Hello Bookworms!

How’s life treating ya? My book event calendar has freed up for the next two months, so I’m excited to focus more on my writing and of course, reading!

Today I’m reviewing Welcome to the Lands of Luxury (The Lands of Luxury #2) by Jon Tilton.

I’ve been following Jon since he published his first book in the series(review link below if you’re catching up), and I even got the chance to interview him a ways back (you can check that out here). He’s such a kind and down to earth guy, so when I decided to do some TBR catchup, this sequel jumped to the top of my reading list.

Let’s see how this read went!

Series Review Links

(Book Review: Please Return to the Lands of Luxury (The Lands of Luxury #1) 

Blurb

A new world. A lost hope. A choice that will define him.

After his escape from the island of trash, Rodney faces unexpected challenges in the Lands of Luxury. Because of the scar on his face, he fears he doesn’t belong in such a picture perfect world.

Things go awry when he meets a man named Mr. Ottenfox who offers him the opportunity to make his scar disappear forever. But Rodney soon discovers Ottenfox isn’t someone he can trust.

How far is Rodney willing to go to make his scar disappear? Will he listen to his friends before there are dire consequences?

Welcome to the Lands of Luxury is the second book in this exciting series. Join Jane, Rodney, and Timothy as they face new robots, encounter strange creatures, and learn to do what’s right, even in a world that values appearance over truth.

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The Review

I love this book so much!

In this sequel, Jane and the other “trash children” from Fultrasa have successfully migrated to one of the lands of luxury called Copiacia. Life gets even better when most of them are adopted by loving families. However, Rodney remains unadopted and unloved, and he’s convinced it’s because of his facial scar. That all changes when a mysterious man with immense wealth and power promises him the world, but are his intentions pure, or does he have other plans for Rodney and his friends?

It’s rare that a sequel is as good as the first book in a series, but this was really great! I loved the lighthearted feel of this book even when things take a slightly darker turn. The chapters are nice and short, easy to blaze through for the younger reader or adult looking for a good read.

This book explores the land of Copiacia in more depth, and I really enjoyed learning more about this strange, exotic land.

Jane, Rodney, and Timothy are our main characters this time around and they each had some progression, Rodney’s journey being the strongest in my opinion. Healing from trauma, learning how to trust others, and doing the right thing are all themes here, and I enjoyed every minute.

I loved the developments in each chapter and the fast pace of the story. It was really hard to put down, and I can’t wait for the next one! Definitely one of my favorite reads from this year so far.

That’s A Wrap!

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Have you read this book? Are there other similar books you’ve read that you simply have to gush about? Feel free to leave a comment. I’d love to start a conversation!

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