crtsjffrsn's review
2.0
[Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.]
The blurb had me expecting a fun and engaging science fiction action story, but I don't think that's what I got in reading this. Yes, there's a little action and the world is science fiction, but this came out as more of an oddly-formed romance novel with a fair amount of sex and some situations that were just plain awkward or uncomfortable to read. I definitely see how some people might enjoy this, especially if they know what to expect, but this missed the mark for me and didn't deliver.
The blurb had me expecting a fun and engaging science fiction action story, but I don't think that's what I got in reading this. Yes, there's a little action and the world is science fiction, but this came out as more of an oddly-formed romance novel with a fair amount of sex and some situations that were just plain awkward or uncomfortable to read. I definitely see how some people might enjoy this, especially if they know what to expect, but this missed the mark for me and didn't deliver.
waverlyrose's review
2.0
~~~Spoilers(ish)
This was actually pretty awful. One of the most obnoxious things to me was the imagery. We hear all about these aliens, but we RARELY hear a single description of them. We got a brief description of the blue-haired alien towards the end, but really not much else. And the sex scenes aren't sexy...none of them. They all turned my stomach in a way I can't describe. Even the ones that were supposed to be of a romantic and intimate nature were awful. The threesomes felt more like rape than anything.
I listened to this on audiobook, and I have to say it was NOT a good reading. Don't bother.
This was actually pretty awful. One of the most obnoxious things to me was the imagery. We hear all about these aliens, but we RARELY hear a single description of them. We got a brief description of the blue-haired alien towards the end, but really not much else. And the sex scenes aren't sexy...none of them. They all turned my stomach in a way I can't describe. Even the ones that were supposed to be of a romantic and intimate nature were awful. The threesomes felt more like rape than anything.
I listened to this on audiobook, and I have to say it was NOT a good reading. Don't bother.
imitira's review
2.0
Not so much character-driven as caricature-driven. I'm entirely perplexed by this book's appearance as the monthly pick of my non-local bookstore-of-choice's book club.
bcinkoske's review
3.0
Great space opera. Also a great universe filled with lots or rogues to make things interesting.
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