Review: Another Freaking Awesome Sequel
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 18, 2014
7000+ locations and well worth the $6.99 I paid. TJ is one of the best writers in this genre that I've read (and I've read a lot!) and 99% of his books are an automatic buy for me and this one was no exception.This is book 3 in the Bear, Otter, and the Kid Chronicles and while you could conceivably read this as a stand alone since this book is from Ty's (the Kid) POV and is about him and Dom for the most part, I highly recommend you read the first 2 books and then this one. I love this series and I love TJ's writing style. His books are serious and hilarious at the same time. The song, "All of Me" by John Legend is a perfect theme song for the characters in this series.The Art of Breathing basically starts off where the epilogue of Who We Are left off, which is 6 years after the events prior to the epilogue. The story line is set up and then segues into 4 years later, where the rest of the plot continues from there. A couple of twists I wasn't expecting and one I was hoping for, but I don't want to spoil anything, so that's all I'm going to say.One thing I will say is there are character crossovers from TJ's book, Tell Me It's Real. Paul, Vince, Sandy, Darren, & even Daddy Charlie made brief cameos. It was fun seeing those characters again and getting Ty's reaction to the dynamic duo of Paul & Vince. However, now I really need a sequel about Helena Handbasket and the Homo Jock King. "Thou doth protest too much" stories are my favorite. Also, thanks for dangling the proverbial carrot in front of my nose TJ because now I MUST witness the INEVITABLE meeting of Bear & Paul. Anyway...We also get to meet a few new characters. One is Corey/Kori, who is Tyson's new BFF and is Bigendered.The epilogue is epic for two completely different reasons, but it's the epilogue and if you've read the other books, then you know Bear's Gonna Freak. Cliffhanger? Hell Yes! ... But it was the Author's Note that made me tear up a bit because TJ said there will be one more book for Bear, Otter, and the Kid and while I am beyond excited to see how certain events change their lives, I am also sad because I don't want it to ever end. I am invested in these characters' lives and nobody likes goodbyes.So, I highly recommend this if you enjoyed the first two or another of TJ's books. If you haven't read the first two, you really should because they're great and then come back and read this one.The next book should be called "Life is Twice as Nice, but Difficult Too" ;)