emma_srak's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this shorter story about an ex-special forces soldier now working private security named Cyke and his love interest Bear an EMS worker that helps him throughout the story. The more interesting parts were the "cyborg-ish" aspects of it. Would definitely recommend for those looking for a good Sci-fi M/M story.
leahkarge's review
4.0
It took a little while to get used to all the unfamiliar tech speak, but once I got used to it, it was so easy to get swept up in the action. Much like the characters (or Cyke, more specifically), the story is always moving, going on to the next bit of page-turning, anxiety inducing suspense.
I very much enjoyed the story of Cyke and Bear, and hope for more. It says Red Cell #1, so that seems to imply another book. Right? Hopefully? Pretty please?
I very much enjoyed the story of Cyke and Bear, and hope for more. It says Red Cell #1, so that seems to imply another book. Right? Hopefully? Pretty please?
kaje_harper's review
4.0
A fast-paced, imaginative and heated story of Cyke, an ex-military man with cybernetic additions, whose job as a white-hat hacker goes bad when he turns out to be being used rather than legitimately employed. When he's found passed out and injured - twice - a connection is formed between his rescuer, Bear, a paramedic with a tech-fascination, and the stubborn elusive rescuee. Bear is fascinated and protective from the start. (Almost too fast - my biggest obstacle to becoming immersed in this story, because I couldn't see his reason up front to protect and believe Cyke to the degree he does.) Once these guys come together, though, there is engaging banter, hot sex, and swiftly-moving action. Cyke in particular is a fascinating character in both his backstory and his attitude. Well worth reading, if you like a little Sci-Fi tech in what is otherwise a hacking-and-conspiracy caper.
evil_jj's review
2.0
This book just didn't click with me. I didn't really like the writing style, and the overload of techno-speak was a bit too confusing in the beginning. The story lacked character development - I don't feel like I know the characters any better after finishing the book than I did when they were first introduced. Disappointing considering I really enjoyed almost everything else I've read by each of these authors.
mrella's review
5.0
I started the book and... *blink blink*... I finished the book. Where did the time go, I have no idea! It gripped me like a tidal wave and didn't let go until the very last page. Actually it kept me moving even beyond - to the "About Authors" section and excerpts, where I finally slowed down - LOL
I will have to read it again sometime, at a slower pace, to thoroughly enjoy all the details =)
5 stars
I will have to read it again sometime, at a slower pace, to thoroughly enjoy all the details =)
5 stars
jkh107's review
3.0
Readable cyberpunk novella, though it doesn't tread particularly new or twisty ground. Not recommended for those who are sensitive to torture scenes because it seems like one of the characters spends most of the book in a great deal of pain. Also, there is a romantic/sexual aspect to the book but it definitely takes second seat to the sf plot; I wouldn't call it a romance.
poultrymunitions's review
3.0
Nicely done.
Sexy as hell, and briskly paced. A fun read that gave me four and a half boners.
More, please.
No, seriously—more.
*makes grabby-handed gesture*
Sexy as hell, and briskly paced. A fun read that gave me four and a half boners.
More, please.
No, seriously—more.
*makes grabby-handed gesture*
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