Matching Configurations (Quantum Roots, #3) by Kyle Keyes is my first read of this series. I think that it would have been beneficial to have read the first 2 but not absolutely necessary to enjoy. Matching Configurations is a mix of time travel, historical/science fiction, and humor. Olan Chapman is interesting, he transitions into different characters. Agents Wade and Grumman struggle keeping up with Olan. Then there is this love/work dynamic with Jeremy and Alexis. I recommend this book to those looking for something witty and different. Grab this adventure and start laughing. ( )

Matching Configurations is a sci-fi novel that continues to follow Olan Chapman. Olan is a vigilante who helps the weak and victims in the world today. I have not read the first two installments of this series (yet) but I was drawn into this story partly because of the dark humour. The story involves time traveling and hopping back and forth from the present to different periods in the past. I enjoyed getting to know Olan and seeing his different personalities throughout, depending on where he was in time. He seemed to always be one step ahead of the generals who were trying to track him down. It is a fun, enjoyable, and quick read that had me laughing out loud at times. I look forward to checking out the first two books in the series. ( )

“There is no universe per se. Nor is there a beginning, Big Bang or otherwise. We live in an energy field that recycles quarks, which format with given configurations because they've done that before.”

Matching Configurations is the third part of the "Quantum Roots" series. In order to read this part, you don't need to read the other two. The book is written with a rare combination of science fiction and humour. The author has written the story so creatively that it will take you away to another world. The characters are unpredictable and funny. There is some situational humour that I liked. It's sci-fi yet I consider it to be a light read. The narration is fast-paced and the story is well developed. ( )

After reading and thoroughly enjoying the first two books in this series “Quantum Roots” and “Worm Holes” I was of course looking forward to picking up the next instalment, and I’m really glad I did.

Matching Configurations by Kyle Keyes is a pretty funny science fiction novel. It’s an exciting adventure, without ever taking itself too seriously, and to be honest the whole series by Kyle Keyes has captured my interest and held my attention throughout. I cannot express enough how much fun I had reading this book. It was easy to follow and the characters are very well crafted. The dialogue is pretty punchy, with snappy one-liners at just the right moments to pull the scenes together. Highly recommended and I look forward to reading more from Keyes in the near future. ( )

The characters in Matching Configurations are well-rounded and engaging, with protagonist Olan Chapman, in particular, a brilliant centre point for the unfolding plot. Even the secondary characters are well developed with engaging dialogue, and none of the predictability and cliche that you find in some sci-fi adventure novels. This is an excellent read, with heaps of adventure, excitement, and intrigue. The writing style is easy to follow, while also being clever and even comical at times. Fans of humorous sci-fi will find it hard not to love this book, which left me wanting to read more from the author in the future.

Although first reading Book 1 and 2 of the Quantum Roots series heightens the drama, I think the author’s ability to incorporate the concepts of those episodes well enough in this book means Matching Configurations works well as a stand alone novel. ( )