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Liberty #1
Duty
Liam Abbott has just turned eighteen and alone for the first time in his life. Since he was a child, he had lived in the system, moving from foster home to foster home. He's struggling to live with his demons when agents from the Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women knock on his door with news that he's been identified as the father of a newborn whose mother died of an overdose. This is the first chapter in his story and the story of his daughter, Liberty Joy Williams.
There are discussions of drugs, verbal, physical and sexual abuse, and suicide in the story but the reality is that this is what many who go through the 'system' have to deal with.
There are discussions of drugs, verbal, physical and sexual abuse, and suicide in the story but the reality is that this is what many who go through the 'system' have to deal with.
67 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 20, 2021
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September 18, 2021
It was interesting to see the start of new series from this author, but there is the slight concern that he has four other unfinished series on the go, two of which haven’t had a new release for one and a half years. Will this series also just die away after a few books?
After about a quarter of the book I was really puzzled, I don’t know anything about social care in Australia, where I presume the book is set, but just handing a baby to a teenager seemed almost unbelievable.
This is not a fun read, but it was very interesting and in the end I was happy to give four stars.
After about a quarter of the book I was really puzzled, I don’t know anything about social care in Australia, where I presume the book is set, but just handing a baby to a teenager seemed almost unbelievable.
This is not a fun read, but it was very interesting and in the end I was happy to give four stars.
September 18, 2022
hard to read
The MC is a survivor of the foster system. So it can be…tough to read, especially when he talks about the ‘life lessons’ he’s been taught.
Like many of this author’s works, the MC tends towards practical and competent, though with this one he lacks a lot of education and his upbringing did not prepare him for…a lot.
I would call this ‘competence porn’, where the MC simply sets forth to do a task and undertakes each task with a seriousness that is somewhat unusual. He also rarely makes errors, but that is due more to his preparation and willingness to take instruction seriously.
There is no sex or innuendo, almost an asexual existence.
I would compare this to the novels by Laurence Dahners or Mackey Chandler (though they are more SF and fantastical). Somewhat drier and more methodical, but always carefully considered.
I am going to keep reading. I enjoy the writing, but it will not be to everyone’s taste.
The MC is a survivor of the foster system. So it can be…tough to read, especially when he talks about the ‘life lessons’ he’s been taught.
Like many of this author’s works, the MC tends towards practical and competent, though with this one he lacks a lot of education and his upbringing did not prepare him for…a lot.
I would call this ‘competence porn’, where the MC simply sets forth to do a task and undertakes each task with a seriousness that is somewhat unusual. He also rarely makes errors, but that is due more to his preparation and willingness to take instruction seriously.
There is no sex or innuendo, almost an asexual existence.
I would compare this to the novels by Laurence Dahners or Mackey Chandler (though they are more SF and fantastical). Somewhat drier and more methodical, but always carefully considered.
I am going to keep reading. I enjoy the writing, but it will not be to everyone’s taste.
January 19, 2022
Really liked the story
I laughed, cried, cheered and lost myself in this story. My only issue is the third book in the series is not kindle unlimited but it was still worth the $3 paid. So if you enjoy tragic stories with good ending you'll love this book.
I laughed, cried, cheered and lost myself in this story. My only issue is the third book in the series is not kindle unlimited but it was still worth the $3 paid. So if you enjoy tragic stories with good ending you'll love this book.
August 20, 2024
Good series
I loved how he stepped to take care of a child. He was abused by the foster care system but has a strong sense of responsibility. Not always easy to read but a story that should be read.
I loved how he stepped to take care of a child. He was abused by the foster care system but has a strong sense of responsibility. Not always easy to read but a story that should be read.
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