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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
Okay, I guess my time to step back from this author has come.
lighthearted
relaxing
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
adventurous
dark
hopeful
tense
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:
Yes
Zeus
Mike Bravo Ops
Eden Finley
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:
Mike Bravo Ops
Eden Finley
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
dark
Diverse cast of characters:
No
This is by far the darkest books I've ever read from this author, and I've read quite a big chunk of her catalogue.
I'm not sure what it is, but I didn't quite vibe with the latest two books in the Mike Brave Ops series. Coincidentally, those two books also deal with much darker/controversial topics, namely sex work in Atlas, and now domestic abuse and debt/slavery in an organised crime context. The Mike Brave Ops series always had some darker themes in the background given that the series covers mecenary work, and as such, military operations against unsavory characters are constantly present.
What makes Zeus and before it Atlas so different is that this time the love interest isn't also involved in the military or law enforcement, but lives a much different life.
Callie has a lot of baggage from events in Atlas, and he manages to go from bad to worse. Due to his situation and trauma, I found the beginning of his romance with Zeus a bit questionable. The situation in which they grow close is already very delicate, but considering both Callie's trauma, as well as this being the one couple out of all of them to enjoy rough sex, was not a good combination in my opinion.
Despite all of these dark themes, the author typical humor is still very present, both in Zeus and the other side characters, bringing plenty of snark and sass. I also want to make it clear that this is far from a dark romance!
While domestic violence and trauma recovery area big topic, and Zeus is very caring and protective of Callie, it still felt sort of surface level and I couldn't entirely vibe with it for the first half of the book.
The second half of it I enjoyed much more.
I also particularly enjoyed how much more involved all the other Mike Bravo guys were in this book. As a tight knit team, they are of course featured in all books, but in this one it felt like there was the biggest involvement of the cast, with plenty of conversations between all characters, especially Callie and the rest of the team. I loved his conversations with Decaf, the jokes with Iris and Saint, Scout getting some attention, Atlas being kind as usual, Trav is always there of course, even Angel got some page time (albeit very little), and the new guy Haz, had decent setup for his own book (which I assume will be next). The only one I really missed was Ghost - he had a shining moment in Rogue but since then seemingly has been forgotten. I really hope he gets his own book eventually!
I'm not sure what it is, but I didn't quite vibe with the latest two books in the Mike Brave Ops series. Coincidentally, those two books also deal with much darker/controversial topics, namely sex work in Atlas, and now domestic abuse and debt/slavery in an organised crime context. The Mike Brave Ops series always had some darker themes in the background given that the series covers mecenary work, and as such, military operations against unsavory characters are constantly present.
What makes Zeus and before it Atlas so different is that this time the love interest isn't also involved in the military or law enforcement, but lives a much different life.
Callie has a lot of baggage from events in Atlas, and he manages to go from bad to worse. Due to his situation and trauma, I found the beginning of his romance with Zeus a bit questionable. The situation in which they grow close is already very delicate, but considering both Callie's trauma, as well as this being the one couple out of all of them to enjoy rough sex, was not a good combination in my opinion.
Despite all of these dark themes, the author typical humor is still very present, both in Zeus and the other side characters, bringing plenty of snark and sass. I also want to make it clear that this is far from a dark romance!
While domestic violence and trauma recovery area big topic, and Zeus is very caring and protective of Callie, it still felt sort of surface level and I couldn't entirely vibe with it for the first half of the book.
The second half of it I enjoyed much more.
I also particularly enjoyed how much more involved all the other Mike Bravo guys were in this book. As a tight knit team, they are of course featured in all books, but in this one it felt like there was the biggest involvement of the cast, with plenty of conversations between all characters, especially Callie and the rest of the team. I loved his conversations with Decaf, the jokes with Iris and Saint, Scout getting some attention, Atlas being kind as usual, Trav is always there of course, even Angel got some page time (albeit very little), and the new guy Haz, had decent setup for his own book (which I assume will be next). The only one I really missed was Ghost - he had a shining moment in Rogue but since then seemingly has been forgotten. I really hope he gets his own book eventually!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship
Minor: Trafficking
adventurous
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
California dreaming
Oh these two … just sweethearts. Loved Callie’s journey to reclaim himself and rediscover himself as Sam. And oh how he just needed to be still and see the goodness in those desperately trying to help him. Love when all the bravo boys join in the adventure. Zeus such a character….goodness to his core! And gorgeousness inside and out. Lots of laugh out loud moments, cheeky hot sexed up men! Love that Zeus got to honour his sister also.
Oh these two … just sweethearts. Loved Callie’s journey to reclaim himself and rediscover himself as Sam. And oh how he just needed to be still and see the goodness in those desperately trying to help him. Love when all the bravo boys join in the adventure. Zeus such a character….goodness to his core! And gorgeousness inside and out. Lots of laugh out loud moments, cheeky hot sexed up men! Love that Zeus got to honour his sister also.
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix