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A Grimm Decision | Jeffery H. Haskell

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Title: A Grimm Decision Author: Jeffery H. Haskell While the first five installments of Jeffery H. Haskell's Grimm's War series captivated me with their fast-paced action, intriguing plots, and resourceful protagonist, A Grimm Decision falls disappointingly short. The narrative, which previously thrived on twists and turns, feels predictable and often drags, lacking the tension that kept me glued to the pages in the previous books. Several character choices felt frustratingly illogical, particularly the use of the Perez sisters. Haskell could have used them to create a much more compelling plot instead of killing them off a little over halfway through the book. These elements combined with the lack of seeing Jacob Grimm's usual creative battle strategy, made it difficult to connect with the story and its characters. Despite my disappointment, I acknowledge that some readers might still enjoy familiar characters and the series' overall setting. However, for fans expecti...

With Grimm Resolve | Jeffery H. Haskell

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Title: With Grimm Resolve Author: Jeffery H. Haskell After a long hiatus, I am back. I did not quit reading. I just stopped the reviews for a while, because I was just so...tired. Since it's been nearly two years since my last book review, it is not feasible that I go back and review the 50+ books I've read since, so I just decided to start with my most recent read. With Grimm Resolve is book two in a military sci-fi series called Grimm's War . The story is interesting enough, but the book is in dire need of editing. The errors are to the point where they're just distracting. Sometimes sentences don't even make sense because of poor word choice or lack of editing (or both). The other issue I have with this is the blatant Islamophobia. The author doesn't even disguise it. The Caliphate are some of the main villains in this series, and it's like, Why? You have created a science fiction series set hundreds of years in the future. You could have literally made u...