know what was going on, and if only they too were just a bit smarter, they would. When really, there simply wasn't enough solid information provided to allow understanding to develop. Plenty of others love this story; so maybe despite all my education I'm really not up to sophist par. It's off-putting. Or at least it is to me.
The writing is technically fine. There is a palpable atmosphere to the story and as a longer piece, the world could be interesting. But on it's own, this is just an anchorless, random (and largely undefined) series of events that mean nothing to the reader.
Edited to fix a typo.
It's my understanding that this is a small piece of a larger work. I had forgotten this when I sat down to read it. (To be fair, I'm fairly sure the author did mention it in his email.) If I had remembered, I probably would never have picked it up. I detest the trend of publishing teasers marketed as complete pieces of work. It pisses me off to realise too late that I've just invested time in a mere piece of something.
What's more, and I'm really not trying to be mean here, I get the impression from the blurb (and the author's assertion that this somehow ties into a graduate thesis) that this whole series is being developed as some sort of university assignment. It feels like it too. From the synopsis:
The revolution is headed by the forgotten inmates of Alcatraz. These inmates are actually powerful philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, Nietzsche, Camus, Gandhi and others. Together they will take on The General (who is based off of The Marquis de Sade. A rather dark philosopher.) and a populace that struggles to care about anything other than themselves.
We're name dropping here. We're ensuring that the reader (professor) knows we've done our research. We're creating artificial gravitas for ourselves. This sense of self-importance wasn't just apparent in the write-up, but carried through the book too. It showed up in the way the vague inferences (and HEAVY descriptions) suggested that the reader should know what was going on, and if only they too were just a bit smarter, they would. When really, there simply wasn't enough solid information provided to allow understanding to develop. Plenty of others love this story; so maybe despite all my education I'm really not up to sophist par. It's off-putting. Or at least it is to me.
The writing is technically fine. There is a palpable atmosphere to the story and as a longer piece, the world could be interesting. But on it's own, this is just an anchorless, random (and largely undefined) series of events that mean nothing to the reader.
Edited to fix a typo.
May 16, 2020
I liked where this story was going,the whole matriarch thing.And the walls weren't for defense as much as they seemed to be for controlling inhabitants.
At this point, I look at Leslie like "what a bitch".
Yes,I would like to see more of this story.
I am not an author or reviewer but I got this book for free and it is an honest review.
At this point, I look at Leslie like "what a bitch".
Yes,I would like to see more of this story.
I am not an author or reviewer but I got this book for free and it is an honest review.
March 23, 2014
In the interest of full disclosure I won this story in a draw on another site. The author wanted to know why I wanted to enter the draw and yes, I'm sure he was hoping I would like the book. Ok so now that that's out of the way.
The Phoenix Cycle: Would You? was a step outside of the box read for me, I like to do that every once in awhile read something that isn't really the norm for me. Also this was a nice chance to check out a new author. This is a short story set in what for me felt like a post apocalyptic world.
So what I liked besides that it was as I said a step outside of the box for me. The cover, lol, no seriously I did like the cover and then I got into the book. I like the author's writing style I was drawn into the story and the world he was creating slowly, but consistently. I wanted to keep reading. I found he flowed back and forth smoothly between the world he was creating and the characters he was letting me get to know.
I would definitely enjoy reading more of this story, especially given that he left me hanging at the end of the story (I'd say that this was what I didn't like, except I don't mind the occasional cliff hanger). So...I will forgive you for this, Mr. Edward as long as there is more to come, otherwise you get all my pouty faces :-( ;-( ;o( :o( get it all the pouty faces, more story...that's it back to writing you go, thank you.
The Phoenix Cycle: Would You? was a step outside of the box read for me, I like to do that every once in awhile read something that isn't really the norm for me. Also this was a nice chance to check out a new author. This is a short story set in what for me felt like a post apocalyptic world.
So what I liked besides that it was as I said a step outside of the box for me. The cover, lol, no seriously I did like the cover and then I got into the book. I like the author's writing style I was drawn into the story and the world he was creating slowly, but consistently. I wanted to keep reading. I found he flowed back and forth smoothly between the world he was creating and the characters he was letting me get to know.
I would definitely enjoy reading more of this story, especially given that he left me hanging at the end of the story (I'd say that this was what I didn't like, except I don't mind the occasional cliff hanger). So...I will forgive you for this, Mr. Edward as long as there is more to come, otherwise you get all my pouty faces :-( ;-( ;o( :o( get it all the pouty faces, more story...that's it back to writing you go, thank you.
October 15, 2016
I like the overall dystopian concept well enough in this teaser but there were a few stumbles that brought it down a bit. I suppose it is a trope that on the 18th birthday young people undergo some sort of trial or selection, this story had what seemed to be a bit of a twist on that (which I don't want to give away). The initial passages seemed a bit disjointed to me as I tried to follow along but it got better. Towards the end it was implied that a character's mother left them at age 18 and the character remembers being abandoned but the ages didn't seem to work out. Maybe I misunderstood and the character was told about it when they were a bit older.
The last third or so of the story spent a lot of time describing the spatial layout of the walls, stage etc. but I wasn't able to visualize it as a coherent whole in my mind. I consider myself pretty good at that type of thing normally but this time I had to kind of hand wave it away and move on with the story.
There was enough there to make me interested in subsequent stories but not enough to put them anywhere but the bottom of my TBR list. I was waffling about the fourth star but when this came to my mind I realized that it didn't quite earn that fourth star in my opinion.
The last third or so of the story spent a lot of time describing the spatial layout of the walls, stage etc. but I wasn't able to visualize it as a coherent whole in my mind. I consider myself pretty good at that type of thing normally but this time I had to kind of hand wave it away and move on with the story.
There was enough there to make me interested in subsequent stories but not enough to put them anywhere but the bottom of my TBR list. I was waffling about the fourth star but when this came to my mind I realized that it didn't quite earn that fourth star in my opinion.
January 19, 2014
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March 1, 2014
Okay, well first of all let me state that this book was very very Amazing! And anytime I use the double very followed by an amazing that pretty much means I think a book just flat out rocks! The author is working on a thesis for college about finding a better way for new authors to break into the fictional book market and as part of his thesis he wrote this book, after learning that I was intrigued and visited his web site and then bought this wonderful book.
Basically as part of his thesis for college he wrote a book and not just any book but a very unique dystopian story that is just pure awesomesauce and trust me, awesomesauce is pretty awesome. After learning about the thesis from his site I really wanted to read this book especially since some of the characters would be based off of ancient philosophers so I got it and what happened next was just pure reading bliss.
I have to say I wasn't exactly sure what to expect. It was a very unique idea that sounded great on paper but I've never read anything by this new and aspiring author. I can tell you what I didn't expect though and that was to find a story that sucked me in so completely and was so engaging from the very first words. I did not expect to feel such mounting tension and dread and to have it just exponentially increase over the course of the book until the final explosive conclusion. I surely didn't expect to read such a well written book by a first time author although you would never know that this was his first book if you just picked it up off the shelf somewhere in a store. No, this book reads like he's an old hand at writing who has plenty of experience under his belt. I can only imagine what the sequels will be like and I am literally giddy with anticipation for the next one.
Words truly can't express how much I enjoyed The Phoenix Cycle but I'm going to try anyway. I loved the writing, that's a given but I also loved the setting and the feel of the story. It was gritty and so very real. It's a world that I could easily imagine Earth one day becoming. The characters felt authentic and had distinct and for the most part likable personalities (except for the bad guys of course). I was able to connect with the main character on an emotional level and feel his pain and sense of betrayal along with his anger and oh my goodness that ending. Let's just say you will definitely be wanting to know what happens next.
Using his thesis to write a book and writing a book as a part of his thesis is a brilliant idea. it's like killing two birds with one stone. Not only does he get to do something he's always dreamed about doing but he also (hopefully) gets a good grade out of it too. And I imagine his professors will be very pleased with his work. Not only that but he gets to take advantage of so many resources that many first time authors don't have access to such as teachers and professors to help advise him along the way. I was intrigued by the whole idea but as far as I'm concerned Robert Edward is an established author. I will definitely be looking forward to any and every book he may want to publish and will be buying them the second they're released. I cannot wait to read the next book in the Phoenix Cycle and I hope one day I will be able to say I was here when it all started: I was there when the great author Robert Edward was just starting out and writing his first book as part of his thesis. It's just that good and I hope the world will be seeing even more great things from him in the future.
I can't recommend this one enough. I am very impressed!!! Excellent Book!!!
http://jamiesbookblog.com/the-phoenix...
Basically as part of his thesis for college he wrote a book and not just any book but a very unique dystopian story that is just pure awesomesauce and trust me, awesomesauce is pretty awesome. After learning about the thesis from his site I really wanted to read this book especially since some of the characters would be based off of ancient philosophers so I got it and what happened next was just pure reading bliss.
I have to say I wasn't exactly sure what to expect. It was a very unique idea that sounded great on paper but I've never read anything by this new and aspiring author. I can tell you what I didn't expect though and that was to find a story that sucked me in so completely and was so engaging from the very first words. I did not expect to feel such mounting tension and dread and to have it just exponentially increase over the course of the book until the final explosive conclusion. I surely didn't expect to read such a well written book by a first time author although you would never know that this was his first book if you just picked it up off the shelf somewhere in a store. No, this book reads like he's an old hand at writing who has plenty of experience under his belt. I can only imagine what the sequels will be like and I am literally giddy with anticipation for the next one.
Words truly can't express how much I enjoyed The Phoenix Cycle but I'm going to try anyway. I loved the writing, that's a given but I also loved the setting and the feel of the story. It was gritty and so very real. It's a world that I could easily imagine Earth one day becoming. The characters felt authentic and had distinct and for the most part likable personalities (except for the bad guys of course). I was able to connect with the main character on an emotional level and feel his pain and sense of betrayal along with his anger and oh my goodness that ending. Let's just say you will definitely be wanting to know what happens next.
Using his thesis to write a book and writing a book as a part of his thesis is a brilliant idea. it's like killing two birds with one stone. Not only does he get to do something he's always dreamed about doing but he also (hopefully) gets a good grade out of it too. And I imagine his professors will be very pleased with his work. Not only that but he gets to take advantage of so many resources that many first time authors don't have access to such as teachers and professors to help advise him along the way. I was intrigued by the whole idea but as far as I'm concerned Robert Edward is an established author. I will definitely be looking forward to any and every book he may want to publish and will be buying them the second they're released. I cannot wait to read the next book in the Phoenix Cycle and I hope one day I will be able to say I was here when it all started: I was there when the great author Robert Edward was just starting out and writing his first book as part of his thesis. It's just that good and I hope the world will be seeing even more great things from him in the future.
I can't recommend this one enough. I am very impressed!!! Excellent Book!!!
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August 11, 2014
The Phoenix Cycle: Would you?, seems to be a very brief introduction to a much larger story. This section of the story probably raises more questions than it should.
I wondered about the ash, the potato bar, the Inner Circle and who the hell these people were, why they were doing these things and who was the one making them?
I understand that introductions to a story should raise questions, but not that many, and not that many when you're not going to offer anything to the reader as a way of enticing them to keep reading the series.
The introduction is too short for the reader to become attached to the characters, and it's too short for any semblance of understanding to begin. This perhaps, could be the opening chapters of a novel, but don't remove from the rest of the story, because it doesn't make me want to keep reading, there's too much unknown.
I would have kept reading if there was more to read, right there, but now that I've finished, I won't be picking up the next part of this story, it's too vague.
One thing I noticed:
49% - Normally, it wall (delete wall) was locked...
I wondered about the ash, the potato bar, the Inner Circle and who the hell these people were, why they were doing these things and who was the one making them?
I understand that introductions to a story should raise questions, but not that many, and not that many when you're not going to offer anything to the reader as a way of enticing them to keep reading the series.
The introduction is too short for the reader to become attached to the characters, and it's too short for any semblance of understanding to begin. This perhaps, could be the opening chapters of a novel, but don't remove from the rest of the story, because it doesn't make me want to keep reading, there's too much unknown.
I would have kept reading if there was more to read, right there, but now that I've finished, I won't be picking up the next part of this story, it's too vague.
One thing I noticed:
49% - Normally, it wall (delete wall) was locked...
June 19, 2015
I agree with another reviewer that there needs to be more. This was like a big tease. I got this as a giveaway on Booklikes and I enjoyed it, but I didn't know it was a short story. Well written but where the hell is the rest of the story. We're left hanging.
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April 21, 2014DNF - Even though this is a short story/novella, I had a hard time enjoying it and staying interested. I guess the writing wasn't for me.
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