Reviews

Power Study by Maria V. Snyder

cosymilko's review

3.0

I really enjoy the short stories in this universe. This isn't one of my favourite ones but honestly, I'll follow Janco and Ari just about anywhere.
One thing Snyder does well is support characters. They're never wooden, often they're so well rounded you'd wouldn't notice if the main characters just stopped existing.

Set in a Yelena and Valek-less plot this is surprisingly good. I like the additional ties it forges between Sitia and Ixia.

brendalovesbooks's review

3.0

This was okay, but Ari and Janco are definitely better as side characters than main characters. For me, Janco especially is more on the annoying side than the funny side.

freadomlibrary's review

4.0

Liked this a lot! I loved seeing from Ari and Janco's point of views

isabella1018's review

5.0

I love love love Ari and Janco so much. I love getting to read from their point of view and I love their constant bickering and how this little story worked out.

coffeelitmama's review

4.0

I love Ari & Janco's characters, I can't wait to see how they develop more in the series.

tiddlerrr's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Yelena my beloved <3

only thing I really dislike about this book is the age gap between Valek and Yelena, but I also understand for narrative reasons why they have to be the ages they are (Valek helping with the takeover, Yelena’s magic not flaming out etc etc) but given the romantic relationship that develops jt always felt a little icky. I still love them together though so I am willing to admit I’m a hypocrite ¯\(ツ)/¯

ameserole's review

4.0

Power Study was a very short novella that involved me two favorite people - Ari and Janco. There's just something about these two that puts a smile on my face. Especially when they joke around while going into a fight or two. They are just smooth bad asses that can do anything together.

So when Rye enters the picture and challenges them to a duel - it's game on. In some ways, this kind of reminded me of the 3 musketeers.. but in some ways it didn't. Either way, I enjoyed the heck out of this book and seriously wished it a bit longer.

Or maybe I'm just obsessed with these two and will devour any book of theirs. I can't wait to see what they are going to do next - adventure wise or romance wise. I just want more.

scarletthills's review

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

anana3322's review

4.0

Let me start by saying that this was a quick and free read. Just check on Maria V. Snyders Author Side.
Sexy-Time-Rating: None

simmyk91's review

3.0

Adorable short story of Janco, Ari and Maren who discover a magical scimitar in Ixia