Audiobook Review: Schooled by Jeff Adams, Performed by Kirt Graves

10 July of 2021 by ButtonsMom2003

Schooled By Jeff Adams, Performed by Kirt Graves

Genre: YA, Romance, GLBTQ, MM

Tropes: Suspense, Covert Agent

Released: Audio and ebook: June 15, 2021 (re-release ebook)

Publisher: Big Gay Media

Series: Code Name: Winger, Book 2

Length: 6 hrs, 18 mins / 276 pages /

Synopsis

Secret agent and teenage computer genius Theo Reese lives in two separate worlds—and they’re about to collide.

Theo’s high school computer-science club is gearing up for a competition, and Theo agrees to lend his knowledge of cybersecurity to help them win. The covert agency he works for also needs his talents. An encrypted key that allows access to the nation’s electrical grid has been stolen. Theo’s skills are crucial in its recovery before disaster strikes.

When the file shows up at the competition as one of those to be decoded, Theo must find a way to be both an average high school student and Winger, his secret identity. The file must be secured—all while protecting his teammates from those who will use any means necessary to get the file for themselves.

Review

Reviewed by ButtonsMom2003

Kept me on the edge of my seat.

This was a thrilling YA novel. It’s the second in a series but you might be able to read this one as a standalone. However, you’d be missing a great book if you don’t read Tracker Hacker first. You’d also be missing some helpful background information.

This isn’t exactly a romance but Theo does have a boyfriend. His undercover job working for the secret government agency makes him unavailable to his boyfriend at inconvenient times which causes a bit of relationship stress.

This particular adventure involved a school competition and several of his schoolmates. There’s murder and espionage, hostage taking and gunshots. I loved everything about this story and can’t wait to listen to the next one. Kirt Graves did another fantastic job with all of the voices and he really enhanced my enjoyment of this book.

I’ve got to be honest; I didn’t expect to enjoy this series nearly as much as I am. I don’t really read much YA stuff, like almost none – LOL – but I do enjoy New Adult books. I decided to listen to and review these books when the opportunity came up four a couple of different reasons. I wanted to listen to the audiobooks because I love Kirt Graves, but I also wanted to listen to them because I got to meet Jeff Adams at a book convention a couple of years ago and enjoyed talking with him and his husband. I plan to read more of his work.

Performance: ♥♥♥♥♥

Story: ♥♥♥♥♥

O Factor: PG

Code Name: Winger Series

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About Author

Jeff Adams

Jeff Adams has written stories since he was in middle school and became a published author in 2009 when his first short stories were published. He writes both gay romance and LGBTQ young adult fiction…and there’s usually a hockey player at the center of the story.

Jeff lives in northern California with his husband of more than twenty years, Will Knauss. Some of his favorite things include the musicals “Rent” and “[title of show],” the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins hockey teams, and the reality TV competition “So You Think You Can Dance.” He also loves to read, but there isn’t enough space to list out his favorite books.

Jeff is the co-host of the “Big Gay Fiction Podcast,” a weekly show devoted to gay romance as well as pop culture. New episodes come out every Monday at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

You can find out more about Jeff’s books at JeffAdamsWrites.com

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