Ready to Roll by Suzanne Brockmann @SuzBrockmann @PLawlorVoice @EwbankMelanie

the setup…
Some of the members of SEAL Team Sixteen (Izzy, Jenks, Tony, Lopez) are participating in the Phase I BUD/S training of new candidates, led by Lt. Peter (Grunge) Green. It’s as awful as we’ve heard but a phenomenon starts to form with one of the teams that catches everyone but Izzy by surprise. Meanwhile, there’s new drama with 16-year old Ben Gillman and his nemesis Wade O’Keefe with Ben’s crush Ryan Spencer in the middle of it all. And, Jenn and Danny are now sleep-deprived parents of their colicky newborn son, Colin (so aptly named).

the heart of the story…
This was a really good story, cleverly presented with alternating points of view, transitioning between the BUD/S training and Ben’s issues with Wade and Ryan, followed by Jenn and Danny’s trials. Brockmann is a master at creating unique voices for her characters so you’re never confused. And, the pace and timing are just about flawless, all expertly wrapped inside some very strong, relevant themes.

I loved getting a deeper perspective about Izzy who, despite his clowning, has some serious skills when it comes to reading people. And, we get a chance to get to know the SEAL side of Grunge before his story unfolds in the next book. Ben continues to amaze me with his insightfulness and loyalty. We get an education about domestic abuse seen through the lens of young adults.

the narration…
This was a reread and I switched to audio. It was just more fun and dramatic. Patrick Lawlor and Melanie Ewbank bring these characters to life (as if they need that). If you can do it on audio…

the bottom line…
Though it’s been awhile since I’ve visited the Troubleshooters world, but it was absolutely fabulous being back here. Brockmann is so skilled at characterization that these people seem so real, even in novella length. I just got immersed and lost in the wonderful storytelling and fell for this little gem.

Book Info

• Release Date: December 27, 2016
• Series: Troubleshooters #16.8
• Narrators: Patrick Lawlor & Melanie Ewbank
• Audio Length: 6 hours, 8 minutes
• Publisher: Blackstone Audio

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