Review: I waited a long time for this?
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 01 11, 2013
I eagerly read through all of the previous volumes in this series but after finishing Framework I just shrugged and said, "Ouch".  I applaud the author's willingness to go off in new directions but I found myself skimming the machinations of the "evil masterminds" thinking, haven't we been there, done that already in this series?  The action sequences, as always, were well written and I still find the Victory Machine fascinating, as well as Roman.  Also, I appreciate the author's intestinal fortitude in killing off characters other writers would consider off-limits just to show the unpredictable nature of the conflict.  However:SPOILERS WARNINGIn the end, the one thing that stuck with me was what I saw as a fundamental betrayal of the primary focus of the story, the relationship between Ayan and Jacob/Jake.  For either to fool around after a fight and have a meaningless fling would be one thing, but the suddenly blossoming, close and passionate relationship between Liam Grady and Ayan seems to fly in the face of everything the author has put us through so far.  For that, I doubt I will continue to stick around for any further broadcasts.  To say I was disappointed would be stating it mildly.  Also, I am TIRED of Wheeler- he is a cockroach and not even an interesting villain anymore.  Well, not my concern since I am opting out of the rest of the series.  Sorry if this sounds more miffed fanboy than straight up review, but fans of this series are known to be passionate about the storyline and I guess I am no different.