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a_h_haga's review
4.0
I was really looking forward to this book, for I'm a big fan of both Faith Hunter and Khristine Hvam - the narrator - so it was an insta-grab for me.
I remembered liking [b:Junkyard Cats|54883063|Junkyard Cats|Faith Hunter|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1597164433l/54883063._SX50_.jpg|75023277] a lot, although my relisten yesterday proved I'm not as big a fan of it as other books by this author. That said, it was still good.
Junkyard Bargain is better than Cats, because it isn't just one big battle. Sure, there is action and battles here, and they're very well written, but not the focus. There's a lot more character-growth and subplots and such going on, which I really enjoyed.
And I'm so looking forward to book 3! Wondering if that will be the last book or if the series will be longer. Either way, they're fun, short reads.
I remembered liking [b:Junkyard Cats|54883063|Junkyard Cats|Faith Hunter|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1597164433l/54883063._SX50_.jpg|75023277] a lot, although my relisten yesterday proved I'm not as big a fan of it as other books by this author. That said, it was still good.
Junkyard Bargain is better than Cats, because it isn't just one big battle. Sure, there is action and battles here, and they're very well written, but not the focus. There's a lot more character-growth and subplots and such going on, which I really enjoyed.
And I'm so looking forward to book 3! Wondering if that will be the last book or if the series will be longer. Either way, they're fun, short reads.
quirkycatsfatstacks's review
5.0
Pardon me as I squee, but I'm so excited to have Junkyard Bargain in my hands! Junkyard Bargain is the second novella in Faith Hunter's Junkyard Cats series. If you love post-apocalyptic stories and cats, you're just going to love it.
Shining Smith is a survivor. She's survived no less than three situations that would have killed the average human, and the odds are good that she's going to go through worse before it is all said and done. Especially as she hunts down her enemies.
However, she's not going to have much time to prepare for that battle. Not when her enemy holds one of her allies. So she's on a timer to get things done, and that includes getting her hands on a powerful weapon. Naturally, that task is easier said than done.
“The Law as uncertain, vengeance wasn't.”
I have been waiting for Junkyard Bargain from the instant I finished Junkyard Cats. Which means I have been waiting a little over a year to read this beauty. Was it worth it? A hundred times yes. Though now I find myself already eagerly awaiting news of the sequel. I'm sure that one will be worth the wait as well.
There's so much to love about Junkyard Bargain, and the series in general. As a cat lover, I especially adore the inclusion of Shining's dangerous Feline's. Their personalities (and abilities) take the whole setting to a new level. Then again, I'm a crazy cat lady, so I am probably being a bit biased here. Oh well.
Naturally, Shining herself is another big reason to love this series. She's been through a lot of trauma, and has become the epitome of 'what does not kill me makes me stronger.' It's going to be interesting to see where her story goes from here, especially where her allies are concerned (I'm trying to hard to be vague here, to avoid spoilers).
This dystopian future is a dark one, and in many ways, it feels like the sort of world that only Faith Hunter can dream up. I love seeing her tackle more of a science fiction take, though she still captures human nature in horrifying detail.
Long story short – once again I have fallen in love with a world and story created by Faith Hunter. I can't wait to read what happens next, but unfortunately, I am going to have to practice at being patient.
Thanks to Let's Talk Promotions (LTP) for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Read more reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
Shining Smith is a survivor. She's survived no less than three situations that would have killed the average human, and the odds are good that she's going to go through worse before it is all said and done. Especially as she hunts down her enemies.
However, she's not going to have much time to prepare for that battle. Not when her enemy holds one of her allies. So she's on a timer to get things done, and that includes getting her hands on a powerful weapon. Naturally, that task is easier said than done.
“The Law as uncertain, vengeance wasn't.”
I have been waiting for Junkyard Bargain from the instant I finished Junkyard Cats. Which means I have been waiting a little over a year to read this beauty. Was it worth it? A hundred times yes. Though now I find myself already eagerly awaiting news of the sequel. I'm sure that one will be worth the wait as well.
There's so much to love about Junkyard Bargain, and the series in general. As a cat lover, I especially adore the inclusion of Shining's dangerous Feline's. Their personalities (and abilities) take the whole setting to a new level. Then again, I'm a crazy cat lady, so I am probably being a bit biased here. Oh well.
Naturally, Shining herself is another big reason to love this series. She's been through a lot of trauma, and has become the epitome of 'what does not kill me makes me stronger.' It's going to be interesting to see where her story goes from here, especially where her allies are concerned (I'm trying to hard to be vague here, to avoid spoilers).
This dystopian future is a dark one, and in many ways, it feels like the sort of world that only Faith Hunter can dream up. I love seeing her tackle more of a science fiction take, though she still captures human nature in horrifying detail.
Long story short – once again I have fallen in love with a world and story created by Faith Hunter. I can't wait to read what happens next, but unfortunately, I am going to have to practice at being patient.
Thanks to Let's Talk Promotions (LTP) for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Read more reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
teapoweredrobot's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
michellembruhn's review
4.0
3.5 stars, rounded up because I want to continue the series. I liked the character work in this sequel, as well as the questions it raises about Shining's nanobots and thralls and even Shining herself. There was far less action than the first book, though, so it felt meandering at times. I caught myself spacing out at one point and found I hadn't missed much in those five-ish minutes; in the first book of the series, I would have had to go back and figure out what I'd missed. Still enjoyed it and definitely want to read the next one. Also, Spy is awesome.
romanthiccreader's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.0
I started this immediately on the heels of finishing Junkyard Cats. I think if this wasn't an audio book, I would not have continued with the series. And yet, I'm currently googling whether or not a book 3 is in the works because I want to know how Shining is going to stick it to Warhammer, and whether or not anything is going to happen with the chemistry between her and Jaegar.
Looks like I need to keep Junkyard War on my radar. :)
Looks like I need to keep Junkyard War on my radar. :)
norma_cenva's review against another edition
5.0
I had no idea I will love this random story I picked up, it is so good! On to the next one I go.
trufyre's review against another edition
4.0
A fast paced and fun read! Wish it had been longer and wishing for the next installment.
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
This was a great sequel, I loved seeing more of the plot, and boy was there a lot of action!
janetval's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0