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  • The Vexed Generation

  • Magic 2.0, Book 6
  • By: Scott Meyer
  • Narrated by: Luke Daniels
  • Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,136 ratings)
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By: Scott Meyer
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Summary

In the latest rollicking adventure in the Magic 2.0 series, it’s time for the teenagers to show the adults how wizardry really works.

Mattie and Brewster are normal, typical 16-year-old twins who live with their normal, boring parents: Martin and Gwen Banks. Normal and boring, that is, until the day their father's best friend shows up at their house - dressed in what appears to be a bathrobe. 

The next thing Mattie and Brewster know, their parents are frozen like human statues in their living room, the guy in the bathrobe has vanished, and they need to find answers - fast.   

The twins set off on a quest to discover the truth of their parents' lives. Along the way they find secrets, lies, magic, time travel, strange new friends, stranger new enemies, and a really weird dirigible (which, they're told repeatedly, is not a blimp). It is a twisted and bizarre trail that, they hope, will lead them to the man they blame for their parents' peril: 

Phillip.

©2019 Scott Meyer (P)2019 Audible Originals, LLC.

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A return to standard

Going into this book I was very skeptical. Being a fan of the series from the release of book three I used to look forward to any new addition to Magic 2.0, this all changed after the last book (Out of spite, out of mind) let me feeling dejected and down which my review details.

This book however is as the title suggests a true return to format and standard of the original books. the humour is amazing with some of the series highlights seen through a new lense of the two new main characters. The main story is mainly the start to get things moving and despite not being very impactful overall, does an excellent job of showcasing the new characters as well as the upgraded characters from past books.

This book has renewed my faith in Scott Meyer and I hope he keeps up to this sort of standard going forward as he previous attempt to shoehorn political and social issues felt missplaced and ruined the experience for me and others I had introduced to the series.

This book is a definite listen/read!

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a return to form

I have to be honest I love this series but it's definitely been going downhill over the last few books. However this is a perfect redemption and in my opinion it's the best one yet.

Fun story and a return to a character driven plot rather than the "wibbly wobbly timey wimey" storyline of the last book make this a good enjoyable easy listen.

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A rabbit from the top hat

One of the most fascinating thing I've found about this series is how many people seem to like the 3rd book over the 4th. When I've listened to the Unexpected Quest I hated it immensely, mostly because the character I loved from the first two books became caricatures of themselves. When I've read Fight and Flight I was delighted at how masterfully Scott Meyer gave all of his characters the edge they had. Now, after listening to the Vexed Generation I'm glad to say that I liked it a lot, because the characters were the same ones I fell in love with. Luke Daniels' performance was excellent as always. However, the story was very generic. I could tell almost every 'plot twist' from a mile away, the set up and payoff will be obvious to any reader. And even though I love the characters some of them still were portrayed diametrically opposite from the other books in this series. The last thing I want to mention is the overabundance of needless references. It doesn't ruin the story, but becomes a little bit annoying as the book goes on.

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back on form for book six

after not really enjoying book four (dragons) and then finding the ending of book 5 a disappointment (though I may be in a minority there), this book was excellent. well paced, good mix of genuine stakes with action and mystery, very funny in places and overall not too serious. glad the series is on the up again - really pleased for Scott Mayer

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loved it

Loving the direction this series is taking. New characters, learning new things, and the old characters that are so well established are just great. Can't wait to see what's next.

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can't wait to see what comes next

a really entertaining set of books full of geeky references and great uses of powers . fun

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Back on top form! A classic adventure across time

Ok I'll be honest - Off To Be the Wizard had me as a total fan boy from the outset. I keep coming back to it time and time again as it's such an enjoyable and kind-of relatable tale. The Magic 2.0 world of Scott Meyer has crafted fills me with joy. Luke Daniels narration has been nothing short of outstanding and has added layers of depth to the characters. That said, I have really struggled with the two stories prior to this, which was difficult to admit as I keep trying to push people to listen to Off To Be the Wizard. This gave me reason for pause before jumping in to Book 6 here, but I'm glad I did as it was a brilliant return to form. It was both fresh and familiar. It didn't have any of the tedium of 'Out of Spite', and it was compelling. We only get so many hours in our life and I'm glad I spent some of them listening to this, it was very enjoyable so thank you Scott & Luke.

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A return to form

I loved this new installment of magic 2.0. great story arc, with a more in depth look at some of the side characters. This has become one of my new favourite books in the series Thankyou keep up the good work.

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The best yet in the magic 2.0 series so far.

Usual top quality narration from Luke Daniels. Very funny. Can't wait for the next one.

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Buy very good but it’s okay

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I think very good Luke Daniels very good narrator I like that Philip wears a hat at the start












































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