You read the book? It's nice to have feedback.
Actually I am on the last (fingers crossed) edit of book one in a five book series.
And I do have several others on the back burner...which I will return to after getting started on re-write on book two (I have 3 1/2 of the 5 done but will have to make some changes). Learning as I go.
I am impressed! And it does sound a lot like work, doesn’t it? I used to write for a living - technical stuff - and know how frustrating it can be to remain consistent after a dozen rewrites. Hang in there, a good editor will keep you straight!
And yes, I did read Hooked. The ending was pretty much a foregone conclusion, but I liked the way you brought the reader there.