Infiltration

A Post-Apocalyptic Dystopian Fantasy Novel (Powers Legacy, Book 2)

De: Starr Z. Davies

Narrado por: Cole Robert Eubanks

Twelve of the most powerful girls in the Kingdom of Tides are offered to the new king as Tributes. One girl will be chosen as his queen. The others will be cast aside.

But Paige doesn't want to be a Tribute. Trapped on an island as winter settles in, desperate to return home, this pageant is nothing short of a nightmare. She sets plans into motion to earn the affection and trust of the king so she can get back to her family.

Zephyr does not envy his brother's crown. But he does envy how that crown earns Paige's attention. Content to accept that he will never know love, Zephyr's world is thrown into a tailspin when Paige worms her way into his mind...and his heart. Driven by a need to help her, to protect her, he is thrust down a dark hole of lifelong deception within his own family. Together, they discover dark secrets lurking in the palace, and an even more dangerous one lurking within her.

Separated from his sister and eager to find his way to her, Gavin works to establish a political alliance between Elpis and the Haven so he can leave. But when a new friend helps him uncover the truth behind the Haven's religious order, he inadvertently becomes the center of attention. Caught in a dangerous game orchestrated by zealous leaders, Gavin struggles to gain the upper hand...before his powers are used as a tool against him.

Infiltration is the second book in the Powers Legacy series, following the children of Ugene Powers as they forge their own place in the shadow of their father's legacy. A perfect series for fans of Red Queen, The Selection, or The Darkest Minds. The series twists dystopian, post-apocalyptic, sci-fi, and fantasy together, adding a dash of superpowers.

©2023 Starr Z. Davies (P)2023 Starr Z. Davies

Powers meets the Bachelor

I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

I haven't seen The Bachelor, but I assume that this is what it's like, only this is likely better. As a follow-up to my prior review of Desolation, I've come to understand that the reader's choices to drop letters and such from certain character's speech is an accent he has chosen for those who hail from the region the Powers kids find themselves in, and in that context it works well. With the voicing no longer a problem for me (it's grown on me, what can I say?), I was able to just sit back and enjoy the ride. This book really starts the momentum on the series' plotline, having handled the basic setup stuff in the first book. In fact, I got so hooked into this one that I rushed right over to the third book as soon as I had finished this one. A great listen!

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while Paige is dealing with the competition in the kingdom. Gavin deals with his own issues with the Haven.

Wow!

This series just keeps getting better! Paige is on a “mission” (of sorts) of her own, she’s stuck on an island competing (unwillingly) to be the new queen. Who would want to marry their captor? No way, the King must be crazy to put anyone in that situation! Meanwhile Gavin is trying to find a way to get her back! Again, it was really fun to read another book from this author, Starr is amazing!

How did I sleep on this series?

Book one definitely caught my attention. The world building is damn good but the characters make the book. So here we are in book 2 and I'm racing through this review so I can start book 3. I also just told my daughters about this book. They are both waiting on the next big Audible sale so they6 can hopefully snag them all or at least the first two. They also suggested that their birthday gifts could be my buying them extra credits (kids these days, right). Anyway, they are both looking forward to getting this series since they were both fans of Maximum Ride and I told them that this was way better.

I received a free code in exchange for an honest review. Referring it to my kids (they are both grown and in their 20's but still kids to me) is the best endorsement I can give this series.

BOOK 2 IS A GREAT, POWERS UP SUSPENCE - THRILLER

BOOK 2 IS A GREAT, POWERS UP SUSPENCE - THRILLER STORY BEING GOOD, WELL WRITTEN AND EASY TO FOLLOW.

ACCEPTABLE FOR UTEENS AND UP.

NARRATORS ARE GREAT, WELL SPOKEN AND EASY TO FOLLOW.

The world building is fascinating!

This is the second book in the Powers Legacy Series, a sequel to the Powers Series, following the children of Ugene Powers, the Minister and Hero of Elpis. This is a great mystery YA Sci-Fi Dystopian Saga. The story continues where the first book left off. The world building is original, and fascinating. The story is well written, and captivating, filled with drama, and unpredictable twists and turns. The characters are well developed, and intriguing. The story is told from multiple POVs, which is great. There is a lot going on in this installment, and now I am looking forward to listening to Insurrection, the next book in the series, to know what happens next. Cole Robert Eubanks did an outstanding job bringing this story to life. His range of voices is impressive. This audiobook is very pleasant to listen to. #StoryOrigin

Survival and dark secrets

Received as an audio review copy from Story Origin, this is an honest review. Narrator Cole Robert Eubanks delivers an award winning performance as Infiltration is the grand sequel to Desolation as Gavin and Paige work to survive within their gilded prisons with always the deepest hope of going home... by gaining it from the inside. So as they play "nice" from Paige demonstrating her unique skills on the various outings in hopes of impressing King Cypress and staying in the Pageant Game. For Gavin, within the underground Haven, obeying the rules that consumes this religious cult becomes his best shot off keeping under their radar. But their plans undermining the places they're trapped in turn sour and become starkly dangerous ( especially for Gavin ) but also for certain people around Gavin and Paige they care about are affected by these events. Everything is changing with the ultimate outcome is still unknown.

An amazing haunting story.

Highly recommended.

Separated Siblings

I was entertained by the second book in the "Powers Legacy" series. Paige has been forced into a contest against twelve other women. Gavin has his own troubles as his investigation into Haven's religious order caused surprising ramifications. I liked all the twists and turns. I liked the characters, but I'm hoping for more growth in their arcs as the series develops. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. Cole Robert Eubanks' narration was fine as he provided different voices for the various characters, but there were times when his cadence was too choppy as if he was trying to force emotions rather than feel them.
I was given a free copy of the audiobook, and I have voluntarily posted this review.

So addicting…

Way more addicting than the first storyline, I want to know what’s going to happen next? I can’t seem to put the audiobook on pause too long. The narrator is still doing an amazing job like he did in the first installment by keeping the characters separate. I want to know what happens next. It still has my attention.