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Alright Jackson Ford, you're 2 for 2 with me. The writing in this series is a fantastic blend of action-packed snark. Teagan Frost continues to be a really great and fun character and having a 4-year-old as the bad guy? Awesome.

There is so much going on in this plot that it is nonstop high stakes. There is a lot packed into the narrative and the tone of the story shifts and swerves along with the events. I found it pretty impressive how well the writing kept up with the continuous shift of emotion and managing to match each character's actions realistically with their emotional states. Speaking of, I loved the imperfection in the characters. Teagan is great and I really enjoy her slapdash nature and smart mouth, but she definitely has some personal work to do. She's one of those likable unlikable characters and she makes the series. The humor created from Teagan's wild personality also melds incredibly well with the rollercoaster of action and somehow just keeps everything balanced.

There is a lot of craziness and everything moves at a breakneck speed. It's a bit of an adrenaline ride. This is a super enjoyable read, but be prepared. As with the first installment, this sequel ends on a honey of a cliffhanger.

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adventurous funny 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

5.0

I didn’t think Teagan Frost’s life could get any more action packed or complicated but after I finished this book I realize I was wrong. There was so much going on in this book that I can safely say that I was never bored as Teagan and her team desperately try to save California. This story just like the first book in the series was over the top and filled with unbelievable characters and I loved every minute of it. I think my favorite part of the whole series (besides the badass female characters and exciting storyline) is the found family that Teagan has at the end of every book.

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adventurous dark funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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3.5

Finished reading: January 9th 2023

"But it's like the ending of Game Of Thrones. You can wish as much as you want, but it will still suck, and it will suck for all eternity."

I know this is not my typical genre, but there was just something about this series that had me intrigued immediately, and I couldn't resist adding it to my shelves. The catchy titles as well as the blurbs only made me want to start reading the books even more... And I finally did so last October. I loved my time with the first book, and I've been meaning to pick up Random Sh*t Flying Through The Air ever since. True, these books are basically absolutely bonkers, but they are also extremely entertaining if you don't take the credibility of it all too seriously. Teagan Frost makes for such a brilliant character, and her sarcastic and blunt humor is simply spot on for me. The team in general is basically a bunch of misfits thrown together, but they work surprisingly well together. I was curious to see how the dynamics would be after what happened in book one, and while I do think the first one is stronger, Teagan's POV is without doubt still the star of the show and I loved the banter. Like with the first book, I wasn't as charmed by the other POVs. I know Matthew is basically the villain here, but I never warmed up to his character and I didn't like spending time in his head. His mother Amber's POV is even worse, and I basically despised her for letting things happen without doing something about it. There were a couple of twists I didn't see coming, and one in particular will hit hard... Make sure to brace yourself! The plot itself is fast and has plenty of action and danger to keep you busy; the natural disaster element and aftermath only adds more urgency to it all. As a whole, while I do prefer the first book and I wasn't a fan of Matthew and Amber's POVs, there is no doubt that Random Sh*t Flying Through The Air was still an entertaining ride with plenty of banter to balance out the heavier moments. On to book three it is!

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