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librovert's review
2.0
LOL.
This was a Vaginal Fantasy book that I picked up to read on a road trip where I was trying to fit in several short audiobooks. I knew from reviews from other VF readers that it would be bad, and it was. I almost gave it one stars, but I upped it to two because it was definitely entertaining.
There could have been some really neat things done with this book, the world building truly had potential. The Trivators are aliens sent to planets deemed ready for first-contact with the intention of bringing them into The Alliance (an interplanetary governing body of sorts). This doesn't go well for Earth and leaves the planet in an apocalyptic state.
There was a huge lack of character AND relationship development in this book. The heroine, Jesse, goes from "I hate you" to "I'm so in love with you" in the span of one kiss. Jesse and her sisters seemed to integrate too easily with the culture of the Trivators, when this could have been a really interesting clash to explore.
Rather than one cohesive story, this book felt like watching four back to back episodes of a sitcom. If the events of the book had been cut in half and the building of character relationships increased to fill the pages, it might have been a decent book.
This was a Vaginal Fantasy book that I picked up to read on a road trip where I was trying to fit in several short audiobooks. I knew from reviews from other VF readers that it would be bad, and it was. I almost gave it one stars, but I upped it to two because it was definitely entertaining.
There could have been some really neat things done with this book, the world building truly had potential. The Trivators are aliens sent to planets deemed ready for first-contact with the intention of bringing them into The Alliance (an interplanetary governing body of sorts). This doesn't go well for Earth and leaves the planet in an apocalyptic state.
There was a huge lack of character AND relationship development in this book. The heroine, Jesse, goes from "I hate you" to "I'm so in love with you" in the span of one kiss. Jesse and her sisters seemed to integrate too easily with the culture of the Trivators, when this could have been a really interesting clash to explore.
Rather than one cohesive story, this book felt like watching four back to back episodes of a sitcom. If the events of the book had been cut in half and the building of character relationships increased to fill the pages, it might have been a decent book.
claire_thebookreader's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kiwie's review
1.0
This book needs some serious editing, there are a lot of errors that should have been taken care of.
I don't hate it. I just don't like it. This really wasn't my cup of tea. It was somewhat enjoyable though, at first I was mostly exasperated at the idiocy of the set-up, but eventually it got funny.
The set-up was really terrible, this scenario would not have happened, and I do think one could have written a better set-up where this scenario would be more natural, but then maybe the relationship would have to develop a little slower...
Honestly, these alien male humanoid cat-people were really not very interesting. The culture shock seemed to be in the relationships alone (basically ownership), and in military aggressiveness, which I'm sure had to do with the fact that they were warriors, not just their race.
Terrible dialogue too. And this alien world, GIVE ME A DESCRIPTION & some culture shock, please & thank you.
This book was just bad, period.
I don't hate it. I just don't like it. This really wasn't my cup of tea. It was somewhat enjoyable though, at first I was mostly exasperated at the idiocy of the set-up, but eventually it got funny.
The set-up was really terrible, this scenario would not have happened, and I do think one could have written a better set-up where this scenario would be more natural, but then maybe the relationship would have to develop a little slower...
Honestly, these alien male humanoid cat-people were really not very interesting. The culture shock seemed to be in the relationships alone (basically ownership), and in military aggressiveness, which I'm sure had to do with the fact that they were warriors, not just their race.
Terrible dialogue too. And this alien world, GIVE ME A DESCRIPTION & some culture shock, please & thank you.
This book was just bad, period.
10gen16's review
3.0
Honestly: MEHHH
-I didn't know it was about aliens... I didn't read the synopsis
-INSTALOVE!!!! like why does she love him?
Overall, meh, nothing memorable but not bad. I'm gonna go finish Ruckus now lol
-I didn't know it was about aliens... I didn't read the synopsis
-INSTALOVE!!!! like why does she love him?
Overall, meh, nothing memorable but not bad. I'm gonna go finish Ruckus now lol
kindleandbook's review
4.0
Listened to this for the audible romance challenge, category: galactic.
Loved it, guess I will be adding another series to my TBL.
Loved it, guess I will be adding another series to my TBL.
mousegoddess's review
2.0
Colonialism almost ruined this story for me. In fact, my first instinct is to give it one star. Even with girls willing to kick ass I'm just very uncomfortable with a series that seems to glorify colonialism and imperialism. At least one character does seem to have a slight niggling of his conscience...But then it clearly sets up a future age difference romance with an underage character. I mean, it's clear nothing will happen until she's of age and in defense of the male character he doesn't seem to realize it but it's a do not want trope for me. So 1.5 stars I guess.
ddot25's review
3.0
I liked this well enough. It isn't a new favorite, but I enjoyed myself while reading it.
readermonica's review
3.0
Hunter's Claim was a fun fantasy read. Smith introduces the Trivator warriors. After the Trivator warriors arrive on Earth, citizens of Earth no longer have to wonder if we are alone in the universe. However, chaos and war erupts and the world governments and civilization fail and life on Earth will never be the same. Although the Travitor warriors are trying to help humans as much as possible by providing food, shelter, and protection through the Alliance, there are still many people who do not trust the aliens and want to use the continued chaos to spread anarchy and take over territories for themselves.
In Hunter's Claim we are introduced to Jesse who is a young woman determined to protect and care for her two younger sisters Jordan and Taylor. Because the girls have lost both parents they have to stick together and not only find shelter and food in a now dangerous world, but they must hide away from both alien and humans alike. Despite her fear of the aliens and their unknown intentions, Jesse risks her own life to save the life of Hunter, a Travitor warrior that is captured by a roving band of humans who are out to find ways of killing the alien "invaders". Although grateful for her help, Hunter has different plans for Jesse.
Although the story is a bit on the shorter side, Smith is not only able to give a complete and satisfying fantasy story, but she is able to incorporate good world building as well. There's enough information about the Alliance, the Travitor warriors and their culture to keep the reader interested. There are sex scenes, but they are not overly erotic or descriptive, but just enough to keep the story spicy. There are holes that I hope will be filled in as the series continues, but that is part of the fun of reading a fantasy series. Hunter's Claim isn't an overly complicated story that will take a large amount of time to get through. However, it was a fun, sexy read and I looked forward to moving on to book 2 Razor's Traitorous Heart. The story is plotted so that each sister will get her own story and it is clear how the pairing will go. The fun in reading these will be to see how each of the sisters get their warrior and the chase that will ensue.
**I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.**
You can find more from me at Monlatable Book Reviews
http://www.monlatablereviews.com/
In Hunter's Claim we are introduced to Jesse who is a young woman determined to protect and care for her two younger sisters Jordan and Taylor. Because the girls have lost both parents they have to stick together and not only find shelter and food in a now dangerous world, but they must hide away from both alien and humans alike. Despite her fear of the aliens and their unknown intentions, Jesse risks her own life to save the life of Hunter, a Travitor warrior that is captured by a roving band of humans who are out to find ways of killing the alien "invaders". Although grateful for her help, Hunter has different plans for Jesse.
Although the story is a bit on the shorter side, Smith is not only able to give a complete and satisfying fantasy story, but she is able to incorporate good world building as well. There's enough information about the Alliance, the Travitor warriors and their culture to keep the reader interested. There are sex scenes, but they are not overly erotic or descriptive, but just enough to keep the story spicy. There are holes that I hope will be filled in as the series continues, but that is part of the fun of reading a fantasy series. Hunter's Claim isn't an overly complicated story that will take a large amount of time to get through. However, it was a fun, sexy read and I looked forward to moving on to book 2 Razor's Traitorous Heart. The story is plotted so that each sister will get her own story and it is clear how the pairing will go. The fun in reading these will be to see how each of the sisters get their warrior and the chase that will ensue.
**I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.**
You can find more from me at Monlatable Book Reviews
http://www.monlatablereviews.com/
theolivelibrary's review
2.0
Meh. Hardly any relationship development, or world building for that matter. At least it was short.