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a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
4.0
4 Stars
I donโt know if itโs because I miss this group of military badasses or what, but Iโm not sorry that I highly enjoyed myself with this no frills novella about Trevor Sanchez from the renowned now disbanded Alpha Team.
Turner never fails the reader on action or smex, and she even threw in some hurt comfort vibes. Who knew that Trevor was smart, sensitive, and caring while defeating bad guys with a mere thought of his powerful ability of telekinesis. More please!
As with all ensemble series, seeing everyone else do their thing and lovingly give each other shit was the proverbial icing on the cake, and I just gobbled it up!
I donโt know if itโs because I miss this group of military badasses or what, but Iโm not sorry that I highly enjoyed myself with this no frills novella about Trevor Sanchez from the renowned now disbanded Alpha Team.
Turner never fails the reader on action or smex, and she even threw in some hurt comfort vibes. Who knew that Trevor was smart, sensitive, and caring while defeating bad guys with a mere thought of his powerful ability of telekinesis. More please!
As with all ensemble series, seeing everyone else do their thing and lovingly give each other shit was the proverbial icing on the cake, and I just gobbled it up!
kira_dance's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
heabooknerd's review
4.0
NEW HORIZONS takes place a few months after the explosive events of IN THE REQUIEM and it follows former Alpha Team's medic, Trevor Sanchez. I loved getting to know more about Trevor and see him find happiness with the sweet paramedic Brendan Kane. Brendan was captivated by Trevor from the first moment he saw him and Trevor made a great white knight, sweeping in and saving the day. This one is short but still plenty spicy and I was swooning as these two danced around each other before finally giving in. And bonus points for Trevor's fun use of telekinesis in the bedroom.
Things move quickly between Trevor and Brendan but I love this world and these characters so much and I just want them to all be happy so I didn't mind. I was also thrilled with the quick cameos from the rest of Alpha Team and seeing what they've been up to.
Things move quickly between Trevor and Brendan but I love this world and these characters so much and I just want them to all be happy so I didn't mind. I was also thrilled with the quick cameos from the rest of Alpha Team and seeing what they've been up to.
layla87's review against another edition
4.0
This was lovely.
I really liked that Trevor got his HEA .
It was a bit insta-lovey but I didn't mind it. It was written really well.
And man Hailey can WRITE steam. And Greg B. Can READ it.
Holy hotness batman.
I really liked that Trevor got his HEA .
It was a bit insta-lovey but I didn't mind it. It was written really well.
And man Hailey can WRITE steam. And Greg B. Can READ it.
Holy hotness batman.
kaitlin_durante's review against another edition
4.0
A fun short story involving a character we didn't get to know as well in the original series.
I'm glad Trevor found someone who was willing to let him in and be his knight in shining armor.
**Re-read April 2020**
Enjoyed this just as much this time around. I also like seeing Brendan after this happened in the last two parts of this awesome story.
I'm glad Trevor found someone who was willing to let him in and be his knight in shining armor.
**Re-read April 2020**
Enjoyed this just as much this time around. I also like seeing Brendan after this happened in the last two parts of this awesome story.
teresab78's review against another edition
5.0
Loved
Some sweet with the action. This is shorter than the main novels but it conveyed what it needed to. I was glad to see Trevor find someone and I really liked Brendan.
Some sweet with the action. This is shorter than the main novels but it conveyed what it needed to. I was glad to see Trevor find someone and I really liked Brendan.
royda88's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
iam's review
3.0
3.5 stars
Quite nice novella with a few flaws that ties in with the Metahuman series.
Content warnings include:
For the most part I did enjoy this novella about Trevor, former Alpha Team's telekinetic.
After the events of In the Requiem he's studying to become a surgeon, but when an attack happens at his school he won't sit by idly. Which is how he meets Brendan, a paramedic.
The attraction between them is instantaneous, which makes sense for a novella this length, though I still wish their beginnings had been fleshed out more. They do spend a few days together during which they presumably talk, but to me it still felt like they barely just met each other before they went all "let's to steady forever."
But that wasn't my main issue with the book. Instead I was mostly made uncomfortable by the continued abuse of power the protagonists in this series exhibit. Trevor repeatedly uses his telekinesis to apprehend bad guys, and in doing so severely injures them despite the abundant evidence of him being more than able to use his powers gently.
Like, okay, the antagonists here were basically Nazis. Am I up for reading about Nazis getting punched in the face? Heck yeah. But am I uncomfortable when government sanctioned and sponsored forces abuse their power or go against direct orders to hurt people without repercussions? Very much so.
While this stood out in this novella in particular, the unilateral glorification of the military and at times almost extreme patriotism is an ongoing theme in the Metahuman series that has made me uncomfortable before.
Thankfully unecessary violent actions isn't everything that Trevor uses his telekinesis for. Let's just say I severely underestimated the appeal of such a power in the bedroom...๐๐๐
I also really liked Brendan. He's a normal guy, who cares about getting the fajitas he's owned.
Another thing I enjoyed was well-known side characters, namely Alpha Team and other MDF members making their appearances, as well as a few new and interesting faces that I'd love to see again! Can't wait to see who of them the next novella will be about - as long as poor Katie finally gets to go on a date in peace I'm fine with any of them.
Quite nice novella with a few flaws that ties in with the Metahuman series.
Content warnings include:
Spoiler
violence, sex on-page, abuse of power, military personnel going against direct orders (killing people instead of apprehending them alive), both without repercussions; mentions of domestic violence, PTSDFor the most part I did enjoy this novella about Trevor, former Alpha Team's telekinetic.
After the events of In the Requiem he's studying to become a surgeon, but when an attack happens at his school he won't sit by idly. Which is how he meets Brendan, a paramedic.
The attraction between them is instantaneous, which makes sense for a novella this length, though I still wish their beginnings had been fleshed out more. They do spend a few days together during which they presumably talk, but to me it still felt like they barely just met each other before they went all "let's to steady forever."
But that wasn't my main issue with the book. Instead I was mostly made uncomfortable by the continued abuse of power the protagonists in this series exhibit. Trevor repeatedly uses his telekinesis to apprehend bad guys, and in doing so severely injures them despite the abundant evidence of him being more than able to use his powers gently.
Like, okay, the antagonists here were basically Nazis. Am I up for reading about Nazis getting punched in the face? Heck yeah. But am I uncomfortable when government sanctioned and sponsored forces abuse their power or go against direct orders to hurt people without repercussions? Very much so.
While this stood out in this novella in particular, the unilateral glorification of the military and at times almost extreme patriotism is an ongoing theme in the Metahuman series that has made me uncomfortable before.
Thankfully unecessary violent actions isn't everything that Trevor uses his telekinesis for. Let's just say I severely underestimated the appeal of such a power in the bedroom...๐๐๐
I also really liked Brendan. He's a normal guy, who cares about getting the fajitas he's owned.
Another thing I enjoyed was well-known side characters, namely Alpha Team and other MDF members making their appearances, as well as a few new and interesting faces that I'd love to see again! Can't wait to see who of them the next novella will be about - as long as poor Katie finally gets to go on a date in peace I'm fine with any of them.
jamiesbookaddiction's review against another edition
5.0
I really do love this series! Trevor and Brendan have kind of an instant love connection. I do really wish we had more time to delve in a little more as to why Brendan was so down on himself at the beginning. I loved Trevor's protective self. I also love how this whole team is really a family and is always there for each other.