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Lyons #2
The Lyons Legacy
Ten years on from the events that took place inside The Lyons Orphanage, Sam is still no closer to finding his parents.
Sam takes a job at the Crown Prosecution Service to find clues about the identity of his parents by investigating the case against Howard Lyons, who was sectioned as a result of his actions.
Nicholas Lyons, stricken with illness, pleads with Sam to visit his brother and have him transferred to a prison for his crimes, to save Howard from the indignity of life in a psychiatric hospital.
This sets Sam on a path to learn all he can about the case but clean-cut Sam knows he’ll have to break a few rules to get to the bottom of it.
Sam takes a job at the Crown Prosecution Service to find clues about the identity of his parents by investigating the case against Howard Lyons, who was sectioned as a result of his actions.
Nicholas Lyons, stricken with illness, pleads with Sam to visit his brother and have him transferred to a prison for his crimes, to save Howard from the indignity of life in a psychiatric hospital.
This sets Sam on a path to learn all he can about the case but clean-cut Sam knows he’ll have to break a few rules to get to the bottom of it.
438 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 5, 2018
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February 19, 2019
I love it when I receive a sequel to a book I've reviewed in the past! Well, I do if I enjoyed the previous book! Haha! And, since I did enjoy the first book in this series (The Lyons Orphanage) I am happy to read and review this sequel!
The Lyons Legacy, just like The Lyons Orphanage, does read a bit slow in the beginning. Actually, it's pretty slow for the majority of the book. However, when it kicks into high gear, it moves along quite nicely!
I enjoyed seeing the growth and maturity in the characters as well as in the writing all around! I am so thankful to have the opportunity to read and review another good, entertaining book!
*Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The Lyons Legacy, just like The Lyons Orphanage, does read a bit slow in the beginning. Actually, it's pretty slow for the majority of the book. However, when it kicks into high gear, it moves along quite nicely!
I enjoyed seeing the growth and maturity in the characters as well as in the writing all around! I am so thankful to have the opportunity to read and review another good, entertaining book!
*Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 12, 2019
Disclaimer: I received this galley from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Part 1: From The Book Cover
Ten years on from the events that took place inside The Lyons Orphanage, Sam is still no closer to finding his parents.
Sam takes a job at the Crown Prosecution Service to find clues about the identity of his parents by investigating the case against Howard Lyons, who was sectioned as a result of his actions.
Nicholas Lyons, stricken with illness, pleads with Sam to visit his brother and have him transferred to a prison for his crimes, to save Howard from the indignity of life in a psychiatric hospital.
This sets Sam on a path to learn all he can about the case but clean-cut Sam knows he’ll have to break a few rules to get to the bottom of it.
Part 2: Recommendation
Like the first book, The Lyons Legacy has that same slow, meandering feel to the narrative for about 75% of the book but then it speeds up quite nicely in the last 25% of the book. With this being the 2nd work that I've been exposed to the author, Charlie King, I'm assuming this is just his style of writing. And just like the first book, this book is also written in the POV of Sam Watkins, the orphan who is now a working adult, living in his own flat and still in contact primarily with Natalie, and the twins, Natasha and Gareth.
Majority of this book shows the struggle Sam goes through in finding the identity of his parents and the ways he goes about finding the information which made me think, "Don't do it, Sam. You know better than that," or "What is wrong with you, Sam? Why are you even considering this?" This book made me shake my Kobo eReader several times as if that would help shake Sam right back to his senses, right?
Having Natasha and Gareth back in the second book was a really nice touch as I liked them both. As for Nicholas and Judge Quinn, I don't really know what to think. I feel like they were put there in order to bring Howard back into the picture that would make enough sense to the readers. After all, it wouldn't be that much more interesting without Howard in the book. As for Liv, apparently, another mind reader, I guess having a 4th mind reader in the book evens things out and to have her as Sam's date/girlfriend makes it look and feel like Sam is finally moving on with his life, which it did nicely.
As for Howard, he's just as mean and I think scarier in this book. I can't say anymore about him otherwise, I would be giving the entire book away. I did love seeing how Sam realized a lot of things throughout the book, as it showed how his character developed further now that he's an adult.
I have mixed feelings about the ending because I liked how it neatly closes the entire Lyons/Watkins storyline but at the same time, I'm a bit disappointed because the ending left me hanging. The way the author ended this book makes me wonder if there's a 3rd book in the Lyons series?
The formatting of this book is much better than the first for sure and the cover had a similar theme of the Lion's head door knocker to let readers know that it's part of a series, which is fine but I think it needs improvement.
Overall, if you're looking for a slow, relaxed pace read, this just might be for you or if you happen to enjoy the first book and would like to know what happened to Sam, Natalie and the twins after leaving the orphanage, you'll want to read this book too.
Part 1: From The Book Cover
Ten years on from the events that took place inside The Lyons Orphanage, Sam is still no closer to finding his parents.
Sam takes a job at the Crown Prosecution Service to find clues about the identity of his parents by investigating the case against Howard Lyons, who was sectioned as a result of his actions.
Nicholas Lyons, stricken with illness, pleads with Sam to visit his brother and have him transferred to a prison for his crimes, to save Howard from the indignity of life in a psychiatric hospital.
This sets Sam on a path to learn all he can about the case but clean-cut Sam knows he’ll have to break a few rules to get to the bottom of it.
Part 2: Recommendation
Like the first book, The Lyons Legacy has that same slow, meandering feel to the narrative for about 75% of the book but then it speeds up quite nicely in the last 25% of the book. With this being the 2nd work that I've been exposed to the author, Charlie King, I'm assuming this is just his style of writing. And just like the first book, this book is also written in the POV of Sam Watkins, the orphan who is now a working adult, living in his own flat and still in contact primarily with Natalie, and the twins, Natasha and Gareth.
Majority of this book shows the struggle Sam goes through in finding the identity of his parents and the ways he goes about finding the information which made me think, "Don't do it, Sam. You know better than that," or "What is wrong with you, Sam? Why are you even considering this?" This book made me shake my Kobo eReader several times as if that would help shake Sam right back to his senses, right?
Having Natasha and Gareth back in the second book was a really nice touch as I liked them both. As for Nicholas and Judge Quinn, I don't really know what to think. I feel like they were put there in order to bring Howard back into the picture that would make enough sense to the readers. After all, it wouldn't be that much more interesting without Howard in the book. As for Liv, apparently, another mind reader, I guess having a 4th mind reader in the book evens things out and to have her as Sam's date/girlfriend makes it look and feel like Sam is finally moving on with his life, which it did nicely.
As for Howard, he's just as mean and I think scarier in this book. I can't say anymore about him otherwise, I would be giving the entire book away. I did love seeing how Sam realized a lot of things throughout the book, as it showed how his character developed further now that he's an adult.
I have mixed feelings about the ending because I liked how it neatly closes the entire Lyons/Watkins storyline but at the same time, I'm a bit disappointed because the ending left me hanging. The way the author ended this book makes me wonder if there's a 3rd book in the Lyons series?
The formatting of this book is much better than the first for sure and the cover had a similar theme of the Lion's head door knocker to let readers know that it's part of a series, which is fine but I think it needs improvement.
Overall, if you're looking for a slow, relaxed pace read, this just might be for you or if you happen to enjoy the first book and would like to know what happened to Sam, Natalie and the twins after leaving the orphanage, you'll want to read this book too.
November 14, 2018
Hurrah! As I'd hoped, a follow up to The Lyons Orphanage ... if you haven't already done so you really need to read this first in order for The Lyons Legacy to make total sense.
Its great to catch up with old friends (and foes) - even if events do take place some ten years on from when we last met them - in a book that, written from the point of view of orphan Sam, like its predecessor, is a bit of a slow burner ... albeit one well worth sticking with
There's some captivating plot developments and the character's personalities (Sam's in particular) have matured considerably (as has the author's writing though I do think some further editing could prove beneficial), the introduction of fellow mind reader, Liv, adding a whole new and interesting dimension.
Whilst on the one hand this instalment concludes Sam's story nicely, there is a bit of me that thinks there was something about it that suggested a whole new episode could be in the pipeline. I certainly hope so. And if not ... I look forward to seeing what this author has to offer next.
Copyright ... Tracy Terry @ Pen and Paper
Disclaimer ... Read and reviewed on behalf of the author, no financial compensation was asked for nor given
Its great to catch up with old friends (and foes) - even if events do take place some ten years on from when we last met them - in a book that, written from the point of view of orphan Sam, like its predecessor, is a bit of a slow burner ... albeit one well worth sticking with
There's some captivating plot developments and the character's personalities (Sam's in particular) have matured considerably (as has the author's writing though I do think some further editing could prove beneficial), the introduction of fellow mind reader, Liv, adding a whole new and interesting dimension.
Whilst on the one hand this instalment concludes Sam's story nicely, there is a bit of me that thinks there was something about it that suggested a whole new episode could be in the pipeline. I certainly hope so. And if not ... I look forward to seeing what this author has to offer next.
Copyright ... Tracy Terry @ Pen and Paper
Disclaimer ... Read and reviewed on behalf of the author, no financial compensation was asked for nor given
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