leahkarge's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
I won this book in the "Men in Uniform" giveaway on Joyfully Jay. I hadn't read any reviews when I entered for it, just the book's description, so outside of that, I didn't know what to expect. I have had nothing but good experiences with Riptide authors, though, so I was fully anticipating an enjoyable reading experience. I was not let down.
It took me a little bit to get used to the lingo of the futuristic universe, but once I acclimated, I was able to appreciate the intricacies of the world-, species, and character building. I would have liked for it to be a little longer so that the world and different species could have been explored a bit further and satisfy my curiosity about all of it.
But I was completely satisfied with the romantic element of the story. At times, I forgot that the majority of the book was happening in just one day, and appreciated the connection between Marc and Hamm as if it had spanned several days/weeks/etc.
The use of the pheromones as a weapon and means of dominance, as well as a deeper connection between mates, was one of the most interesting aspects of the book. It was intriguing to see how different aspects of the same characteristic could affect or influence different situations. It is something I don't really recall reading much about in other books (I could just be missing those books, of course), and something I would love to see explored further.
Overall, it was a very enjoyable book, and I would certainly recommend it.
Favorite Quotes:
He’d give a couple locks of his mane to know what in Soma’s name the alien was doing to him. It was like any trace of restraint he’d possessed had dissolved away.
(Hamm, Kindle Locations 286-287)
Marc lowered his gaze, disentangled his hand from Hamm’s hair to trace the lines of his face. Jaw, cheek, nose, dragging fingertips gently over his lips. He was far from a handsome creature by human standards. But he was fucking beautiful.
(Marc, Kindle Locations 773-774)
"Death is a part of life. You perceived a threat and eliminated it. Your actions have consequences, just as mine do. You aren’t lesser; you have a responsibility, a debt to repay."
(Hamm, Kindle Locations 1537-1538)
I won this book in the "Men in Uniform" giveaway on Joyfully Jay. I hadn't read any reviews when I entered for it, just the book's description, so outside of that, I didn't know what to expect. I have had nothing but good experiences with Riptide authors, though, so I was fully anticipating an enjoyable reading experience. I was not let down.
It took me a little bit to get used to the lingo of the futuristic universe, but once I acclimated, I was able to appreciate the intricacies of the world-, species, and character building. I would have liked for it to be a little longer so that the world and different species could have been explored a bit further and satisfy my curiosity about all of it.
But I was completely satisfied with the romantic element of the story. At times, I forgot that the majority of the book was happening in just one day, and appreciated the connection between Marc and Hamm as if it had spanned several days/weeks/etc.
The use of the pheromones as a weapon and means of dominance, as well as a deeper connection between mates, was one of the most interesting aspects of the book. It was intriguing to see how different aspects of the same characteristic could affect or influence different situations. It is something I don't really recall reading much about in other books (I could just be missing those books, of course), and something I would love to see explored further.
Overall, it was a very enjoyable book, and I would certainly recommend it.
Favorite Quotes:
He’d give a couple locks of his mane to know what in Soma’s name the alien was doing to him. It was like any trace of restraint he’d possessed had dissolved away.
(Hamm, Kindle Locations 286-287)
Marc lowered his gaze, disentangled his hand from Hamm’s hair to trace the lines of his face. Jaw, cheek, nose, dragging fingertips gently over his lips. He was far from a handsome creature by human standards. But he was fucking beautiful.
(Marc, Kindle Locations 773-774)
"Death is a part of life. You perceived a threat and eliminated it. Your actions have consequences, just as mine do. You aren’t lesser; you have a responsibility, a debt to repay."
(Hamm, Kindle Locations 1537-1538)
samanatha's review
3.0
3.5/5
Nice short story. Better than some others. I’d love to find a story where the women in them aren’t dumb.
Nice short story. Better than some others. I’d love to find a story where the women in them aren’t dumb.
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