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heabooknerd's review against another edition
3.0
We finally got some resolution to this series and while I was happy with how it all ended I did find VIRAL JUSTICE a little too close to the format of the previous books. I felt like this could have been a repeat of the last one where our main characters get called into a refugee camp, try to diagnose the illness, deal with angry villagers trying to stop them, and dodge the psychotic Akbar. Part of the problem also comes from the fact that Akbar has already created two very deadly and contagious viruses in the previous books so why is he still looking for another?
Akbar's questionable motives aside, I was quickly swept up in the action and suspense that ensues once Max and Ali leave the base. We've followed Max from the beginning and now we finally have his story and for the most part I enjoyed his character. Max is extremely dedicated to his job and keeping his people safe. His intelligence and honest demeanor means he's not always the most cuddly of people but it's clear how much his work and saving lives means to him. As his counterpoint, we have Sergeant Alicia Stone who was everything I could want in a badass heroine. She trains Special Forces soldiers and she doesn't take crap from anyone, Max included. She essentially spends the whole book kicking butt left and right and I was rooting her on every second.
While these two are a good match I did feel their relationship was rushed. Ali has been assigned to be Max's bodyguard and apparently this has been going on for a while and they've developed a bit of a friendship. But this history wasn't developed or demonstrated enough before they quite suddenly jumped into bed. I never felt like I had a good handle on their working relationship before it suddenly changed to a sexual relationship. This made Ali's involvement seem odd because she puts a lot of emphasis on the high standards she's held up to. Not only is she a woman in the male only field of Special Forces, she's also General Stone's daughter so she's always under the microscope (pun intended). So when Max and Ali get together without the reader seeing much of their backstory it makes it seem like Ali doesn't care about all these obstacles that she spends the rest of the book worrying about.
I was hoping for a stronger series finish but didn't quite get it. I am intrigued by the hints dropped at the end of the book and I plan to give the spin off series a try.
Akbar's questionable motives aside, I was quickly swept up in the action and suspense that ensues once Max and Ali leave the base. We've followed Max from the beginning and now we finally have his story and for the most part I enjoyed his character. Max is extremely dedicated to his job and keeping his people safe. His intelligence and honest demeanor means he's not always the most cuddly of people but it's clear how much his work and saving lives means to him. As his counterpoint, we have Sergeant Alicia Stone who was everything I could want in a badass heroine. She trains Special Forces soldiers and she doesn't take crap from anyone, Max included. She essentially spends the whole book kicking butt left and right and I was rooting her on every second.
While these two are a good match I did feel their relationship was rushed. Ali has been assigned to be Max's bodyguard and apparently this has been going on for a while and they've developed a bit of a friendship. But this history wasn't developed or demonstrated enough before they quite suddenly jumped into bed. I never felt like I had a good handle on their working relationship before it suddenly changed to a sexual relationship. This made Ali's involvement seem odd because she puts a lot of emphasis on the high standards she's held up to. Not only is she a woman in the male only field of Special Forces, she's also General Stone's daughter so she's always under the microscope (pun intended). So when Max and Ali get together without the reader seeing much of their backstory it makes it seem like Ali doesn't care about all these obstacles that she spends the rest of the book worrying about.
I was hoping for a stronger series finish but didn't quite get it. I am intrigued by the hints dropped at the end of the book and I plan to give the spin off series a try.
teresajluvs2read's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic ending to a kick a** series
Viral Justice is the third book in Ms. Rowe's Biological Task Force. I highly recommend reading the previous two books so that you will understand why Akbar is determined to kill as many people as he can.
Max is still trying to stay one step ahead of Akbar and his militant army, but when he's assigned a bodyguard he knows that it's for his safety. However when sparks start to fly between Sergeant Alicia Stone he's got more to worry about than romance between an officer and enlisted because she's the Generals daughter.
Will Ali, Max, and their Special Forces task force be able to find Akbar before the genetically modified Flu kills ?not only a whole village but the world?
Viral Justice is the third book in Ms. Rowe's Biological Task Force. I highly recommend reading the previous two books so that you will understand why Akbar is determined to kill as many people as he can.
Max is still trying to stay one step ahead of Akbar and his militant army, but when he's assigned a bodyguard he knows that it's for his safety. However when sparks start to fly between Sergeant Alicia Stone he's got more to worry about than romance between an officer and enlisted because she's the Generals daughter.
Will Ali, Max, and their Special Forces task force be able to find Akbar before the genetically modified Flu kills ?not only a whole village but the world?
scottishpixie26's review
5.0
Absolutely amazing. This book was a great addition to the series and a real page turner. I never wanted to put it down. Left me wanting more and I'm hoping there's more.
deannasworld's review
4.0
It's always an adrenalin filled, heart thumping ride when reading one of Julie Rowe's Biological Response Team stories. This one is no exception. I adore this world Ms Rowe has created, with great characters, deadly weapons and fanatical enemies.
Max is likely my favorite hero of all three books I've read so far. He is such a great character. I accidentally read a review which criticized Max as being a beta hero with Ali being the alpha of the two. I disagree. Max might not be a pumped up, ass kicking Green Beret Special Forces soldier but he's a force to be reckoned with. His dedication to his job and doing what's right is extremely commendable. He might not know how to shoot straight and kill a man with his bare hands in a dozen different ways, but he's smart, he's sharp, insightful, knowledgeable, and he's decisive. He's the best at what he does. A muscle bound grunt is easily replaceable. He is not. He recognizes the war he is fighting when it comes to biological weapons and he fights it with everything he's got. He's also a leader of a group of very strong, intelligent men and women, and they all respect him. That makes him a hero in my book, not whether he can kill a man at twenty paces. Of course, when push came to shove, he fought his own inner demons and won. He got it done.
Ali is also incredible. She's strong, determined and very, very tough. I was worried when I read the alpha comment about her that she would be one of those ball buster bitches, but she's not. She probably can be, since she is the one who trains the Green Beret Special Forces guys to be the kick ass fighters they are, which makes her better than them and far deadlier, but she doesn't come across that way. She comes across as dedicated, protective, and smart.
Another fantastic installment in the series. I can't wait for more.
Max is likely my favorite hero of all three books I've read so far. He is such a great character. I accidentally read a review which criticized Max as being a beta hero with Ali being the alpha of the two. I disagree. Max might not be a pumped up, ass kicking Green Beret Special Forces soldier but he's a force to be reckoned with. His dedication to his job and doing what's right is extremely commendable. He might not know how to shoot straight and kill a man with his bare hands in a dozen different ways, but he's smart, he's sharp, insightful, knowledgeable, and he's decisive. He's the best at what he does. A muscle bound grunt is easily replaceable. He is not. He recognizes the war he is fighting when it comes to biological weapons and he fights it with everything he's got. He's also a leader of a group of very strong, intelligent men and women, and they all respect him. That makes him a hero in my book, not whether he can kill a man at twenty paces. Of course, when push came to shove, he fought his own inner demons and won. He got it done.
Ali is also incredible. She's strong, determined and very, very tough. I was worried when I read the alpha comment about her that she would be one of those ball buster bitches, but she's not. She probably can be, since she is the one who trains the Green Beret Special Forces guys to be the kick ass fighters they are, which makes her better than them and far deadlier, but she doesn't come across that way. She comes across as dedicated, protective, and smart.
Another fantastic installment in the series. I can't wait for more.
prgchrqltma's review
4.0
I really like this series, and I hope it continues. The suspense plot was way better than the romance in this one. That part was total instalust and fairly inexplicable to me. I love the nerdy hero and the kick butt heroine, although their inner conflicts weren't fleshed out enough, I thought.
clak5686's review
5.0
I think this was my favorite book of the series. I love Max. Alicia was a very interesting and compelling character. Together they were amazing. I was glad the they were able to end the threat but that other chemists have been trained to weaponize viruses. A great wrap up for the series.
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