Flash Fiction Stories in the THIRDS UniverseReturn to the THIRDS universe with another collection of flash fiction stories inspired by prompts submitted by fans. Reunite with favorite THIRDS characters to explore even more of their hidden adventures and personal moments, and take the opportunity to learn more about them through this series of stories recounting the humor, heartbreak, friendship, … the humor, heartbreak, friendship, hardship, and love these characters’ experience behind the scenes. Complete your THIRDS experience with these tales of stolen moments.
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Right, I feel the need to cry for at least a week. I’ve officially finished every single book in Charlie Cochet’s THIRDS series and I know I’m going to miss Destructive Delta and their crazy family so much.
I loved this second collection of short stories so damn much. They were lovely and funny and emotional, and lots were centred on secondary characters that didn’t get their own HEA and love story. They give us a short taste of what could come our way soon, with lots of potential for future books in the THIRDS universe and also lots of potential in Dex and Sloane’s next adventures with TIN.
I loved this collection of short stories just as much as the first volume! I found this one to be lighter and funnier than the first volume, but both were a joy to read. Thank you to the author for your sincere love of your fans and we hope to read more in this universe for a long time to come.
While most of the short stories in Volume 1 revolved around Dex and those closest to him, this volume includes quite a few more moments from everyone just barely outside that small circle. Not that members of his team aren’t in that circle, it’s just that Letty, Rosa, Rafe, Wolf, etc. are a little less present. My favorite stories are absolutely the paintball decimation and the haunted house of awesomely ridiculous. After reading this I dove right back into the series from the beginning and I have to say that my enjoyment of the full series is actually more full and rich having all these additions.
This book is the second volume of compilations of flash fiction stories that the author did based on fan prompts. It’s a cool idea and we get a great background peek into more of these characters’ lives. We get to know them a little better and come to appreciate more of why things happen the way they do in the books. Volume 1 was mostly chronological and I had thought that this volume would be also, picking up after the stories in 1 but that is not the case. There are some stories here that hearken back to time prior to stories in Vol 1 it seems to me.
After reading these stories I have to say that my impressions from Vol 1 were reinforced…Calvin and Hobbs are my favorite couple. The insights into their relationship just make me feel so warm and fuzzy and hopeful and optimistic. Calvin’s kindness and patience and understanding make me want to hug him. In one story where they go back to their old high school, and Calvin could have been totally in vengeance mode (which I so would have been!) he demonstrates again what is important.
I really loved the story about Wolf after he finds out Hudson was shot. For some reason Wolf has always been a favorite of mine (despite what happened with Dex) and the way this story brings out his character and his soul is fantastic.
There are a lot of great stories in the book and so many ways that we learn more about these characters we all love. This book will help ease the hunger until we finally get that TIN book we are all craving!!
*I voluntarily read an ARC, and this is my objective review *
As with volume 1, this book is a must have for any fan of the original THIRDS series and I strongly recommend to read it after book 10. Every single one of the shorts gave us an extra that we didn’t know it was missing in our lives until reading it, that helped us to understand better a couple’s dynamic, a couple’s love for each other, a situation described in the original book, the natural behavior of the animal counterparts of some of the characters or simply to amuse us. This book is the greatest idea any author could ever have to reach the heart and soul of any fan. A wonderful gift!!
**2020 edition review**
I can never get enough of the THIRDS and their stories! It’s absolutely amazing, how much insight fans will get when reading this book! And it’s a very emotional journey too! A total and complete MUST READ for people who like the series!
THIRDS Beyond the Books: Volume 2 by Charlie Cochet is an amazing compliment to the Thirds series. Answering questions fans have submitted, this collection of short glimpses into the Thirds universe entertains and satisfies our curiosity and craving for more. I have fallen even deeper in love with these characters and series. Definitely amust read following the main THIRDS series.