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erinremen's review
5.0
Omg! The danger never stops and our little group of survivors seem to be a magnet for all the things that can happen in an apocalypse! Together they decide to make the journey to Valhalla hoping for the chance at a better future, but getting there is going to push them to their limits and make them stronger than they ever knew they could be. I love this world and the characters and hope to have many, many more stories to read in the future! Definitely worth a read if you love apocalypse stories with your romance!
raven168's review
3.0
This was much much better than the first one, and that's probably because there's finally something almost always going on this time. Did I love it? No. But I was thrilled it didn't take me forever to finish. I still dislike Kenzie though. She just always annoyed me with so much of what she did. Her weird habit of licking Ripper at the most ridiculous times was also off putting. And how she always thought that wanting to submit to Ripper made her less of a "strong woman" (something I would never describe her as anyway) just ticked me off. Ripper was still the swoon worthy alpha male, and I was glad to see Kyle grow up as much as he did and become a more dependable person.
Like I said though, the story itself was much better. If you ignore the constant drama queen theatrics about how Kenzie was so lucky to get Ripper back and she never wants to let him out of her sight again. We pick up right where we left last book with this group heading out to Valhalla. It's not long before they encounter trouble with the route they were going to take being blocked by somebody blowing up a dam. Forcing them to take the long way. During which they suffer accidents and encounter deranged cult leaders. Finally escaping from those crazies, and with a couple new people in their group, they do eventually make it to the ranch. Only to find out that it has been taken over by a group that fancies themselves Nazis. The plan had always been to take the ranch back and free Bear who has been chained and forced to work it, but when the good doctor also gets taken they have run out of time. They come up with a new plan with Ripper and Kenzie right in the middle of it. Not surprisingly, it doesn't go as planned at all. But at the end of the day, they do take the ranch providing a safe haven for them all. At least for now, anyway.
I was actually a little surprised that it was only 2 books for Ripper and Kenzie to find they happy ending. Next we move on to Kyle deciding to see if he can find out if his family is still safe, and maybe find his own happiness. Honestly though, I don't really plan on reading it. I was thrilled to have enjoyed this one more than the first, but it wasn't enough to make me want more.
ARC provided by publisher via Netgalley.
Like I said though, the story itself was much better. If you ignore the constant drama queen theatrics about how Kenzie was so lucky to get Ripper back and she never wants to let him out of her sight again. We pick up right where we left last book with this group heading out to Valhalla. It's not long before they encounter trouble with the route they were going to take being blocked by somebody blowing up a dam. Forcing them to take the long way. During which they suffer accidents and encounter deranged cult leaders. Finally escaping from those crazies, and with a couple new people in their group, they do eventually make it to the ranch. Only to find out that it has been taken over by a group that fancies themselves Nazis. The plan had always been to take the ranch back and free Bear who has been chained and forced to work it, but when the good doctor also gets taken they have run out of time. They come up with a new plan with Ripper and Kenzie right in the middle of it. Not surprisingly, it doesn't go as planned at all. But at the end of the day, they do take the ranch providing a safe haven for them all. At least for now, anyway.
I was actually a little surprised that it was only 2 books for Ripper and Kenzie to find they happy ending. Next we move on to Kyle deciding to see if he can find out if his family is still safe, and maybe find his own happiness. Honestly though, I don't really plan on reading it. I was thrilled to have enjoyed this one more than the first, but it wasn't enough to make me want more.
ARC provided by publisher via Netgalley.
emartinet's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
joeykellermeier's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
shirazy's review
Too ridiculous. The first book was enjoyable, this book was too absurd.
reading_rainy's review
5.0
Nothing against the dude on the cover, but that is totally not Ripper. (Just saying)
Kenzie and Ripper are such an adorable couple. They continue to learn from each other and their communication deepens. It felt like they were separated the majority of the story, so that was frustrating.
Question, why do all the crazies come out to play during an apocalypse? Why is it a running theme in almost every book of this genre? I mean isn’t the end-of-the-world drastic enough? I’d read a book of just Kenzie and Ripper living off the land with their friends and learning how to survive.
Kenzie and Ripper are such an adorable couple. They continue to learn from each other and their communication deepens. It felt like they were separated the majority of the story, so that was frustrating.
Question, why do all the crazies come out to play during an apocalypse? Why is it a running theme in almost every book of this genre? I mean isn’t the end-of-the-world drastic enough? I’d read a book of just Kenzie and Ripper living off the land with their friends and learning how to survive.
xxjenadanxx's review
4.0
YESSSS.
Maelstrom picks up right where Pandemonium left off and I am so glad! You don't miss a minute of the action. Kenzie, Ripper and the gang find themselves in a LOT of tough spots in this one, almost to the point where it was too much, which is why it was a four star instead of a five star. There is one part i felt was completely unnecessary to the story (Mimi) and I honestly think the book would be better off without it. Otherwise I loved this so much! The way you really get to know the group even better, the way the group gets to know and grow together even more, the new members. It did feel kind of like Ripper and Kenzie's story was ending so I might be a little sad for the next one if it goes in a totally different direction but I am excited to read it.
Maelstrom picks up right where Pandemonium left off and I am so glad! You don't miss a minute of the action. Kenzie, Ripper and the gang find themselves in a LOT of tough spots in this one, almost to the point where it was too much, which is why it was a four star instead of a five star. There is one part i felt was completely unnecessary to the story (Mimi) and I honestly think the book would be better off without it. Otherwise I loved this so much! The way you really get to know the group even better, the way the group gets to know and grow together even more, the new members. It did feel kind of like Ripper and Kenzie's story was ending so I might be a little sad for the next one if it goes in a totally different direction but I am excited to read it.
mibookobsession's review
4.0
This is book #2 in the World Fallen series. Kenzie, Ripper, and their motley band of survivors barely escaped Portland before the whole city burned. They are looking for a safe haven at Valhalla ranch with a friend of Kyle. Along the way they run into so many dangers as the world continues to fall into chaos with the flu pandemic.
I'm loving this series. When the world falls apart all the crazies come out! I can't wait to find out what happens next, especially with Kyle's part of the story.
Thank you to Susanna Strom and Cougar Creek Publishing for the opportunity to read this book. I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. The views and opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
I'm loving this series. When the world falls apart all the crazies come out! I can't wait to find out what happens next, especially with Kyle's part of the story.
Thank you to Susanna Strom and Cougar Creek Publishing for the opportunity to read this book. I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. The views and opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
nikkisbooknook's review
5.0
Kenzie and Ripper are back! The world is still in freefall after the pandemic ripped through humanity (That's a bit close to home with COVID-19!)
Kenzie, Ripper and the rest of the motley crew are attempting to get to a remote ranch where they hope to seek refuge with an acquaintance. But the journey, well you just know that it's not going to be straightforward, don't you?!
There are rampaging survivors, cult wannabes, and neo-nazis to escape first! Valhalla may not be the safe haven they were hoping for.
Ripper may not be your typical hero, he's more of a dark hero, but he still saves the day and keeps his rag-tag family together. There are more dangers in the desolated world than one group should face. They are some great new characters explored and there are some real nasty pieces of work it was a joy to see meet a squicky end!
I really am on tenterhooks for book 3!
Kenzie, Ripper and the rest of the motley crew are attempting to get to a remote ranch where they hope to seek refuge with an acquaintance. But the journey, well you just know that it's not going to be straightforward, don't you?!
There are rampaging survivors, cult wannabes, and neo-nazis to escape first! Valhalla may not be the safe haven they were hoping for.
Ripper may not be your typical hero, he's more of a dark hero, but he still saves the day and keeps his rag-tag family together. There are more dangers in the desolated world than one group should face. They are some great new characters explored and there are some real nasty pieces of work it was a joy to see meet a squicky end!
I really am on tenterhooks for book 3!
n0m_de_grr's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Gun violence, and Cursing
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Physical abuse
Minor: Racism, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, and Pregnancy