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Debt Collection #2
Dandelion Audit
The Dandelions are following Matthew Carver.
He’s not crazy. They really are following him. Matt owes the Queen of all Fae a phone call, and she is tired of waiting. But she's not the only one looking for him. A fallen angel has escaped Hell to settle their dispute with Matt—permanently.
Trapped between the Dandelion Court and the Pit of Darkness, The Hunt must figure out how Matt’s going to survive his next birthday, let alone get his soul back.
"I'm still proud of you." (Andrew's mom)
"Another One?" (Andrew's grandfather)
"Neat." (A different girl at a different party)
He’s not crazy. They really are following him. Matt owes the Queen of all Fae a phone call, and she is tired of waiting. But she's not the only one looking for him. A fallen angel has escaped Hell to settle their dispute with Matt—permanently.
Trapped between the Dandelion Court and the Pit of Darkness, The Hunt must figure out how Matt’s going to survive his next birthday, let alone get his soul back.
"I'm still proud of you." (Andrew's mom)
"Another One?" (Andrew's grandfather)
"Neat." (A different girl at a different party)
419 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 18, 2023
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9 books1,088 followersAndrew is the author of the Debt Collection and Ironbound series and also a gaming YouTuber known as Sigils. He loves making people laugh, video games, and food. (Not always in that order.) He lives in LA.
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February 27, 2026I received an ARC of DANDELION AUDIT to give my honest, spoiler-free review.
I haven’t had a book that kept me reading into the early morning in a very, very long time; DANDELION AUDIT was that book and more. I absolutely devoured every word.
SOUL FRAUD, the first of the Debt Collection series, was solid and had a great foundation. DANDELION AUDIT built upon that foundation in intricate, enticing ways. The narrative refinement that the author has done between the first and second book shows; not only has the writing improved for DANDELION AUDIT, but readers begin to see the vastness of the situation that the main character finds himself in, a fitting shift in tone for this second book.
The flow of the action sequences is smooth, and the dramatic scenes have both detail and frantic urgency that keeps things moving at an entertaining clip. There are consequences for each decision characters make, and no one seems safe from the mortal danger present in DANDELION AUDIT. The dialogue is snappy but natural, not overly-scripted or trying to impress with cleverness. The main character, Matthew Carver, is a wise-cracking young man, but he doesn’t have a quip for every turn his life takes, and there are many moments of authentic sorrow, grief, or shock that feels very relatable. The characters are rich and each feel like they have unique viewpoints and motivations; this is impressive given that there are many who take center stage throughout the book!
Overall, a wonderful book, and I am already eager for the third installment of the series.
I haven’t had a book that kept me reading into the early morning in a very, very long time; DANDELION AUDIT was that book and more. I absolutely devoured every word.
SOUL FRAUD, the first of the Debt Collection series, was solid and had a great foundation. DANDELION AUDIT built upon that foundation in intricate, enticing ways. The narrative refinement that the author has done between the first and second book shows; not only has the writing improved for DANDELION AUDIT, but readers begin to see the vastness of the situation that the main character finds himself in, a fitting shift in tone for this second book.
The flow of the action sequences is smooth, and the dramatic scenes have both detail and frantic urgency that keeps things moving at an entertaining clip. There are consequences for each decision characters make, and no one seems safe from the mortal danger present in DANDELION AUDIT. The dialogue is snappy but natural, not overly-scripted or trying to impress with cleverness. The main character, Matthew Carver, is a wise-cracking young man, but he doesn’t have a quip for every turn his life takes, and there are many moments of authentic sorrow, grief, or shock that feels very relatable. The characters are rich and each feel like they have unique viewpoints and motivations; this is impressive given that there are many who take center stage throughout the book!
Overall, a wonderful book, and I am already eager for the third installment of the series.
September 12, 2023
The book is just fantastic! It takes what I enjoyed about Soul Fraud and really expands upon it. You can see how comfortable the author is with the characters and how he's only gotten better at his craft.
In this book you get to see Matt and the rest of the crew grow, meet interesting new characters, and really see more of the entire world of the Debt Collection series. You go deeper than scratching the surface and I love it.
In this book you get to see Matt and the rest of the crew grow, meet interesting new characters, and really see more of the entire world of the Debt Collection series. You go deeper than scratching the surface and I love it.
September 12, 2023
I’m going to try my best to not give any spoilers and I got a free ARC for a fair review… but as a fan of soul fraud already I was more than happy to oblige.
First off I genuinely enjoyed this book. I read it while traveling for a trip and got so into the story I forgot to sleep on my flight and kept reading.
Dandelion Audit is a continuation of the same wit, humor, and fun from the first book. You get caught up in the choices and get lost in the adventure.
Definitely a good read and can’t wait for the next one.
First off I genuinely enjoyed this book. I read it while traveling for a trip and got so into the story I forgot to sleep on my flight and kept reading.
Dandelion Audit is a continuation of the same wit, humor, and fun from the first book. You get caught up in the choices and get lost in the adventure.
Definitely a good read and can’t wait for the next one.
November 13, 2024
I’m writing this review in the middle of the night because I wasn’t able to put the book down. An absolutely phenomenal book, with a twist at the end that made me sit in shock for a few minutes. I cannot wait for the final book to come out, so I can read it in one day as well.
I received a free advanced copy of the book, which I’m very glad, as I was not prepared to wait the extra month for it to come out
I received a free advanced copy of the book, which I’m very glad, as I was not prepared to wait the extra month for it to come out
September 15, 2023
OK. I have a lot to talk about.
First of all:
DISCLAIMER!!! I got an ARC of this book so I could read this early.
I loved this book so much. It is probably one of the best books that I have ever read. I feel the exact same about the original but this book takes it to a whole other level.
The story itself is fantastic. The twists were amazing, I was stunned at every revelation, and every chapter made me want to read more!
It seems like it would feel out of place since it has such a different feel from the original. Soul fraud was a completely different experience from this book, but the series excels by making such different reading experiences work together with each other and feel like a cohesive story even though we are in to entire different worlds over the course of the two books. The first is a unique take on the urban fantasy genre, while this was a demon filled, royal whodunit. It shouldn’t work. But it works!!!!!
The writing is a masterpiece, there are so many analogies and word plays that I had to stop reading (which was very hard) and just appreciate it.
Don't even get me started about the characters introduced in this book. Every single one was so well written!!! Even the one master that taught Orion. He was only in two different scenes and he still has more of a developed character than a lot of side characters in popular media. The sisters were so well written I had trouble finding one that could have done it let alone two of them! And Zagan. Oh Zagan. He is such a good villain and I can't wait for the group to interact with him more. I'm glad he wasn't killed this book like Lilith was last time.
Don't worry, I'm almost done, just a few more things.
Multiple times in the book, I found references to Sigils' YouTube personality. Once in the book, Matt complained that people kept saying he was short, and he said that he was 6 feet tall. Also, don't quote me on this but I'm pretty sure Matt said his knees felt weak.
TLDR I loved the book and can't wait until Star Summit!
First of all:
DISCLAIMER!!! I got an ARC of this book so I could read this early.
I loved this book so much. It is probably one of the best books that I have ever read. I feel the exact same about the original but this book takes it to a whole other level.
The story itself is fantastic. The twists were amazing, I was stunned at every revelation, and every chapter made me want to read more!
It seems like it would feel out of place since it has such a different feel from the original. Soul fraud was a completely different experience from this book, but the series excels by making such different reading experiences work together with each other and feel like a cohesive story even though we are in to entire different worlds over the course of the two books. The first is a unique take on the urban fantasy genre, while this was a demon filled, royal whodunit. It shouldn’t work. But it works!!!!!
The writing is a masterpiece, there are so many analogies and word plays that I had to stop reading (which was very hard) and just appreciate it.
Don't even get me started about the characters introduced in this book. Every single one was so well written!!! Even the one master that taught Orion. He was only in two different scenes and he still has more of a developed character than a lot of side characters in popular media. The sisters were so well written I had trouble finding one that could have done it let alone two of them! And Zagan. Oh Zagan. He is such a good villain and I can't wait for the group to interact with him more. I'm glad he wasn't killed this book like Lilith was last time.
Don't worry, I'm almost done, just a few more things.
Multiple times in the book, I found references to Sigils' YouTube personality. Once in the book, Matt complained that people kept saying he was short, and he said that he was 6 feet tall. Also, don't quote me on this but I'm pretty sure Matt said his knees felt weak.
TLDR I loved the book and can't wait until Star Summit!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 18, 2023
I received an ARC copy thanks to Andrew to give you a review.
A great follow up to Andrew's debut novel and a great addition to the Debt Collection series.
Whilst reading this novel I found myself neglecting real world jobs to see where this story took me. I was enthralled. You can tell that the writing has improved a lot since the debut. His description and flow of this novel is great in keeping the pace of the story at nice flow.
What I felt was a breath of fresh air was the tone for this story. I feel like Andrew lets his personality shine through more allowing his wit, sarcasm and nods to other aspects of his career. I could be wrong, but I also felt like there were moments of fourth wall breaking to talk to us as bystanders of Matt's story; a device I feel doesn't get used a lot (I hope it wasn't me misreading it ha!).
In relation to the story without spoilers, I was intrigued how the title would play into the story and I was not disappointed. There are various twists and turns in the tale that caught me off guard. I also felt like Matt refers to himself as dumb because when I read towards the end I facepalmed that I didn't spot the clues.
My only nitpick is that I wish I knew more about the time between the two novels but other than that I loved every second of it.
I cannot wait to read the next book to see where the journey takes us next. Thank you again Andrew for the early copy to review here for you!
A great follow up to Andrew's debut novel and a great addition to the Debt Collection series.
Whilst reading this novel I found myself neglecting real world jobs to see where this story took me. I was enthralled. You can tell that the writing has improved a lot since the debut. His description and flow of this novel is great in keeping the pace of the story at nice flow.
What I felt was a breath of fresh air was the tone for this story. I feel like Andrew lets his personality shine through more allowing his wit, sarcasm and nods to other aspects of his career. I could be wrong, but I also felt like there were moments of fourth wall breaking to talk to us as bystanders of Matt's story; a device I feel doesn't get used a lot (I hope it wasn't me misreading it ha!).
In relation to the story without spoilers, I was intrigued how the title would play into the story and I was not disappointed. There are various twists and turns in the tale that caught me off guard. I also felt like Matt refers to himself as dumb because when I read towards the end I facepalmed that I didn't spot the clues.
My only nitpick is that I wish I knew more about the time between the two novels but other than that I loved every second of it.
I cannot wait to read the next book to see where the journey takes us next. Thank you again Andrew for the early copy to review here for you!
October 18, 2023
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. I have to start by saying this is in no way biased and is exactly what I would have thought if I did not receive it early.
In this book not only do we see Matt, Alex and Orion meet new characters, grow as a team and go on many exciting adventures from all different parts of mythology from around the world, we also get to see how much Andrew has grown as an author in the last year. If I told you to think of a famous author, I would bet a lot of money that whoever you chose has made it not only for being able to paint a picture in a readers’s mind and take them on an adventure but also for being able to build good characters, keeping a reader “emotionally invested” and most importantly, adding drama and keeping unexpected surprises neatly nestled in between carefully crafted dialogue and LAYERS of humor that only a genius could have possibly imagined. All of this is Andrew, the only thing holding him back is public recognition, but he is growing! I think if Andrew had started writing maybe 5-10 years ago he would be a well known author like Eoin Colfer, who wrote Artemis Fowl. It has been so long since a book has captured me this much, to the point I read 1/3 of the book in one sitting (it was in the VERY early hours of the morning but that’s another story). I have to give a special mention to the final 6 chapters, plot twist of the century! I loved it and I would love some more of this layered drama in the next few books!
Now here come my list of improvements;
-I need more! With the way I chewed through this one, I’m going to need another every other month.
-A couple of main story points such as the realization during the talk with Ash and Dawn could have been made slightly more clear. Don’t get me wrong, I still got them but a couple of things said didn’t mean much until a few chapters later and I’m not sure this was entirely intentional. This isn’t a big issue really but it could be something to work on.
-Now a fair warning, this seems unnecessary but is probably the most important one out of them all. We need more characters in the cover art! Having Matt isn’t enough, we need more to tell us what we can expect, while keeping it spoiler free and mysterious. Like for this book, Ash, Dawn, Tania and Mav with Orion, Alex and -front and center- Matt.
I know this list is tiny and these aren’t really anything to complain about but after 2 hours this was all I could think of for things to improve.
To sum it up, this series has made it into my unbiased top 5 of all time! I loved this book even more than the first and enjoyed watching not only Andrew, but also Alex, Matt and even Orion grow. I can’t wait for book 3 and I’m excited to see the improvements from this book going into the next one. 5 years from now Andrew Givler will be in the front windows of book stores, on billboards and on the front pages of both Amazon and book magazines. I have money on it. Andrew, we love you and your work, don’t ever give this up and all of us cannot wait to see what you do in the future. I expect book 5 on my desk by 2025. If YouTube doesn’t work out you’ve got a career in writing and never forget that, best of luck and great 10/10 book as usual! 👍
In this book not only do we see Matt, Alex and Orion meet new characters, grow as a team and go on many exciting adventures from all different parts of mythology from around the world, we also get to see how much Andrew has grown as an author in the last year. If I told you to think of a famous author, I would bet a lot of money that whoever you chose has made it not only for being able to paint a picture in a readers’s mind and take them on an adventure but also for being able to build good characters, keeping a reader “emotionally invested” and most importantly, adding drama and keeping unexpected surprises neatly nestled in between carefully crafted dialogue and LAYERS of humor that only a genius could have possibly imagined. All of this is Andrew, the only thing holding him back is public recognition, but he is growing! I think if Andrew had started writing maybe 5-10 years ago he would be a well known author like Eoin Colfer, who wrote Artemis Fowl. It has been so long since a book has captured me this much, to the point I read 1/3 of the book in one sitting (it was in the VERY early hours of the morning but that’s another story). I have to give a special mention to the final 6 chapters, plot twist of the century! I loved it and I would love some more of this layered drama in the next few books!
Now here come my list of improvements;
-I need more! With the way I chewed through this one, I’m going to need another every other month.
-A couple of main story points such as the realization during the talk with Ash and Dawn could have been made slightly more clear. Don’t get me wrong, I still got them but a couple of things said didn’t mean much until a few chapters later and I’m not sure this was entirely intentional. This isn’t a big issue really but it could be something to work on.
-Now a fair warning, this seems unnecessary but is probably the most important one out of them all. We need more characters in the cover art! Having Matt isn’t enough, we need more to tell us what we can expect, while keeping it spoiler free and mysterious. Like for this book, Ash, Dawn, Tania and Mav with Orion, Alex and -front and center- Matt.
I know this list is tiny and these aren’t really anything to complain about but after 2 hours this was all I could think of for things to improve.
To sum it up, this series has made it into my unbiased top 5 of all time! I loved this book even more than the first and enjoyed watching not only Andrew, but also Alex, Matt and even Orion grow. I can’t wait for book 3 and I’m excited to see the improvements from this book going into the next one. 5 years from now Andrew Givler will be in the front windows of book stores, on billboards and on the front pages of both Amazon and book magazines. I have money on it. Andrew, we love you and your work, don’t ever give this up and all of us cannot wait to see what you do in the future. I expect book 5 on my desk by 2025. If YouTube doesn’t work out you’ve got a career in writing and never forget that, best of luck and great 10/10 book as usual! 👍
January 7, 2025
As good as the first book was, this one is much better.
On the run from the demons who are trying to hasten Matt Carver's descent into hell by killing him, he takes up the Queen of the Fae's offer and transports himself and his friends to Faerie.
An interesting version of Faerie, where the Queen has 4 daughters, each representing one of the seasons, rather than the typical 2.
I made the wrong guess on Matt's choice, and l'll leave it at that, because spoilers. The big twist towards the end was not something l had suspected at all.
On the run from the demons who are trying to hasten Matt Carver's descent into hell by killing him, he takes up the Queen of the Fae's offer and transports himself and his friends to Faerie.
An interesting version of Faerie, where the Queen has 4 daughters, each representing one of the seasons, rather than the typical 2.
I made the wrong guess on Matt's choice, and l'll leave it at that, because spoilers. The big twist towards the end was not something l had suspected at all.
March 11, 2024
An excellent follow up to Soul Fraud. In this second installment in the Debt Collection urban fantasy series Matt Carver continues to search for a way to reclaim his stolen soul, and this time his adventures take him to the world of the fae. Featuring exciting new characters and plot twists, this book was a delight.
October 18, 2023
I’m sorry for rating this after it came out but this book is amazing. I was given an ARC copy of Dandelion Audit and I have two things to say. Number one: THANK YOU to Andrew Givler for letting me read your book early. Number two: This book changed my life. I don’t read a lot but when Sigils re-released Soul Fraud with it new cover, which looks awesome by the way, I decided to buy it. It was a great book with so much detail for the new world. Then when I was reading Dandelion Audit I was amazed and shocked. There were so many times when I just had to stop appreciate the writing. This book has so many great things about it. For a new writer the book has this crazy way of keeping you hooked by having some idea of what might happen but still keeping the delivery good through twist and turns. Even when there was no action happening you are still on the edge of your seat, or where ever your at. I can’t wait for the rest of the series to see what Matt does as he becomes a part of this world, and see how that world grows to keep everybody coming back.
February 17, 2024
Fun light and a few twists to keep us on our toes.
October 18, 2023
I received an ARC of DANDELION AUDIT to give my honest, spoiler-full review.
This book is amazing. It takes everything you loved about 'Soul Fraud' and expands upon it. Givler's writing style remains unique and amusing within the fiction ariting space, and the sarcasm reaches new heights.
What you enjoyed about Matt's adventure with the supernatural keeps getting better as things get weider. What happens when he answers the call of 'the Queen of All Fae,' and what about Alex and Orion? Watch as Matt explores the world and learns about his power, and experience it all alongside him.
This book is amazing. It takes everything you loved about 'Soul Fraud' and expands upon it. Givler's writing style remains unique and amusing within the fiction ariting space, and the sarcasm reaches new heights.
What you enjoyed about Matt's adventure with the supernatural keeps getting better as things get weider. What happens when he answers the call of 'the Queen of All Fae,' and what about Alex and Orion? Watch as Matt explores the world and learns about his power, and experience it all alongside him.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 17, 2023
(This is my honest, no spoiler review after getting an ARC copy)
I haven’t had this much fun reading a book in a while. I loved it so much I actually had to limit myself to reading 3 chapters a day so I would actually sleep at night.
This book wove what was set up in the first book Soul Fraud in with a very fun and rich new story that keep me reading the whole way through
While reading this book you can see the improvement of the author's writing. Everything about the book flows so smoothly and makes a very enticing story.
I haven’t had this much fun reading a book in a while. I loved it so much I actually had to limit myself to reading 3 chapters a day so I would actually sleep at night.
This book wove what was set up in the first book Soul Fraud in with a very fun and rich new story that keep me reading the whole way through
While reading this book you can see the improvement of the author's writing. Everything about the book flows so smoothly and makes a very enticing story.
October 14, 2023
I received an Advanced Reader Copy of Dandelion Audit to read with a request to write an open and honest review of the book. The first two lines of the book are a perfect opening for Dandelion Audit. The story was absolutely delightful. Andrew Givler continues the story of Matt through his many adventures to regain his soul. The story takes many turns and is delightful as you continue from one chapter to the next. The climax of the book comes as a surprise for those trying to see how the choices Matt makes affects himself and his friends. I recommend everyone interested in an entertaining story within fantasy by a promising and very talented author to read Dandelion Audit after reading Soul Fraud. I look forward to the next book in The Debt Collection series “Star Summit “.
September 28, 2023
I don't know how to write reviews so bear with me here people.
I received an ARC of Dandelion Audit and I must say, it's one of the BEST books I've EVER read.
The style of writing he uses makes me think of a mix of 1st and 3rd person, which, I'm not sure if that's correct, but none the less, I love the writing style. It makes it easy to understand, which is a good thing, especially because my Autism can make things somewhat hard to understand.
The character advancement was pretty good in Soul Fraud, but the amount of stuff that we learned in this one (no spoilers to those who haven't read it mwahaha) was phenomenal. The plot was well written, the characters were well built, and I am so excited to see other people read it for the first time.
I remember him talking about taking inspiration from the Dresden Files and some real life experiences but I've seen things in the book that make me think about the Good Omens series, as well as some more complicated stuff that I've read. All of those are good series which make these books, the Debt Collection series, ten times better.
I'm really excited for the rest of the series to come out and I can't wait to see how it ends. And for those of you who have yet to read Dandelion Audit, prepare yourselves. You're in for a treat.
I received an ARC of Dandelion Audit and I must say, it's one of the BEST books I've EVER read.
The style of writing he uses makes me think of a mix of 1st and 3rd person, which, I'm not sure if that's correct, but none the less, I love the writing style. It makes it easy to understand, which is a good thing, especially because my Autism can make things somewhat hard to understand.
The character advancement was pretty good in Soul Fraud, but the amount of stuff that we learned in this one (no spoilers to those who haven't read it mwahaha) was phenomenal. The plot was well written, the characters were well built, and I am so excited to see other people read it for the first time.
I remember him talking about taking inspiration from the Dresden Files and some real life experiences but I've seen things in the book that make me think about the Good Omens series, as well as some more complicated stuff that I've read. All of those are good series which make these books, the Debt Collection series, ten times better.
I'm really excited for the rest of the series to come out and I can't wait to see how it ends. And for those of you who have yet to read Dandelion Audit, prepare yourselves. You're in for a treat.
October 2, 2023
I think Givler could be the next Jim Butcher... Really. He even has the same illustrator as him.
I'm the type of person who doesn't get into boring books, I like books that are fast pace, exciting and Givler always seems to have us on our toes, it truly is a skill that even other processional authors can't seem to comprehend. The introduction, for me, is always the most important in any book; and Dandelion Audit's is definitely an amazing one to read, I like the hints of espionage and infiltration and it really draws you in. Thank you Givler for yet another amazing journey and to continue with many more...
This review was made possible because of an Advanced Reader Copy that was sent out to those who enjoy Givler and his books.
I'm the type of person who doesn't get into boring books, I like books that are fast pace, exciting and Givler always seems to have us on our toes, it truly is a skill that even other processional authors can't seem to comprehend. The introduction, for me, is always the most important in any book; and Dandelion Audit's is definitely an amazing one to read, I like the hints of espionage and infiltration and it really draws you in. Thank you Givler for yet another amazing journey and to continue with many more...
This review was made possible because of an Advanced Reader Copy that was sent out to those who enjoy Givler and his books.
October 7, 2023
I received an ARC of Dandelion Audit in return for my review of the book and it was a fantastic read, I love the way the Author expanded the universe in this second book, but my favorite part has to be the way he struck the balance between showing that Matt is not clueless anymore but still has so much to learn, can't wait for the rest of this series
September 16, 2023
Full disclosure, I did receive a free ARC of the novel to participate in early reviews (and I was obsessed with the first installment), but-
HOLY TOLEDO. As much as I loved Soul Fraud, Dandelion Audit might be one of my favorite books of all time. It was extremely difficult to put down. It was one of those books where I kept saying "Just one more chapter," tried to put it down to get something done, then inevitably picked it up much sooner than I'd anticipated because I needed to know what happened next. The characters are all amazing (even - especially? - the "bad" ones), the pacing is perfect, the puns are to die for, AND THE TWISTS ???? Immaculate. As someone who takes (probably a little too much) pride in guessing the direction stories are usually headed, I was very pleasantly surprised at several turns - including one instance where I said "HUH" aloud (to myself) and another (in the same sitting!) where I had to walk away from it and process what I just read. If you like unexpected twists, tongue in cheek references, and a healthy dose of humor mixed with your urban fantasy, DANDELION AUDIT (and its predecessor, SOUL FRAUD) should promptly be added to your TBR piles.
Please read it as soon as you can so I have more people to rave to about it.
HOLY TOLEDO. As much as I loved Soul Fraud, Dandelion Audit might be one of my favorite books of all time. It was extremely difficult to put down. It was one of those books where I kept saying "Just one more chapter," tried to put it down to get something done, then inevitably picked it up much sooner than I'd anticipated because I needed to know what happened next. The characters are all amazing (even - especially? - the "bad" ones), the pacing is perfect, the puns are to die for, AND THE TWISTS ???? Immaculate. As someone who takes (probably a little too much) pride in guessing the direction stories are usually headed, I was very pleasantly surprised at several turns - including one instance where I said "HUH" aloud (to myself) and another (in the same sitting!) where I had to walk away from it and process what I just read. If you like unexpected twists, tongue in cheek references, and a healthy dose of humor mixed with your urban fantasy, DANDELION AUDIT (and its predecessor, SOUL FRAUD) should promptly be added to your TBR piles.
Please read it as soon as you can so I have more people to rave to about it.
September 14, 2023
I loved Dandelion Audit while reading it I'm almost finished on chapter 24 and every bit is better than the last a bit slow in the first 11 pages but overall an amazing well paced book with amazing story so far and i can't wait for the next one.
I received a free ARC of Dandelion Audit in exchange for a review
I received a free ARC of Dandelion Audit in exchange for a review
October 17, 2023
There are a variety of things that draw me to books and authors. Of course, good writing and interesting plots are vital to the equation. What really keeps me going, however, is good characterization. Top-flight writing and incredibly interesting plots won’t always get me through a book if I don’t care about the people in it. Meanwhile, I’ll enjoy a book with a less-than-stellar plot if I like spending time with the people in the narrative.
Andrew Givler’s second novel, and Book 2 of The Debt Collection series, scores highly in all three categories. First, the writing is solid. Second, the plot has fascinated me since I first learned of the narrative hook of SOUL FRAUD. One danger of series writing is that they can go on too long and the plot begins to grow thin—and sometimes that happens as early as Book 2. This isn’t the case so far in The Debt Collection series (and I hope Givler doesn’t let it become the case at any point). Third and most significantly, however, the characters are great. Whether the major characters, like Matt and Alex, the role players like Robin and the sisters, or even the one-off characters who pop in and out, they are believable and enjoyable, and it’s easy to care about what will happen to them. Finally, Givler keeps his writing family friendly. Of course, that matters more to some than to others, but I find it to be a refreshing change from books that use sex and vulgarity as a crutch to prop up a limited vocabulary and unimaginative mind.
SOUL FRAUD and DANDELION AUDIT aren’t in the genres I usually read. I read the first to “screen” it before my kids asked to read it (they follow Givler’s YouTube channel). Despite these books not being up my usual alley, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed them—both the books themselves and also getting to see a different side of a person I sort-of-but-don’t-really-know.
I received a complementary Advance Review Copy of Dandelion Audit in exchange for an honest review.
Andrew Givler’s second novel, and Book 2 of The Debt Collection series, scores highly in all three categories. First, the writing is solid. Second, the plot has fascinated me since I first learned of the narrative hook of SOUL FRAUD. One danger of series writing is that they can go on too long and the plot begins to grow thin—and sometimes that happens as early as Book 2. This isn’t the case so far in The Debt Collection series (and I hope Givler doesn’t let it become the case at any point). Third and most significantly, however, the characters are great. Whether the major characters, like Matt and Alex, the role players like Robin and the sisters, or even the one-off characters who pop in and out, they are believable and enjoyable, and it’s easy to care about what will happen to them. Finally, Givler keeps his writing family friendly. Of course, that matters more to some than to others, but I find it to be a refreshing change from books that use sex and vulgarity as a crutch to prop up a limited vocabulary and unimaginative mind.
SOUL FRAUD and DANDELION AUDIT aren’t in the genres I usually read. I read the first to “screen” it before my kids asked to read it (they follow Givler’s YouTube channel). Despite these books not being up my usual alley, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed them—both the books themselves and also getting to see a different side of a person I sort-of-but-don’t-really-know.
I received a complementary Advance Review Copy of Dandelion Audit in exchange for an honest review.
September 16, 2023
Yes there are some light spoilers, but very mild ones, promise.
Where do I even start with this?
Dandelion Audit was one of my most enjoyable reads of all time. Soul Fraud was a top contender, but this almost puts it to shame. (Sorry). Sure, while I didn’t necessarily sell my soul, I am technically forced to write this. I got the book early, that’s a fair deal. The deal didn’t tell me what to write, so I promise you, this is my real opinion.
Dandelion Audit was a true display of what the Debt Collection can be, and runs laps around the first entry. Not to say Soul Fraud was bad, it’s just not as good as its sequel (Again, sorry).
A great mix of funny one liners and dramatic scenes that blend seamlessly together. Honestly, there were too many plot twists to count on one hand. None of them opened plot holes, nor were they predictable, but still made sense with the overall story and fit in well.
If you had a question from reading Soul Fraud, an unsolved mystery, or just something that you didn’t quite understand, chances are Dandelion Audit clears it up (so read it).
Another thing, the demons. Absolutely wonderful. Still as comedic as Dan from the first book when they want to be, while still having their mischievous / menacing. Take the customer service call, for example (You’ll understand if you read it). Truly the perfect continuation from Soul fraud, and a perfect Givler-style interpretation of demons in fiction.
<‘Spoiler’ warning ahead, but not really, just something that wasn’t massively included, nothing too important.>.
If I had one gripe, it might be the lack of a mortal life. I feel like Connor and Violet hadn’t got much time to be addressed, but I’m confident they’ll come back in Star Summit.
TL/DR: Great read, perfect continuation from its predecessor, and an exquisite example of the Andrew Givler style
Where do I even start with this?
Dandelion Audit was one of my most enjoyable reads of all time. Soul Fraud was a top contender, but this almost puts it to shame. (Sorry). Sure, while I didn’t necessarily sell my soul, I am technically forced to write this. I got the book early, that’s a fair deal. The deal didn’t tell me what to write, so I promise you, this is my real opinion.
Dandelion Audit was a true display of what the Debt Collection can be, and runs laps around the first entry. Not to say Soul Fraud was bad, it’s just not as good as its sequel (Again, sorry).
A great mix of funny one liners and dramatic scenes that blend seamlessly together. Honestly, there were too many plot twists to count on one hand. None of them opened plot holes, nor were they predictable, but still made sense with the overall story and fit in well.
If you had a question from reading Soul Fraud, an unsolved mystery, or just something that you didn’t quite understand, chances are Dandelion Audit clears it up (so read it).
Another thing, the demons. Absolutely wonderful. Still as comedic as Dan from the first book when they want to be, while still having their mischievous / menacing. Take the customer service call, for example (You’ll understand if you read it). Truly the perfect continuation from Soul fraud, and a perfect Givler-style interpretation of demons in fiction.
<‘Spoiler’ warning ahead, but not really, just something that wasn’t massively included, nothing too important.>.
If I had one gripe, it might be the lack of a mortal life. I feel like Connor and Violet hadn’t got much time to be addressed, but I’m confident they’ll come back in Star Summit.
TL/DR: Great read, perfect continuation from its predecessor, and an exquisite example of the Andrew Givler style
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 17, 2023
I got this book as an arc program in exchange for a review.
I’ll try my best not to spoil this so here we go.
First of all I really appreciate how much Andrew Givler’s writing has improved. First of all he seems to have mastered foreshadowing without spoiling his absolute bombshells. I love what changes he made to Matt’s character. He was a much more mature, but he was still the same quirky character. Which I must give props to the author because I know it is difficult to change a character while still keeping it the same. I have read many books and have seen that fail, but this book was far from that case. I think he did a very good job at introducing characters in a good way that advanced the story. The obvious villains were a masterpiece of evil, but I love how the main one was not known and striking from the shadows. After looking back and knowing who the hidden villain was. I was blown away by how obvious who the villain was even though I had no clue while reading it the first time. So some constructive criticism I feel like some new potential villains were introduced, but there was not much progress on them once I got deeper into the book. I think you should develop them more in future books. This book was very well written and had a strong story in it. It felt like it really propelled the series forward. I think that the first book was you introducing all the protagonist and really building on their character. The second book introduces more antagonists in a way that they will be back. So I hope that in the third and fourth books that they really start to have so major action between the two.
I’ll try my best not to spoil this so here we go.
First of all I really appreciate how much Andrew Givler’s writing has improved. First of all he seems to have mastered foreshadowing without spoiling his absolute bombshells. I love what changes he made to Matt’s character. He was a much more mature, but he was still the same quirky character. Which I must give props to the author because I know it is difficult to change a character while still keeping it the same. I have read many books and have seen that fail, but this book was far from that case. I think he did a very good job at introducing characters in a good way that advanced the story. The obvious villains were a masterpiece of evil, but I love how the main one was not known and striking from the shadows. After looking back and knowing who the hidden villain was. I was blown away by how obvious who the villain was even though I had no clue while reading it the first time. So some constructive criticism I feel like some new potential villains were introduced, but there was not much progress on them once I got deeper into the book. I think you should develop them more in future books. This book was very well written and had a strong story in it. It felt like it really propelled the series forward. I think that the first book was you introducing all the protagonist and really building on their character. The second book introduces more antagonists in a way that they will be back. So I hope that in the third and fourth books that they really start to have so major action between the two.
September 14, 2023
As per the authors conditions, I have to explain how I can give this review a month before Dandelion Audit goes on sale. I sub to Givlers 'GivReads' youtube channel and was lucky enough to be picked for an advanced reader copy of Dandelion Audit. All he asked of those lucky few, was an honest review. So, here it is:
Soul Fraud left us hanging...Matt is still soulless, Alex is still sarcastic, Orion is Orion lol, Meghan is still in Lazarus' care and still in a coma. DA opens in a style similar to Orion kicking down a door. Demons are back, our heroes are still fighting the good fight and the supernaturals are still up to their underhanded trickery.
The 3 heroes have done some growing in the time that passed since SF. The progression suits their characters too. Subtle change and growth makes our 3 lovable heroes much more relatable. A few new players have entered the saga of Matt Carver and all have been well written with accurate dialogue for their characters.
A few questions that were left unanswered in SF have been cleared up and a whole new set of questions have surfaced. The world most of this book took place in is described beautifully. Thematically, the whole thing moves us seamlessly on to the next chapter in Matts saga and just when things seem to be clearing up...we are hit with more of the unexpected. Givler has left us hanging again...not in the same way but with the same thirst for the next chapter
Soul Fraud left us hanging...Matt is still soulless, Alex is still sarcastic, Orion is Orion lol, Meghan is still in Lazarus' care and still in a coma. DA opens in a style similar to Orion kicking down a door. Demons are back, our heroes are still fighting the good fight and the supernaturals are still up to their underhanded trickery.
The 3 heroes have done some growing in the time that passed since SF. The progression suits their characters too. Subtle change and growth makes our 3 lovable heroes much more relatable. A few new players have entered the saga of Matt Carver and all have been well written with accurate dialogue for their characters.
A few questions that were left unanswered in SF have been cleared up and a whole new set of questions have surfaced. The world most of this book took place in is described beautifully. Thematically, the whole thing moves us seamlessly on to the next chapter in Matts saga and just when things seem to be clearing up...we are hit with more of the unexpected. Givler has left us hanging again...not in the same way but with the same thirst for the next chapter
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 8, 2023
I received an ARC copy of Dandelion Audit, and wow, this book had me gripped from the beginning until the end!
Firstly, the writing in the book has become much smoother and has a much better flow than Soul Fraud. The language was very descriptive yet easy to read. I especially loved the fighting scenes as I could imagine each move as it was being read, it made me feel excited and anxious for the outcome! Very well written!
Next, the characters grew and developed throughout the book and as a reader I could clearly see that Andrew Givler was extremely comfortable writing his characters, he makes characters feel relatable to the reader and gives each character unique quirks and characteristics that are fleshed out in this book.
Next, there was a clear contrast between funny conversations and serious conversations in scenes, which I liked. All of the jokes landed for me and I feel all of the metaphors sprinkled in the book that helps Matt understand the world also helps me to understand the world better too.
There is is many more positives I could write about this book including: storyline, twists and turns, new characters etc. But I fear my review would be too long otherwise!
In conclusion, this book is amazing. It is engaging, imaginative and very very fun to read! I am looking forward to the books to come and I hope to be able to read and review the next books in the future as I thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you Andrew for this amazing series!
Firstly, the writing in the book has become much smoother and has a much better flow than Soul Fraud. The language was very descriptive yet easy to read. I especially loved the fighting scenes as I could imagine each move as it was being read, it made me feel excited and anxious for the outcome! Very well written!
Next, the characters grew and developed throughout the book and as a reader I could clearly see that Andrew Givler was extremely comfortable writing his characters, he makes characters feel relatable to the reader and gives each character unique quirks and characteristics that are fleshed out in this book.
Next, there was a clear contrast between funny conversations and serious conversations in scenes, which I liked. All of the jokes landed for me and I feel all of the metaphors sprinkled in the book that helps Matt understand the world also helps me to understand the world better too.
There is is many more positives I could write about this book including: storyline, twists and turns, new characters etc. But I fear my review would be too long otherwise!
In conclusion, this book is amazing. It is engaging, imaginative and very very fun to read! I am looking forward to the books to come and I hope to be able to read and review the next books in the future as I thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you Andrew for this amazing series!
March 6, 2024
Dantelion Audit being the second book in the debt collection was a masterpiece, this book has been my favorite of the three books. The book introduces multiple important characters, some of which are not so important for this book, but later on for Star Summit, some of the most important characters being Dawn, Ash, and Sam. What makes me like this book a lot is the post-twist for example (SPOILER WARNING)
The death of Gloriona, Andrews's dad being the last fire, Mav's plan, Tania's betrail. Of course the introduction of Sam and Zagarus, who are some of the most important characters in both this book and Star Summit, I also love what Sigils (Andrew) did at the end of the book, with the whole death of Gloriona making space for Dawn to take the throne and the whole Dandelion Court changing in the next couple of books.
I also love the side adventures like the one when they meet Rogan and the ones where Matt has to take a date with some of the royal princesses, I also loved the part where Matt left Alex and Orion after Zagarus attacked, because it left tension for the rest of the chapters until they returned, and probably my favorite part was the amount of mystery in all the book, some of this includes the mystery of Sam and the mystery of why Orion hates the Dandelion Court so much
In conclusion, I heavily enjoyed this book and hope that Death Tax and the rest of the series are as good as this book, I also hope to see more of the characters like Zagarus, Tania, Damian, Sam, and Rogan.
The death of Gloriona, Andrews's dad being the last fire, Mav's plan, Tania's betrail. Of course the introduction of Sam and Zagarus, who are some of the most important characters in both this book and Star Summit, I also love what Sigils (Andrew) did at the end of the book, with the whole death of Gloriona making space for Dawn to take the throne and the whole Dandelion Court changing in the next couple of books.
I also love the side adventures like the one when they meet Rogan and the ones where Matt has to take a date with some of the royal princesses, I also loved the part where Matt left Alex and Orion after Zagarus attacked, because it left tension for the rest of the chapters until they returned, and probably my favorite part was the amount of mystery in all the book, some of this includes the mystery of Sam and the mystery of why Orion hates the Dandelion Court so much
In conclusion, I heavily enjoyed this book and hope that Death Tax and the rest of the series are as good as this book, I also hope to see more of the characters like Zagarus, Tania, Damian, Sam, and Rogan.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 28, 2023
Dandelion Audit by Andrew Givler is an urban fantasy masterpiece that will leave you utterly spellbound. With a richly imagined world, complex characters, and a gripping plot, it's a must-read for fans of the genre.
The author's talent for world-building shines as they bring the urban landscape to life, where magic and reality coexist seamlessly. The characters, especially Matthew Carver, are compelling and relatable, drawing you into their journey.
The magic system in Dandelion Audit is both innovative and enchanting, adding a layer of fascination to the story. The plot is a thrilling ride, expertly paced with twists that will keep you hooked until the electrifying climax.
Beyond the magic and adventure, this novel delves into universal themes like love, loss, and identity, making it a truly immersive experience. In short, Dandelion Audit is a captivating urban fantasy gem that sets a high standard for the genre. Don't miss out on this enchanting read. Definetely 10 out of 10 !! (or in goodreads standard a 5 out of 5).
Just for clarification I was sent a free copy of the book in exchange for a fair review.
The author's talent for world-building shines as they bring the urban landscape to life, where magic and reality coexist seamlessly. The characters, especially Matthew Carver, are compelling and relatable, drawing you into their journey.
The magic system in Dandelion Audit is both innovative and enchanting, adding a layer of fascination to the story. The plot is a thrilling ride, expertly paced with twists that will keep you hooked until the electrifying climax.
Beyond the magic and adventure, this novel delves into universal themes like love, loss, and identity, making it a truly immersive experience. In short, Dandelion Audit is a captivating urban fantasy gem that sets a high standard for the genre. Don't miss out on this enchanting read. Definetely 10 out of 10 !! (or in goodreads standard a 5 out of 5).
Just for clarification I was sent a free copy of the book in exchange for a fair review.
February 7, 2024
Well dang, that was pretty good. Definitely leaned into that plots within plots and wheels within wheels idea with the Fae court (Dandelion court is an interesting name for it but it oddly goes unremarked on in the story, maybe it will be elaborated on later?) and I really liked the plotting aspect of this .
It occurred to me too that once I get used to expecting a twist then the lack of a twist can be very unexpected . . . which just sets me up for the unrelated twist to blindside me. Which made for a heck of a climax and really kept me on my toes since I kept expecting the twist to come from one facet of the plot but then Givler pulled the rug out from under me while I was watching the ceiling.
The biggest criticism that stood out to me is that this felt disconnected from the first, both in moving from our world to an otherworld Fae castle and Carver's friends, Violet and Connor, are barely mentioned. Maybe once? That being said this is book 2 of 9 or so so I'm willing to give the author the benefit of the doubt and assume that things will all come together.
It occurred to me too that once I get used to expecting a twist then the lack of a twist can be very unexpected . . . which just sets me up for the unrelated twist to blindside me. Which made for a heck of a climax and really kept me on my toes since I kept expecting the twist to come from one facet of the plot but then Givler pulled the rug out from under me while I was watching the ceiling.
The biggest criticism that stood out to me is that this felt disconnected from the first, both in moving from our world to an otherworld Fae castle and Carver's friends, Violet and Connor, are barely mentioned. Maybe once? That being said this is book 2 of 9 or so so I'm willing to give the author the benefit of the doubt and assume that things will all come together.
November 2, 2024
Matt is your basic kind of nebbishy mediocre white dude main character, at first. When I found out it was a trilogy, I at first thought "Maybe this is one series I don't need to follow to the end." But Matt surprised me. He's pushed to become extraordinary over the course of four books when a demon forges his signature on a contract for his soul. He learns to initiate rather than just reacting or avoiding. He learns to take advice. He works to become skilled at something. He learns to see things from other people's perspectives, both in empathy and in anticipating their future actions. He takes responsibility for the consequences of his actions, and makes effort to minimize the damage they do. And of course as he overcomes challenge after challenge, the stakes rise. Apparently this one little contract is pretty darn important, and Hell would like to keep this whole thing quiet. His dad is a real piece of work, and his future father in law is diabolical.
I've heard rumors that Givler is taking a break on this project and working on another title. I hope this doesn't turn into another Furies of Calderon or Dark Tower, where I end up losing track of when new books are coming out.
I've heard rumors that Givler is taking a break on this project and working on another title. I hope this doesn't turn into another Furies of Calderon or Dark Tower, where I end up losing track of when new books are coming out.
October 8, 2023
This book is absolutely stunning. It delivers everything fans of the first book want, and more. Its unexpected twists, epic climaxes, and witty banter are at an even greater level, as Andrew Givler improves his writing style to make this amazing book. The events (don't worry, no spoilers here) help you to know more about the story's vast world, even outside the main story's timeline.
For those who are wondering, I'm 16, but I believe that this book has qualities that appeal to almost everyone - unless you don't like the comedic bits, which is completely fair. I definitely will be ordering the Dandelion Audit on Audible, and reading Star Summit as well.
Lastly, I would like to leave a word of support for Andrew Givler. His work on this series has been appreciated, and I (and hopefully all of his readers) will always be glad to buy, read, hype, review, and support every book he makes in the future. You've already been given the moon, reach for the stars! (If you know, you know). Thanks for everything, including giving me an ARC!
With all that said, on to Star Summit!
For those who are wondering, I'm 16, but I believe that this book has qualities that appeal to almost everyone - unless you don't like the comedic bits, which is completely fair. I definitely will be ordering the Dandelion Audit on Audible, and reading Star Summit as well.
Lastly, I would like to leave a word of support for Andrew Givler. His work on this series has been appreciated, and I (and hopefully all of his readers) will always be glad to buy, read, hype, review, and support every book he makes in the future. You've already been given the moon, reach for the stars! (If you know, you know). Thanks for everything, including giving me an ARC!
With all that said, on to Star Summit!
October 5, 2023
As a disclaimer, I got this book as part of the giveaway mentionned on Andrew's GivReads channel (I do encourage you to go subscribe). The deal was to give a review in exchange and so I shall hold up my end of the bargain!
Dandelion Audit is an amazing follow up to Soul Fraud! The story progresses nicely with lots of twist and turns that surely got me most of the time! We get to see Matt as a more accustomed adventurer now more capable of playing with powerful forces he.. still doesn't really comprehend. Better yet, the story leaves you on a cliffhanger of the magnitude of a youtube series : quite the big one! But hey, I'd hate to spoil any of the pleasure to anyone reading this so I'll simply reccomend whole heartedly this absolute work of Art, especially if you enjoyed the previous and are as hyped about the 3rd book of the Debt Collection as I am!
Thank you again for this copy Andrew, and know that I got to read it as my very much coincidental birthday gift...
Dandelion Audit is an amazing follow up to Soul Fraud! The story progresses nicely with lots of twist and turns that surely got me most of the time! We get to see Matt as a more accustomed adventurer now more capable of playing with powerful forces he.. still doesn't really comprehend. Better yet, the story leaves you on a cliffhanger of the magnitude of a youtube series : quite the big one! But hey, I'd hate to spoil any of the pleasure to anyone reading this so I'll simply reccomend whole heartedly this absolute work of Art, especially if you enjoyed the previous and are as hyped about the 3rd book of the Debt Collection as I am!
Thank you again for this copy Andrew, and know that I got to read it as my very much coincidental birthday gift...
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