My Book Review of Counterpunch (Zero-Point Awakening Book 5) By ZZ Adams

Description: 

The alien invasion is just beginning.

The stakes are higher, the enemies deadlier as the alien invasion continues and the team must navigate dangerous missions and uncover the truth behind the Coldhorn Initiative.

Scattered across the globe, Arthur, Elliot, Millicent and Stanley must find their way home and stop the evil plans of Hellinix, the Blood of Breogan and the Children of Gaia.

From a remote archaeological dig in the Sahara to a resort paradise in the Bahamas and a tropical rainforest in Papua New Guinea, they’ll have to rely on each other to survive and uncover the truth.

As they race against time to stop the alien armada and unravel the mysteries of the Coldhorn Initiative, they’ll be forced to confront personal demons and question their own alliances.

Join the thrilling and action-packed adventure as the team fights to save humanity and uncover the truth. Buy now and become a part of the team that will save the planet.

My Review:

I really enjoyed the beginning of the book as our would-be hero’s are separated and flung around the world.  Thankfully, Arthur and Eliot ended up together in the desert.  At one point, I was confused whether they were in the present or had done some type of time travel.  As crazy as this series has gotten, it would’ve worked. 

Then there was Kat and Millicent.  This is where my love for this series evaporated.  Poof.  I’ll get into that later. 

My two favorite characters are still Arthur and Stanley. I do want to know what’s inside that Pandora’s box that Stanley activated. Hmmm. 

I think some events that happened really don’t make any sense and just kinda flimflammed together.  Like when Eliot finally faced his family.  The confrontation seemed forced and with no emotion.  Just a small amount of fighting and then, ta-da, you’re the winner.  Em, nope.

I feel like the writing has gotten looser as the series has progressed and everyone talks and acts the same.  But my biggest reason to hate on this series is the agenda the authors are pushing.  Out of the 5 main characters, I can’t count Stanly since he’s an orangutan. 4 of them are either, bi, lesbian, or gay.  That only leaves Arthur as a straight guy and he’s not every really human anymore.  So, these numbers don’t add up.  Out of the USA population, only 3% of people are LGBTQ.  Which means only one person out of the five would be gay.  Nope, that’s an agenda I don’t believe in and won’t support. 

If you’re not offended by over diversification being pushed at you, and you enjoy crazy, zany plots, you might enjoy the rest of the series.  For me, I’m calling it quits, even though I do want to know more.  I give this one 3 stars. 

About Sahara Foley

Sahara Foley, in collaboration with her beloved late husband, writes urban and dark fantasy, science fantasy, and the occasional horror tale. She is an international award-winner and the first book in her Excalibur Saga series has been an Amazon bestseller multiple times. In 2018, she teamed up with friend and fellow author J.M. Northup to start Norns Triad Publications. They represent four authors under their brand. Sahara was born and still resides in the Midwest. Insurance Guru during the day, on her time off she enjoys reading, gardening, traveling with her family, helping fellow authors, and her secret passion – gaming. She is currently working on a new fantasy, time-travel story titled, Time Stones, slated to be released in 2022. You can connect with Sahara below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/booksbysaharafoley Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaharaFoley Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/saharafoley/ Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Sahara-Foley/e/B00J9ST32U/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1
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