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Places of Power #3
Titan Song
New powers. New villains. New secrets.
After SC and his team returns from the Amazon, Specials start going missing in high numbers. Not just any Specials, but those who can control others with their voices like Siri from the academy. He and the team investigate, bringing them to an adventure in a new country, and discovering a disturbing layer to the villains. Only they can fight to stop a chain reaction that they began with the rebellion at the rehabilitation facility which now threatens the world.
After SC and his team returns from the Amazon, Specials start going missing in high numbers. Not just any Specials, but those who can control others with their voices like Siri from the academy. He and the team investigate, bringing them to an adventure in a new country, and discovering a disturbing layer to the villains. Only they can fight to stop a chain reaction that they began with the rebellion at the rehabilitation facility which now threatens the world.
- GenresFantasySuperheroes
416 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 10, 2019
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Leo Petracci
23 books91 followersLeonard Petracci is a recent graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology currently living in Los Angeles. In his spare time you can find him hiking, at the beach, or enjoying the outdoors.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
October 29, 2024
I’m so glad this is only getting better.
TL; DR: The Third novel in the Places of Power series builds on the old formulas and creates new ones, supplementing an already strong plot line and adding padding that fills out the storyline nicely and offers hope for the rest of the series.
Wow, still very happy to be experiencing this book. It’s such a nice change from the usual mediocrity of super powered books. For now, I’ll keep the pre review short, as most of my overview can be placed into the sections, but it goes without saying that this might be the best superhero series I’ve read in novel form.
Characters: The usual suspects return, but some new ones are added and some old ones return. There’s a nice mix of the two that feels fresh and engaging while also deepening the lore. The same issues I’ve had with previous books come up here, with some emotional responses feeling unwarranted or overdone, but they’re minimizing as the story goes on and I’m hoping by the end that it’s vanished completely.
Setting: Spoiler: it’s Rome. It’s a decent usage of the space and Petracci continues to find effective ways to utilize the space, though it could have been better. It was still a wonderful and well used area. I feel this is also a good spot to mention that the reader continues to be an excellent performer and his voices and accents enhance the story so well. It’s wonderful, really and I can’t compliment enough.
Story: Really getting good. There’s so many plot points, but somehow it’s not too much. Every facet of the story and its developments is nicely flowing with the other parts. It’s seamless; all of the new pieces are making me pleased. I love the new categories, the new tiers, the new groups. Every piece is a positive and allows for the story to advance and expand in a new way.
Writing: It’s all tying in so well. I can’t wait until each new piece is added. I think that the weakest part of the plot may be that the “plot twists” aren’t exactly groundbreaking. There’s a level of immaturity in the writing that does bring it to that point, but it’s not anything that holds it back, more you just know what you’re getting into.
The third book in Places of Power builds on its foundation well and sets up nicely for the coming series. It’s a fun romp and I’m already listening to the fourth and enjoying it.
4.3 🌟
TL; DR: The Third novel in the Places of Power series builds on the old formulas and creates new ones, supplementing an already strong plot line and adding padding that fills out the storyline nicely and offers hope for the rest of the series.
Wow, still very happy to be experiencing this book. It’s such a nice change from the usual mediocrity of super powered books. For now, I’ll keep the pre review short, as most of my overview can be placed into the sections, but it goes without saying that this might be the best superhero series I’ve read in novel form.
Characters: The usual suspects return, but some new ones are added and some old ones return. There’s a nice mix of the two that feels fresh and engaging while also deepening the lore. The same issues I’ve had with previous books come up here, with some emotional responses feeling unwarranted or overdone, but they’re minimizing as the story goes on and I’m hoping by the end that it’s vanished completely.
Setting: Spoiler: it’s Rome. It’s a decent usage of the space and Petracci continues to find effective ways to utilize the space, though it could have been better. It was still a wonderful and well used area. I feel this is also a good spot to mention that the reader continues to be an excellent performer and his voices and accents enhance the story so well. It’s wonderful, really and I can’t compliment enough.
Story: Really getting good. There’s so many plot points, but somehow it’s not too much. Every facet of the story and its developments is nicely flowing with the other parts. It’s seamless; all of the new pieces are making me pleased. I love the new categories, the new tiers, the new groups. Every piece is a positive and allows for the story to advance and expand in a new way.
Writing: It’s all tying in so well. I can’t wait until each new piece is added. I think that the weakest part of the plot may be that the “plot twists” aren’t exactly groundbreaking. There’s a level of immaturity in the writing that does bring it to that point, but it’s not anything that holds it back, more you just know what you’re getting into.
The third book in Places of Power builds on its foundation well and sets up nicely for the coming series. It’s a fun romp and I’m already listening to the fourth and enjoying it.
4.3 🌟
December 1, 2020
I liked this book and though I was hesitant at first. It has gotten to be wildly entertaining and imaginative. Leo Petracci seems to have a decent grasp in superpowers and his world. He has really upped the scale of magnitude for this book and I am interested in seeing where they go.
My only real critic of the first two books is not really present in this one.
That being that the mother is very annoying and hard to listen to. I would like to see her power explored through a younger character but she often is too much a reminder of how weak and unintelligent SC is. Also I would like to see their grow and include more members but this book provide for no new main characters.
My only real critic of the first two books is not really present in this one.
That being that the mother is very annoying and hard to listen to. I would like to see her power explored through a younger character but she often is too much a reminder of how weak and unintelligent SC is. Also I would like to see their grow and include more members but this book provide for no new main characters.
January 1, 2023
Pretty solid book and a nice continuation from the last, introducing some new lore!
February 3, 2020
Great read!
I really loved it!. It was a different take in the storyline. I enjoyed a great deal. Great read. I can't wait for the next one.
I really loved it!. It was a different take in the storyline. I enjoyed a great deal. Great read. I can't wait for the next one.
April 18, 2025
4.25. Yes—this is exactly what I’ve been waiting for! This installment improves on everything while finally delivering some of the elements I’ve been asking for since the beginning.
We finally get real context for Forgotten Pages, with many of its prequel details now seamlessly fitting into the larger narrative. Whether its characters and concepts will continue playing a role remains to be seen, but it’s satisfying to watch those puzzle pieces come together.
The plot started small, but quickly escalated—what began as a straightforward bodyguard mission steadily intensified until the fate of Rome itself was on the line! The introduction of a new antagonistic organization was a standout development, making a lasting impression on both the world and our protagonists. I’m eager to see how they continue shaking things up moving forward.
Overall, the series has been getting better and better—and that’s all one can hope for when committing to a full series run. Here’s hoping Petracci keeps the momentum going.
We finally get real context for Forgotten Pages, with many of its prequel details now seamlessly fitting into the larger narrative. Whether its characters and concepts will continue playing a role remains to be seen, but it’s satisfying to watch those puzzle pieces come together.
The plot started small, but quickly escalated—what began as a straightforward bodyguard mission steadily intensified until the fate of Rome itself was on the line! The introduction of a new antagonistic organization was a standout development, making a lasting impression on both the world and our protagonists. I’m eager to see how they continue shaking things up moving forward.
Overall, the series has been getting better and better—and that’s all one can hope for when committing to a full series run. Here’s hoping Petracci keeps the momentum going.
December 11, 2020
Another solid book in the series
Get deeper into the mysteries hinted at in the last two books, and a few answers. A little more expose of the world of Star Child. Character and world development also happen at a realistic pace, so I didn’t find myself rolling my eyes like I have with a lot of other adolescent superhero books.
Overall a solid and engaging book. I’m disappointed only that it’s already over and I have to wait a while for the next one.
Get deeper into the mysteries hinted at in the last two books, and a few answers. A little more expose of the world of Star Child. Character and world development also happen at a realistic pace, so I didn’t find myself rolling my eyes like I have with a lot of other adolescent superhero books.
Overall a solid and engaging book. I’m disappointed only that it’s already over and I have to wait a while for the next one.
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