raven168's review against another edition
3.0
Thankfully this one was better than the last one. I really liked how Nadja fully embraced the situation she found herself in even though she had no idea what she was originally getting herself into. She studied up on all of the customs of the world she was going to and she knew what to expect and what was expected of her. She was okay with whoever she would marry and, in fact, was hoping for a simple farmer or doctor. The exact opposite the idiot Morigan. Thank everything for that. Despite this promising beginning, when Nadja found out that Olek was a prince she became increasingly annoying because she was mad that he was someone important. And somehow him saying that he was a working man was a lie in her head. For all appearances, the guy worked harder than most of the others. Hence, working man. I was also aggravated by her refusal to tell Olek anything of her life and the reason she ended up there. For someone who was so adamant about honesty in their marriage, she was keeping just as many secrets as Olek was. And in his defense, a lot of what he kept from her was because she had made it vehemently clear that she in no way wanted to be a princess. Their relationship had a lot of one step forward, two steps back and that was just frustrating.
Nadja is the daughter of a very powerful doctor who doesn't live to heal. He has forced her to be part of numerous experiments and activities that she absolutely doesn't want any part of. Her life has never been her own, as her father controls literally every aspect of it. From how she looks, to what she eats. And now, who she marries. When she learns of the disgusting male she is being forced to wed, she knows she has to flee during her one and only chance. How lucky for her that the galaxy brides ship is right there and she can easily make her way aboard as one of the brides. She is very hopeful for her future.
Olek is the ambassador for his people. He has so much to deal with and was incredibly happy to be blessed with a wife. Things go really well between them that first night, but unfortunately the next day when he introduces the king and queen to her as his parents, things go terribly wrong. For days it's like they're strangers in the same house. Olek goes about his duties as is expected while Nadja pursues her own interests. When Olek uses Nadja's attraction to him to try to push for answers, he only makes things worse between them. Fortunately, the queen is always there to help and we finally makes some good progress with these two. I was surprise at what Nadja had decided she wanted to do what with her adversion to attention, but it was an idea that would be good for both of them.
We learn a lot more about the attack on Rigan in this book and it was something that I had never even considered. It was an interesting twist though. And how everything goes down after that clears the way for Nadja to finally have the freedom she had so been wishing for. Just probably not in the way she ever thought she would gain it.
Nadja is the daughter of a very powerful doctor who doesn't live to heal. He has forced her to be part of numerous experiments and activities that she absolutely doesn't want any part of. Her life has never been her own, as her father controls literally every aspect of it. From how she looks, to what she eats. And now, who she marries. When she learns of the disgusting male she is being forced to wed, she knows she has to flee during her one and only chance. How lucky for her that the galaxy brides ship is right there and she can easily make her way aboard as one of the brides. She is very hopeful for her future.
Olek is the ambassador for his people. He has so much to deal with and was incredibly happy to be blessed with a wife. Things go really well between them that first night, but unfortunately the next day when he introduces the king and queen to her as his parents, things go terribly wrong. For days it's like they're strangers in the same house. Olek goes about his duties as is expected while Nadja pursues her own interests. When Olek uses Nadja's attraction to him to try to push for answers, he only makes things worse between them. Fortunately, the queen is always there to help and we finally makes some good progress with these two. I was surprise at what Nadja had decided she wanted to do what with her adversion to attention, but it was an idea that would be good for both of them.
We learn a lot more about the attack on Rigan in this book and it was something that I had never even considered. It was an interesting twist though. And how everything goes down after that clears the way for Nadja to finally have the freedom she had so been wishing for. Just probably not in the way she ever thought she would gain it.
cr6zym0nkeyiz's review against another edition
2.0
This one was better than my previous DNF, but for some reason this series pisses me off.
The heroine was a complete bitch. Th Var Series was way better!
The heroine was a complete bitch. Th Var Series was way better!
book_lover_97's review against another edition
4.0
Entertaining and immersive sci-fi romance full of mystery, suspense and adventure. The storyline is sweet and has an excellent pacing. Nadja and Olek are well written main characters that are engaging and witty.
squishies's review against another edition
2.0
Interesting... I see that she's going to write the quartet as four different view points/protagonists. The overlapped bits were okay - I skipped over bits that I had read already, pausing only to read what this female/male protagonist thought.
Much better leading female character than the last. More interesting too.
Much better leading female character than the last. More interesting too.
tarana's review against another edition
2.0
I've read the first four books in this series. The first book was great. The rest were really just expansions of the first with characters that were shallow, cruel and/or dishonest. These relationships are so badly contrived and unrealistic.
Considering each paperback cost $10 new, I would have felt cheated by $30. Fortunately, it was easy to pack then off via eBay.
Considering each paperback cost $10 new, I would have felt cheated by $30. Fortunately, it was easy to pack then off via eBay.
izziede's review against another edition
3.0
No intimate scenes with anyone other than the Hero and heroine.
Breadcrumbs dropped for future books in series and updates of previous characters and couples.
HEA.
Breadcrumbs dropped for future books in series and updates of previous characters and couples.
HEA.
manth1975's review against another edition
5.0
Moving and beautiful
I found this installment to be beautiful and sensitive. The kindness of a woman so controlled and abused by family shows how some people are just simple good. The interplay of the relationship with her prince was lovely and I really felt for them both
I found this installment to be beautiful and sensitive. The kindness of a woman so controlled and abused by family shows how some people are just simple good. The interplay of the relationship with her prince was lovely and I really felt for them both
sarabault1's review against another edition
3.0
I skipped #1 as the main female character was "undercover" and the deception seemed so contrived. I liked the writing so decided to give this one a chance and it was good. Just a simple story but a few instances of TSTL (too stupid to live) decisions. I'll give the rest of the series a break for a while.
nikkisbooknook's review against another edition
4.0
Nadja,from afar, looks like a pampered princess with the world at her feet. But up close she is trapped in a golden cage. Every minutiae of her life, including what she eats, wears and who she meets is controlled and monitored by her father. Her father is a powerful doctor in the "medical mafia" and when he announces that she is to marry his coleague, she realises that the time has come to flee.
Nadja ends up on the Galaxy Bride’s ship with Morrigan from book 1. Nadja wants a low key groom, a miner, farmer or local doctor. Nothing glamorous that will be broadcast on the news and alert her father to here whereabouts.
Prince Olek, 2nd of the 4 princes, is an ambassador. He knows that having wife would benefit him in his duties and dealing with offworlders. His crystal selects Nadja and he is ecstatic with its choice. He sets out to woo her and Nadja knows that if and when she removes Olek’s mask she is bound to him from that time on. She understands their traditions and knows he can't say too much but believes he is a simple working man.
The feathers fly when Nadja realises that he is a Prince, she believes she has fled from one cage to another. She believes that being married to royalty will bring her father to her doorstep. There is much conflict but also passion between Nadja and Olek. I also loved the rapport between her, the other princesses and the Queen. It was very much girl power LOL. The worst happens and her father finds her but will she capitulate or will she fight for her freedom?????
As with other Mandy books, this overlaps with other books in the series so that you see the same action from different perspectives. I took to Nadja a lot more quickly than I did Morrigan. She seemed to just make a niche for herself with the locals and acclimatise that much better. The final set piece in the show off between herself and her father was wonderful and I would have been disappointed if Olek removed the problem for her.
A well deserved 4 stars and looking forward to the next in the series.
Nadja ends up on the Galaxy Bride’s ship with Morrigan from book 1. Nadja wants a low key groom, a miner, farmer or local doctor. Nothing glamorous that will be broadcast on the news and alert her father to here whereabouts.
Prince Olek, 2nd of the 4 princes, is an ambassador. He knows that having wife would benefit him in his duties and dealing with offworlders. His crystal selects Nadja and he is ecstatic with its choice. He sets out to woo her and Nadja knows that if and when she removes Olek’s mask she is bound to him from that time on. She understands their traditions and knows he can't say too much but believes he is a simple working man.
The feathers fly when Nadja realises that he is a Prince, she believes she has fled from one cage to another. She believes that being married to royalty will bring her father to her doorstep. There is much conflict but also passion between Nadja and Olek. I also loved the rapport between her, the other princesses and the Queen. It was very much girl power LOL. The worst happens and her father finds her but will she capitulate or will she fight for her freedom?????
As with other Mandy books, this overlaps with other books in the series so that you see the same action from different perspectives. I took to Nadja a lot more quickly than I did Morrigan. She seemed to just make a niche for herself with the locals and acclimatise that much better. The final set piece in the show off between herself and her father was wonderful and I would have been disappointed if Olek removed the problem for her.
A well deserved 4 stars and looking forward to the next in the series.
nikkisbooknook's review against another edition
4.0
Nadja,from afar, looks like a pampered princess with the world at her feet. But up close she is trapped in a golden cage. Every minutia of her life, including what she eats, wears and who she meets is controlled and monitored by her father. Her father is a powerful doctor in the "medical mafia" and when he announces that she is to marry his colleague, she realises that the time has come to flee.
Nadja ends up on the Galaxy Bride’s ship with Morrigan from book 1. Nadja wants a low-key groom, a miner, farmer or local doctor. Nothing glamorous that will be broadcast on the news and alert her father to her whereabouts.
Prince Olek, 2nd of the 4 princes, is an ambassador. He knows that having a wife would benefit him in his duties and dealing with offworlders. His crystal selects Nadja and he is ecstatic with its choice. He sets out to woo her and Nadja knows that if and when she removes Olek’s mask she is bound to him from that time on. She understands their traditions and knows he can't say too much but believes he is a simple working man.
The feathers fly when Nadja realises that he is a Prince, she believes she has fled from one cage to another. She believes that being married to royalty will bring her father to her doorstep. There is much conflict but also passion between Nadja and Olek. I also loved the rapport between her, the other princesses and the Queen. It was very much girl power LOL. The worst happens and her father finds her but will she capitulate or will she fight for her freedom?????
As with other Mandy books, this overlaps with other books in the series so that you see the same action from different perspectives. I took to Nadja a lot more quickly than I did Morrigan. She seemed to just make a niche for herself with the locals and acclimatise that much better. The final set piece in the show off between herself and her father was wonderful and I would have been disappointed if Olek removed the problem for her.
Nadja ends up on the Galaxy Bride’s ship with Morrigan from book 1. Nadja wants a low-key groom, a miner, farmer or local doctor. Nothing glamorous that will be broadcast on the news and alert her father to her whereabouts.
Prince Olek, 2nd of the 4 princes, is an ambassador. He knows that having a wife would benefit him in his duties and dealing with offworlders. His crystal selects Nadja and he is ecstatic with its choice. He sets out to woo her and Nadja knows that if and when she removes Olek’s mask she is bound to him from that time on. She understands their traditions and knows he can't say too much but believes he is a simple working man.
The feathers fly when Nadja realises that he is a Prince, she believes she has fled from one cage to another. She believes that being married to royalty will bring her father to her doorstep. There is much conflict but also passion between Nadja and Olek. I also loved the rapport between her, the other princesses and the Queen. It was very much girl power LOL. The worst happens and her father finds her but will she capitulate or will she fight for her freedom?????
As with other Mandy books, this overlaps with other books in the series so that you see the same action from different perspectives. I took to Nadja a lot more quickly than I did Morrigan. She seemed to just make a niche for herself with the locals and acclimatise that much better. The final set piece in the show off between herself and her father was wonderful and I would have been disappointed if Olek removed the problem for her.