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46. Ascending #6
One of Two
Join an extraordinary family on a heart-pounding adventure as they face mortal danger.
Telepathy creates as many problems as it solves, as everyone in the secret organization x0 would admit. Those problems become much worse when budding psychic Lola discovers another group of telepaths associated with a powerful media empire. This group is willing to destroy anyone capable of challenging them.
Soon, Lola’s family and friends are in danger. Fortunately, they are gifted with astonishing abilities of their own. Yet, none of them know how to fight. It will take every power they posses, and the allegiance of a helpful warrior, to bring down the arrogant adepts who do the bidding of a man hell-bent on promoting destruction.
Can the talented people Lola cares about learn to trust each other and work together in order to save the world?
Telepathy creates as many problems as it solves, as everyone in the secret organization x0 would admit. Those problems become much worse when budding psychic Lola discovers another group of telepaths associated with a powerful media empire. This group is willing to destroy anyone capable of challenging them.
Soon, Lola’s family and friends are in danger. Fortunately, they are gifted with astonishing abilities of their own. Yet, none of them know how to fight. It will take every power they posses, and the allegiance of a helpful warrior, to bring down the arrogant adepts who do the bidding of a man hell-bent on promoting destruction.
Can the talented people Lola cares about learn to trust each other and work together in order to save the world?
380 pages, Paperback
Published July 12, 2019
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About the author
Sherrie R. Cronin
10 books619 followersSherrie Cronin is the author of a collection of six speculative fiction novels known as 46. Ascending and is now in the process of publishing a historical fantasy series called The War Stories of the Seven Troublesome Sisters. A quick look at the synopses of her books makes it obvious she is fascinated by people achieving the astonishing by developing abilities they barely knew they had.
She’s made a lot of stops along the way to writing these novels. She’s lived in seven cities, visited forty-six countries, and worked as a waitress, technical writer, and geophysicist. Now she answers a hot-line. Along the way, she’s lost several cats but acquired a husband who still loves her and three kids who’ve grown up just fine, both despite how odd she is.
All her life she has wanted to either tell these kinds of stories or be Chief Science Officer on the Starship Enterprise. She now lives and writes in the mountains of Western North Carolina, where she admits to occasionally checking her phone for a message from Captain Picard, just in case.
She’s made a lot of stops along the way to writing these novels. She’s lived in seven cities, visited forty-six countries, and worked as a waitress, technical writer, and geophysicist. Now she answers a hot-line. Along the way, she’s lost several cats but acquired a husband who still loves her and three kids who’ve grown up just fine, both despite how odd she is.
All her life she has wanted to either tell these kinds of stories or be Chief Science Officer on the Starship Enterprise. She now lives and writes in the mountains of Western North Carolina, where she admits to occasionally checking her phone for a message from Captain Picard, just in case.
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March 23, 2021
I won this book in a goodreads drawing.
Cartoonish affair about a super powered family fighitng against a super powered organization that wants to take over the world. I was almost expecting some sort of Public Service Announcement at the end.
Cartoonish affair about a super powered family fighitng against a super powered organization that wants to take over the world. I was almost expecting some sort of Public Service Announcement at the end.
February 12, 2018
Lola Zeitman is geophysicist who works for an oil company in Texas. She is also a telepath. She can read the thoughts of others as well as shielding her own thoughts from being overheard.
Lola’s eldest daughter Ariel can see the future—well, actually, alternative futures. Her middle child, daughter Teddie, can travel in the astral plane, leaving her physical body behind while sending her energy body to distant locations. Zane, Lola’s teenage son, has a different talent; he can morph his face and overall appearance to mimic other people. Meanwhile, Lola’s beloved husband Alex can slow down or accelerate his personal experience of time. This makes him a dynamite athlete, as well as helping him get through boring or painful experiences.
A family of superheroes? Hardly. Each of these powers has serious limitations. Sherrie Cronin has succeeded in creating a normal, close knit family who just happen to have talents that just might save the world—but only if they work together, and reach out to other specially-abled individuals around the globe.
In One Too, Sherrie Cronin’s surprisingly believable science fiction novel, the focus is not so much on superhuman powers as on the moral power an individual can bring to bear to fight evil. The fact that Lola and her family have these varied talents is less important than the way they use them. Their opponent is an uncomfortably familiar international news organization, Reel News, dedicated to stirring up conflict for profit. Warren Moore, the CEO of this massively influential company, has assembled a group of male telepaths to help him in this mission. The monads, as he calls them, are well-paid to ferret out stories that can advance Warren’s agenda. They accurately sense and report the fears of the public so the Reel News can amplify and exploit those fears.
As the story opens, Warren tries to use Lola to do just that—to make her pacifism appear ridiculous. However, during the interview, one of his monads recognizes her powerful telepathic capabilities. Warren’s goals shift, becoming far more dangerous to Lola and her family. He will stop at nothing, not even murder, to either eradicate or control Lola and her loosely knit group of fellow telepaths, x0.
I really enjoyed One Too. Although it has many characters, the author manages to make them distinct and sympathetic. Even Warren, the villain, has some positive qualities. The monads vary according to their personalities and the cultures to which they belong. I loved the fact that the heroine was a middle-aged mother of grown kids, not to mention a professional scientist. Both the concept and execution of this novel eschew the genre stereotypes that make many books so depressingly predictable.
I also appreciated the global scope of One Too. Though it begins in Texas, the book takes the reader all the way to South America, and ultimately, to Antarctica. Characters hail from Argentina, from Ireland, from Thailand, from Nigeria, from Turkey, even from Bhutan.
I have only two, relatively minor criticisms of the novel. First, I felt the pacing was too even. The book features a variety of crises, but somehow the narrative flow didn’t make those stand out for me. Though Lola and Alex have a terrifying brush with death near the end of the book, this didn’t seem any more urgent than their earlier, less perilous escapes from the clutches of Warren’s organization. This may be due to the fact that by the end of the book, the reader has become accustomed to the ingenious ways that different characters, with different abilities, pool their talents so that the strength of one offsets the weakness of another. I’d come to expect they’d succeed, so this reduced the tension.
My other concern is that perhaps the author makes her personal political and moral perspective too transparent in this tale. It’s clear from the preface and the afterward in this novel that One Too (which is part of the series 46 Ascending) has a particular agenda. I agree wholeheartedly with Ms. Cronin’s views, but other readers might find the way she wears her political heart on her sleeve to be annoying. It might even be enough to make them put down the book.
I understand that in some sense, the author views this novel as a way of changing the world, if only in a small way. For instance, she is donating a percentage of all sales from the book to Amnesty International (an organization I also try to support). It’s difficult to be subtle about something you believe strongly. Still, from a reader’s perspective, it might be better to make the messages a bit less obvious.
Lola’s eldest daughter Ariel can see the future—well, actually, alternative futures. Her middle child, daughter Teddie, can travel in the astral plane, leaving her physical body behind while sending her energy body to distant locations. Zane, Lola’s teenage son, has a different talent; he can morph his face and overall appearance to mimic other people. Meanwhile, Lola’s beloved husband Alex can slow down or accelerate his personal experience of time. This makes him a dynamite athlete, as well as helping him get through boring or painful experiences.
A family of superheroes? Hardly. Each of these powers has serious limitations. Sherrie Cronin has succeeded in creating a normal, close knit family who just happen to have talents that just might save the world—but only if they work together, and reach out to other specially-abled individuals around the globe.
In One Too, Sherrie Cronin’s surprisingly believable science fiction novel, the focus is not so much on superhuman powers as on the moral power an individual can bring to bear to fight evil. The fact that Lola and her family have these varied talents is less important than the way they use them. Their opponent is an uncomfortably familiar international news organization, Reel News, dedicated to stirring up conflict for profit. Warren Moore, the CEO of this massively influential company, has assembled a group of male telepaths to help him in this mission. The monads, as he calls them, are well-paid to ferret out stories that can advance Warren’s agenda. They accurately sense and report the fears of the public so the Reel News can amplify and exploit those fears.
As the story opens, Warren tries to use Lola to do just that—to make her pacifism appear ridiculous. However, during the interview, one of his monads recognizes her powerful telepathic capabilities. Warren’s goals shift, becoming far more dangerous to Lola and her family. He will stop at nothing, not even murder, to either eradicate or control Lola and her loosely knit group of fellow telepaths, x0.
I really enjoyed One Too. Although it has many characters, the author manages to make them distinct and sympathetic. Even Warren, the villain, has some positive qualities. The monads vary according to their personalities and the cultures to which they belong. I loved the fact that the heroine was a middle-aged mother of grown kids, not to mention a professional scientist. Both the concept and execution of this novel eschew the genre stereotypes that make many books so depressingly predictable.
I also appreciated the global scope of One Too. Though it begins in Texas, the book takes the reader all the way to South America, and ultimately, to Antarctica. Characters hail from Argentina, from Ireland, from Thailand, from Nigeria, from Turkey, even from Bhutan.
I have only two, relatively minor criticisms of the novel. First, I felt the pacing was too even. The book features a variety of crises, but somehow the narrative flow didn’t make those stand out for me. Though Lola and Alex have a terrifying brush with death near the end of the book, this didn’t seem any more urgent than their earlier, less perilous escapes from the clutches of Warren’s organization. This may be due to the fact that by the end of the book, the reader has become accustomed to the ingenious ways that different characters, with different abilities, pool their talents so that the strength of one offsets the weakness of another. I’d come to expect they’d succeed, so this reduced the tension.
My other concern is that perhaps the author makes her personal political and moral perspective too transparent in this tale. It’s clear from the preface and the afterward in this novel that One Too (which is part of the series 46 Ascending) has a particular agenda. I agree wholeheartedly with Ms. Cronin’s views, but other readers might find the way she wears her political heart on her sleeve to be annoying. It might even be enough to make them put down the book.
I understand that in some sense, the author views this novel as a way of changing the world, if only in a small way. For instance, she is donating a percentage of all sales from the book to Amnesty International (an organization I also try to support). It’s difficult to be subtle about something you believe strongly. Still, from a reader’s perspective, it might be better to make the messages a bit less obvious.
April 19, 2018
One Too is the 6th book of the 46. Ascending book series which is about a collection of stand-alone stories where each family member possesses their own superpower. As you read through the series, you understand that each member; mother, father, son, two daughters, goes through a transition discovering their powers. One too then becomes the culmination of all five stories.
Lola and her family meet other people with similar powers. However, they are different. XO is now an active force, and they need everything they can get to defeat it. The story deals with more telepath and non-psychic individuals. The adventure is filled with courage, teamwork and honorable resilience.
I don’t think the book would have been a good idea to be read as a standalone. Even though some may be able to figure everything out from just reading this one alone, I would recommend the reader to try some of the previous books in the series. This would allow a better understanding of the characters. Otherwise, they would be overwhelmed with a vast amount of characters to remember.
Another aspect of the book was that due to the individual introductory system where the characters have previously been given a backstory, I found the finale to be thoroughly enjoyable. It was a mixture of adventure, family ethics, principles, and fantasy. The family has to work as a team and use their powers working together to achieve their goal.
The author has made a clear connection between her books and has an admirable knowledge towards literature and storytelling. The book had a nice flow to it, and the concept of it all was pleasurable to read.
Lola and her family meet other people with similar powers. However, they are different. XO is now an active force, and they need everything they can get to defeat it. The story deals with more telepath and non-psychic individuals. The adventure is filled with courage, teamwork and honorable resilience.
I don’t think the book would have been a good idea to be read as a standalone. Even though some may be able to figure everything out from just reading this one alone, I would recommend the reader to try some of the previous books in the series. This would allow a better understanding of the characters. Otherwise, they would be overwhelmed with a vast amount of characters to remember.
Another aspect of the book was that due to the individual introductory system where the characters have previously been given a backstory, I found the finale to be thoroughly enjoyable. It was a mixture of adventure, family ethics, principles, and fantasy. The family has to work as a team and use their powers working together to achieve their goal.
The author has made a clear connection between her books and has an admirable knowledge towards literature and storytelling. The book had a nice flow to it, and the concept of it all was pleasurable to read.
February 11, 2022
One of Two is the sixth and the last book in the 46. Ascending series and I am so sad to see that it is ending. I have enjoyed reading this series so much. After finally reading One of Two I am so upset that I waited so long to read it. I have sorely missed all the characters in this series and will continue to miss them in the future.
I Truly have loved reading the 46. Ascending series and love each and every book in the series but I do believe that One of Two is my favorite. I have loved seeing the Zeitman family come together in One of Two. I have enjoyed seeing them work together on a job. I loved seeing them use their abilities together as one.
One of Two is a fast-paced read that kept me hooked from beginning to end. One of Two is a very exciting and interesting read. One of Two has some very interesting characters. Lola and her family have superpowers.
Lola is a telepath and when her eldest daughter Ariel runs into a little trouble she sends her son Zane out to help her. Lola promised to help all she could but after she has a run-in with another unknown telepath her powers have been bound. But never fear the rest of the family steps in to do all that they can to help Ariel.
Lola and her family have always tried to keep their abilities hidden from the world and others with special powers. Having been discovered puts Lola and her family's lives in peril. They must work together to find the intruder and put a stop to them before it is too late.
I am going to miss Lola and all the Zeitman’s. I am so sad to see the end of their story has arrived especially after reading One of Two the best one yet. I could see each and every scene playing out in my head. The descriptions were so vivid making it easy to do so.
As always I highly recommend One of Two to all fans of magical worlds. If you are looking for a magical adventure that is filled with mystery and suspense then look no further as I do believe you have found your next read, One of Two. One-click your copy of One of Two today for a thrilling, magical adventure!
I Truly have loved reading the 46. Ascending series and love each and every book in the series but I do believe that One of Two is my favorite. I have loved seeing the Zeitman family come together in One of Two. I have enjoyed seeing them work together on a job. I loved seeing them use their abilities together as one.
One of Two is a fast-paced read that kept me hooked from beginning to end. One of Two is a very exciting and interesting read. One of Two has some very interesting characters. Lola and her family have superpowers.
Lola is a telepath and when her eldest daughter Ariel runs into a little trouble she sends her son Zane out to help her. Lola promised to help all she could but after she has a run-in with another unknown telepath her powers have been bound. But never fear the rest of the family steps in to do all that they can to help Ariel.
Lola and her family have always tried to keep their abilities hidden from the world and others with special powers. Having been discovered puts Lola and her family's lives in peril. They must work together to find the intruder and put a stop to them before it is too late.
I am going to miss Lola and all the Zeitman’s. I am so sad to see the end of their story has arrived especially after reading One of Two the best one yet. I could see each and every scene playing out in my head. The descriptions were so vivid making it easy to do so.
As always I highly recommend One of Two to all fans of magical worlds. If you are looking for a magical adventure that is filled with mystery and suspense then look no further as I do believe you have found your next read, One of Two. One-click your copy of One of Two today for a thrilling, magical adventure!
March 5, 2018
First I would like to state that I received this book through the Goodreads giveaway in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank the author for giving me this opportunity and honor in being able to read this book. When I received this book I began reading it at once. I really enjoy the authors writing style. You are pulled into the book from the very beginning and you don't want to put the book down. It kept me on the edge of my seat reading from cover to cover. This is not what I would call your traditional stand alone because you do kind of need to understand aspects of the other books to fully appreciate the story. But you don’t have too either. This is standalone in the way the author has provided bare bones of the different plots and important elements from the first 5 books through appendices and exposition in this story. So you really don’t have to read them to read this book. But however I do recommend reading the whole series in order if you have the chance. I highly recommend this book . It was a very good read.
September 5, 2019
4.25 stars
Updated 9/5/19 (new review is for revised and re-released version)
“One of Two” by S.R. Cronin is the final book in the ’46. Ascending’ series. This science fiction/fantasy story brings together all of the characters introduced in the various stories and explores the complicated possibilities that result when those who exploit their powers for selfish gain encounter those who have honed their powers but just want to live in harmony.
What a wild ride. I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of psychic phenomena since I once heard that humans only use a fraction of their brain power and I wonder what would happen once we learned to harness our potential. Although each of these stories can be read as a stand-alone tale, I think it would be most difficult to read this one without having read the others in the series because there is so much backstory that influences the actions of each of these folks.
This story (and series) explores current events but uses the psychic twist to make one think about the impact of each person’s action or inaction. I love the capabilities that each of the special characters displays and it was fascinating to watch them learn how to work in tandem with each other, once the walls of secrecy fell. The irony was seeing that some were “handicapped” despite their special abilities and I can’t help seeing the allegory with society in general, which seems to be obsessed with “normal” even though it would be not only a boring place to be surrounded by carbon copies, but also a stagnant one.
As always, the book is thought-provoking and I love getting reacquainted with folks from the previous stories. Ironically, I hadn’t remembered reading this WITHOUT having read the other books, so I was startled to discover I had already reviewed it as a stand-alone story but also gratified that I am at least consistent in my evaluation, lol.
Part of the charm of this series is its diverse group of characters and locations, so that one gets glimpses into different cultures and mores, and it was wonderful to armchair travel from one pole to another and across a multitude of countries.
This is a great series to stimulate “what if” ponderings, and I think everyone could benefit from the creative exploration of our differences as humans and our response to having abilities that set us apart. I think that fans of science fiction and fantasy will enjoy seeing the possibilities while those who are concerned with current events will appreciate watching that just a few determined folks can make a difference, both in the short term and in the future.
A copy of this title was provided for review
(previous review)
4.25 stars
“One Too” by Sherrie Cronin follows the Zeitman family and their colleagues as they engage in a struggle that will have long-lasting repercussions on both telepaths and non-psychic individuals. The conflict is global in scope and will require not only using resources from all over the world but a great deal of soul-searching and courage and moral fortitude to do what is right rather than what is easy.
First, it will probably require perseverance to get through the introduction and initial chapters. There is a list of the main characters in the back to help one if the onslaught of names gets overwhelming. Second, there are a lot of perspectives and locations to deal with in this third person omniscient style of writing and one almost needs a diagram to figure out who is where and how each person is linked to the overall conflict. Since this is the end of a series, although it is possible to read this as a stand-alone tale it’s probably not the best way to meet all of these folks. Some of the science gets pretty esoteric (I should have been warned by the mathematical formulae including the inclusion of a variation of Euler’s formula, and the unique titles for each of the previous books, lol) and I was afraid that I was going to have to cope with dull philosophical treatises, but the action and the creativity started to pull me in.
Despite some of these drawbacks I still enjoyed the story immensely, once I started figuring out who was on which side and learned some of the backstory. Some of the story felt like a heavy-handed syllogism, particularly with its parallels to current events, but the individuality of the characters and their abilities and the chess match of moves and countermoves was fun to follow, particularly as I am fascinated by the concept of psychic powers. I like that the story is both an exciting adventure story but also a wake-up call as it explores the dangers of a monopoly as well as the conflict between those who would exploit a power and those who see it as a resource to be used for the greater good of all humanity. It would have been nice to have a deeper connection with some of the characters, but perhaps each of them had their time in the spotlight in previous books and fans of the series are already well-acquainted with them. I think this is a tale that can be enjoyed on several levels and it also provides an enjoyable way to armchair travel, and I choose to not make my head hurt by analyzing physics, philosophy, and trigonometric formulas but instead to savor the adventures of a very unique group of folks. The varied endings were overkill for me, but I definitely agree that “It is always better to fail in doing something than to excel in doing nothing.”
A copy of this title was provided to me for review
Updated 9/5/19 (new review is for revised and re-released version)
“One of Two” by S.R. Cronin is the final book in the ’46. Ascending’ series. This science fiction/fantasy story brings together all of the characters introduced in the various stories and explores the complicated possibilities that result when those who exploit their powers for selfish gain encounter those who have honed their powers but just want to live in harmony.
What a wild ride. I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of psychic phenomena since I once heard that humans only use a fraction of their brain power and I wonder what would happen once we learned to harness our potential. Although each of these stories can be read as a stand-alone tale, I think it would be most difficult to read this one without having read the others in the series because there is so much backstory that influences the actions of each of these folks.
This story (and series) explores current events but uses the psychic twist to make one think about the impact of each person’s action or inaction. I love the capabilities that each of the special characters displays and it was fascinating to watch them learn how to work in tandem with each other, once the walls of secrecy fell. The irony was seeing that some were “handicapped” despite their special abilities and I can’t help seeing the allegory with society in general, which seems to be obsessed with “normal” even though it would be not only a boring place to be surrounded by carbon copies, but also a stagnant one.
As always, the book is thought-provoking and I love getting reacquainted with folks from the previous stories. Ironically, I hadn’t remembered reading this WITHOUT having read the other books, so I was startled to discover I had already reviewed it as a stand-alone story but also gratified that I am at least consistent in my evaluation, lol.
Part of the charm of this series is its diverse group of characters and locations, so that one gets glimpses into different cultures and mores, and it was wonderful to armchair travel from one pole to another and across a multitude of countries.
This is a great series to stimulate “what if” ponderings, and I think everyone could benefit from the creative exploration of our differences as humans and our response to having abilities that set us apart. I think that fans of science fiction and fantasy will enjoy seeing the possibilities while those who are concerned with current events will appreciate watching that just a few determined folks can make a difference, both in the short term and in the future.
A copy of this title was provided for review
(previous review)
4.25 stars
“One Too” by Sherrie Cronin follows the Zeitman family and their colleagues as they engage in a struggle that will have long-lasting repercussions on both telepaths and non-psychic individuals. The conflict is global in scope and will require not only using resources from all over the world but a great deal of soul-searching and courage and moral fortitude to do what is right rather than what is easy.
First, it will probably require perseverance to get through the introduction and initial chapters. There is a list of the main characters in the back to help one if the onslaught of names gets overwhelming. Second, there are a lot of perspectives and locations to deal with in this third person omniscient style of writing and one almost needs a diagram to figure out who is where and how each person is linked to the overall conflict. Since this is the end of a series, although it is possible to read this as a stand-alone tale it’s probably not the best way to meet all of these folks. Some of the science gets pretty esoteric (I should have been warned by the mathematical formulae including the inclusion of a variation of Euler’s formula, and the unique titles for each of the previous books, lol) and I was afraid that I was going to have to cope with dull philosophical treatises, but the action and the creativity started to pull me in.
Despite some of these drawbacks I still enjoyed the story immensely, once I started figuring out who was on which side and learned some of the backstory. Some of the story felt like a heavy-handed syllogism, particularly with its parallels to current events, but the individuality of the characters and their abilities and the chess match of moves and countermoves was fun to follow, particularly as I am fascinated by the concept of psychic powers. I like that the story is both an exciting adventure story but also a wake-up call as it explores the dangers of a monopoly as well as the conflict between those who would exploit a power and those who see it as a resource to be used for the greater good of all humanity. It would have been nice to have a deeper connection with some of the characters, but perhaps each of them had their time in the spotlight in previous books and fans of the series are already well-acquainted with them. I think this is a tale that can be enjoyed on several levels and it also provides an enjoyable way to armchair travel, and I choose to not make my head hurt by analyzing physics, philosophy, and trigonometric formulas but instead to savor the adventures of a very unique group of folks. The varied endings were overkill for me, but I definitely agree that “It is always better to fail in doing something than to excel in doing nothing.”
A copy of this title was provided to me for review
May 13, 2018
Thanks Net Galley for the opportunity to read this novel. I had trouble getting into the book at first because there were many details that the author wanted the reader to understand. However, once the story began, I truly enjoyed the book. The characters were relatable & the plot was well-developed. Overall, I found myself thoroughly engrossed in the storyline.
February 5, 2018
Title: One, Too
Author: Sherrie Cronin
Genre: Sci-fi/Fantasy
Blurb: Telepathy creates as many problems as it solves, as most of the members of the secret organization x0 would admit. When new member Lola discovers another group of telepaths with a completely different approach, those problems multiply at the speed of thought.
Soon, Lola’s family and friends are in danger. Lucky for her, she’s not your average budding psychic. Each person with whom she is close has a special gift of their own. That’s good, because it’s going to take every power they possess to keep this other group from succeeding with their plan to eradicate x0.
Extract: Maurice woke up in the trunk of a car. He’d always been a positive sort of guy, so he made himself focus on what was good about the situation. Well, it was a large trunk. It was probably a luxury car. Could have been worse. And, he was the only person in it. Plenty of space and no unpleasant dead bodies lying next to him. He’d seen this sort of thing in the movies, and no dead bodies was always good.
His hands were bound loosely behind his back, but he could wiggle his legs around for comfort and there was no duct tape over his mouth, so breathing was easier. Better yet, it felt like he’d been drugged, presumably in his sleep, and the lingering effects were effusing him with such a nice sense of serenity.
On the down side, the wall that x0 was holding around him was as impermeable as ever. And he was in the trunk of a car. That was definitely a minus. He drifted back to sleep.
Review: I am giving this book 4.5 stars. This novel is full of action and the many buses of their talents. Each character has their own personalities, and the strength of their talents. I also enjoyed thee fact that the world is just like our current world, and yet peple
have different talents that need to be hidden. Many books that have people with talent are located in a different world. You can’t help but feel sorry for the characters as they are kidnapped, escape, and then other members of the family are kidnapped.
The villain has a perfect reason to kidnap the two telepaths as he wants to keep his mind hidden from his colleagues.
In the novel it also shows that if a type of groups with people with differences. It shows that everyone needs to work together and there should be no secrets in a family or group.
During thier adventures, each family members finds out that their talents are more diversified then they imagined. There are several points o views that are used, the author will concentrate one chapter and we hear their thought and see what they see. This is masterfully handled as it can get confusing when you switch from point of view to point of view.
The only thing that I would have changed is the length of the novel. There could have been less chapters if they had a little less kidnappings. I was not happy with the way Warren was punished.
If you enjoy listening to people do everything they can for the survival of the family members, drama, and action this is a perfect book for you.
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Author Bio and Links: Sherrie grew up in Western Kansas thinking that there was no place in the universe more fascinating than outer space. After her mother vetoed astronaut as a career ambition, she went on to study journalism and physics in hopes of becoming a science writer.
She published her first science fiction short story long ago, and then waited a lot of tables while she looked for inspiration for the next story. When it finally came, it declared to her that it had to be whole book, nothing less. One night, while digesting this disturbing piece of news, she drank way too many shots of ouzo with her boyfriend. She woke up thirty-one years later demanding to know what was going on.
The boyfriend, who she had apparently long since married, asked her to calm down and explained that in a fit of practicality she had gone back to school and gotten a degree in geophysics and had spent the last 28 years interpreting seismic data in the oil industry. The good news, according to Mr. Cronin, was that she had found it at least mildly entertaining and ridiculously well-paying the bad news was that the two of them had still managed to spend almost all of the money.
Apparently, she was now Mrs. Cronin, and the further good news was that they had produced three wonderful children whom they loved dearly, even though to be honest that is where a lot of the money had gone. Even better news was that Mr. Cronin turned out to be a warm-hearted, encouraging sort who was happy to see her awake and ready to write. "It's about time," were his exact words.
Sherrie Cronin discovered that over the ensuing decades Sally Ride had already managed to become the first woman in space and apparently had done a fine job of it. No one, however, had written the book that had been in Sherrie's head for decades. The only problem was, the book informed her sternly that it had now grown into a six book collection. Sherrie decided that she better start writing it before it got any longer. She's been wide awake ever since, and writing away.
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Genre: Sci-fi/Fantasy
Blurb: Telepathy creates as many problems as it solves, as most of the members of the secret organization x0 would admit. When new member Lola discovers another group of telepaths with a completely different approach, those problems multiply at the speed of thought.
Soon, Lola’s family and friends are in danger. Lucky for her, she’s not your average budding psychic. Each person with whom she is close has a special gift of their own. That’s good, because it’s going to take every power they possess to keep this other group from succeeding with their plan to eradicate x0.
Extract: Maurice woke up in the trunk of a car. He’d always been a positive sort of guy, so he made himself focus on what was good about the situation. Well, it was a large trunk. It was probably a luxury car. Could have been worse. And, he was the only person in it. Plenty of space and no unpleasant dead bodies lying next to him. He’d seen this sort of thing in the movies, and no dead bodies was always good.
His hands were bound loosely behind his back, but he could wiggle his legs around for comfort and there was no duct tape over his mouth, so breathing was easier. Better yet, it felt like he’d been drugged, presumably in his sleep, and the lingering effects were effusing him with such a nice sense of serenity.
On the down side, the wall that x0 was holding around him was as impermeable as ever. And he was in the trunk of a car. That was definitely a minus. He drifted back to sleep.
Review: I am giving this book 4.5 stars. This novel is full of action and the many buses of their talents. Each character has their own personalities, and the strength of their talents. I also enjoyed thee fact that the world is just like our current world, and yet peple
have different talents that need to be hidden. Many books that have people with talent are located in a different world. You can’t help but feel sorry for the characters as they are kidnapped, escape, and then other members of the family are kidnapped.
The villain has a perfect reason to kidnap the two telepaths as he wants to keep his mind hidden from his colleagues.
In the novel it also shows that if a type of groups with people with differences. It shows that everyone needs to work together and there should be no secrets in a family or group.
During thier adventures, each family members finds out that their talents are more diversified then they imagined. There are several points o views that are used, the author will concentrate one chapter and we hear their thought and see what they see. This is masterfully handled as it can get confusing when you switch from point of view to point of view.
The only thing that I would have changed is the length of the novel. There could have been less chapters if they had a little less kidnappings. I was not happy with the way Warren was punished.
If you enjoy listening to people do everything they can for the survival of the family members, drama, and action this is a perfect book for you.
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Author Bio and Links: Sherrie grew up in Western Kansas thinking that there was no place in the universe more fascinating than outer space. After her mother vetoed astronaut as a career ambition, she went on to study journalism and physics in hopes of becoming a science writer.
She published her first science fiction short story long ago, and then waited a lot of tables while she looked for inspiration for the next story. When it finally came, it declared to her that it had to be whole book, nothing less. One night, while digesting this disturbing piece of news, she drank way too many shots of ouzo with her boyfriend. She woke up thirty-one years later demanding to know what was going on.
The boyfriend, who she had apparently long since married, asked her to calm down and explained that in a fit of practicality she had gone back to school and gotten a degree in geophysics and had spent the last 28 years interpreting seismic data in the oil industry. The good news, according to Mr. Cronin, was that she had found it at least mildly entertaining and ridiculously well-paying the bad news was that the two of them had still managed to spend almost all of the money.
Apparently, she was now Mrs. Cronin, and the further good news was that they had produced three wonderful children whom they loved dearly, even though to be honest that is where a lot of the money had gone. Even better news was that Mr. Cronin turned out to be a warm-hearted, encouraging sort who was happy to see her awake and ready to write. "It's about time," were his exact words.
Sherrie Cronin discovered that over the ensuing decades Sally Ride had already managed to become the first woman in space and apparently had done a fine job of it. No one, however, had written the book that had been in Sherrie's head for decades. The only problem was, the book informed her sternly that it had now grown into a six book collection. Sherrie decided that she better start writing it before it got any longer. She's been wide awake ever since, and writing away.
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September 12, 2019
---4.5 Stars---
I can’t believe this is the very last book in the series!!! But I was thrilled to go on one last adventure with the Zeitman family and it didn’t disappoint!!!
This book is overflowing with exciting and intriguing science fiction, mathematics, fantasy, action, adventure, mystery, suspense, and real-world issues!!!
This is the sixth book I’ve read from the impressive and talented writer, S. R. Cronin. Over the past few months, I have had the privilege of completely delving into her Book Series, 46. Ascending and reading the first five books. I really enjoyed them, so I was excited to read her latest work – which also happens to fall in the same series. “One of Two,” is Book Six – the last book in the 46. Ascending Book Series.
Like with the rest of this book series, this book follows the Zeitman family. However, unlike the previous five books that each focus mostly on one specific family member, this book, has the entire Zeitman family teaming up and working together on one last mission – which I totally loved having them all stand together and take on the evil CEO, Warren Moore, and his troop of monads at his corrupt Reel News company.
This book was such a fun globetrotting trip with Lola, Alex, Zane, Teddie, and Ariel – it was great having the whole family all together!!!
I love that the Zeitman family is kind, genuine, likable, and relatable. Yes – relatable!!! Sure, they have special abilities, but what it really comes down to is that they are a typical fun-loving family that cares deeply about each other, supports one another, and has each other’s back. I think many of us can say we’d do that for our family. Of course, this book is science-fiction/fantasy, so that only goes so far. But this book has enough real-life material, that readers can at least understand, appeal to, and sympathize with the characters.
Like with the other books in this series, there are many characters thrown at you at the beginning of the book and it’s somewhat difficult to determine who to pay attention to and remember all their details. However, it isn’t long before the book mellows out enough that you’re able to catch up and realize what you need to know. Besides, that’s Cronin’s writing style and although perhaps chaotic at first, I’m not sure I’d change it, because that’s her signature.
I really like that this book series takes real-life difficulties head on which only further inspires you to think, empathize, and connect with the characters and the situations they get into.
This book is thought-provoking, intriguing, captivating, compelling, well-researched, with complex characters, and skillfully crafted plot points!!!
I love the in-depth amount of research the author did while constructing this book. The author provided so much detail and such vivid descriptions it made the scenes easy to picture.
I think one of my favorite things about Mrs. Cronin’s writing is her research. I always seem to learn something from her books, and I know when she writes something in context there is no need to check her references. She always seems to find a way to tell a sci-fi fantasy story with real facts and intriguing educational content.
Mrs. Cronin’s tenacity for providing accurate and authentic facts truly takes her writing skills to the next level.
This book genre is marketed as a science fiction/fantasy book and yet the author found a way to throw in action, adventure, mystery, intrigue, and suspense elements into the book. It definitely added a fascinating extra component to the story!
I really liked all the additions to the book besides the story. This book included a summary timeline of the book series which showcased a short phrase of what the main theme of each book was and what year it was featured in over the years 2009 to 2013 when the books were published. It was then followed by a snippet blurb of each book in the series which is very helpful to readers that need a quick series overview reminder before starting book six or to readers that are new to these books and are reading this book as a standalone without having previous information about this book series.
In addition, this book then included a chart of several of the main characters divided up by their superpower. It listed the characters in one of five categories: Telepaths (such as Lola and Violeta, etc.); Shape Shifters (such as Zane and Nell); Time Warpers (such as Alex and Xuha); Out-of-Body Travelers (such as Teddie, Yuden, and Vanida); and Precognitives (such as Ariel and Cillian). This was a great tool, because it helped keep the character’s abilities straight. There are so many characters in this book and many of them have special talents; unfortunately, it does sometimes get confusing to remember it all – so this chart definitely helps as a quick reference guide.
This book included a map of South of Forty Degrees featuring the areas around the tip of South America and New Zealand – especially the beautiful, breathtaking lands of Ushuasia, Argentina; Tasmania’s Macquarie Island; and Invercargill, New Zealand. There are many places visited in this book and it was nice seeing some of them displayed on the map as I am not very familiar with the area so it helped seeing the real distance between locations especially since the characters were on a cruise ship and it seemed like it takes longer to get around from place to place as ships aren’t usually in a hurry lol.
This book also included a list of resources the author used while researching and writing this book that includes songs, cultural, historical, and scientific information, etc. The website links and books are listed for easy access to follow up on the data.
In addition, at the end of this book it describes the author’s reasoning on why she named this book series 46. Ascending which was very cool to hear the background of this series and how it all got started.
I couldn’t agree more with the author’s premise – “…we humans have so much more potential than we realize. We can improve. We can rise. We can ascend… (389)”. Looking back, I seriously felt that message in everyone one of her books. There is so much inspiration, passion, courage, strength, encouragement, motivation, vision, confidence, bravery, fortitude, determination, and fearlessness in those pages!!! Each family member faced a challenge that they knew would be difficult, but they knew it was important and that it was the right thing to do. Special ability or not they would have gone running in to help those in need. Even though it’s unlikely that [we] possess the ability to shape shift or time warp, etc. it seems like it’s more of an analogy for a special gift like the ability to relate to others, having strong communication skills, being patient with others, having good judgement, having leadership skills, knowing how and when to show empathy, etc. These books teach us that we all have special talents and that we all are capable of reaching for the stars!!! Don’t just settle and go the easy route – make life an exciting adventure!!!
Furthermore, at the end of this book is a list of characters names and their role in the book. This is truly essential and a huge benefit for readers who easily forget things (like me lol!!!) or get overwhelmed with books that are character heavy. Being able to quickly shoot to the back pages to see who so and so is or how to pronounce that character’s name or find out why that character is at such and such place, etc. was a huge relief to be able to quickly find these answers and not feel so lost or confused and then be able to instantly go back to where you left off and continue reading.
These additions provided readers a little something extra. Plus, it allows the reader the chance to decide if they want to follow up with more information instead of having too much information forced on them.
This book is book six, the final book in the 46. Ascending Book Series. It can technically be read as a standalone. There is a total of six books in this book series and all them have already been released for sale. All six books feature the Zeitman family and their special abilities. According to the author, all of these books in this series can be read as a standalone.
It is truly hard to say goodbye to this family after I’ve been so emotionally connected and invested for the past six books!!!
All in all, I really enjoyed reading this book and would absolutely recommend it! I think all science fiction and fantasy readers will like this book too – and this book series! So, add it to your TBR List and get to reading - you won't be disappointed!
**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book and have voluntarily provided an honest, and unbiased review in accordance with FTC regulations.**
I can’t believe this is the very last book in the series!!! But I was thrilled to go on one last adventure with the Zeitman family and it didn’t disappoint!!!
This book is overflowing with exciting and intriguing science fiction, mathematics, fantasy, action, adventure, mystery, suspense, and real-world issues!!!
This is the sixth book I’ve read from the impressive and talented writer, S. R. Cronin. Over the past few months, I have had the privilege of completely delving into her Book Series, 46. Ascending and reading the first five books. I really enjoyed them, so I was excited to read her latest work – which also happens to fall in the same series. “One of Two,” is Book Six – the last book in the 46. Ascending Book Series.
Like with the rest of this book series, this book follows the Zeitman family. However, unlike the previous five books that each focus mostly on one specific family member, this book, has the entire Zeitman family teaming up and working together on one last mission – which I totally loved having them all stand together and take on the evil CEO, Warren Moore, and his troop of monads at his corrupt Reel News company.
This book was such a fun globetrotting trip with Lola, Alex, Zane, Teddie, and Ariel – it was great having the whole family all together!!!
I love that the Zeitman family is kind, genuine, likable, and relatable. Yes – relatable!!! Sure, they have special abilities, but what it really comes down to is that they are a typical fun-loving family that cares deeply about each other, supports one another, and has each other’s back. I think many of us can say we’d do that for our family. Of course, this book is science-fiction/fantasy, so that only goes so far. But this book has enough real-life material, that readers can at least understand, appeal to, and sympathize with the characters.
Like with the other books in this series, there are many characters thrown at you at the beginning of the book and it’s somewhat difficult to determine who to pay attention to and remember all their details. However, it isn’t long before the book mellows out enough that you’re able to catch up and realize what you need to know. Besides, that’s Cronin’s writing style and although perhaps chaotic at first, I’m not sure I’d change it, because that’s her signature.
I really like that this book series takes real-life difficulties head on which only further inspires you to think, empathize, and connect with the characters and the situations they get into.
This book is thought-provoking, intriguing, captivating, compelling, well-researched, with complex characters, and skillfully crafted plot points!!!
I love the in-depth amount of research the author did while constructing this book. The author provided so much detail and such vivid descriptions it made the scenes easy to picture.
I think one of my favorite things about Mrs. Cronin’s writing is her research. I always seem to learn something from her books, and I know when she writes something in context there is no need to check her references. She always seems to find a way to tell a sci-fi fantasy story with real facts and intriguing educational content.
Mrs. Cronin’s tenacity for providing accurate and authentic facts truly takes her writing skills to the next level.
This book genre is marketed as a science fiction/fantasy book and yet the author found a way to throw in action, adventure, mystery, intrigue, and suspense elements into the book. It definitely added a fascinating extra component to the story!
I really liked all the additions to the book besides the story. This book included a summary timeline of the book series which showcased a short phrase of what the main theme of each book was and what year it was featured in over the years 2009 to 2013 when the books were published. It was then followed by a snippet blurb of each book in the series which is very helpful to readers that need a quick series overview reminder before starting book six or to readers that are new to these books and are reading this book as a standalone without having previous information about this book series.
In addition, this book then included a chart of several of the main characters divided up by their superpower. It listed the characters in one of five categories: Telepaths (such as Lola and Violeta, etc.); Shape Shifters (such as Zane and Nell); Time Warpers (such as Alex and Xuha); Out-of-Body Travelers (such as Teddie, Yuden, and Vanida); and Precognitives (such as Ariel and Cillian). This was a great tool, because it helped keep the character’s abilities straight. There are so many characters in this book and many of them have special talents; unfortunately, it does sometimes get confusing to remember it all – so this chart definitely helps as a quick reference guide.
This book included a map of South of Forty Degrees featuring the areas around the tip of South America and New Zealand – especially the beautiful, breathtaking lands of Ushuasia, Argentina; Tasmania’s Macquarie Island; and Invercargill, New Zealand. There are many places visited in this book and it was nice seeing some of them displayed on the map as I am not very familiar with the area so it helped seeing the real distance between locations especially since the characters were on a cruise ship and it seemed like it takes longer to get around from place to place as ships aren’t usually in a hurry lol.
This book also included a list of resources the author used while researching and writing this book that includes songs, cultural, historical, and scientific information, etc. The website links and books are listed for easy access to follow up on the data.
In addition, at the end of this book it describes the author’s reasoning on why she named this book series 46. Ascending which was very cool to hear the background of this series and how it all got started.
I couldn’t agree more with the author’s premise – “…we humans have so much more potential than we realize. We can improve. We can rise. We can ascend… (389)”. Looking back, I seriously felt that message in everyone one of her books. There is so much inspiration, passion, courage, strength, encouragement, motivation, vision, confidence, bravery, fortitude, determination, and fearlessness in those pages!!! Each family member faced a challenge that they knew would be difficult, but they knew it was important and that it was the right thing to do. Special ability or not they would have gone running in to help those in need. Even though it’s unlikely that [we] possess the ability to shape shift or time warp, etc. it seems like it’s more of an analogy for a special gift like the ability to relate to others, having strong communication skills, being patient with others, having good judgement, having leadership skills, knowing how and when to show empathy, etc. These books teach us that we all have special talents and that we all are capable of reaching for the stars!!! Don’t just settle and go the easy route – make life an exciting adventure!!!
Furthermore, at the end of this book is a list of characters names and their role in the book. This is truly essential and a huge benefit for readers who easily forget things (like me lol!!!) or get overwhelmed with books that are character heavy. Being able to quickly shoot to the back pages to see who so and so is or how to pronounce that character’s name or find out why that character is at such and such place, etc. was a huge relief to be able to quickly find these answers and not feel so lost or confused and then be able to instantly go back to where you left off and continue reading.
These additions provided readers a little something extra. Plus, it allows the reader the chance to decide if they want to follow up with more information instead of having too much information forced on them.
This book is book six, the final book in the 46. Ascending Book Series. It can technically be read as a standalone. There is a total of six books in this book series and all them have already been released for sale. All six books feature the Zeitman family and their special abilities. According to the author, all of these books in this series can be read as a standalone.
It is truly hard to say goodbye to this family after I’ve been so emotionally connected and invested for the past six books!!!
All in all, I really enjoyed reading this book and would absolutely recommend it! I think all science fiction and fantasy readers will like this book too – and this book series! So, add it to your TBR List and get to reading - you won't be disappointed!
**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book and have voluntarily provided an honest, and unbiased review in accordance with FTC regulations.**
January 29, 2018
Let me start by saying that this is not a traditional standalone because you do need to understand aspects of the other books to fully appreciate the story. This is standalone in that the author provides the bare bones of the plots and important elements from the first five books through appendices and exposition in the story, so you don’t have to read them to read One Too. Nevertheless, I would recommend reading the entire series in order, as this book is the accumulation of the previous 5. I feel like I would have appreciated this book more if I’d read the others, as this is an intricate storyline and world.
Speaking of the plot and world, while it was intricate, it was also a bit trippy and complicated at times. Thermodynamics play a role here, and there is a lot of scientific discussion and theory thrown around. I could tell the author had a scientific background as the science behind the characters’ abilities, multiverses, thermodynamics, etc. was explored and brought into the story, making it a thought-provoking, intriguing read. At times this was a bit of a disadvantage though, as it slowed down the plot, and I had a hard time following some it. It reminded me of the film Inception in that you have to be fully cognizant and quick on your toes to really understand the book and the plot, and if you miss any of it, it won’t make as much sense. This is one of the big reasons why I recommend reading this series in order.
The biggest issue I had with the book was the pacing. As I said, there was a lot of slow parts due to dumps of information you wouldn’t know if you hadn’t read the other books, sciency stuff, and different tangents (especially when we started talking timelines).
Because of this, there were many details that were told rather than shown, like an “on the last episode” recap. Because they were info dumps they didn’t fit in well, which kept jarring me out of the story. I understand that the author did this to make the book standalone, but this hurt the pacing and the story. I think if the book had been trimmed down 50 or so pages and took off from where the others ended, the story would have felt more natural and organized.
All in all, this was a good read. However, I wish I had read the other 5 books first, as even though you could technically read this series as a standalone, I wouldn’t recommend it. You can technically read the Harry Potter series as standalones and still get the gist of the series, but you miss out on the beauty and intricacies of the books if you do so. After reading One Too, I feel like this series is the same.
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*
Speaking of the plot and world, while it was intricate, it was also a bit trippy and complicated at times. Thermodynamics play a role here, and there is a lot of scientific discussion and theory thrown around. I could tell the author had a scientific background as the science behind the characters’ abilities, multiverses, thermodynamics, etc. was explored and brought into the story, making it a thought-provoking, intriguing read. At times this was a bit of a disadvantage though, as it slowed down the plot, and I had a hard time following some it. It reminded me of the film Inception in that you have to be fully cognizant and quick on your toes to really understand the book and the plot, and if you miss any of it, it won’t make as much sense. This is one of the big reasons why I recommend reading this series in order.
The biggest issue I had with the book was the pacing. As I said, there was a lot of slow parts due to dumps of information you wouldn’t know if you hadn’t read the other books, sciency stuff, and different tangents (especially when we started talking timelines).
Because of this, there were many details that were told rather than shown, like an “on the last episode” recap. Because they were info dumps they didn’t fit in well, which kept jarring me out of the story. I understand that the author did this to make the book standalone, but this hurt the pacing and the story. I think if the book had been trimmed down 50 or so pages and took off from where the others ended, the story would have felt more natural and organized.
All in all, this was a good read. However, I wish I had read the other 5 books first, as even though you could technically read this series as a standalone, I wouldn’t recommend it. You can technically read the Harry Potter series as standalones and still get the gist of the series, but you miss out on the beauty and intricacies of the books if you do so. After reading One Too, I feel like this series is the same.
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*
August 12, 2020
This is not the first book in the series but can in my opinion be read as a standalone .
The Zeilman family , lead by Lola , are not your ordinary , everyday family - along with being telepaths each has another skill - skills with limitations . Skills that must be utlisied to thwart another group of telepaths lead by Warren Moore - who uses these powers for greed .
With her friends and family in danger , they must use all the powers at their disposal to fight and defeat XO .
This is and entertaining book , told from different POVs - which at times could be confusing , but which I enjoyed overall
I was given an arc of the book by NetGalley and the Publisher in exchange for an honest review .
The Zeilman family , lead by Lola , are not your ordinary , everyday family - along with being telepaths each has another skill - skills with limitations . Skills that must be utlisied to thwart another group of telepaths lead by Warren Moore - who uses these powers for greed .
With her friends and family in danger , they must use all the powers at their disposal to fight and defeat XO .
This is and entertaining book , told from different POVs - which at times could be confusing , but which I enjoyed overall
I was given an arc of the book by NetGalley and the Publisher in exchange for an honest review .
October 13, 2019
I really enjoyed the read but I have to admit that one of my personal pet peeves is starting something, like the second or third book in a series, and not feeling fully connected. I had a little bit of that feeling while reading but in the end the flow of the book and the likability of the characters kept me into it. I would recommend this book, in fact I may go back and start from the beginning.
June 24, 2022
I received a free copy via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
This is about a family with powers who really just want to lead normal lives.
I struggled at first to understand who each character was and what powers they have.
Once the story really started though I was pulled in with plenty of action.
A well written story that left me wanting more.
This is about a family with powers who really just want to lead normal lives.
I struggled at first to understand who each character was and what powers they have.
Once the story really started though I was pulled in with plenty of action.
A well written story that left me wanting more.
March 19, 2020
Just like the rest of this series, we get to follow the Zeitman family. Unlike the rest of the series, we get to see the family as a whole teaming up inste4ad of following one family member. They use their powers to fight evil in the form of the international news organization, Reel News.
September 8, 2019
Lola Zeilman is a geophysicist who works for an oil company. She is also a telepath. Lola’s eldest daughter Ariel can see the future- could actually also see alternate futures. Her middle daughter Teddie could leave her physical body behind while sending her energy body to distant locations. Zane teenage son can morph his face and overall appearance to mimic other people. Alex- Lola’s husband can slow down or accelerate his personal experience of time. Each power has serious limitations. There is another group of telepaths gather by Warren Moore who can accurately sense and report the fears of the public for greed. . Than the fear is amplified and exploited for greed. They recognize lola’s powerful ability. Lola and her telepaths and other people with abilities have to be gathered to fight XO and defeat it. Lola finds that her friends and family are in danger.
I enjoyed this book. I enjoyed that Lola’s family was “normal” and close knit. I liked Lola being a middle age woman: a scientist. mother, scientist, and wife. The author’s political and moral stance do come through and should be better disguised or not really be in this book as some people may not enjoy that in a book. It didn’t bother me though. I advise you to read this series in order for a more informative and smoother read. I was pulled in from the start. I did stray at times as this could drag for me at times. But than they book would pull me back in. I got confused at times while reading this. I liked the plot. I loved the action and danger. I liked the different POVS, but as I said got confused at times. I really liked how these people pulled together and learned to work together for the good of the world. I did love being shown different cultures. I loved the characters and the ins and outs of this book and I recommend it.
I enjoyed this book. I enjoyed that Lola’s family was “normal” and close knit. I liked Lola being a middle age woman: a scientist. mother, scientist, and wife. The author’s political and moral stance do come through and should be better disguised or not really be in this book as some people may not enjoy that in a book. It didn’t bother me though. I advise you to read this series in order for a more informative and smoother read. I was pulled in from the start. I did stray at times as this could drag for me at times. But than they book would pull me back in. I got confused at times while reading this. I liked the plot. I loved the action and danger. I liked the different POVS, but as I said got confused at times. I really liked how these people pulled together and learned to work together for the good of the world. I did love being shown different cultures. I loved the characters and the ins and outs of this book and I recommend it.
November 10, 2019
I received this book for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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Having read all the previous books in this series, I can and will say that this was absolutely the concluding story I wanted. Watching this family of reluctant superheroes, if you will, come together to be something bigger than themselves was fascinating and inspiring. The ways in which they were able to meld their talents for maximum effect was amazing. Even with all they could accomplish, their victories never felt easy, something I commend the author for. It’s difficult to throw up obstacles in the way of people with special gifts in a world that’s not set up to handle opposing those gifts. This did it all and more in so many creative ways. I was never bored.
The characters felt true to themselves from their individual stories. They were who they became as a result of their past adventures. The villains in this book were as terrifyingly real as in all the previous ones. I am continuously impressed by the author’s ability to make me shiver at reality. I want to believe people like these bad guys can’t exist, but it’s all too easy to know they could be real.
The ending rapped everything up nicely. I suppose there could be room for more books about these characters, but they wouldn’t be necessary. Character arcs ended in good places, and there is a bright new future on the horizon. This said, if more books happened to pop into existence, I would definitely read them. This series really caught my interest. Looking back at the first book and how I couldn’t get in to it at first, I feel like I’ve come a long way here. I’m so glad I stuck with it, and I encourage everyone, yet again, to give these books a try.
Read an excerpt and follow the Goddess Fish book tour here.
Having read all the previous books in this series, I can and will say that this was absolutely the concluding story I wanted. Watching this family of reluctant superheroes, if you will, come together to be something bigger than themselves was fascinating and inspiring. The ways in which they were able to meld their talents for maximum effect was amazing. Even with all they could accomplish, their victories never felt easy, something I commend the author for. It’s difficult to throw up obstacles in the way of people with special gifts in a world that’s not set up to handle opposing those gifts. This did it all and more in so many creative ways. I was never bored.
The characters felt true to themselves from their individual stories. They were who they became as a result of their past adventures. The villains in this book were as terrifyingly real as in all the previous ones. I am continuously impressed by the author’s ability to make me shiver at reality. I want to believe people like these bad guys can’t exist, but it’s all too easy to know they could be real.
The ending rapped everything up nicely. I suppose there could be room for more books about these characters, but they wouldn’t be necessary. Character arcs ended in good places, and there is a bright new future on the horizon. This said, if more books happened to pop into existence, I would definitely read them. This series really caught my interest. Looking back at the first book and how I couldn’t get in to it at first, I feel like I’ve come a long way here. I’m so glad I stuck with it, and I encourage everyone, yet again, to give these books a try.
September 9, 2019
One of Two is the sixth installment from S R Cronin’s series, 46. Ascending. I have not read the other books in the series and I believe this can be read as a stand alone. Though I would love to read the previous books to see what had happened in them. This is not my normal go to genre but am so glad I gave it a chance. I thought it was pretty good.
I give One of Two four stars. I recommend it for readers who enjoy to read science fiction.
I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
I give One of Two four stars. I recommend it for readers who enjoy to read science fiction.
I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
August 13, 2019
I've enjoyed reading this series from the beginning and this book didn't disappoint. The characters are interesting and it's what I want in a scifi novel series.
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