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Matt Turner #2
The Opal
A Cuban logging company discovers a priceless Egyptian opal sealed deep within a downed tree, hidden from the world for at least 1,000 years - centuries before Columbus explored the region.
Matt Turner grew up witnessing first-hand the worst crimes imaginable. At age 9, he discovered his psychic ability - psychometry - enabling him to "read" the emotional imprints people leave on objects. Against better judgment, his police detective father used his son's talent to help him solve crimes. Now 26, Matt seems the obvious choice to extract the mysterious opal's history, and an enemy he thought long gone isn't offering a choice in the matter.
In Book Two of the series, the stakes are raised higher than anything Matt has previously encountered, and the fallout will change him for the rest of his life.
Matt Turner grew up witnessing first-hand the worst crimes imaginable. At age 9, he discovered his psychic ability - psychometry - enabling him to "read" the emotional imprints people leave on objects. Against better judgment, his police detective father used his son's talent to help him solve crimes. Now 26, Matt seems the obvious choice to extract the mysterious opal's history, and an enemy he thought long gone isn't offering a choice in the matter.
In Book Two of the series, the stakes are raised higher than anything Matt has previously encountered, and the fallout will change him for the rest of his life.
360 pages, Hardcover
First published October 30, 2012
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About the author
Michael Siemsen
22 books238 followersUSA Today and Amazon bestselling author of Exigency (2014), the Matt Turner series (The Dig, 2011; The Opal, 2012; Return, 2015), and the Demon’s Story series (A Warm Place to Call Home, and The Many Lives of Samuel Beauchamp, 2013), Michael Siemsen has sold more than 175,000 books.
Michael grew up in Venice, California, the second son of a Vietnam veteran who was the first son of a Korean War veteran who was the first son of a World War I veteran. Like Lieutenant Dan, Michael carried on the family tradition and joined the Army, though the only wars he fought in involved blank ammunition, laser tag gear, and were kinda fun.
After a decade working various soul-sucking IT jobs, he independently released THE DIG in early 2011, and, 14 months later, the quirky sci-fi story rocketed to #1 on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, remaining in the top 10 for the rest of the year. He quit his job a few months into THE DIG's initial surge, and has released five more novels since.
Michael is currently at work on the next books in his popular serieseses.
Michael grew up in Venice, California, the second son of a Vietnam veteran who was the first son of a Korean War veteran who was the first son of a World War I veteran. Like Lieutenant Dan, Michael carried on the family tradition and joined the Army, though the only wars he fought in involved blank ammunition, laser tag gear, and were kinda fun.
After a decade working various soul-sucking IT jobs, he independently released THE DIG in early 2011, and, 14 months later, the quirky sci-fi story rocketed to #1 on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, remaining in the top 10 for the rest of the year. He quit his job a few months into THE DIG's initial surge, and has released five more novels since.
Michael is currently at work on the next books in his popular serieseses.
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January 27, 2013
The first book of this series "The Dig" is a great story about Matthew Turner who has the power to view the history of an object he touches. People leave emotional imprints on an object, and Matthew can get a first-person account of whatever happened by touching the object. What made the first book so great was the story within the story as Matthew learns about a prehistoric man who tries to save his entire village from extinction.
The biggest problem I had with this second book, "The Opal," was that the story within the story was so brief and not compelling in the least. It barely took up five percent of the story. I was waiting for Haeming's story to develop and become something significant. It certainly had the potential to, but it failed miserably as if the the author had a grand view of the Norseman's story and cut it short for some reason.
Also, a reader's suspension of disbelief can only go so far. I'm fine with believing Matthew's ability. I was fine with it in the first book. What I couldn't disbelieve was the horrible motivivations that started cropping up two-thirds of the way through the book. Why bring Tuni to the mountain? Why arm her? Why does Oliver comply with Matthew's wishes regarding Dr. Rheese? There were a ton of other things that stopped making sense. Michael Siemsen published this book too early. He should have gone over it with a finer-toothed comb to figure out the holes in the plot.
Now, I will say this to his credit. Siemsen knows how to develop a character. He did a great job in slowly developing Garza and especially Fando. Fando is a great character who is not the two-dimensional bad guy. I also like the development of Matthew who in no way can be mistaken for the typical hero since he's basically helpless.
Back to the bad. I got very confused when it came to understanding who was where when action scenes occured. The writing was hard to follow. I kept thinking things like, "Matthew is going towards the house? I thought his back was against the house! Wait, where's Fando? What the hell?" It was a garbled mess at times. And the climax was just horrible.
I did like the epilogue, though. Siemsen relates Haeming's father to Matthew's and in a different way than one would expect. I haven't lost all hope for this author. I'm hoping he simply published it too quickly and will learn from this.
The biggest problem I had with this second book, "The Opal," was that the story within the story was so brief and not compelling in the least. It barely took up five percent of the story. I was waiting for Haeming's story to develop and become something significant. It certainly had the potential to, but it failed miserably as if the the author had a grand view of the Norseman's story and cut it short for some reason.
Also, a reader's suspension of disbelief can only go so far. I'm fine with believing Matthew's ability. I was fine with it in the first book. What I couldn't disbelieve was the horrible motivivations that started cropping up two-thirds of the way through the book. Why bring Tuni to the mountain? Why arm her? Why does Oliver comply with Matthew's wishes regarding Dr. Rheese? There were a ton of other things that stopped making sense. Michael Siemsen published this book too early. He should have gone over it with a finer-toothed comb to figure out the holes in the plot.
Now, I will say this to his credit. Siemsen knows how to develop a character. He did a great job in slowly developing Garza and especially Fando. Fando is a great character who is not the two-dimensional bad guy. I also like the development of Matthew who in no way can be mistaken for the typical hero since he's basically helpless.
Back to the bad. I got very confused when it came to understanding who was where when action scenes occured. The writing was hard to follow. I kept thinking things like, "Matthew is going towards the house? I thought his back was against the house! Wait, where's Fando? What the hell?" It was a garbled mess at times. And the climax was just horrible.
I did like the epilogue, though. Siemsen relates Haeming's father to Matthew's and in a different way than one would expect. I haven't lost all hope for this author. I'm hoping he simply published it too quickly and will learn from this.
February 10, 2015
Every so often a new author will hit the scene that grabs your attention. Michael Siemsen did with his first offering of The Dig. Now we are treated us with his second offering -- The Opal, and I have definitely decided that he will be on my permanent reading list.
The protagonist in The Opal, Matt Turner, put a whole new twist on psychics. Matthew cannot communicate with the dead, he can read the actual lives of any person who has come in contact with an object --- while they were in contact with that object.
This is not just another ;who dun it book, but, instead Michael Siemsen has successfully melded historical fiction and the criminal thriller. The plot was ingenious. We had the criminal thriller story that kept me turning the pages. The storyline maintained a rapid pace in the present,. Meanwhile, Matt (the hero) kept being hurled back into the past to encounter the enthralling and violent history of the Opal that was the central focus of the book. Each story could have easily stood alone and been a fascinating novel, but the weaving of the two made for a level of reading enjoyment you don't expect from a new author.
This is a have to read and re-read to catch all the complex twists and turns that only Michael Siemsen can give us.
The protagonist in The Opal, Matt Turner, put a whole new twist on psychics. Matthew cannot communicate with the dead, he can read the actual lives of any person who has come in contact with an object --- while they were in contact with that object.
This is not just another ;who dun it book, but, instead Michael Siemsen has successfully melded historical fiction and the criminal thriller. The plot was ingenious. We had the criminal thriller story that kept me turning the pages. The storyline maintained a rapid pace in the present,. Meanwhile, Matt (the hero) kept being hurled back into the past to encounter the enthralling and violent history of the Opal that was the central focus of the book. Each story could have easily stood alone and been a fascinating novel, but the weaving of the two made for a level of reading enjoyment you don't expect from a new author.
This is a have to read and re-read to catch all the complex twists and turns that only Michael Siemsen can give us.
February 1, 2013
Decent, though not as good as "The Dig". The main difference being I had almost no interest in the flashbacks of the origins of the opal. In fact, I almost wanted to skip those parts entirely and get back to what was happening in the present.
In contrast, "The Dig" had interesting stories in both the past and present. I also think I enjoyed the supernatural aspect of "The Dig" more than the historically based story of "The Opal".
In contrast, "The Dig" had interesting stories in both the past and present. I also think I enjoyed the supernatural aspect of "The Dig" more than the historically based story of "The Opal".
January 22, 2022
Book started out good but by the end went off the rails, characters acting out of character and making decisions that normal people wouldn't make. It felt like the author wasn't sure what to do or how to forward the story so shit just got dumb.
December 8, 2015
My original The Opal audiobook review and many others can be found at Audiobook Reviewer.
The Opal by Michael Siemsen is the second novel in the Matt Turner series. Matt Turner has a gift that allows him to read imprints from objects. All people leave an emotional and mental imprint on objects. This ability interferes with Matt’s ability to live a normal life due his inability to touch nearly all objects with his bare skin. After having completed mission where his used his ability to unearth information about an artifact in Kenya, Matt and Tuni, his coworker and girlfriend, are on vacation. But the corrupt archaeologist from that Kenya dig finds and absconds with Matt, forcing him to read a new object, an ancient opal. Placed in such a traumatic situation Matt tries to balance saving himself and Tuni, who is under guard, safe as well. All the while trying to find out more about this new artifact.
While I still love the premise of the book, I think that this book was less well put together compared to the first in the series. There are still two story lines: one in present time and one in the artifact’s time. The present time story is exciting and action packed. Many of the characters from the first novel are present in this sequel and the plot essentially continues where The Dig left off, which I like a lot about this series. The villain continues to be the villain, which adds a lot of continuity. Matt Turner continues to grow as a person as he comes to term with his feelings about his familial relationship, which are drawn more sharply in this novel compared to the first. Overall, I really like the present timeline. Even though some of the actions that the characters take are suspect, the end was intense and I like how the novel ends. However, the artifact timeline was not as well written as in the first novel and the integration with the present time didn’t seem as fluid either. The opal apparently changed hands relatively quickly, which made most of the characters flat and the story was difficult to follow and to become engaged with. The motivation for following the opals timeline was not as compelling either.
Chris Patton continues to do a great job with the narration. As before the characters are well voiced and voiced with variety, which is good because of the variety of nationalities represented. The production quality of the novel was good as well. I would recommend this novel to people who like action novels with a bit of history and science fiction thrown in.
Audiobook provided for review by the publisher.
The Opal by Michael Siemsen is the second novel in the Matt Turner series. Matt Turner has a gift that allows him to read imprints from objects. All people leave an emotional and mental imprint on objects. This ability interferes with Matt’s ability to live a normal life due his inability to touch nearly all objects with his bare skin. After having completed mission where his used his ability to unearth information about an artifact in Kenya, Matt and Tuni, his coworker and girlfriend, are on vacation. But the corrupt archaeologist from that Kenya dig finds and absconds with Matt, forcing him to read a new object, an ancient opal. Placed in such a traumatic situation Matt tries to balance saving himself and Tuni, who is under guard, safe as well. All the while trying to find out more about this new artifact.
While I still love the premise of the book, I think that this book was less well put together compared to the first in the series. There are still two story lines: one in present time and one in the artifact’s time. The present time story is exciting and action packed. Many of the characters from the first novel are present in this sequel and the plot essentially continues where The Dig left off, which I like a lot about this series. The villain continues to be the villain, which adds a lot of continuity. Matt Turner continues to grow as a person as he comes to term with his feelings about his familial relationship, which are drawn more sharply in this novel compared to the first. Overall, I really like the present timeline. Even though some of the actions that the characters take are suspect, the end was intense and I like how the novel ends. However, the artifact timeline was not as well written as in the first novel and the integration with the present time didn’t seem as fluid either. The opal apparently changed hands relatively quickly, which made most of the characters flat and the story was difficult to follow and to become engaged with. The motivation for following the opals timeline was not as compelling either.
Chris Patton continues to do a great job with the narration. As before the characters are well voiced and voiced with variety, which is good because of the variety of nationalities represented. The production quality of the novel was good as well. I would recommend this novel to people who like action novels with a bit of history and science fiction thrown in.
Audiobook provided for review by the publisher.
April 21, 2013
I immensely enjoyed “The Dig” because of the story of the artifact itself. The opal’s history is so briefly glimpsed in this novel that it is hard for me to care about where it came from or who had it throughout its history. The point in the story where Matt is semi-conscious to his surroundings while also re-living imprints he’s already seen was painfully boring to read. I already was unimpressed with the opal’s history, I certainly didn’t need it rehashed twice.
There were too many moving pieces without much explanation as to what they’re doing. The reader knows that Matt is kidnapped by Rheese and some hispanic mercenaries and is searching for the treasure that should accompany the opal. The reader knows that Tuni is with some other dudes (not really kidnapped but not really free to go on about her merry way either) who are also after Rheese for kind of unclear reasons. Then, the reader also knows that Matt’s dad and his cop/military buddies also join the hunt for Matt. The POV switches between people in these various groups but that does little to help inform the reader about why characters are doing what they're doing (with the exception of Matt, who’s doing what he’s doing because he’s being forced, and Tuni & Matt’s dad, who are doing what they are doing because they want to find Matt). All the changes in POVs also made action scenes confusing, so I was never entirely sure who was doing what.
Some scenes that should have had an emotional impact (when Tuni finds Matt in the jungle and also when Matt’s dad finds him) just didn’t have any impact on me. I know that I should have felt something, but I didn’t. I think that it was because these scenes were so brief and not enough words were devoted to these scenes.
That said, I enjoyed the epilogue and the growth of Matt as a character. I think this was still a decent read, it only falls short when compared to the previous book. I have hopes that the next book will be an improvement on this one.
There were too many moving pieces without much explanation as to what they’re doing. The reader knows that Matt is kidnapped by Rheese and some hispanic mercenaries and is searching for the treasure that should accompany the opal. The reader knows that Tuni is with some other dudes (not really kidnapped but not really free to go on about her merry way either) who are also after Rheese for kind of unclear reasons. Then, the reader also knows that Matt’s dad and his cop/military buddies also join the hunt for Matt. The POV switches between people in these various groups but that does little to help inform the reader about why characters are doing what they're doing (with the exception of Matt, who’s doing what he’s doing because he’s being forced, and Tuni & Matt’s dad, who are doing what they are doing because they want to find Matt). All the changes in POVs also made action scenes confusing, so I was never entirely sure who was doing what.
Some scenes that should have had an emotional impact (when Tuni finds Matt in the jungle and also when Matt’s dad finds him) just didn’t have any impact on me. I know that I should have felt something, but I didn’t. I think that it was because these scenes were so brief and not enough words were devoted to these scenes.
That said, I enjoyed the epilogue and the growth of Matt as a character. I think this was still a decent read, it only falls short when compared to the previous book. I have hopes that the next book will be an improvement on this one.
January 31, 2013
Not as good as the Dig, and drags in parts but still a very solid read.
May 4, 2013
Ok, good story, a bit cliche at times. Did not connect with the characters in this one like I did the first in the series.
June 29, 2013
Not as good as the first book, but still an interesting story.
August 27, 2013
Okay. Something to read before bed. Not nearly as engaging as the first one.
September 10, 2019
A few years ago, I read Michael Siemsen's first Matt Turner book, The Dig. The story was a riveting page-turner built around a premise that straddles time travel and alternative histories without ever traveling through time. It was primarily based on Turner's unique ability to read any imprinted thoughts and feelings on an object. Despite the writing being a bit adult adolescent at times, the book was entertaining enough that I always intended to catch up on the sequel. The Opal is that sequel.
What The Opal is not, however, is anywhere as riveting as the first. It turns out the most active elements of the storytelling are half dependent upon the history imprinted, and half dependent on what is happening to Turner. In this case, the imprinted historical story falls short because there isn't enough of it and what happens in a much more dominant present defies belief. Worse, I thought the immaturity of the writing was tied to Turner, but The Opal demonstrates that it's bound to Siemen.
All of the characters exhibit varying degrees of immaturity, which borders on annoying by the end of the book. It also takes a lot of energy to read about a half dozen different groups running around and around and around a small island but somehow just missing each other. (Except the cliche hitman turned serial killer; they all manage to find him. ). Seriously, I probably burned a few calories for the effort.
In the end, it became hard to care about anyone. All of the characters who live come across as dullards and the most significant accomplishment out of the book altogether. What's that? The ability to finish it. In sum, stick to The Dig (3.5) because it's hard to dig deeper.
What The Opal is not, however, is anywhere as riveting as the first. It turns out the most active elements of the storytelling are half dependent upon the history imprinted, and half dependent on what is happening to Turner. In this case, the imprinted historical story falls short because there isn't enough of it and what happens in a much more dominant present defies belief. Worse, I thought the immaturity of the writing was tied to Turner, but The Opal demonstrates that it's bound to Siemen.
All of the characters exhibit varying degrees of immaturity, which borders on annoying by the end of the book. It also takes a lot of energy to read about a half dozen different groups running around and around and around a small island but somehow just missing each other. (Except the cliche hitman turned serial killer; they all manage to find him. ). Seriously, I probably burned a few calories for the effort.
In the end, it became hard to care about anyone. All of the characters who live come across as dullards and the most significant accomplishment out of the book altogether. What's that? The ability to finish it. In sum, stick to The Dig (3.5) because it's hard to dig deeper.
April 29, 2024
I enjoyed the first book, The Dig, because it was a very novel idea to have someone experiencing the past by touching an artefact, although there were a few holes in the plot, but neve mind. The back story about an ancient African civilisation was interesting, compelling and coherent, and suitably embedded into the "now" story.
In this second book, the back story is disjoined and incoherent, and in some parts I couldn't make sense of it because it jumped times too often. Egypt, Damascus, Norway, Iceland, Cuba?
Unfortunately both the "back" and the "now" story are full of crazy violence, beating, killing, torturing, shooting, injuring and you name it, to the point that I got sick of it. I lost track of all the involved parties and how they all ended up in the same place, killing each other or just about limping through on multiple injuries. I wanted the book to end. I would have abandoned it if I hadn't already made it two thirds into it. Disgusted. No more Matt Turner for me.
In this second book, the back story is disjoined and incoherent, and in some parts I couldn't make sense of it because it jumped times too often. Egypt, Damascus, Norway, Iceland, Cuba?
Unfortunately both the "back" and the "now" story are full of crazy violence, beating, killing, torturing, shooting, injuring and you name it, to the point that I got sick of it. I lost track of all the involved parties and how they all ended up in the same place, killing each other or just about limping through on multiple injuries. I wanted the book to end. I would have abandoned it if I hadn't already made it two thirds into it. Disgusted. No more Matt Turner for me.
January 8, 2019
No character should have to suffer this much. I guess, in keeping with the Norse theme, no gift comes without a steep price. As Odin gave up an eye for prognostication and omniscience, Turner suffers a great deal to hopefully gain more control over his psychometry . The book is well-written but kinda dark and despite knowing that the middle of, what is currently, a trilogy should be a valley of despair and concurrent growth for a protagonist, I prefer happier endings. That's why I give the book a three over a four.
January 16, 2018
When I finished this, I just had to order the next in the series -- can't seem to put them down. Matt this time tracks an opal that once graced a Saracen sword. In the process he and Dr Rheese continue their adversarial relationship, and Matt runs into a bit of difficulty in his relationship with the beautiful woman he met in The Dig . Hard to say more without giving up a lot of the plot.
September 15, 2022
The Opal (Matt Turner Series Book 2)
I wish I could say that I enjoyed this book. I did read it all the way through but I don’t think I’m masochistic enough to read another book by this author. There is just too much unpleasantness in the narrative. I am obviously not the target audience for his books. The basic idea of the adventures of a psychometrist has a lot of potential. I would still like to read a more pleasant narrative of such a character.
I wish I could say that I enjoyed this book. I did read it all the way through but I don’t think I’m masochistic enough to read another book by this author. There is just too much unpleasantness in the narrative. I am obviously not the target audience for his books. The basic idea of the adventures of a psychometrist has a lot of potential. I would still like to read a more pleasant narrative of such a character.
October 7, 2020
This was a quick read, fast paced and entertaining, but I don't think I was as involved with it as I was with The Dig. Matt has crazy experiences, but I don't feel like he's a great character. His personality is pretty passive and although there are explanations for that, he comes across as immature and needy.
June 5, 2021
This story feels rushed. Especially considering the first 2/3rds are pretty good. Then the last 1/3 unravels it's grip on the reader. There are missed opportunities for redemption and emotional elements.
My theory is that Siemsen wrote such a great page-turner as the 1st in this series, his publisher rushed him too fast.
Still very enjoyabale.
My theory is that Siemsen wrote such a great page-turner as the 1st in this series, his publisher rushed him too fast.
Still very enjoyabale.
August 7, 2021
Learning that what you believe about yourself might be wrong.
This is fast paced, from one tense moment to another. And having little control. Matt is gifted and cursed. I read Book 1 first. It helped me have an understanding of Matt and his earlier life. I’m looking forward to Book 3.
This is fast paced, from one tense moment to another. And having little control. Matt is gifted and cursed. I read Book 1 first. It helped me have an understanding of Matt and his earlier life. I’m looking forward to Book 3.
October 8, 2022
Misses the Target
I enjoyed The Dig much more. Even with all of its proofers, editors and readers, The Opal lacks basic continuity. When a sub-character reappears, I have no idea who it is and how they're connected to the narrative. Just first names or just last names don't cut it. Seems to me this was lashed together on a weekend.
I enjoyed The Dig much more. Even with all of its proofers, editors and readers, The Opal lacks basic continuity. When a sub-character reappears, I have no idea who it is and how they're connected to the narrative. Just first names or just last names don't cut it. Seems to me this was lashed together on a weekend.
March 9, 2025
Too long....
I've waited for this book for years and was happy to finally find it, but the way this book dragged on and on was disappointing.
The story would have been great if it ended half way thru the book, no need to drag it on and basically talking about nothing.
Too long of a wait for too long of a book. Sorry, this one was a disappointment.
I've waited for this book for years and was happy to finally find it, but the way this book dragged on and on was disappointing.
The story would have been great if it ended half way thru the book, no need to drag it on and basically talking about nothing.
Too long of a wait for too long of a book. Sorry, this one was a disappointment.
March 24, 2017
Good, but book 1 was better
Starts off good, then tails off in the middle.
The last quarter is just a mess.
4 or 5 different military groups firing at each other in Cuba.
20 guys had automatic weapons, but no bullets?
Hope book 3 is better.
Starts off good, then tails off in the middle.
The last quarter is just a mess.
4 or 5 different military groups firing at each other in Cuba.
20 guys had automatic weapons, but no bullets?
Hope book 3 is better.
July 24, 2017
Sequel to The Dig
Definitely read The Dig first. The Opal picks up at the end of The Dig. Don't start reading unless you have plenty of time because you won't want to put it down! I hope the Matt Turner series doesn't end with book 3.
Definitely read The Dig first. The Opal picks up at the end of The Dig. Don't start reading unless you have plenty of time because you won't want to put it down! I hope the Matt Turner series doesn't end with book 3.
October 13, 2018
Excellent continuation of the Matt Turner story line. I love that the venues are not the same as in The Dig (book 1), some of the characters are the same, the new characters are interesting and intriguing, and Matt and his abilities continue to mature. I’m a fan!
November 8, 2018
A bit slower paced than book 1, but still a great story.
A bit slower paced than book 1, but still a great story. The ending ticked me off because I wanted something different to happen. The loss is too great.
A bit slower paced than book 1, but still a great story. The ending ticked me off because I wanted something different to happen. The loss is too great.
February 27, 2020
Definitely not as good as the first book in the series. Mostly because I didn’t care for the history/disjointed history of the object the main character was reading. It just wasn’t interesting to me at all.
May 17, 2021
Not as good as the first book. Plot was difficult to follow and no resolution at the end. Maybe book 3 will be better. You would think that the CIA, KGB or Chinese intelligence would kidnap the protagonist Matt Turner for his unique ability.
June 11, 2021
Disappointing
Absolutely loved the first book in the series...this one, not so much. This one was full of violence and cruelty and frankly, it was pretty depressing. I think I'll pass on the next book in the series.
Absolutely loved the first book in the series...this one, not so much. This one was full of violence and cruelty and frankly, it was pretty depressing. I think I'll pass on the next book in the series.
October 6, 2022
The first book I read in this series was good. Matt has a gift that when he touches an artifact, he is transported into the minds of the the people that had possession of the artifacts. Interesting archeology stories. This book was mainly about criminals kidnapping Matt for their own reasons.
April 13, 2025
Not as good as the first
I didn't find the second book in the Matt Turner series to be as enjoyable as the first, but still good enough that I want to read the third. Opal had too many characters and groups, which sometimes made it difficult to keep things straight.
I didn't find the second book in the Matt Turner series to be as enjoyable as the first, but still good enough that I want to read the third. Opal had too many characters and groups, which sometimes made it difficult to keep things straight.
September 6, 2017
Not nearly as good as the first one.
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