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Hide Us
For a rogue Protector's Circle, even Christmas can be a time for enemies…
Hiding out from The Agency has put everybody on edge. When Yumi learns that one of their mortal enemies, Merrywell, has contacted Chad for help, she accidentally takes a tumble into a nearby lake. Her stumble does more than give her a chill. It throws her mental powers completely off, which could have deadly consequences for the rest of the team.
When their enemy's pleas for help appear genuine, Yumi and Chad consider their options. They could abandon her to her deadly fate or help her and leave themselves open to betrayal. But can they possibly turn away someone who needs their help, especially at this time of year?
Hide Us is a novella set between Protect Us and Find Us in the Protectors series, a collection of sci-fi romance novels and novellas. If you like steamy chemistry and incredible superpowers, then you'll love R.A. Roque's standalone adventure.
Hiding out from The Agency has put everybody on edge. When Yumi learns that one of their mortal enemies, Merrywell, has contacted Chad for help, she accidentally takes a tumble into a nearby lake. Her stumble does more than give her a chill. It throws her mental powers completely off, which could have deadly consequences for the rest of the team.
When their enemy's pleas for help appear genuine, Yumi and Chad consider their options. They could abandon her to her deadly fate or help her and leave themselves open to betrayal. But can they possibly turn away someone who needs their help, especially at this time of year?
Hide Us is a novella set between Protect Us and Find Us in the Protectors series, a collection of sci-fi romance novels and novellas. If you like steamy chemistry and incredible superpowers, then you'll love R.A. Roque's standalone adventure.
124 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 16, 2016
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March 15, 2016
A close-knit group of gifted telepaths escape from a corrupt organization that wants to exploit their abilities for profit. When an enemy from their past seeks their help, their safety is jeopardized. All cool stuff. Gifted good-guys outnumbered and overwhelmed by the big bad universe. Superpowers and space travel. A warrior-heroine who can melt minds looking out for her boyfriend. Sign me up.
The story deals with some mature subjects (torture/sex/rape/enslavement), but other than profanity, it does so in an almost PG fashion, never going into too explicit detail until the end, so I was surprised to discover the book’s description states it’s not intended for readers under eighteen. I felt like Hide Us was gearing itself toward young adults by painting what could have been R-rated details in broad strokes. There’s even a goofy scene where Chad talks about needing to ask his parents for condoms that I would have sworn was intended to impart the notion of safe sex to a younger reader.
The book’s underlying theme resonated with me. I enjoyed exploring how moments outside our control shape us into the people we become. Meaning that in an alternate universe, someone’s good nature might not have been able to outlast a bad nurture.
A couple criticisms:
Occasionally the more explicit moments feel too vague for their own good. At one point Yumi experiences the horrific memories of another character, enough to shift her perception of said character, yet the specifics of what occurred in this character’s past aren’t revealed beyond hazy details.
The novella could be much leaner and more conflict-driven. I appreciate the coziness and humorous exchanges between characters during the mellower parts, but these scenes slow the story. Expository dialogue sometimes relays information we already know. When separate narrators describe the same situation, not enough new information is revealed to warrant retelling the plot point from a different perspective. It feels like such a formulaic criticism to levy against a book—wishing the writing had been “tighter”—but there it is.
The story deals with some mature subjects (torture/sex/rape/enslavement), but other than profanity, it does so in an almost PG fashion, never going into too explicit detail until the end, so I was surprised to discover the book’s description states it’s not intended for readers under eighteen. I felt like Hide Us was gearing itself toward young adults by painting what could have been R-rated details in broad strokes. There’s even a goofy scene where Chad talks about needing to ask his parents for condoms that I would have sworn was intended to impart the notion of safe sex to a younger reader.
The book’s underlying theme resonated with me. I enjoyed exploring how moments outside our control shape us into the people we become. Meaning that in an alternate universe, someone’s good nature might not have been able to outlast a bad nurture.
A couple criticisms:
Occasionally the more explicit moments feel too vague for their own good. At one point Yumi experiences the horrific memories of another character, enough to shift her perception of said character, yet the specifics of what occurred in this character’s past aren’t revealed beyond hazy details.
The novella could be much leaner and more conflict-driven. I appreciate the coziness and humorous exchanges between characters during the mellower parts, but these scenes slow the story. Expository dialogue sometimes relays information we already know. When separate narrators describe the same situation, not enough new information is revealed to warrant retelling the plot point from a different perspective. It feels like such a formulaic criticism to levy against a book—wishing the writing had been “tighter”—but there it is.
March 4, 2016
This is a YA sci-fi romance about Yumi and Chad, although the romance element at times appears to be more prevalent. It starts off exciting, with Yumi almost drowning, but she's saved by Chad, who we discover is her husband from hand-fasting. They are "hiding" from The Academy for whom they once worked. Then along comes Merryweather, apparent villain, to disrupt their peaceful existence.
The characters are well-developed, with all their flaws. I enjoyed learning about their various talents--speaking with their minds, transporting objects, creating objects from the elements, etc.
The author states that this book is the in-between story of two other novels, and it feels that way, as if it's filling in information readers should know. Not having read the others, I found this one dragged out a bit as a stand-alone novella. Told from two first-person viewpoints, it at times was confusing whether it was Chad or Yumi speaking. And as each of them examined scenes from their own viewpoint, information tended to be repeated.
I think for those following the series, these issues will not pose any problems. If you start with the first novel, events of which were frequently mentioned often in this story, you will thoroughly enjoy this winter adventure.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The characters are well-developed, with all their flaws. I enjoyed learning about their various talents--speaking with their minds, transporting objects, creating objects from the elements, etc.
The author states that this book is the in-between story of two other novels, and it feels that way, as if it's filling in information readers should know. Not having read the others, I found this one dragged out a bit as a stand-alone novella. Told from two first-person viewpoints, it at times was confusing whether it was Chad or Yumi speaking. And as each of them examined scenes from their own viewpoint, information tended to be repeated.
I think for those following the series, these issues will not pose any problems. If you start with the first novel, events of which were frequently mentioned often in this story, you will thoroughly enjoy this winter adventure.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
March 8, 2016
This is a young adult novel about four young people with special powers who are hunted by the authorities.
We are told that it is set between two longer novels, and it seems to be filling time between book 1 and 3, since not much happens for most of the book. Main points of the drama were whether the main character was pregnant, a visit from an enemy of the group and the main character getting locked inside the enemy's shuttlecraft.
The book begins with the main female character falling into a lake as a result of hearing some bad news. This didn't seem like a likely reaction to me, but maybe it was better explained in book 1.
I didn't find that character all that likeable, although her motivations for acting and speaking as she did were mentioned a few times in the plot.
The different characters' speech wasn't always that distinctive; sometimes it came across as a bit stilted, and part of the drama concerned discussion of the main character's menstrual circles, which seemed a little impersonal.
Overall you would probably appreciate this book if you are a big fan of all kinds of YA fiction, especially if you prefer the focus on the romance and character interactions rather than action.
We are told that it is set between two longer novels, and it seems to be filling time between book 1 and 3, since not much happens for most of the book. Main points of the drama were whether the main character was pregnant, a visit from an enemy of the group and the main character getting locked inside the enemy's shuttlecraft.
The book begins with the main female character falling into a lake as a result of hearing some bad news. This didn't seem like a likely reaction to me, but maybe it was better explained in book 1.
I didn't find that character all that likeable, although her motivations for acting and speaking as she did were mentioned a few times in the plot.
The different characters' speech wasn't always that distinctive; sometimes it came across as a bit stilted, and part of the drama concerned discussion of the main character's menstrual circles, which seemed a little impersonal.
Overall you would probably appreciate this book if you are a big fan of all kinds of YA fiction, especially if you prefer the focus on the romance and character interactions rather than action.
March 2, 2016
Firstly, I can't believe this excellently written, intriguing series doesn't have more reviews. I've read Protect Us, and this is an engaging look into the lives of Yumi, Chad, Shiv and Grace. Four young adults, with incredible mental abilities who are hiding out in snowy future America from those wishing to control them. Between the four of them, they possess abilities ranging from strong telepathic sending and receiving, empathy, teleportation and manifestation of objects..
For those concerned about this being a 'Christmas' story, that plot point isn't a central feature although the cold weather is. The pacing in this short story is superb, with an action packed start, and although the first person, alternate perspective is unusual, the author really makes it work, as well as including telepathic communication and normal speech. Every main character has their own baggage, and the way they care for each other, and work though their issues was fascinating.
For those concerned about this being a 'Christmas' story, that plot point isn't a central feature although the cold weather is. The pacing in this short story is superb, with an action packed start, and although the first person, alternate perspective is unusual, the author really makes it work, as well as including telepathic communication and normal speech. Every main character has their own baggage, and the way they care for each other, and work though their issues was fascinating.
April 26, 2016
As a novella that's part of a bigger world, this book was a decent snippet of what looks to be a promising series. The characters were interesting, and I think I'd like to know more about them. The world-building is intriguing. There were a few little things I questioned in the finer details but I enjoyed the story enough to give them the benefit of the doubt until I know more from the other books.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
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