Adam Rakunas

Like a Boss
(Windswept #2)
by Adam Rakunas

I have so enjoyed this series! They are well thought out, terrific characters, zany situations, love Padma, and it is so witty and fun I giggled a lot listening to this book! I picked it up cheap from my favorite audio place, Chirp!

The same villain is back but there is so many twists to everything. Padma rocks! A woman of grit and determination! Action packed with a retired gal as the hero! Tough as nails but a heart of gold! Hope there is another book!

The narration is super! Multiple narrators that are all terrific! I have definitely become a fan of this author!… (mehr)

Windswept
(Windswept #1)
by Adam Rakunas
I picked up the narrated version that has over a dozen narrators performing the novel! It was excellent! I could have never imagined those voices in my head! This was top notch! I picked it up on Chirp on sale and boy was it worth it!
The story of Padmah trying to retire and keep her sanity in this insane world had me cheering her on! She was desperate and she went to crazy extremes to get people! She was hilarious!
The story is funny and witty, it has the most unusual characters, a mystery or two, plenty of twists, and the energetic drive of this woman! Loved everything about this book! I think I would have liked the book to read it but after hearing it with the multiple narrators, this is by far the best way to enjoy this book! I got it for a few buck on chirp! Watch for sales! Pick this up!!! I am going to be watching for book 2!… (mehr)

Three and a half stars. I found the first half of "Windswept" was too boring to hold my interest long enough for me to understand the worldbuilding (which was admittedly very good), so then I ended up semi-bored and semi-confused. Not a great combo.

However, I distinctly remember the last time I looked at the page count to see how much more I had to read-- 281. After that, things got EXCITING! I really enjoyed the last two hundred pages and I wish the whole book had maintained a pace closer to that.

The ending worked, too. Everything was tied up in kind of a ragged, maybe rum-stained, bow and I enjoyed it.

Overall: I'm conflicted about recommending this, because the first half was such a slog. I know it won't be for everyone, though. For what it's worth, I don't regret spending $8 for my trade paperback.… (mehr)