At last, the long-awaited sequel to The Troll Whisperer!
Noah and Oscar have been married for five years, and now they’ve become parents to an adorable baby girl. Life seems just about perfect, but a sudden illness puts Noah’s sister Rebecca into a coma, which brings Noah’s mother and father back into his life. As they battle for control over the care of Rebecca, Noah must also defend his … his little family against his bigoted parents. Oscar and the Lozada clan have his back, but only Noah can truly stand up to his parents, once and for all—if he can find the courage to do it.
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Audiobook review:
Overall – 5
Story – 5
Performance – 5
Not at all what I expected!
I have to be honest; I did not read the blurb for this book. I wanted to listen to it simply because it was the sequel to The Troll Whisperer. That was a story I had a hard time getting into but ended up liking a lot. While this is a sequel, set five years after The Troll Whisperer, I actually think it stands alone pretty well. However, for all of the background on Oscar and Noah I do recommend reading The Troll Whisperer first.
So, since didn’t read the blurb I didn’t really know what to expect and boy was I shocked – but in a good way. This story kept me engaged right from the start, grabbed hold and didn’t let me go. My heart was pounding so hard in places I got a little bit worried (OK, not really, but it was very tense). I listened to this from beginning to end in one session.
If you read The Troll Whisperer, you already know some of the background on Noah’s family but I never thought they would turn out to be as evil as they did in this book. A word of warning, if you are a Jehovah’s Witness you won’t want to read or listen to this book. Thank goodness I am not and I floved it!!
A complimentary copy of this audiobook was provided to me but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author and/or narrator.
Wow, I wasn’t expecting the twists and turns in this book.
Settle Down
The Troll Whisperer, Book 2
By: Sera Trevor
Narrated by: Michael T Bradley
Series: The Troll Whisperer, Book 2
Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins
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Read at 1.05 speed on Audible.
This is my first book by Sera, and I wasn’t sure what to expect. I didn’t read the blurb, straight in to the book.
I struggled a little with the narrator but I think that’s because I’m from England and he had an American accents that was hard sometime.
The story is lovely, but also tragic, with lots of heartache, abuse and religion. My heart was all over the place reading this.
It ends in a partial Happy ending. I wish I could say more but I don’t want to put any spoilers out there.
Great characters, great story I listened straight the way through and I started at 10.30pm. So yes it late now. But I needed to finish it.
After reading the first book on this series, I’d never expect a continuation like this with a complex plot, involving religion, intolerance, a kidnap and even dangerous situations. Of course, as they overcame all these obstacles, we witnessed just how strong and powerful is the love between Oscar and Noah. Above all, this story is simply a wonderful and unique love story. I can’t wait to read more books written by this incredible author.
Oh Oscar and Noah are married and parents, that is so great, what a wonderful ending to their story. I loved how everything was dealt in this story, not everything was super easy. I loved all the other family members were definitely a part of the story. I loved seeing grown up Oscar and Noah and how far they had come. I truly enjoyed this story and recommend it.
Settle Down is the sequel to The Troll Whisperer and really should be read after reading the first book; however, it does work well as a standalone. The main themes of this contemporary romance are family and acceptance.
Oscar and Noah have been happily married for years and are new fathers to their infant daughter, Betty. However, a family tragedy has Noah reaching out to his bigoted parents—a mistake that will have devastating consequences. But don’t worry! Just like any good romance, this one does have a happy ending.
This book is told from Noah’s point of view, the same way the Troll Whisperer had been told from Oscar’s point of view, and we really get a deep look at all the insecurities and trauma Noah has from his upbringing. There are some really dramatic and crazy moments, but the book has a satisfying happy ending that I thought was well done. I really enjoyed this book and finished it in one day. The pace of the plot was fast but never felt rushed, and there was a lot of character development. I absolutely love Oscar’s family and the relationship between Noah and Oscar is wonderful.
The audiobook was narrated by Michael T. Bradley who did a great job. The voices he choose for each character were perfect and consistent. I had no trouble following along with the story. Plus, he infused a lot of energy into his performance and that made the audiobook just as exciting as the story. I highly recommend it.
In Settle Down, Noah and Oscar have been married for years and are daddies to an adorable little girl. But it’s this baby that will bring about their biggest obstacle yet. How each handles this obstacle will tell if/how their marriage sticks.
I loved this sequel. The two are going strong and have settled into their relationship. Oscar has really stabilized and become a man equal to his husband, who deserves his love and his big heart. His family has fully embraced Noah and their baby daughter, and all is lovely, until of course the big plot point happens. It’s this plot point that really made the story and I liked seeing them tested and how each reacts. Put together, I really liked this 2 (and half) installments of Noah and Oscar’s love story. It’s sweet and their connection has only gotten stronger in Settle Down.
This story is more about Noah and his toxic family. Oscar’s love and support for Noah will make you fall in love with him. These two have been married for a while with a little girl and are happy until Noah gets a call about his sister. His parents are just terrible human beings but he will stand up to them to save him own family.
What a wonderful conclusion to this story and very emotional. I definitely recommend this book!
I thought I read their happily ever after, but Noah and Oscar have more to tell. Now on domestic bliss, they share a mature love. Noah is a nurse and Oscar has mostly changed his ways. One tarot card read as amusement turns into Noah’s reality. A nightmare no one wants to live. But with Oscar and the Lozada family by his side, he can overcome anything. This book is more about Noah and I loved it.
Settle Down is the second book in The Troll Whisperer series by Sera Trevor. This book had drama, suspense, humor, and love. I got emotional reading this one. I love the family created in this books/series and it is amazing.
Lovely, sweet family drama: even better than the first!
If you are a fan of sweet romance and cozy family times, with more than a touch of drama, this book is all that and more! I really liked Oscar and Noah’s early connection and heated romance in The Troll Whisperer, but this sequel I enjoyed even better. Both books (as well as the short Pink Wedding that, if you can find it, comes between) are really well written.
The family dynamics dominate here, and all revolving around a sweet baby girl named Bette and Noah’s troubled sister Becca. With a medical crisis, malevolent blasts from Noah’s Jehovah’s Witness past, a man hunt and some international skullduggery, this story had excitement and a lot of tense moments but the couple’s strong and loving relationship comes through time and again. And little Bette is Definitively a California girl what with all the avocados she consumes (and smears about every chance she gets)!
Lastly, I really liked the conclusion. It’s not a cliffhanger, but it very realistically does not tie everything up in a happy, all-ends-perfect bow. There are winners and losers in this novel, and one major character with a score to be determined. But the overall impression I was left with: love and family support won the day!
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
After being completely charmed by them in The Troll Whisperer, I was excited to see Noah and Oscar again. Five years into their marriage and with the addition of cute baby Bette to their family, they were precisely how I expected: sweet and entertaining. What I didn’t expect during Setting Down, was to watch them almost touch disaster and the near wreckage of what they’ve built together…all because of two people.
His sister’s illness and the subsequent arrival of his parents really messed with Noah’s mind. The emotional damage caused by his upbringing ran far deeper than he let on, and it was saddening to see the insecurities he was hiding behind the usual sunny, smiling disposition. But, his new family was always there, offering support and closing ranks around him. First line of defense, of course, was Oscar. I loved his transformation, from ugly troll to a doting father and husband, especially when he went in full Papa bear mode.
There’s been a lot of drama happening in Setting Down, especially toward the end. Many fears and doubts, but one absolute certainty: the strength of Oscar and Noah’s love for each other and for their baby Bette.