The Second View – Leon Stevens

The Second View
Thomas and April set out once again to explore the world they discovered. There was still another open exit, and they held out hope that they would be able to visit Flick, their new friend. Armed with a plan, they knew where to go but didn’t know what was in store for them this time. Their motto? Expect the unexpected.

I read all of the trilogy and will be posting the same review for each book.

I found the series to be enjoyable, intriguing and amusing.  Stevens gives us a read that is not demanding but remains compelling in that it sparks curiosity and wonder.

If such a thing exists I would call the series a science fiction comfort read.  His two main characters pair for an excellent buddy dynamic.  A younger lady, April, and older gentleman, Thomas, find unexpected friendship and the joy of wonder in exploring a strange and enigmatic world that is their very own secret.

The buddy dynamic shines with smooth humorous teasing/gotcha lines that carry a deeper understanding that Thomas and April genuinely cherish their friendship.  The interplay is well written and feels incredibly natural.

The world they explore is a riddle requiring some thought in solving and sometimes just a roll of the dice.  I enjoyed following along with the April and Thomas to see what the next obstacle held in store for them and how they would address it.

I could easily imagine myself in their boots and wondered how I might react or what choices I would make.

With one exception in the plot this is a feel good scifi read.  You’ll have to read the series to find out what that exception is.

Don’t hesitate to click the buy button.

 

Nicely done Mr. Stevens.

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