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bookph1le's review
4.0
I liked the hint of a more complex world, with underground happenings between Collectors. Ophelia makes for an interesting new character, and I'm intrigued by what's going on with Lirium and Candy.
hannas_heas47's review
4.0
Thanks Netgalley and Librarything for a free book to read and review.
I had been given this book awhile ago but never sat down to read. It's completely blown me away. I'm a big fan of mostly steampunk sci fi but this has a nice flavor to it. Collecting life and giving it to people more worthy. That's a real nice fairy tale. It's so grim reaperish.... But in this segment Lirium meets Candy... A mentor. She starts to introduce him to just what a debt collector can really do... Interesting, and invigorating read. Very fascinating idea. Four stars of entertainment!
I had been given this book awhile ago but never sat down to read. It's completely blown me away. I'm a big fan of mostly steampunk sci fi but this has a nice flavor to it. Collecting life and giving it to people more worthy. That's a real nice fairy tale. It's so grim reaperish.... But in this segment Lirium meets Candy... A mentor. She starts to introduce him to just what a debt collector can really do... Interesting, and invigorating read. Very fascinating idea. Four stars of entertainment!
lolasreviews's review
4.0
After reading the first episode I couldn't wait to read this one. Luckily I only had to wait a week before the second episode was releashed and this episode is as good if not better than the first episode.
The story takes off pretty soon after the first episode ended. It is not going good with Lirium and his psych advisor is going to try and help him.A lot of things happen in this episode and changes what I thought I understood. The reader learns new things about the world, the story and the characters and there is so much mystery already. And again there is an ending that nicely end this episode, but also leaves me wanting to read more. I can't wait till I can buy episode 3 next week.
Two new characters are introduced in this episode and I really am curious what their role will be in the rest of this series. The characters are really interesting and I have the feeling there is so much more to all of them and I want to know more. Lirium develops a bit and learns new things and I am really starting to like his character.
The world building is mostly introduced in the first episode, but there is so much more in this episode. Things I thought I understood are changed and it's really interesting finding out more about this world. I really like the world and want to know more.
To conclude: this is a great sequel. I actually find myself enjoying a series like episodes, the episode are short enough for a quick read and the wrap up nicely and looking forward to the next episode. New characters are introduced in this episode and there is some world building.
The story takes off pretty soon after the first episode ended. It is not going good with Lirium and his psych advisor is going to try and help him.A lot of things happen in this episode and changes what I thought I understood. The reader learns new things about the world, the story and the characters and there is so much mystery already. And again there is an ending that nicely end this episode, but also leaves me wanting to read more. I can't wait till I can buy episode 3 next week.
Two new characters are introduced in this episode and I really am curious what their role will be in the rest of this series. The characters are really interesting and I have the feeling there is so much more to all of them and I want to know more. Lirium develops a bit and learns new things and I am really starting to like his character.
The world building is mostly introduced in the first episode, but there is so much more in this episode. Things I thought I understood are changed and it's really interesting finding out more about this world. I really like the world and want to know more.
To conclude: this is a great sequel. I actually find myself enjoying a series like episodes, the episode are short enough for a quick read and the wrap up nicely and looking forward to the next episode. New characters are introduced in this episode and there is some world building.
the_cover_contessa's review
5.0
Sue has done it again! OMGOsh this story has me hooked. I cannot get enough of this. I want more NOW! I hate that I have to wait. It's like taking a book one chapter at a time, one week at a time. It's agonizing and excruciating to wait for the next episode! But I'm not mad about it, on the contrary I am chomping at the bit to see where it goes.
Blurb from Goodreads:
Agony - EPISODE 2 of the Debt Collector serial. Contains mature content and themes. For young-adult-appropriate thrills, see Susan's bestselling Mindjack series.
What's your life worth on the open market?
A debt collector can tell you precisely.
Lirium tries to forget Apple Girl, but a rough collection finds him spiraling deeper into the abyss. He faces a one-way ticket to The Retirement Home for debt collectors, until his psych officer offers a way out.
Agony is approximately 11,000 words or 44 pages, and is the second of nine episodes in the first season of The Debt Collector serial. This dark and gritty future-noir is about a world where your life-worth is tabulated on the open market and going into debt risks a lot more than your credit rating. Episode 3, Ecstasy, releases 4/3/13. For more about the Debt Collector serial, see DebtCollectorSeries.com
Once again we meet up with Lirium, just after he has had his encounter with Apple girl and been moved to a new apartment. We get to meet his psych officier, Candy, who is, I must say, a piece of work. And Sue introduces us to a new character, Ophelia, who I liked immediately. She's slick and confident and is willing to take a chance to teach the guppy, Lirium, a thing or two. But in the midst of it all, things get complicated (of course I won't reveal why) and Lirium finds himself in a bit of a pickle.
Quinn leaves us with just the tiniest bit of a cliff hanger at the end, one that wraps the story up enough that you're not dying, but definitely leaves you wanting more more!
I really liked this story, although not as much as the first until the end. It was shorter than the first episode, but it truly left me wanting more. And Sue's writing, ugh, it's so great. She just has such a way with words. I will read ANYTHING she writes for sure!
Well done Ms. Quinn! I look forward to Ecstasy!
5/5 stars from me!
Blurb from Goodreads:
Agony - EPISODE 2 of the Debt Collector serial. Contains mature content and themes. For young-adult-appropriate thrills, see Susan's bestselling Mindjack series.
What's your life worth on the open market?
A debt collector can tell you precisely.
Lirium tries to forget Apple Girl, but a rough collection finds him spiraling deeper into the abyss. He faces a one-way ticket to The Retirement Home for debt collectors, until his psych officer offers a way out.
Agony is approximately 11,000 words or 44 pages, and is the second of nine episodes in the first season of The Debt Collector serial. This dark and gritty future-noir is about a world where your life-worth is tabulated on the open market and going into debt risks a lot more than your credit rating. Episode 3, Ecstasy, releases 4/3/13. For more about the Debt Collector serial, see DebtCollectorSeries.com
Once again we meet up with Lirium, just after he has had his encounter with Apple girl and been moved to a new apartment. We get to meet his psych officier, Candy, who is, I must say, a piece of work. And Sue introduces us to a new character, Ophelia, who I liked immediately. She's slick and confident and is willing to take a chance to teach the guppy, Lirium, a thing or two. But in the midst of it all, things get complicated (of course I won't reveal why) and Lirium finds himself in a bit of a pickle.
Quinn leaves us with just the tiniest bit of a cliff hanger at the end, one that wraps the story up enough that you're not dying, but definitely leaves you wanting more more!
I really liked this story, although not as much as the first until the end. It was shorter than the first episode, but it truly left me wanting more. And Sue's writing, ugh, it's so great. She just has such a way with words. I will read ANYTHING she writes for sure!
Well done Ms. Quinn! I look forward to Ecstasy!
5/5 stars from me!
elephant's review
4.0
This is the second book or chapter in the serial. Lirium has to meet with his psych officer, Candy Kane, and she is concerned so she sends a mentor to meet with him. The writing is great and the story is fabulous and intriguing. I look forward to reading the next installment. I received this book free to review from Netgalley.
amysofta's review
4.0
Same review for part 2 & 3
Like I said in my review for part 1 this is a different type of story. Not just in the story being told, but also in the way it is being told. The first ‘season’ of this serial is complete, but there is expected to be several more according to the authors site. I think I might be in this for the long haul too. The story is compelling and quite frankly cheap. I just bought the next three parts in a combined down load and it was only $2.99. They are perfect reads for in between larger reads, or when you need something to break up a slog of genre reading. Also if you have a long wait at a doctor’s office and need something you can read in an hour or so, this could easily fill the bill.
The story has a futuristic/dystopian/sci-fi feel to it, but doesn’t bog down on technical info, so I think it could appeal to readers wanting to stick their toes into the sci-fi genre. The pace moves quickly and each serial ends with a cliffhanger that compels you to download the next installment right away. This is an interesting world Ms. Quinn has created and I hope you give this a shot.
Agony starts off two weeks after the first one left off and we get to learn more about the business of being a collector and see how things can go wrong. We also meet some new collectors in this story and see more examples of how dangerous and even deadly a job this can be.
Ecstacy picks up right where Agony leaves off and we get to see and learn about the sick children that Lirium is introduced to in books one. We also meet Madam A as we get to the bottom of what happen to Ophelia. Also got an introduction to the seedier side of collecting.
Like I said in my review for part 1 this is a different type of story. Not just in the story being told, but also in the way it is being told. The first ‘season’ of this serial is complete, but there is expected to be several more according to the authors site. I think I might be in this for the long haul too. The story is compelling and quite frankly cheap. I just bought the next three parts in a combined down load and it was only $2.99. They are perfect reads for in between larger reads, or when you need something to break up a slog of genre reading. Also if you have a long wait at a doctor’s office and need something you can read in an hour or so, this could easily fill the bill.
The story has a futuristic/dystopian/sci-fi feel to it, but doesn’t bog down on technical info, so I think it could appeal to readers wanting to stick their toes into the sci-fi genre. The pace moves quickly and each serial ends with a cliffhanger that compels you to download the next installment right away. This is an interesting world Ms. Quinn has created and I hope you give this a shot.
Agony starts off two weeks after the first one left off and we get to learn more about the business of being a collector and see how things can go wrong. We also meet some new collectors in this story and see more examples of how dangerous and even deadly a job this can be.
Ecstacy picks up right where Agony leaves off and we get to see and learn about the sick children that Lirium is introduced to in books one. We also meet Madam A as we get to the bottom of what happen to Ophelia. Also got an introduction to the seedier side of collecting.
ltg584's review
5.0
Another amazing episode! I can't get enough of this serial!!! :D
Agony introduces our first glimpse at a second debt collector. Ophelia is all kinds of sultry, and I'm not sure whether to love her or hate her. She has a serious bad-ass chick vibe going, but she obviously has a lot of secrets. It makes her hard to trust, but also adds to the drama... ;)
Can't wait to dig into episode three!!
A copy of this book was won from the author, however my review is not affected in any way.
Agony introduces our first glimpse at a second debt collector. Ophelia is all kinds of sultry, and I'm not sure whether to love her or hate her. She has a serious bad-ass chick vibe going, but she obviously has a lot of secrets. It makes her hard to trust, but also adds to the drama... ;)
Can't wait to dig into episode three!!
A copy of this book was won from the author, however my review is not affected in any way.
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