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"A full throttle, sand-in-your-eyes, no holds barred ride through a Mad Max-style wasteland." -- Delilah S. Dawson on Bite
Clementine is a bounty hunter in a world gone mad.
Bound and gagged in her passenger seat is the most revered and reviled raider king in the eastern wastes. She can't cash him in and she can't let him go, so together they cross the wasteworld, following a dying road and dodging bloodthirsty raiders who either want to free Jedediah or claim him as their own.
And in a world where lawlessness reigns, a tyrant worse than they could have ever imagined emerges to take the throne.
Clementine is a bounty hunter in a world gone mad.
Bound and gagged in her passenger seat is the most revered and reviled raider king in the eastern wastes. She can't cash him in and she can't let him go, so together they cross the wasteworld, following a dying road and dodging bloodthirsty raiders who either want to free Jedediah or claim him as their own.
And in a world where lawlessness reigns, a tyrant worse than they could have ever imagined emerges to take the throne.
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First published July 25, 2017
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August 20, 2017
4 of 5 stars at The BiblioSanctum https://bibliosanctum.com/2017/08/18/...
If you took a buddy movie and combined it with the desolation of the Fallout series and the rip-roaring explosive action of Mad Max, then you just might end up with something that looks a lot like Raid. Set in the same world as the author’s debut novel Bite, this was another entertaining romp through a post-apocalyptic wasteland filled with raiders and cannibals.
Told through the eyes of a scarred and vengeful bounty hunter named Clementine, the story begins with our protagonist cashing in on her latest kill at one of the many towns struggling under the control of a merciless dictator named Jedediah Johnson. Of course, for Clementine the greatest prize would be Jedediah himself, the man who is responsible for killing her family, but everyone knows that the raider leader would be too well-protected, surrounded by his many guards inside his impenetrable mansion. So when an informant tells her about a secret passageway that would lead her straight to the heart of his stronghold, Clementine immediately dismisses it as a trick. But to her surprise, the tip turned out to be good, and very soon she has her quarry tied up and gagged in the passenger seat of her getaway car.
The only problem? Clementine had not anticipated that no one would actually want to pay out for Jedediah. Captured he may be, but there are still many of his followers roving around the territory, and few are willing risk the wrath of an angry horde for when they inevitably come looking for their missing boss. Left with no other options in the east, Clementine is forced to take Jedediah across the wastes to hopefully find someone else willing to shell out for his bounty. After all, it would be a shame to kill him and have the biggest catch of her life turn out to be a total bust. Still, Clementine soon finds herself regretting that decision as the two of them are immediately beset upon by obstacles like low supplies, bloodthirsty raiders, and other bounty hunters trying to poach her prisoner.
Raid can be enjoyed without any prerequisites, though if you have read Bite you might be delighted to find that a few familiar faces will show up for a bit of the action. There are also some ties to the first book and other Easter eggs that will be fun to spot, giving something extra to the experience, though overall I would not discourage anyone from starting their wasteland journey with this one if they wish. To be honest, I might actually prefer Raid slightly over Bite because of Clementine, whom I found to be a fascinating protagonist and somewhat more compelling to read about than Kid. As a rough, tough bounty hunter, Clementine is a woman who makes her own way and refuses to let anyone dictate her life. Though she is brutal, she is also not heartless; the problem is that most people in this world are intimidated by her imposing presence, but Clementine has all but given up on being the first one to reach out, convinced that she’ll get nothing but fear and scorn in return.
Thus our protagonist lives a lonely existence, accepting it as the price for her independence. Not surprisingly, what makes Raid such a good book is the way the story transforms Clementine’s way of thinking. While for the most part I would still categorize this novel as a light, popcorny thrill ride, there are nonetheless some deeper themes to uncover if one cares to look for them. Much like it was in Bite, character development was top-notch, with the well-crafted relationships taking center stage. Merbeth’s writing is becoming increasingly polished and she really has a gift for building a believable post-apocalyptic world and making the people who live in it come to life.
My only complaint? The ending. Hate is a strong word so I won’t use it, but the way this story wrapped up left a really bad taste in my mouth. Plus, the author still seems to struggle with pacing issues when it comes to writing denouements, rushing through the final explanations and resolving matters too casually. It’s a shame since the book was well on its way to getting a 4.5 stars or more, but I just had to dock some points for the way the conclusion was handled.
Still, considering how amazing the rest of the book was, I wouldn’t say any of my criticisms are a deal breaker. Certainly I would not hesitate for a second to recommend this novel and the author, and I highly encourage you to pick up Raid if the story or the setting piques your interest. Better yet, pick up Bite too for the full experience! I can’t wait to see what K.S. Merbeth has in store for her fans next!
Audiobook Comments: Having really enjoyed Stephanie Willis’ narration in the audiobook for Bite, I was initially a bit disappointed to see that she was not returning for Raid even though the decision to go with someone else makes total sense since this book stars a different protagonist. And I have to say, getting Rachel Frawley to take on the role of Clementine was a pretty damn good choice. Her voice has a commanding presence which makes it a perfect fit for our rugged bounty hunter protagonist, and while I found her performance to be somewhat wooden in the beginning, she eventually finds a good rhythm. Like Bite, this one was another awesome listen.
If you took a buddy movie and combined it with the desolation of the Fallout series and the rip-roaring explosive action of Mad Max, then you just might end up with something that looks a lot like Raid. Set in the same world as the author’s debut novel Bite, this was another entertaining romp through a post-apocalyptic wasteland filled with raiders and cannibals.
Told through the eyes of a scarred and vengeful bounty hunter named Clementine, the story begins with our protagonist cashing in on her latest kill at one of the many towns struggling under the control of a merciless dictator named Jedediah Johnson. Of course, for Clementine the greatest prize would be Jedediah himself, the man who is responsible for killing her family, but everyone knows that the raider leader would be too well-protected, surrounded by his many guards inside his impenetrable mansion. So when an informant tells her about a secret passageway that would lead her straight to the heart of his stronghold, Clementine immediately dismisses it as a trick. But to her surprise, the tip turned out to be good, and very soon she has her quarry tied up and gagged in the passenger seat of her getaway car.
The only problem? Clementine had not anticipated that no one would actually want to pay out for Jedediah. Captured he may be, but there are still many of his followers roving around the territory, and few are willing risk the wrath of an angry horde for when they inevitably come looking for their missing boss. Left with no other options in the east, Clementine is forced to take Jedediah across the wastes to hopefully find someone else willing to shell out for his bounty. After all, it would be a shame to kill him and have the biggest catch of her life turn out to be a total bust. Still, Clementine soon finds herself regretting that decision as the two of them are immediately beset upon by obstacles like low supplies, bloodthirsty raiders, and other bounty hunters trying to poach her prisoner.
Raid can be enjoyed without any prerequisites, though if you have read Bite you might be delighted to find that a few familiar faces will show up for a bit of the action. There are also some ties to the first book and other Easter eggs that will be fun to spot, giving something extra to the experience, though overall I would not discourage anyone from starting their wasteland journey with this one if they wish. To be honest, I might actually prefer Raid slightly over Bite because of Clementine, whom I found to be a fascinating protagonist and somewhat more compelling to read about than Kid. As a rough, tough bounty hunter, Clementine is a woman who makes her own way and refuses to let anyone dictate her life. Though she is brutal, she is also not heartless; the problem is that most people in this world are intimidated by her imposing presence, but Clementine has all but given up on being the first one to reach out, convinced that she’ll get nothing but fear and scorn in return.
Thus our protagonist lives a lonely existence, accepting it as the price for her independence. Not surprisingly, what makes Raid such a good book is the way the story transforms Clementine’s way of thinking. While for the most part I would still categorize this novel as a light, popcorny thrill ride, there are nonetheless some deeper themes to uncover if one cares to look for them. Much like it was in Bite, character development was top-notch, with the well-crafted relationships taking center stage. Merbeth’s writing is becoming increasingly polished and she really has a gift for building a believable post-apocalyptic world and making the people who live in it come to life.
My only complaint? The ending. Hate is a strong word so I won’t use it, but the way this story wrapped up left a really bad taste in my mouth. Plus, the author still seems to struggle with pacing issues when it comes to writing denouements, rushing through the final explanations and resolving matters too casually. It’s a shame since the book was well on its way to getting a 4.5 stars or more, but I just had to dock some points for the way the conclusion was handled.
Still, considering how amazing the rest of the book was, I wouldn’t say any of my criticisms are a deal breaker. Certainly I would not hesitate for a second to recommend this novel and the author, and I highly encourage you to pick up Raid if the story or the setting piques your interest. Better yet, pick up Bite too for the full experience! I can’t wait to see what K.S. Merbeth has in store for her fans next!
Audiobook Comments: Having really enjoyed Stephanie Willis’ narration in the audiobook for Bite, I was initially a bit disappointed to see that she was not returning for Raid even though the decision to go with someone else makes total sense since this book stars a different protagonist. And I have to say, getting Rachel Frawley to take on the role of Clementine was a pretty damn good choice. Her voice has a commanding presence which makes it a perfect fit for our rugged bounty hunter protagonist, and while I found her performance to be somewhat wooden in the beginning, she eventually finds a good rhythm. Like Bite, this one was another awesome listen.
September 6, 2017
Review from Speculative Herald: http://www.speculativeherald.com/2017...
In Raid, Merbeth takes us back to the wastes where we can see all the violence and messiness that comes with it. If you haven’t read Bite, I can sum it up as a post-apocalyptic type, mad max type of world. With cannibals (or sharks as they are called in the books). It can be an isolating world, and the perspective of Clementine really highlights this. She hunts raiders, who destroy and endanger towns, but it also actually feeds her isolation. People may be happy for her work killing raiders, but her ability to do so is alarming. Clementine is not exactly a person anyone would like to be the “girl next door”.
She came in to violence at a very young age, and discovered she had quite a knack for it. While it earned respect and admiration of her fellow townsfolk, once on her own, she never could find quite where she fit in. She takes to violence and killing almost too easily, her ability to take another’s life can be quite disarming to normal folk, but it is also how she survives and how she knows to make her world at least a little bit better (by taking out the raiders that endanger normal townsfolk). She adheres to a self imposed moral code that dictates when it is or is not OK to kill someone. Without this, I think she would have a hard time coming to terms with what she does.
Clementine finds her golden opportunity to take out one of the most feared and powerful raiders. If she pulls it off, it would be the thing of legends. She sees it as an opportunity to not just make an impact on her world, but also to get some respect, which she seems to seek. This catch sends her across the wastes, hostage in tow.
Clementine’s journey is not just about covering distance, but also discovering the value of companions, and with that comes the realization that sometimes you have to learn to trust. This is a huge obstacle for a girl who has been on her own for so long. Raid is exciting and thrilling, and at the same time, also quite a touching story (that just happens to feature cannibals, because you know what? Stories with cannibals can be more than just shock value reads)
While I do think this book could be read independently of Bite, I highly encourage people to start with Bite, and then read this one as there are some tie ins that will be more fun to read if you read them in order. And since I loved Bite so much, I would hate for anyone to miss out by skipping it.
In Raid, Merbeth takes us back to the wastes where we can see all the violence and messiness that comes with it. If you haven’t read Bite, I can sum it up as a post-apocalyptic type, mad max type of world. With cannibals (or sharks as they are called in the books). It can be an isolating world, and the perspective of Clementine really highlights this. She hunts raiders, who destroy and endanger towns, but it also actually feeds her isolation. People may be happy for her work killing raiders, but her ability to do so is alarming. Clementine is not exactly a person anyone would like to be the “girl next door”.
She came in to violence at a very young age, and discovered she had quite a knack for it. While it earned respect and admiration of her fellow townsfolk, once on her own, she never could find quite where she fit in. She takes to violence and killing almost too easily, her ability to take another’s life can be quite disarming to normal folk, but it is also how she survives and how she knows to make her world at least a little bit better (by taking out the raiders that endanger normal townsfolk). She adheres to a self imposed moral code that dictates when it is or is not OK to kill someone. Without this, I think she would have a hard time coming to terms with what she does.
Clementine finds her golden opportunity to take out one of the most feared and powerful raiders. If she pulls it off, it would be the thing of legends. She sees it as an opportunity to not just make an impact on her world, but also to get some respect, which she seems to seek. This catch sends her across the wastes, hostage in tow.
Clementine’s journey is not just about covering distance, but also discovering the value of companions, and with that comes the realization that sometimes you have to learn to trust. This is a huge obstacle for a girl who has been on her own for so long. Raid is exciting and thrilling, and at the same time, also quite a touching story (that just happens to feature cannibals, because you know what? Stories with cannibals can be more than just shock value reads)
While I do think this book could be read independently of Bite, I highly encourage people to start with Bite, and then read this one as there are some tie ins that will be more fun to read if you read them in order. And since I loved Bite so much, I would hate for anyone to miss out by skipping it.
April 12, 2020
3.5 Stars
Video Review: https://youtu.be/4MT01RhHD-U
This super entertaining page-turner that reads like an action-adventure movie in the vein of Mad Max.
Raid is the follow up or companion to the author`s debut novel, Bite, which I also read and loved. This is set in the same world, but has an entirely separate story with a different set of characters. If you previously read Bite, you will catch up fun Easter-eggs in Raid. However, readers can pick up the books in either order without being spoiled or confused in any way.
The main character in this novel is exactly the kind of female lead I wanted to read in post-apocalyptic world of anarchy. Clementine is strong, kick-butt and wonderfully unapologetic. Living by her own personal code, she is a morally grey character. While she is tough as nails, she is still capable of feeling emotions, from loneliness to betrayal, although she does her best to outwardly suppress these feelings.
Finally, I want to clarify the genre so readers pick up this novel with the right expectations. This certainly not a piece literary dystopian, but rather an addicting action story that takes place within the dangerous of wastelands of some ominous future. There are enough elements of world-building to provide the story with the necessary context. Yet, the novel itself is primarily focused on telling the story surrounding our main characters and crazy events that ensue. The chapters are quite short with cliffhangers to keep the reader engaged, turning pages as quickly as possible. This is a perfect book to pick in a reading slump because the it reads so easily.
This is fast paced action driven story full of twist and turns and plenty of bloodshed. With plenty of language and violence, the author is not afraid to write the darker aspects of a world that has fallen into anarchy.
I would recommend this to anyone looking to go along for a thrill-ride with a fun, bloody story.
I requested this from Orbit Books.
Video Review: https://youtu.be/4MT01RhHD-U
This super entertaining page-turner that reads like an action-adventure movie in the vein of Mad Max.
Raid is the follow up or companion to the author`s debut novel, Bite, which I also read and loved. This is set in the same world, but has an entirely separate story with a different set of characters. If you previously read Bite, you will catch up fun Easter-eggs in Raid. However, readers can pick up the books in either order without being spoiled or confused in any way.
The main character in this novel is exactly the kind of female lead I wanted to read in post-apocalyptic world of anarchy. Clementine is strong, kick-butt and wonderfully unapologetic. Living by her own personal code, she is a morally grey character. While she is tough as nails, she is still capable of feeling emotions, from loneliness to betrayal, although she does her best to outwardly suppress these feelings.
Finally, I want to clarify the genre so readers pick up this novel with the right expectations. This certainly not a piece literary dystopian, but rather an addicting action story that takes place within the dangerous of wastelands of some ominous future. There are enough elements of world-building to provide the story with the necessary context. Yet, the novel itself is primarily focused on telling the story surrounding our main characters and crazy events that ensue. The chapters are quite short with cliffhangers to keep the reader engaged, turning pages as quickly as possible. This is a perfect book to pick in a reading slump because the it reads so easily.
This is fast paced action driven story full of twist and turns and plenty of bloodshed. With plenty of language and violence, the author is not afraid to write the darker aspects of a world that has fallen into anarchy.
I would recommend this to anyone looking to go along for a thrill-ride with a fun, bloody story.
I requested this from Orbit Books.
June 29, 2017
4.5 stars!
You can also find this review on my blog The Tattooed Book Geek: https://thetattooedbookgeek.wordpress...
I received a free copy of this book courtesy of the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I think that the blurb does a good job of outlining the principal story being told in Raid. Clementine is a revered bounty hunter in the Eastern wastes, spending her time hunting down raiders and miscreants and she’s damn good at the job. Jedediah Johnson is the dictator in the East. Whereas the Western wastes we frequented in Bite are entirely lawless and anything goes. In the East, Jedediah took control, charging protection from the settlements and towns, running the show, maintaining trade routes and trying to keep a level of humanity. But he’s a tyrant with a name to be feared.
Clementine gets a tip from an informant about an easy way to gain access to Jedediah and claim the bounty on him. After capturing him she soon finds that things are not going to be that simple, no-one will give her the bounty for fear of reprisals and repercussions from Jedediah’s men. Hearing whispers of a broadcast from the Western wastes, of a man who holds trials for raiders. Clementine with Jedediah as her prisoner sets off to find the source of the mysterious broadcast and hopefully claim the bounty on her prisoner.
Suffice to say that this is when things really start going to shit. Jedediah’s men are on their trail and in the West there’s a raider army the size of which has never been seen before running rampant. It really is hell in a handbasket for the pair as Clementine has to figure out what to do with Jedediah while trying to keep them both alive.
The wastelands are home to a variety of smaller and larger towns and communities strewn across them. The towns themselves are inhabited by townies, the more civilised residents of the wastes compared to the other unsavoury denizens and fruit loops including bounty hunters, poachers, raiders and sharks (cannibals) that roam freely around causing a constant threat of danger, mayhem, pillaging and raiding – hence the book’s title, Raid! 🙂
Merbeth brings the wastes to life, they are a barren and desolate landscape with food (unless you’re prepared to chow down on a human) and water in short supply and constant danger from the raiders.
I really like Merbeth’s style of writing, it’s fast-paced and action-packed with the addition of sardonic humour and some emotion also thrown into the mix, making for an exhilarating read.
Raid can easily be read as a standalone, but for those of us who have already read Bite, there are moments that add a little bit extra to the story. When Clementine and Jedediah Johnson mention Saint in the Western Wastes we already know what happened to him. Likewise, with The Queen’s mansion and when Clementine and Jedediah meet up with a ragtag crew of degenerates or as Merbeth calls them, raiders, led by the dreadlocked foul mouth Wolf, the big boy Tank, stoic Dolly and Kid. Kid and the rest of the unruly crew of reprobates are the main characters from Bite and it was a pleasant surprise to see them make an appearance in Raid. I’m fairly sure no-one would ever call Wolf and his rabble pleasant but I think they are a fucking awesome group! The revisits to areas from Bite are nice additions, adding that extra layer to the story for fans of the previous book. And, while it’s only a small glimpse of their crazy antics, if you haven’t met Wolf and Kid before you’re in for a treat.
Clementine is a badass bounty hunter with a penchant for guns. She loves her guns far more than people and she knows how to use them. Not surprising really as in the wastes people will fuck with you, while guns protect and keep you alive. As the main character and alongside Jedediah the focal point of the story in Raid, I found Clementine to be fully rounded and fleshed out with her backstory adding depth to her character. Clem’s companion/prisoner for a large part of the book, Jedediah Johnson is also another quality character. As they travel together, the dynamic and relationship between the two constantly changes throughout the course of their journey as secrets and twists are revealed, giving you a variety of interesting, engaging, awkward and funny moments.
Raid as a book is very much in a similar vein to Bite (that’s no bad thing, Bite is awesome and is in my top ten books of the year list for 2016). I’d say that Merbeth seems more secure and self-assured in her writing, storytelling and characterisation in Raid. She knows her style and it works extremely well for her. Bite was her debut and to me, overall Raid feels like a more accomplished book than its predecessor.
I don’t know what will happen next, will we stay with Clementine? Go back to Wolf, Kid, Tank and Dolly? Or, venture to either the Northern or Southern wastes? Only time and the next book by Merbeth will tell. Rest assured, I’ll happily follow wherever she takes her story and characters, be they old or new as it’s sure to be one wild ride!
Revved up, Raid never takes the foot off the gas, moving forward at full throttle. Incorporating the perfect mix of Fallout, Borderlands, Rage and Mad Max it’s a pedal to the metal mayhem filled frenetic read.
You can also find this review on my blog The Tattooed Book Geek: https://thetattooedbookgeek.wordpress...
I received a free copy of this book courtesy of the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I think that the blurb does a good job of outlining the principal story being told in Raid. Clementine is a revered bounty hunter in the Eastern wastes, spending her time hunting down raiders and miscreants and she’s damn good at the job. Jedediah Johnson is the dictator in the East. Whereas the Western wastes we frequented in Bite are entirely lawless and anything goes. In the East, Jedediah took control, charging protection from the settlements and towns, running the show, maintaining trade routes and trying to keep a level of humanity. But he’s a tyrant with a name to be feared.
Clementine gets a tip from an informant about an easy way to gain access to Jedediah and claim the bounty on him. After capturing him she soon finds that things are not going to be that simple, no-one will give her the bounty for fear of reprisals and repercussions from Jedediah’s men. Hearing whispers of a broadcast from the Western wastes, of a man who holds trials for raiders. Clementine with Jedediah as her prisoner sets off to find the source of the mysterious broadcast and hopefully claim the bounty on her prisoner.
Suffice to say that this is when things really start going to shit. Jedediah’s men are on their trail and in the West there’s a raider army the size of which has never been seen before running rampant. It really is hell in a handbasket for the pair as Clementine has to figure out what to do with Jedediah while trying to keep them both alive.
The wastelands are home to a variety of smaller and larger towns and communities strewn across them. The towns themselves are inhabited by townies, the more civilised residents of the wastes compared to the other unsavoury denizens and fruit loops including bounty hunters, poachers, raiders and sharks (cannibals) that roam freely around causing a constant threat of danger, mayhem, pillaging and raiding – hence the book’s title, Raid! 🙂
Merbeth brings the wastes to life, they are a barren and desolate landscape with food (unless you’re prepared to chow down on a human) and water in short supply and constant danger from the raiders.
I really like Merbeth’s style of writing, it’s fast-paced and action-packed with the addition of sardonic humour and some emotion also thrown into the mix, making for an exhilarating read.
Raid can easily be read as a standalone, but for those of us who have already read Bite, there are moments that add a little bit extra to the story. When Clementine and Jedediah Johnson mention Saint in the Western Wastes we already know what happened to him. Likewise, with The Queen’s mansion and when Clementine and Jedediah meet up with a ragtag crew of degenerates or as Merbeth calls them, raiders, led by the dreadlocked foul mouth Wolf, the big boy Tank, stoic Dolly and Kid. Kid and the rest of the unruly crew of reprobates are the main characters from Bite and it was a pleasant surprise to see them make an appearance in Raid. I’m fairly sure no-one would ever call Wolf and his rabble pleasant but I think they are a fucking awesome group! The revisits to areas from Bite are nice additions, adding that extra layer to the story for fans of the previous book. And, while it’s only a small glimpse of their crazy antics, if you haven’t met Wolf and Kid before you’re in for a treat.
Clementine is a badass bounty hunter with a penchant for guns. She loves her guns far more than people and she knows how to use them. Not surprising really as in the wastes people will fuck with you, while guns protect and keep you alive. As the main character and alongside Jedediah the focal point of the story in Raid, I found Clementine to be fully rounded and fleshed out with her backstory adding depth to her character. Clem’s companion/prisoner for a large part of the book, Jedediah Johnson is also another quality character. As they travel together, the dynamic and relationship between the two constantly changes throughout the course of their journey as secrets and twists are revealed, giving you a variety of interesting, engaging, awkward and funny moments.
Raid as a book is very much in a similar vein to Bite (that’s no bad thing, Bite is awesome and is in my top ten books of the year list for 2016). I’d say that Merbeth seems more secure and self-assured in her writing, storytelling and characterisation in Raid. She knows her style and it works extremely well for her. Bite was her debut and to me, overall Raid feels like a more accomplished book than its predecessor.
I don’t know what will happen next, will we stay with Clementine? Go back to Wolf, Kid, Tank and Dolly? Or, venture to either the Northern or Southern wastes? Only time and the next book by Merbeth will tell. Rest assured, I’ll happily follow wherever she takes her story and characters, be they old or new as it’s sure to be one wild ride!
Revved up, Raid never takes the foot off the gas, moving forward at full throttle. Incorporating the perfect mix of Fallout, Borderlands, Rage and Mad Max it’s a pedal to the metal mayhem filled frenetic read.
October 30, 2020
Man oh man did I love this book! Holy shit. I am not a fan of first person books at all (I know, I know, don't judge me) and this one literally grabbed me by the shirt and shoved me down on the ground. Then beat the shit out of me.
And. I. Loved. It.
Jesus, the characters, the setting, the plot. The twists! All of it was freaking fan-damn-tastic and I wish I could wipe it from my memory just to have the satisfaction of reading it all over again for the first time.
Edited to add: the audiobook is great!
And. I. Loved. It.
Jesus, the characters, the setting, the plot. The twists! All of it was freaking fan-damn-tastic and I wish I could wipe it from my memory just to have the satisfaction of reading it all over again for the first time.
Edited to add: the audiobook is great!
January 9, 2020
I. Am. So. Angry.
I haven't been this angry at a book in a looooong time. Like I felt rage when I finished this, my friends. I had to immediately call a friend to scream about my ~*feelings*~.
I didn't like Bite (the first book in this series), but I read Raid because I had bought a bind up of the two and I really love Mad Max, okay? With Bite, I felt that the author didn't deliver on any kind of depth I was expecting from the plot summary. Raid, however, delivers on every aspect and then some.
I love the entirety of Raid except for the last 8 pages. 8 pages is all it took to completely ruin this book for me. :( Clementine and Jed are fun characters who have a perfect dynamic between them (stoic, straight-faced tall girl and snarky, charismatic shorter guy) and I loved them both immediately. The plot isn't mind-blowing, but it moves along at a good pace and the side characters are interesting too so you don't mind the plot so much. The spooning scene is perfection and I thought my heart would burst with happiness at "I knew you'd want to be the big spoon".
Then the ending happens.
So here's how I would change it: keep it all up to the last 8 pages, make the page count larger (maybe double), and have Jed and Clementine team up again. We've seen how he's helped her to grow as a person throughout the course of the story thus far, but she hasn't had an effect on him so much besides him admitting to respecting her abilities and tenacity . So have us see her impact on him; have her change him in some way for the better while still keeping them both flawed and interesting. Have there be some making out and maybe sexy times because COME ON IF YOU WEREN'T SHIPPING THEM THEN WHAT WERE YOU DOING??!! And then if you have to Clementine's reaction in the last 8 pages would make more sense because she would've seen and she would've spent more on-page time around groups of people who are roughly her equals so we can understand why she would choose to step up and lead them.
Idk. The way Raid is right now, I felt almost like betrayed? by the author. It just made absolutely no sense to me to end it like that. :( Very disappointed.
I haven't been this angry at a book in a looooong time. Like I felt rage when I finished this, my friends. I had to immediately call a friend to scream about my ~*feelings*~.
I didn't like Bite (the first book in this series), but I read Raid because I had bought a bind up of the two and I really love Mad Max, okay? With Bite, I felt that the author didn't deliver on any kind of depth I was expecting from the plot summary. Raid, however, delivers on every aspect and then some.
I love the entirety of Raid except for the last 8 pages. 8 pages is all it took to completely ruin this book for me. :( Clementine and Jed are fun characters who have a perfect dynamic between them (stoic, straight-faced tall girl and snarky, charismatic shorter guy) and I loved them both immediately. The plot isn't mind-blowing, but it moves along at a good pace and the side characters are interesting too so you don't mind the plot so much. The spooning scene is perfection and I thought my heart would burst with happiness at "I knew you'd want to be the big spoon".
Then the ending happens.
So here's how I would change it: keep it all up to the last 8 pages, make the page count larger (maybe double), and have Jed and Clementine team up again. We've seen how he's helped her to grow as a person throughout the course of the story thus far, but she hasn't had an effect on him so much besides him admitting to respecting her abilities and tenacity . So have us see her impact on him; have her change him in some way for the better while still keeping them both flawed and interesting. Have there be some making out and maybe sexy times because COME ON IF YOU WEREN'T SHIPPING THEM THEN WHAT WERE YOU DOING??!! And then if you have to Clementine's reaction in the last 8 pages would make more sense because she would've seen and she would've spent more on-page time around groups of people who are roughly her equals so we can understand why she would choose to step up and lead them.
Idk. The way Raid is right now, I felt almost like betrayed? by the author. It just made absolutely no sense to me to end it like that. :( Very disappointed.
August 2, 2017
Aaaaaaaaaaarghhhhhhhhhhhhhh
This is the kind of book that is so frustrating as hell cos the twist doesnt work after keeping a reader engrossed and enthralled for close to pretty much the whole book. The resolution just felt unexpected and the direction after that left the book hanging and I almost wanted to check the (e)book away
But before that, the entire book is one hell of a ride. An almost Mad-Max-esque dystopian world with a bounty hunter as a lead ferrying one of the most dangerous men of that region, the book is a rather fast paced action packed affair that tells the story quite efficiently and takes no prisoners. The lead character being women in this kind of a set up is rather new for this genre but the book makes no bones about it as there are other similar female bounty hunters introduced as well. Clementine is rather believable for a hard-assed extremely capable bounty hunter used to dealing with the fringes of humanity or what remains of it
But the ending, the darned ending... Aaaaaaarggghhhhhh
This is the kind of book that is so frustrating as hell cos the twist doesnt work after keeping a reader engrossed and enthralled for close to pretty much the whole book. The resolution just felt unexpected and the direction after that left the book hanging and I almost wanted to check the (e)book away
But before that, the entire book is one hell of a ride. An almost Mad-Max-esque dystopian world with a bounty hunter as a lead ferrying one of the most dangerous men of that region, the book is a rather fast paced action packed affair that tells the story quite efficiently and takes no prisoners. The lead character being women in this kind of a set up is rather new for this genre but the book makes no bones about it as there are other similar female bounty hunters introduced as well. Clementine is rather believable for a hard-assed extremely capable bounty hunter used to dealing with the fringes of humanity or what remains of it
But the ending, the darned ending... Aaaaaaarggghhhhhh
June 20, 2018
I LOVED this book. A gritty post-apocalypse world mad max style, with a badass heroine. There is no love story, so I'm pretending that Clementine is queer, because dayum.
March 5, 2019
Fast paced, badass female lead, post apocalyptic universe. This checks a lot of boxes for me. Occasionally I wanted Clementine to loosen up but that was overshadowed by my overall delight with this book.
August 24, 2017
Listened to the audiobook narrated by Rachel Frawley
August 12, 2017
I loved it. The only way I would change it would be to make it longer.
August 1, 2017
I loved this book. Another fun, fast adventure story from K.S. Merbeth. This is set in the same world as Bite but with different characters. Some of the same characters from Bite briefly appear, but it's easily a stand alone story that doesn't require reading the first book to understand it (though I highly recommend you do!). Clementine is a bounty hunter in a post-apocalyptic waste land where chaos and death are the every day norm. She finally gets a chance to go after the man who killed her family and destroyed her town when she was young. Circumstances and people aren't always what they seem and much blood is spilled and many great fights and battle scenes are well told. This is pure adrenaline and action. I can't wait for the next one!
May 31, 2017
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Publisher: Orbit
Publishing Date: July 2017
ISBN: 9780316308731
Genre: Dystopian/Post-Apoc
Rating: 2.5/5
Publishers Description: Bound and gagged in her passenger seat is the most revered and reviled raider king in the eastern wastes. She can’t cash him in and she can’t let him go, so together they cross the wasteworld, following a dying road and dodging bloodthirsty raiders who either want to free Jedediah or claim him as their own.
Review: Quick pace, a lot of action, great story line and great characters that leap off the page. What more could you ask for? This Mad Maxian romp through the wastes is a gutsy look at a female anti-hero that is half hot babe and half burnt to a crisp. The writing is really good and takes you to a place you would never want to be yet fascinates just the same. "So, why you no give 5 stars!!!". What to some might be seen as a minor detail yet to me changed the course of the novel entire was the characterization of Clem. So sit back and relax while I pick the corn out of this shjt.
Clementine. Her whole life revolves around guns. She is an expert with them, cleans them religiously, places them higher on a list than any human being in terms of importance, notes and admires others guns, got her handgun off an infamous (now dead) raider and feels naked and itchy without one in close proximity. Clearly she is obsessed as it is an important aspect of being a bounty hunter in the wastes. With every scene this intense focus on guns in general and her gun in particular, we never learn what exactly IT is. Make, model and caliber are sadly absent. Why is this important? Gunfighters know their guns and when specific elements about guns are expressed it lends authenticity to the tale and brings the reader into the inner processes of, in this case, Clem. Additionally, relating specifics is critically important when constructing battle scenes. It is not enough to say that a rifle is good at distance (that distance and caliber is never given) and quickly discarded for a handgun during close quarters battle (CQB). There is never any scale that lends authenticity to these actions. She has a holster as well, but we don't know if its cross-draw, thigh holster or hip. Is it FBI cant, plastic, leather? Also, AR does not stand for "Assault Rifle" like the media would have you believe. AR stands for Armalite Rifle Co.
This was easily one of the best novels I have read in a long time that sadly lacked the research necessary to bring it to great heights. Either a lack of insight into all things gun or really poor editing input did this novel no favors.
Publisher: Orbit
Publishing Date: July 2017
ISBN: 9780316308731
Genre: Dystopian/Post-Apoc
Rating: 2.5/5
Publishers Description: Bound and gagged in her passenger seat is the most revered and reviled raider king in the eastern wastes. She can’t cash him in and she can’t let him go, so together they cross the wasteworld, following a dying road and dodging bloodthirsty raiders who either want to free Jedediah or claim him as their own.
Review: Quick pace, a lot of action, great story line and great characters that leap off the page. What more could you ask for? This Mad Maxian romp through the wastes is a gutsy look at a female anti-hero that is half hot babe and half burnt to a crisp. The writing is really good and takes you to a place you would never want to be yet fascinates just the same. "So, why you no give 5 stars!!!". What to some might be seen as a minor detail yet to me changed the course of the novel entire was the characterization of Clem. So sit back and relax while I pick the corn out of this shjt.
Clementine. Her whole life revolves around guns. She is an expert with them, cleans them religiously, places them higher on a list than any human being in terms of importance, notes and admires others guns, got her handgun off an infamous (now dead) raider and feels naked and itchy without one in close proximity. Clearly she is obsessed as it is an important aspect of being a bounty hunter in the wastes. With every scene this intense focus on guns in general and her gun in particular, we never learn what exactly IT is. Make, model and caliber are sadly absent. Why is this important? Gunfighters know their guns and when specific elements about guns are expressed it lends authenticity to the tale and brings the reader into the inner processes of, in this case, Clem. Additionally, relating specifics is critically important when constructing battle scenes. It is not enough to say that a rifle is good at distance (that distance and caliber is never given) and quickly discarded for a handgun during close quarters battle (CQB). There is never any scale that lends authenticity to these actions. She has a holster as well, but we don't know if its cross-draw, thigh holster or hip. Is it FBI cant, plastic, leather? Also, AR does not stand for "Assault Rifle" like the media would have you believe. AR stands for Armalite Rifle Co.
This was easily one of the best novels I have read in a long time that sadly lacked the research necessary to bring it to great heights. Either a lack of insight into all things gun or really poor editing input did this novel no favors.
August 2, 2017
Clementine is a bounty hunter in the post-apocalyptic land known as the wastes. It’s a desert landscape dotted with small, ramshackle villages that survive on scavenged bottled water and canned beans from the time before. In the eastern wastes, the towns are “protected” by a tyrant named Jedediah Johnson who demands a portion of their supplies as a tax. It’s the members of Johnson’s crew that make up most of Clementine’s bounties.
One day Clementine receives a tip about the location of Johnson himself, who is never seen in public, and the name of a man who might pay for his capture. But her plan soon goes horribly wrong and she and her prisoner find themselves on the run from a horde of cannibalistic raiders.
It took me a while to get into Raid. I found the first quarter of the book far too easy to put down. It was only once Clementine and Jed started working together that I was drawn into the plot. Part of the problem was that I knew they were going to start working together. I had an idea of how the story would play out from the very beginning and for the most part I was right. I didn’t get my enemies-to-lovers romance, but that was more wishful thinking than actual expectation. I just love them so much!
Even though the story was predictable, the Mad Max/Western hybrid world was interesting. There’s lots of action—everything from car chases to gunfights. And there’s lots of blood—this is probably not the book for those uncomfortable with violence. But in the end, it was just okay for me. I’m not completely on board with where Clementine ends up, even though it was the obvious choice.
Raid is related to Merbeth’s debut novel Bite, but is not a direct sequel. I didn’t have any trouble reading Raid first, even though the characters from the earlier book do make an appearance. I could see Clementine returning in a similar way in another book. After reading the preview of Bite, I wonder if she is the author’s idea of who its main character Kid might be in ten years. The two seem to have a lot in common.
Review originally published at Vampire Book Club and based on a copy provided by the publisher.
One day Clementine receives a tip about the location of Johnson himself, who is never seen in public, and the name of a man who might pay for his capture. But her plan soon goes horribly wrong and she and her prisoner find themselves on the run from a horde of cannibalistic raiders.
It took me a while to get into Raid. I found the first quarter of the book far too easy to put down. It was only once Clementine and Jed started working together that I was drawn into the plot. Part of the problem was that I knew they were going to start working together. I had an idea of how the story would play out from the very beginning and for the most part I was right. I didn’t get my enemies-to-lovers romance, but that was more wishful thinking than actual expectation. I just love them so much!
Even though the story was predictable, the Mad Max/Western hybrid world was interesting. There’s lots of action—everything from car chases to gunfights. And there’s lots of blood—this is probably not the book for those uncomfortable with violence. But in the end, it was just okay for me. I’m not completely on board with where Clementine ends up, even though it was the obvious choice.
Raid is related to Merbeth’s debut novel Bite, but is not a direct sequel. I didn’t have any trouble reading Raid first, even though the characters from the earlier book do make an appearance. I could see Clementine returning in a similar way in another book. After reading the preview of Bite, I wonder if she is the author’s idea of who its main character Kid might be in ten years. The two seem to have a lot in common.
Review originally published at Vampire Book Club and based on a copy provided by the publisher.
March 9, 2018
Clementine lost her family and her town due to tyrannical Jedediah, who demands increasing tithes from those who live in his lands. Now, she works as a bounty hunter, making ends meet in a solitary existence. Longing for vengeance but seeing it as impossible, she goes about her life being rebuffed by townies for her scarred face and violent job. One day, a strangers gives her a tip on how to get into Jedediah's mansion undetected which amazingly turns out to be true and not a trap. Clementine binds and gags him and runs into a problem. No one knows what he looks like, so it's hard to convince anyone to pay her for his bounty. Her journey takes her into the wild wastes full of danger and possibilities.
Raid wasn't exactly what I expected in the follow-up to Bite. It follows a separate set of characters that intersect with the oddly heartwarming cannibal crew at the end of the events of the first book and beyond. The characters are very different and expand the view of this post-apocalyptic world. Clementine is a competent bounty hunter that misses her role as town hero. As a child, she killed raiders to save her town and family, but when she kills a stranger, her parents set firm rules that she still carries with her to keep calm and stay controlled. Underneath all her anger and cynicism, Clementine has a childish fantasy of being a hero recognized by people again. The townies view her as a necessary evil and won't hesitate to try to shortchange her pay at every opportunity, squarely leaving her as an outsider.
Once she kidnaps Jedediah, everything changes. No one will take him, so Clementine decides to see the Saint out in the wastes who will take any raider. Together, they encounter rival bounty hunters, a huge wave of raiders, townies, and the barren, dangerous wastes. Jedediah seems a lot less imposing than his reputation and he later reveals himself to be Jedediah's son. Jed is Clementine's opposite in almost every way. Social situations are easy for him as he knows how to tell a good story and get almost anyone on his side with his affable nature and easy going attitude that mask a masterfully manipulative mind. He's also surprisingly capable with a firearm in battle and makes coolheaded decisions. Over the course of their journey, Clementine grows to trust and even like him because he treats her as a capable person, not a monster, and gets to know her despite her spiky demeanor.
Raid is a fun, adventurous read from a different perspective. The story has twists and turns that I didn't see coming and familiar characters popping up here and there. I loved the ending so much. Some may find it too abrupt, but I felt it reflects reality that doesn't wait for a stirring speech. The only aspect I didn't like was Clementine easily turning against her ideals. I felt they were too deeply ingrained to turn so easily even with her loathing for others and need for acceptance. Other than that, Raid is a good follow-up to Bite and I'd love to see at least another few books in this series.
Raid wasn't exactly what I expected in the follow-up to Bite. It follows a separate set of characters that intersect with the oddly heartwarming cannibal crew at the end of the events of the first book and beyond. The characters are very different and expand the view of this post-apocalyptic world. Clementine is a competent bounty hunter that misses her role as town hero. As a child, she killed raiders to save her town and family, but when she kills a stranger, her parents set firm rules that she still carries with her to keep calm and stay controlled. Underneath all her anger and cynicism, Clementine has a childish fantasy of being a hero recognized by people again. The townies view her as a necessary evil and won't hesitate to try to shortchange her pay at every opportunity, squarely leaving her as an outsider.
Once she kidnaps Jedediah, everything changes. No one will take him, so Clementine decides to see the Saint out in the wastes who will take any raider. Together, they encounter rival bounty hunters, a huge wave of raiders, townies, and the barren, dangerous wastes. Jedediah seems a lot less imposing than his reputation and he later reveals himself to be Jedediah's son. Jed is Clementine's opposite in almost every way. Social situations are easy for him as he knows how to tell a good story and get almost anyone on his side with his affable nature and easy going attitude that mask a masterfully manipulative mind. He's also surprisingly capable with a firearm in battle and makes coolheaded decisions. Over the course of their journey, Clementine grows to trust and even like him because he treats her as a capable person, not a monster, and gets to know her despite her spiky demeanor.
Raid is a fun, adventurous read from a different perspective. The story has twists and turns that I didn't see coming and familiar characters popping up here and there. I loved the ending so much. Some may find it too abrupt, but I felt it reflects reality that doesn't wait for a stirring speech. The only aspect I didn't like was Clementine easily turning against her ideals. I felt they were too deeply ingrained to turn so easily even with her loathing for others and need for acceptance. Other than that, Raid is a good follow-up to Bite and I'd love to see at least another few books in this series.
October 15, 2017
Raid starts off with the protagonist shooting someone in the knees. This isn't a spoiler, it literally happens in the first page. So I was hooked from the beginning. You know the post-apocalyptic wastelands can be a dreary thing, but Raid is kick ass about the whole thing. There's no moping about, reminisce of how things were before The Fall. There's not much hand wringing over the Implications. You know what i am talking about. But it's not stupid. What good characters! Tough and charming and clearly pictured. It's a mostly fun post-apocalypse, which my favorite kind really. OK for all the "townies," the normal folk trying to eke out a living, it mostly sorta sucks, but that's what you get when you are not a Main Character. Great fight scenes. I can totally see the fist and weapons swinging, i can totally hear the crunch of pistol whippings. Raid moves really fast which is a blast to read. It's violent and a little grim, but it's got some good funny stuff. I mean it's not a laugh a minute type thing. And maybe it's not funny funny, but you gotta remember that I have laughed my head off at Cannibal Corpse songs. Cannibalism, murder, violence, mayhem, a road trip that goes awry. What more do you want?
June 25, 2019
The Mad Max comparison (courtesy of a cover quote from Delilah Dawson) does Raid no favors. You might say “a Mad Max-style wasteland,” but saying Mad Max implies some serious vehicular madness (the vehicular madness predates the post-apocalyptic wasteland in the movie franchise, after all). Raid’s main character, Clementine, is a bounty hunter with a kick-butt truck . . . that she almost immediately trades away. She spends much of the rest of the book on foot. It is all good fun, but I have to say my expectations were not met.
And I’m still not sure where I come down on the other main character.
Raid is technically a follow-up to Bite and set in the same world, but it is only loosely tied to Bite, with the main character from that book showing up only briefly, and I think you can safely do what I did and start with the second book.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of Raid via NetGalley.
And I’m still not sure where I come down on the other main character.
Raid is technically a follow-up to Bite and set in the same world, but it is only loosely tied to Bite, with the main character from that book showing up only briefly, and I think you can safely do what I did and start with the second book.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of Raid via NetGalley.
July 27, 2017
Raid is book two in the Wastelanders series. I loved book one in this series so I knew I had to grab book two when it came out. I'm so glad I did, while this does involve a new group of people in the same world, we do get a glimpse of the characters from the previous installment. You don't have to read these in order but I would suggest you do, so you're more familiar with the world. But they can be read as standalone books if needed.
We start off meeting our leading lady, Clementine. She's a bounty hunter hot on the trail of any bad guy/gal that has a price on their head. She makes a living in this post-apocalyptic world by taking on jobs from the small towns she passes through and catching whoever wronged that town. Things change when someone puts a price on Jedediah Johnson's head though, you see, he's the leader of all the raiders in the eastern wastes. He's a big deal and when Clementine manages to catch him, no one wants any part of it since his crew will destroy anything and everything to get him back. She winds up taking him to the western wastes based on a rumor that she might be able to cash him in there. Boy what a journey it is for them, this novel is full of fighting and non-stop action. With this post-apocalyptic world full of raiders, sharks (cannibals), and towns people trying to survive off the last few cans of food they can find you know you're in for a thrill ride you cannot put down.
Raid is an attention grabbing sequel that got me from page one. As with the previous installment I find the characters to be my favorite part about the book. Merbeth really put thought and care behind them and includes little details that just make you see them all the more clearer. Clementine is such a strong leading lady, but her childhood is subjected to so much change when bad things start to happen, it's a bit heartbreaking. You can easily tell why she is the way she is and you wind up rooting for her even if she has to kill someone. I really did miss the easy comradeship between the first novel's gang of characters. We did get some of that feeling since Clementine and Jed are traveling together but I missed the larger group feel. This installment fell a little bit short of my expectations since I loved book one so much. Don't get me wrong though, this was a great sequel, just a tad slow at times. All in all, if you're looking for a post-apocalyptic book you'll love this series.
We start off meeting our leading lady, Clementine. She's a bounty hunter hot on the trail of any bad guy/gal that has a price on their head. She makes a living in this post-apocalyptic world by taking on jobs from the small towns she passes through and catching whoever wronged that town. Things change when someone puts a price on Jedediah Johnson's head though, you see, he's the leader of all the raiders in the eastern wastes. He's a big deal and when Clementine manages to catch him, no one wants any part of it since his crew will destroy anything and everything to get him back. She winds up taking him to the western wastes based on a rumor that she might be able to cash him in there. Boy what a journey it is for them, this novel is full of fighting and non-stop action. With this post-apocalyptic world full of raiders, sharks (cannibals), and towns people trying to survive off the last few cans of food they can find you know you're in for a thrill ride you cannot put down.
Raid is an attention grabbing sequel that got me from page one. As with the previous installment I find the characters to be my favorite part about the book. Merbeth really put thought and care behind them and includes little details that just make you see them all the more clearer. Clementine is such a strong leading lady, but her childhood is subjected to so much change when bad things start to happen, it's a bit heartbreaking. You can easily tell why she is the way she is and you wind up rooting for her even if she has to kill someone. I really did miss the easy comradeship between the first novel's gang of characters. We did get some of that feeling since Clementine and Jed are traveling together but I missed the larger group feel. This installment fell a little bit short of my expectations since I loved book one so much. Don't get me wrong though, this was a great sequel, just a tad slow at times. All in all, if you're looking for a post-apocalyptic book you'll love this series.
March 10, 2018
It gets points for feeling like a female-centric Mad Max story. The world that is built is equally destitute and compelling, though I would have liked to see a little more depth. The main character is interesting, though the nature of the character did have me teetering on whether I liked her or not. The book has a few twists and turns, which weren't overly predictable and the pacing keeps the story roaring ahead. I felt the ending fell a little flat, but it didn't kill my enjoyment of the rest of the book. A fun post-apocalyptic ride.
April 20, 2018
The 3.8 stars (cumulative rating at the time of this review) is probably more honest than my 4 if, and only IF this is your second foray into the post apocalyptic world laid out by Merbeth in the first novel.
Great fun, fast pace, always interesting and very few luls with fun and interesting side characters and a cool if slightly easy to predict twist(s) at the end.
I love the world Merbeth has created in these books but don't go mistaking them for a heavy reads.
Hard and fast fun which is just what we need more of these days.
Great fun, fast pace, always interesting and very few luls with fun and interesting side characters and a cool if slightly easy to predict twist(s) at the end.
I love the world Merbeth has created in these books but don't go mistaking them for a heavy reads.
Hard and fast fun which is just what we need more of these days.
November 4, 2017
A fun and addictive read. I love the way there is action from the first moment you pick up this book. I'm surprised how much I liked it considering I'm not much of a Mad Max fan. I think the fact that the main character is a strong-willed female makes it relatable. It would be cool to see this adapted into a movie. Interesting twists and turns in the plot and a great book to suggest for reading slumps.
July 29, 2017
3.5
Another delightful romp through the wastes, this time following a bounty hunter and her target.
Another delightful romp through the wastes, this time following a bounty hunter and her target.
December 18, 2018
I loved Bite but this sort-of-a-sequel was not as compelling, and I saw the plot twists coming from a long way off.
April 8, 2019
3.5 for this very entertaining read. Love seeing strong female characters and same sex relationships taken in stride. Hope it’s a series...
November 24, 2019
I enjoyed Bite, but I absolutely DEVOURED Raid. I can't quite verbalize everything I adore about this book that hasn't already been said, but man, it was a fun read.
April 3, 2021
Enjoyable and fast paced.
September 29, 2017
Wow what a great start. It grabs you right from the beginning. A page turner that's hard to put down. Bite was fantastic and Raid has got me hooked already. This writer has the talent for smooth flowing sentences that makes for Easy reading. Well the end is another beginning and I will be waiting for news of its release. Raid did not let me down and I was thrilled when Kid from Bite joined the storyline. Bravo K.S. Merbeth!
November 7, 2017
Review on blog and Booklist Online: http://raforall.blogspot.com/2017/11/...
December 21, 2017
Was expecting this sequel to be as awesome as Bite, and K.S. Merbeth absolutely delivered! I can't decide if I wanna read Bite or Raid again. Maybe both simultaneously!
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