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A review by _isabel_
Five Minutes Longer by Victoria Sue
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
THIS WAS AMAZING.
AHH I'm so glad I finally decided to give this series a go: I really needed something like this, addicting and action-packed, riddled with found family and romantic, yearning feelings and a cast of characters that were *chef's kiss* it also had a TON of hurt/comfort, instant dislike turned to reluctant admiration to love, groveling and team dynamics (and FOUND FAMILY: it's worth repeating).
It reminded me a bit of Charlie Cochet's THIRDS series, in the way that it's got those lovely team and found family vibes, an MC that is very Sloane-like (that is, that you'll want to kick him for a good chunk of the book), law enforcement and a new species of humans with terrifying abilities and that get discriminated because of them. It was slightly darker though! So kudos for that too.
I loved both MCs. Finn was, quite possibily, the most lovely MC I've ever read about: he's funny and has got quite a spine, always persistent and always trying to better himself, but he's also innocent and soft and sweet and vulnerable and ugh, I wanted to protect him. I liked Talon quite a bit, but he was infuriating and acted like a complete dick at times: Finn didn't deserve half of the stuff he had to deal with, so I was completely on board with all the groveling Talon had to do to make up for it (and I suspect, will still have to do in the next one). I understood his feelings though, the way he was scared of opening up and risking his team and his heart.
Speaking of the team: I freaking loved them. Gael and Vince, especially, since they were both such sweethearts and the way they acted with Finn? The shovel talk and "you idiot, don't you dare hurt our little human" moments when they tried shielding him from Talon? PRICELESS. Gah, they were lovely.
I'm going to start book two right away: I need more of these characters, more Finn being an utter badass, much more hurt/comfort, and maybe a bit more groveling from Talon. And also (pretty please) I need to see his protective/possessive and jealous streak.
110% recommended!
AHH I'm so glad I finally decided to give this series a go: I really needed something like this, addicting and action-packed, riddled with found family and romantic, yearning feelings and a cast of characters that were *chef's kiss* it also had a TON of hurt/comfort, instant dislike turned to reluctant admiration to love, groveling and team dynamics (and FOUND FAMILY: it's worth repeating).
It reminded me a bit of Charlie Cochet's THIRDS series, in the way that it's got those lovely team and found family vibes, an MC that is very Sloane-like (that is, that you'll want to kick him for a good chunk of the book), law enforcement and a new species of humans with terrifying abilities and that get discriminated because of them. It was slightly darker though! So kudos for that too.
I loved both MCs. Finn was, quite possibily, the most lovely MC I've ever read about: he's funny and has got quite a spine, always persistent and always trying to better himself, but he's also innocent and soft and sweet and vulnerable and ugh, I wanted to protect him. I liked Talon quite a bit, but he was infuriating and acted like a complete dick at times: Finn didn't deserve half of the stuff he had to deal with, so I was completely on board with all the groveling Talon had to do to make up for it (and I suspect, will still have to do in the next one). I understood his feelings though, the way he was scared of opening up and risking his team and his heart.
Speaking of the team: I freaking loved them. Gael and Vince, especially, since they were both such sweethearts and the way they acted with Finn? The shovel talk and "you idiot, don't you dare hurt our little human" moments when they tried shielding him from Talon? PRICELESS. Gah, they were lovely.
I'm going to start book two right away: I need more of these characters, more Finn being an utter badass, much more hurt/comfort, and maybe a bit more groveling from Talon. And also (pretty please) I need to see his protective/possessive and jealous streak.
110% recommended!