In a word (a hyphenated word, actually) - action-packed.
This is a fun, fast and packed to bursting with action novella that the punches, kicks and super hero type abilities burst from its pages. Christian Green, a talented author who gives us this novella, the first in what should be a fun and intriguing series, creates a fun tale, but look deeper and you'll see a more complex narrative.
The plot centres around Shayne Tucker and Jackson Prescott, one who has an ice ability - so he can freeze assailants, whilst the other can create a fireball from nothing in his hands, and use it to devastating effect.
In the story's rather blistering start, I found myself a little confused between the two main characters, save for a brief description of their differences rather than their similarities, but as it is a novella, it is a nitpick, nothing more.
As the story develops, the differences become more clearer and it's here where the author comes into his own.
The duo are Post-Humans, and whilst special on the Earth they are somewhat a target to other groups. So whilst they feature as part of G.U.A.R.D there is a rogue faction that probably wouldn't mind recruiting their services to help the rebel cause, but of course, Shayne and Jackson are good guys, so they want no part of it.
The final third of the story is super frenetic, and I was gulping down tea with almost every paragraph.
I've read stories like this where there was so much going on, it was hard to keep track. Fortunately the author gets the balance just right, leaving much scope for the next in the series.
Lines I liked:
"But I am who I am, and I refuse to let society dictate my happiness."
"Hey, I like to keep it one hundred."
And there are many more. It's a fun story that won't fail to hook you, reel you in, and excite you on every single page.
Highly recommended.
