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American Rebirth #2
Whiskey
Legends Never Die.
Twenty years have passed since the fall of the Kaiser and the end of the First War.
Survivors across the country have slowly banded into factions, rebuilding semblances of civilization from the vestiges of the old world. The end of the Kaiser's war brought years of relative peace to the country... But as the factions rise up against the Sons of Liberty, conflict rises on the horizon. And war never stops.
Whiskey and Taylor have found a new home in Boston, Capital of the Sons of Liberty. Now that Hood has become something of a folk hero, Whiskey and Taylor are the last connections to him in the young new world. As leaders of the Liberty Rangers, Whiskey and Taylor must mentor the young Rangers who know nothing of the world before the fall. More than just how to survive and how to fight, Whiskey and Taylor must teach them Hood's legacy that there's still good in the world worth fighting for.
As war comes again to the vestiges of America, something from their past threatens from outside the Sons' borders. The new civilization stands upon the brink of falling apart once more . . . and someone from their past is still alive.
Librarian's note: See alternate cover edition of ASIN B01M0ZT0HT here.
Twenty years have passed since the fall of the Kaiser and the end of the First War.
Survivors across the country have slowly banded into factions, rebuilding semblances of civilization from the vestiges of the old world. The end of the Kaiser's war brought years of relative peace to the country... But as the factions rise up against the Sons of Liberty, conflict rises on the horizon. And war never stops.
Whiskey and Taylor have found a new home in Boston, Capital of the Sons of Liberty. Now that Hood has become something of a folk hero, Whiskey and Taylor are the last connections to him in the young new world. As leaders of the Liberty Rangers, Whiskey and Taylor must mentor the young Rangers who know nothing of the world before the fall. More than just how to survive and how to fight, Whiskey and Taylor must teach them Hood's legacy that there's still good in the world worth fighting for.
As war comes again to the vestiges of America, something from their past threatens from outside the Sons' borders. The new civilization stands upon the brink of falling apart once more . . . and someone from their past is still alive.
Librarian's note: See alternate cover edition of ASIN B01M0ZT0HT here.
- GenresPost ApocalypticDystopia
260 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 27, 2016
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November 12, 2017
Pickering is an incredibly eloquent writer. The prose is just beautiful. The same strong and reliable voice that drew me in for Hood was present in Whiskey/Legends. There are some neat parallels to Hood, too. Thematically the series is tied together well.
The weaknesses in Whiskey/Legends are also similar to Hood, though. Politically the landscape is difficult to make sense of. I needed more of a refresher to book 1, in part because the political structures/groups confused me from the beginning and made even less sense to me in book 2. Decades have passed and there simply isn't enough time given to the big picture since the plot revolves around the big picture. There continues to be plot devices where it's hard for me to suspend my disbelief, and these types of plot holes really irked me throughout my listen - enough to impact my enjoyment of the story.
The narrator is a really great fit for the story. No one in Boston had the telltale Boston accent, but he does a great job of distinguishing characters and really making an effort to make the story come alive with his performance.
So much potential.
The weaknesses in Whiskey/Legends are also similar to Hood, though. Politically the landscape is difficult to make sense of. I needed more of a refresher to book 1, in part because the political structures/groups confused me from the beginning and made even less sense to me in book 2. Decades have passed and there simply isn't enough time given to the big picture since the plot revolves around the big picture. There continues to be plot devices where it's hard for me to suspend my disbelief, and these types of plot holes really irked me throughout my listen - enough to impact my enjoyment of the story.
The narrator is a really great fit for the story. No one in Boston had the telltale Boston accent, but he does a great job of distinguishing characters and really making an effort to make the story come alive with his performance.
So much potential.
March 12, 2024
Twisty
Legends is just as exciting and captivating as its predecessor. In this book we get to dive more into who Whiskey is, making him an even more lovable character, and the relationship between Whiskey and the people he cares about is displayed beautifully. The story takes place years after the end of the first, but the transition is seemless, and the dangers the characters still face feel very much real. The author did an outstanding job bringing his scenes to life and adding that extra element of suspense, while still playing true to the theme of the original story. If you enjoyed Hood, you will definitely love Legends!
Legends is just as exciting and captivating as its predecessor. In this book we get to dive more into who Whiskey is, making him an even more lovable character, and the relationship between Whiskey and the people he cares about is displayed beautifully. The story takes place years after the end of the first, but the transition is seemless, and the dangers the characters still face feel very much real. The author did an outstanding job bringing his scenes to life and adding that extra element of suspense, while still playing true to the theme of the original story. If you enjoyed Hood, you will definitely love Legends!
December 16, 2017
Twenty years after the events of Hood, the story follows Whiskey and Taylor as they attempt to find a life without war. One last mission takes the two of them on a quest that they are not nearly prepared for.
Not quite as fast-paced as Hood, but I thoroughly enjoyed the story. There were a few "No way!!!" moments that kept me reading through the night. Things are heating up and I anxiously await the third book!
Not quite as fast-paced as Hood, but I thoroughly enjoyed the story. There were a few "No way!!!" moments that kept me reading through the night. Things are heating up and I anxiously await the third book!
May 29, 2017
Second book is every bit as good as the first.
Keeping up with Whiskey, Taylor and Ed is a fun read. I was kind of right in my review of the first book, when I said that we would be seeing more from Hood.
Keeping up with Whiskey, Taylor and Ed is a fun read. I was kind of right in my review of the first book, when I said that we would be seeing more from Hood.
December 2, 2017
Great new take on post-apocalypse; good characters
This was a fun book to read, I like the palace intrigue and double crossing. It was predictable at times but the story was entertaining.
This was a fun book to read, I like the palace intrigue and double crossing. It was predictable at times but the story was entertaining.
June 11, 2018
Even Better Than Hood
I think I liked Legends even better than the first book, Hood. I had forgotten a lot of what happened in Hood, and that was disconcerting at first. In the end it didn't really matter, because this book takes place 20 years later. As such, it is largely a stand alone story.
Legends is a fun read, with interesting characters, plenty of stuff happening, and some good surprises.
I think I liked Legends even better than the first book, Hood. I had forgotten a lot of what happened in Hood, and that was disconcerting at first. In the end it didn't really matter, because this book takes place 20 years later. As such, it is largely a stand alone story.
Legends is a fun read, with interesting characters, plenty of stuff happening, and some good surprises.
August 28, 2018
Great book
This book moved along as well as the first!! Surprises and characters that were wonderful! Can not wait to start the third book!!
This book moved along as well as the first!! Surprises and characters that were wonderful! Can not wait to start the third book!!
December 8, 2021
GreatStory
Excellent story of adversary. It is the type of story you cannot put down, I cannot wait for book number 3.
Excellent story of adversary. It is the type of story you cannot put down, I cannot wait for book number 3.
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