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Stranded #3
Setting Roots: Book 3
Stuck on a strange world far from home, the cross world refugees have branched out from their displaced truck stop and are starting to explore. The farther they travel the more they learn exactly how different this world is from all that they had believed reality to be. With no way back to the world they called home, they've began the arduous process of setting in roots here in this new world. Adapting what they know, to what they now have to work with. Only time will tell if they can make a real life for themselves in this new and strange place.
191 pages, Paperback
Published August 1, 2024
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September 12, 2024
Pretty good!
October 6, 2024
Regression in Quality, but still Good
This book isn’t as good as the first two. It seems to be more of a connecting book, resolving some of the storylines of the previous books and establishing the conflicts coming in the next books. It makes this book feel meandering and unnecessary, as if the author felt it was something he had to write for the sake of the series.
The dialogue is more stilted than in the other books - the author uses character interaction to give brief exposition dumps to catch the reader up to whats happened so far and what everyone is doing. This leaves many of the conversations feeling unnatural.
There are larger battle scenes in this book - the author is better at the smaller and more personal action scenes in previous books. There is little time spent to describe the battle and therefore little tension developed.
That being said - the developing conflicts for the future books seem interesting and the plot is busy with fun ideas and compelling developments. This is a good YA series in this genre, and I will be recommending it. Also, the ending is great.
6.5/10.
This book isn’t as good as the first two. It seems to be more of a connecting book, resolving some of the storylines of the previous books and establishing the conflicts coming in the next books. It makes this book feel meandering and unnecessary, as if the author felt it was something he had to write for the sake of the series.
The dialogue is more stilted than in the other books - the author uses character interaction to give brief exposition dumps to catch the reader up to whats happened so far and what everyone is doing. This leaves many of the conversations feeling unnatural.
There are larger battle scenes in this book - the author is better at the smaller and more personal action scenes in previous books. There is little time spent to describe the battle and therefore little tension developed.
That being said - the developing conflicts for the future books seem interesting and the plot is busy with fun ideas and compelling developments. This is a good YA series in this genre, and I will be recommending it. Also, the ending is great.
6.5/10.
December 6, 2024
Entertaining Read
The Duke of the Duchy of America, Buck, faces numerous challenges, including battling monsters, ensuring the well-being of the people, establishing a university of magic, preparing for war, and utilizing technology to support the duchy. Additionally, Buck must navigate a complex web of romantic interests. The story features engaging action, humor, intrigue, strategy, and romance, leaving the reader eager for the next installment.
The Duke of the Duchy of America, Buck, faces numerous challenges, including battling monsters, ensuring the well-being of the people, establishing a university of magic, preparing for war, and utilizing technology to support the duchy. Additionally, Buck must navigate a complex web of romantic interests. The story features engaging action, humor, intrigue, strategy, and romance, leaving the reader eager for the next installment.
August 8, 2024
Interesting series
Not nearly as much fun as the first two books, but it was okay. The spelling and sloppy writing (interchanging Deloris and Debbie in the matter of three sentences, for example). A good proofreading would have been so easy. The story arc has me looking forward to the next book.
Not nearly as much fun as the first two books, but it was okay. The spelling and sloppy writing (interchanging Deloris and Debbie in the matter of three sentences, for example). A good proofreading would have been so easy. The story arc has me looking forward to the next book.
August 3, 2024
The Americans finally control the eastern side
But now there are complications with Apex. Susie turns 18 and seduces Buck. Princess Vetta is ordered to marry him so Apex can access America's products.
But now there are complications with Apex. Susie turns 18 and seduces Buck. Princess Vetta is ordered to marry him so Apex can access America's products.
August 5, 2024
Another solid read in the series!
Vlad keeps poring out book after book in the series & I keep gulping them down like a thirsty alkie on a non-stop drinking binge! Please Mr. Avorham, keep them comin!
Vlad keeps poring out book after book in the series & I keep gulping them down like a thirsty alkie on a non-stop drinking binge! Please Mr. Avorham, keep them comin!
January 3, 2025
New species ,new villages to trade with
I enjoyed the ta!e of Brian and the Ni village, what I did not understand was the abundance of gemstones. was that in our state of washington?
I enjoyed the ta!e of Brian and the Ni village, what I did not understand was the abundance of gemstones. was that in our state of washington?
January 17, 2025
politics
The author keeps putting modern politics into this book and it’s concerning. I loathe modern politics and hate reading about it, I read fantasy to escape. If the next book is political I will drop the series as good as it is.
The author keeps putting modern politics into this book and it’s concerning. I loathe modern politics and hate reading about it, I read fantasy to escape. If the next book is political I will drop the series as good as it is.
March 28, 2025
I'm loving this series!
I'm loving this series, I love World building since I read "Lord Kalven from other when" by H. Beam Piper, this is an interesting read, lots of interesting characters and culture.
I'm loving this series, I love World building since I read "Lord Kalven from other when" by H. Beam Piper, this is an interesting read, lots of interesting characters and culture.
July 21, 2026
Misogyny and Mansplaining
Intriguing story ruined by the author’s fantasy of getting it on with a high school teenager. The misogyny is disgusting and aimed at every female character.
Intriguing story ruined by the author’s fantasy of getting it on with a high school teenager. The misogyny is disgusting and aimed at every female character.
July 8, 2025
Fun read
Good read. I laughed a lot while reading this book. Now I need ten more words to finish this review.
Good read. I laughed a lot while reading this book. Now I need ten more words to finish this review.
August 20, 2025
RECOMMENDED
August 12, 2024
This series continues to please and I hope that it continues
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