Review of PETRA: The Addiction Chronicles Sour Rock

[AJIBOLA Olasunbo Aminat]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "PETRA: The Addiction Chronicles Sour Rock" by Mongo Allen.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Sometimes, there are worse things in life than death. One's child's addiction to drugs is one of them. In "Petra: The Addiction Chronicles Book One: Sour Rock" by Mongo Allen, the story takes the reader on an adventure through the Petra Star System on themes of death, grief, depression, power tussle, and drug addiction. King Nebuchadnezzar of the Philistonians, while grieving, experiences a terrorist attack that poses a risk of war for all nations. Meanwhile, ex-convict Mongo Zephaniah becomes a member of the Planet Patrol headed by Grand Mott Treccar to fight the Sour Rock menace that is now turning people into zombies as their fates intertwine in a battle against darkness.
 
While NebuChadnezzar grapples with the pain of losing his son, he receives disheartening news of Queen Mizpah, his beloved sister, being captured by the Kinari Woolduggers. As he watches Sultan Kagros, the Wooldugger leader, devour Mizpah on the live screen, questions arise. What will be the consequences of the Sultan's actions? Will the king avenge his sister? Can he find light amidst his darkness? Will there be a solution to the epidemic of Sour Rock? Discover the answers in this gripping start to the Petra series.
 
I found "Petra" really interesting; I could hardly put the book down. The narrative blends magic with politics, power struggles, and addiction, creating a rich reading experience that kept me engaged. I appreciate the author’s use of biblical characters and settings, such as NebuChadnezzar observing the Red Sea. The incorporation of historical places, such as Mesopotamia and the floating gardens, made the story even more interesting.
 
The book's pacing is a notable strength, maintaining a steady flow without slow or boring parts. The variety of creatures gives the story shades of color, but sometimes one might need to read the passages twice to understand the detailed description of such creatures as Sumari Woolduggers, Chaldeans, and Sludgites. The creatures' clarity could be enhanced by including diagrams to illustrate them. Also, the book's formatting is well done; I only found one error. Also, there is consistent use of profane words throughout the book.
 
I recommend "Petra" to sci-fi fans, particularly to those who enjoy large doses of violence, but warn readers who are sensitive to bloody scenes. Despite featuring a number of elements of fantasy, the book offers readers powerful and thought-provoking experiences. I rate the book five out of five stars for its rich blend of themes of grief, drug dependence, and power struggles. This makes for a perfect start to the "Petra" series. 

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[NetMassimo]

Mixing drug issues on another planet with King Nebuchadnezzar makes for an original way to develop this science fiction story. Despite some violent parts, it seems interesting, so I'll look into this series. Thank you for your great review!

[Lawrence Stein]

Wow! This is an interesting plot. I like that the book includes magic and power struggles. I felt the story would be more engaging and tension-inducing.