Reviews

Measures of Absolution by Marko Kloos

vkshiro's review against another edition

3.0

Another short story but longer than the Lucky 13 one and a better read. I was a little disappointed because it made it seem like it was going to go into the military/government/PRC conspiracy but it just hit the surface. I'm hoping the future books will expand on this.

titusfortner's review against another edition

4.0

I found this one much more interesting than Lucky 13. The events are set before book 2, but for reasons (

Spoiler

the protagonist's actions are more poignant after the more lengthy justifications for the mutiny in Lines of Departure

), I definitely recommend reading this novella after book 2. The story is interesting, there is a solid dollop of action, and lots of worthwhile introspection.

readingtabz's review against another edition

3.0

This is the second novella to the Frontline series. And this one follows Campbell through her journey in Denver. I enjoyed seeing how Denver went down from someone new. Fun novella

justaguy's review against another edition

3.0

Good break

This is definitely a good side story. However, I didn't like the end at all. I think the author can do better on that. Also, I am curious whether this side story will go into mini-series...

towo's review against another edition

3.0

Interesting tidbit, but the story lost its own point at the three quarter mark.

vargscornflakes's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

literally_laura's review against another edition

4.0

A game-changing novella in the Frontlines universe. More accurately numbered 1.2, this occurs alongside Grayson's injury as a TA in book 1 but very much before book 2 begins. However, it does serve to make me even MORE eager to get on to book 3 already! Again, Kloos is wonderful at portraying emotion without making things TOO emotional and frilly. Often when I read things I really enjoy, I advocate for them being made into screen media as well just so I have more people to fangirl to. This, though... I just don't think media would be able to scratch the surface. Incredibly deep and heartbreaking and infuriating and, frighteningly, realistic.

justaguy's review against another edition

3.0

Good break

This is definitely a good side story. However, I didn't like the end at all. I think the author can do better on that. Also, I am curious whether this side story will go into mini-series...

wixtech's review against another edition

4.0

Short and what I expected.

Of course I wanted more, but this will have to suffice. I am really looking forward to Chains of Command.

pshotts's review against another edition

adventurous tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75