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EVO Ghost
Her name is both feared and revered.
Her name is that of a ghost.
Her name is Teddie Leason, and she’s back from the dead.
Teddie never agreed with Woodman’s hare-brained declaration of war that cost the lives of those dear to her, but now, she is the main participant in forwarding what he started. There is no turning back, the war has to play out, and she must end the oppression of her kind. EVO are at the mercy of a man with outdated ideas and the power to wield them. Britain will be reshaped forever unless enemies become allies and sacrifices are made.
Becoming the ‘Face of the Rebellion’ is bitter sweet, with the potential for justice, but also a weight she struggles to shoulder. The fight has never been more important, and EVO have never been more at risk. They will follow where she leads. Does Teddie have the strength to bear that responsibility?
Her name is that of a ghost.
Her name is Teddie Leason, and she’s back from the dead.
Teddie never agreed with Woodman’s hare-brained declaration of war that cost the lives of those dear to her, but now, she is the main participant in forwarding what he started. There is no turning back, the war has to play out, and she must end the oppression of her kind. EVO are at the mercy of a man with outdated ideas and the power to wield them. Britain will be reshaped forever unless enemies become allies and sacrifices are made.
Becoming the ‘Face of the Rebellion’ is bitter sweet, with the potential for justice, but also a weight she struggles to shoulder. The fight has never been more important, and EVO have never been more at risk. They will follow where she leads. Does Teddie have the strength to bear that responsibility?
402 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 1, 2018
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K.J. Chapman
9 books100 followersObsessed By Books Best Urban Fantasy Author 2016.
K.J.Chapman is an avid tea drinker, writer, blogger, book reviewer, and author of the EVO Nation Series, Thrown to The Blue, and Zombie Playlist
Born and raised in Cornwall, England, and with an accent to match, K.J.Chapman is a self-proclaimed fan girl and geek; a lover of everything science fiction, fantasy, and paranormal.
K.J.Chapman is an avid tea drinker, writer, blogger, book reviewer, and author of the EVO Nation Series, Thrown to The Blue, and Zombie Playlist
Born and raised in Cornwall, England, and with an accent to match, K.J.Chapman is a self-proclaimed fan girl and geek; a lover of everything science fiction, fantasy, and paranormal.
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February 8, 2018
I've been following this author from Book 1 and was ecstatic when my ARC arrived in my inbox! Book 2, EVO Shift, ended with a bang (literally!), and I couldn't wait to find out how things continued from there.
Things start in a terrible place. Teddie is alive, but her friends--including Adam--think she's dead, and Teds is in no position to tell them that she's fine. It was easy to sympathise, both with Teddie and her friends, even though we don't get their POVs. Imagine the emotional strain!
"[...] This is no longer the beginning of the end, Cub. This is the final chapter. I can sense it."
I loved the main guys in charge, Rafe (who we already knew) and Fernan (a new addition later in the book). They're tough, they look out for their groups, and they're hell-bent on winning this war no matter the cost--which may sound harsh, but remember there's a war going on. Teddie disagrees with many of their decisions--
which, I've got to admit, annoyed me more than a little. I don't mind the main character disagreeing or even making decisions I wouldn't, but Teddie lost sight of the bigger picture a lot. I get that she was frustrated with being told to sit and wait while the war was fought in her name, but I don't think that's an excuse to insist they risk everyone they're supposed to protect just so Teddie can join the fight more actively. Sometimes the right decisions are the hardest but necessary all the same; Rafe and Fernan understood that. Teddie didn't. She acted a bit like a spoiled child at times when the leaders wouldn't fall over themselves to do what Teddie wanted because they have people to protect.
Don't take this as negative criticism on the writing, though. As all writers will know, our characters have their own minds, and I know Chapman struggled with some of Teddie's decisions herself. That she went through with them anyway is a credit to Chapman, not a negative comment. It's Teddie I had a problem with, not the writing.
It was great to see just how far everyone's come, ESPECIALLY MY GIRL YANA. Yana kicks butt :3 The link between Adam and Teddie developed further, too, and it was exciting to see them take it to new heights (again, literally!).
No one pays their leaders any heed. The chaos is nothing but an excuse for hundreds of people to relieve their stress by punching and kicking the crap out of each other.
And speaking of characters... There was a really lovely reunion, which could have gone either way but Teddie put her big-girl pants on and did the mature thing. No spoilers, though ;)
It was a bit slow and repetitive in places, but I couldn't really put my finger on the former until I was about 73% through--everything went just a little too smoothly for me. I wanted more to go wrong. I know Chapman as an author who throws all of the plot twists at you, but most of this book went in the good guys' favour.
And I hope I don't sound too evil when I say I expected more people to die! :P
This was a great finale to the series. The last ten percent really had a kick to them, and once again one of Chapman's books ended in a surprising way. There's a brief glimpse into Teddie's close future, too, and I think it's fair to say that all's well that ends well <3
EVO Ghost is out March 1st, but you can already pre-order it now!
Things start in a terrible place. Teddie is alive, but her friends--including Adam--think she's dead, and Teds is in no position to tell them that she's fine. It was easy to sympathise, both with Teddie and her friends, even though we don't get their POVs. Imagine the emotional strain!
"[...] This is no longer the beginning of the end, Cub. This is the final chapter. I can sense it."
I loved the main guys in charge, Rafe (who we already knew) and Fernan (a new addition later in the book). They're tough, they look out for their groups, and they're hell-bent on winning this war no matter the cost--which may sound harsh, but remember there's a war going on. Teddie disagrees with many of their decisions--
which, I've got to admit, annoyed me more than a little. I don't mind the main character disagreeing or even making decisions I wouldn't, but Teddie lost sight of the bigger picture a lot. I get that she was frustrated with being told to sit and wait while the war was fought in her name, but I don't think that's an excuse to insist they risk everyone they're supposed to protect just so Teddie can join the fight more actively. Sometimes the right decisions are the hardest but necessary all the same; Rafe and Fernan understood that. Teddie didn't. She acted a bit like a spoiled child at times when the leaders wouldn't fall over themselves to do what Teddie wanted because they have people to protect.
Don't take this as negative criticism on the writing, though. As all writers will know, our characters have their own minds, and I know Chapman struggled with some of Teddie's decisions herself. That she went through with them anyway is a credit to Chapman, not a negative comment. It's Teddie I had a problem with, not the writing.
It was great to see just how far everyone's come, ESPECIALLY MY GIRL YANA. Yana kicks butt :3 The link between Adam and Teddie developed further, too, and it was exciting to see them take it to new heights (again, literally!).
No one pays their leaders any heed. The chaos is nothing but an excuse for hundreds of people to relieve their stress by punching and kicking the crap out of each other.
And speaking of characters... There was a really lovely reunion, which could have gone either way but Teddie put her big-girl pants on and did the mature thing. No spoilers, though ;)
It was a bit slow and repetitive in places, but I couldn't really put my finger on the former until I was about 73% through--everything went just a little too smoothly for me. I wanted more to go wrong. I know Chapman as an author who throws all of the plot twists at you, but most of this book went in the good guys' favour.
And I hope I don't sound too evil when I say I expected more people to die! :P
This was a great finale to the series. The last ten percent really had a kick to them, and once again one of Chapman's books ended in a surprising way. There's a brief glimpse into Teddie's close future, too, and I think it's fair to say that all's well that ends well <3
EVO Ghost is out March 1st, but you can already pre-order it now!
January 28, 2018
A fantastic ending to a fantastic story.
I was chomping at the bit for this last installment of Chapman's Evo Nation trilogy to release as soon as I finished the second book, Evo Shift. What a treat for me when I was blessed with an Advanced Reader Copy (book releases March 1, 2018)!
**careful- mini spoilers ahead**
The absolute horrificness Teddie goes through in Shift is finally over- at least on a physical level. Her guilt over playing dead eats at her which plays a huge part in her difficulty assimilating to the new group responsible for saving her life. Forced to stay under the radar, Teddie's story slows way down...
Not nearly as fast-paced as Books one and two, I found Teddie's arc in Evo Ghost very Evo Ghostbelievable, so much so there were times I was physically frustrated at her outbursts. People don't like doing the hard thing and sometimes it takes awhile for acceptance to take control over reactionary action we all so easily allow ourselves to succumb to. Because virtually all of Teddie's decisions are being forced on her makes this acceptance even harder to swallow in her case. Only wanting to get back to her life, the face of the rebellion isn't her main concern, even if it is for thousands of others looking to her for guidance.
The unwilling hero is always a favorite of mine. Much like Katniss' role as the face of her rebellion, despite wanting nothing more than to be left alone, Teddie is blessed with a supportive group who guides her through so her ending isn't nearly so unpleasant. I especially loved how her relationship with Cooper and Wheeler maintains a profound strength after their shared experience in Evo Shift. We also see her past and present coming together right as she needs all her wits to get through the struggles of a world at war, we see how mercy is a strength and in the end, brings people back together.
As I mentioned in a previous review of this series, I love Teddie and Adam's relationship. Such a - dare-I-say - healthy bonding between two people. No desperation or pettiness lingers between them at any time and they both understand how to balance their personal time with duty, even when personal time is all but taken away in the desperate days of war. We should all take a lesson from Teddie and Adam...
The end of the book had me holding my breath, wondering exactly how far Chapman was going to take it. A lot of me wanted it to go further, but I understood the decision for the ending as it was (Sorry, you'll just have to read the book to know what I'm talking about. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the ending in the comments! Am I the only one who thought the ending was...). Even in my understanding, it's the end that left me giving four stars rather than five, a discussion I won't have here for risk of ruining the book for others. Seriously, I'd love to have a conversation about this...
This series was such a great, fun read. As soon I finished Shift, I jumped right back in and re-read them all! :)
Happy reading :)
I was chomping at the bit for this last installment of Chapman's Evo Nation trilogy to release as soon as I finished the second book, Evo Shift. What a treat for me when I was blessed with an Advanced Reader Copy (book releases March 1, 2018)!
**careful- mini spoilers ahead**
The absolute horrificness Teddie goes through in Shift is finally over- at least on a physical level. Her guilt over playing dead eats at her which plays a huge part in her difficulty assimilating to the new group responsible for saving her life. Forced to stay under the radar, Teddie's story slows way down...
Not nearly as fast-paced as Books one and two, I found Teddie's arc in Evo Ghost very Evo Ghostbelievable, so much so there were times I was physically frustrated at her outbursts. People don't like doing the hard thing and sometimes it takes awhile for acceptance to take control over reactionary action we all so easily allow ourselves to succumb to. Because virtually all of Teddie's decisions are being forced on her makes this acceptance even harder to swallow in her case. Only wanting to get back to her life, the face of the rebellion isn't her main concern, even if it is for thousands of others looking to her for guidance.
The unwilling hero is always a favorite of mine. Much like Katniss' role as the face of her rebellion, despite wanting nothing more than to be left alone, Teddie is blessed with a supportive group who guides her through so her ending isn't nearly so unpleasant. I especially loved how her relationship with Cooper and Wheeler maintains a profound strength after their shared experience in Evo Shift. We also see her past and present coming together right as she needs all her wits to get through the struggles of a world at war, we see how mercy is a strength and in the end, brings people back together.
As I mentioned in a previous review of this series, I love Teddie and Adam's relationship. Such a - dare-I-say - healthy bonding between two people. No desperation or pettiness lingers between them at any time and they both understand how to balance their personal time with duty, even when personal time is all but taken away in the desperate days of war. We should all take a lesson from Teddie and Adam...
The end of the book had me holding my breath, wondering exactly how far Chapman was going to take it. A lot of me wanted it to go further, but I understood the decision for the ending as it was (Sorry, you'll just have to read the book to know what I'm talking about. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the ending in the comments! Am I the only one who thought the ending was...). Even in my understanding, it's the end that left me giving four stars rather than five, a discussion I won't have here for risk of ruining the book for others. Seriously, I'd love to have a conversation about this...
This series was such a great, fun read. As soon I finished Shift, I jumped right back in and re-read them all! :)
Happy reading :)
December 28, 2017
Finally, the conclusion to Teddie's story, and what a conclusion it is.
I have been waiting for the big finale- the 'sticking it to the man' so to speak, and I loved every second. Book three brings the action, makes enemy organisation allies, showcases Chapman's epic character and narrative development skills, and subsequently, sees the battle rage for EVO liberation.
Of course, there is bucket loads of adrenaline and super-human showcasing, but it is cleverly woven with fear, heartbreak, and the need for justice over revenge. I am thoroughly satisfied with that conclusion.
What an epic trilogy that went from strength to strength! I'm just sad that Teddie's story has concluded.
I have been waiting for the big finale- the 'sticking it to the man' so to speak, and I loved every second. Book three brings the action, makes enemy organisation allies, showcases Chapman's epic character and narrative development skills, and subsequently, sees the battle rage for EVO liberation.
Of course, there is bucket loads of adrenaline and super-human showcasing, but it is cleverly woven with fear, heartbreak, and the need for justice over revenge. I am thoroughly satisfied with that conclusion.
What an epic trilogy that went from strength to strength! I'm just sad that Teddie's story has concluded.
March 24, 2025
Good Triumphs over Evil
Once again, the only thing keeping me from giving EVO Ghost a 5-star rating is the lack of competent proofreading, editing, and sentence restructuring.
The final installment of the EVO Nation books is gut-level satisfying, adrenaline-hiking, exciting, and a win for the side of Good and Equality.
I thoroughly enjoyed the third book, EVO Ghost, because it brought closure to the outstanding injustices done to the EVO population as well as those who tried to assist them.
Once again, the only thing keeping me from giving EVO Ghost a 5-star rating is the lack of competent proofreading, editing, and sentence restructuring.
The final installment of the EVO Nation books is gut-level satisfying, adrenaline-hiking, exciting, and a win for the side of Good and Equality.
I thoroughly enjoyed the third book, EVO Ghost, because it brought closure to the outstanding injustices done to the EVO population as well as those who tried to assist them.
April 30, 2018
Evo Ghost 3rd book in the evo series by k.j. Chapman, another book by Chapman i could not put down, had me hooked from start to finish, an absolute gripping final in this series, i love this girl teddie she makes it feel like you are on her journey with her, nothing keeps her down not even her soulmate adam, don't want to give any spoilers away but you really do need to read these, evo nation, evo shift and evo ghost, best series i've read in awhile..
February 16, 2018
A satisfying end to the trilogy! As with the others, it really picked up pace towards the end. These poor characters get put through so much - what a journey!
February 27, 2018
A fantastic end to a superb series!
When I read the first book in the EVO Nation series a few years ago, I was blown away by KJ Chapman's writing style, by the depth of her characters, and the fast paced racing of her plot. Fast forward to now and KJ has brought to life a conclusion that satisfies the promise of the first and honours its characters.
Teddie is a formidable protagonist who has grown so much since the first book. She has acclimated to her powers, has suffered, has loved, has become a stronger person. She is one to group among the Katnisses, placing her life to the side in pursuit of the greater good, at the very forefront of revolutions.
Her relationship with Adam is sincere and honest. It does not fall to tropes as others do. It is one to keep rooting for at every juncture.
The plot itself is not a convoluted one, but in its simplicity it shines and when the action finally gets going, the pages refuse to stay still. And as a final book in Teddie's story it hits all the high and low points emotionally and keeps the reader at the edge of their seat.
A confident closer. KJ has mastered the craft of a fully realized story. I cannot wait to see what she brings to us next.
When I read the first book in the EVO Nation series a few years ago, I was blown away by KJ Chapman's writing style, by the depth of her characters, and the fast paced racing of her plot. Fast forward to now and KJ has brought to life a conclusion that satisfies the promise of the first and honours its characters.
Teddie is a formidable protagonist who has grown so much since the first book. She has acclimated to her powers, has suffered, has loved, has become a stronger person. She is one to group among the Katnisses, placing her life to the side in pursuit of the greater good, at the very forefront of revolutions.
Her relationship with Adam is sincere and honest. It does not fall to tropes as others do. It is one to keep rooting for at every juncture.
The plot itself is not a convoluted one, but in its simplicity it shines and when the action finally gets going, the pages refuse to stay still. And as a final book in Teddie's story it hits all the high and low points emotionally and keeps the reader at the edge of their seat.
A confident closer. KJ has mastered the craft of a fully realized story. I cannot wait to see what she brings to us next.
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