i_hype_romance's review against another edition
4.0
A huge thanks to the author and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.
This was all of the space romance, sexy pirate/bounty hunter/ship captain that I didn't even know was missing from my life. The fireworks between Analia and Sebastian are phenomenal and had me biting my nails in anticipation from the first moment they saw each other.
Analia is a stowaway. She is desperate to escape the relentless imprisonment she ha endured for as long as she can remember. She has abilities she needs to hide. She has a mysterious past that she can't remember. She fears her life will be spent in isolation and loneliness. And then she meets Sebastian.
Even at his scariest he doesn't scare her. She sees how protective and tender he can be. And his golden gaze is irresistible. But pushing him to accept her and pursue the connection between them proves to be a nearly impossible task.
I cannot wait to read the second book in this series!!!!
This was all of the space romance, sexy pirate/bounty hunter/ship captain that I didn't even know was missing from my life. The fireworks between Analia and Sebastian are phenomenal and had me biting my nails in anticipation from the first moment they saw each other.
Analia is a stowaway. She is desperate to escape the relentless imprisonment she ha endured for as long as she can remember. She has abilities she needs to hide. She has a mysterious past that she can't remember. She fears her life will be spent in isolation and loneliness. And then she meets Sebastian.
Even at his scariest he doesn't scare her. She sees how protective and tender he can be. And his golden gaze is irresistible. But pushing him to accept her and pursue the connection between them proves to be a nearly impossible task.
I cannot wait to read the second book in this series!!!!
kims_book_korner's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. The pacing was on point so I didn't feel as if the book was dragging or rushed. I really enjoyed the author's writing style. It was a great start to the series and or trilogy and I cannot wait to read the next book in the series. I may have just found a new author!
The plot and character development was also engaging. You start off the story with Anya a slave and attempting to escape on the first available ship. Sebastian is a Demon captain of the ship she stole away on. Watching him overcoming his past and accepting her on his ship and what she ends up meaning to him was wonderful to see and experience. I would say this novel was both character and plot driven.
The paranormal elements added to the story. What power or powers does Anya possess. Can she control them or will they control her? These were questions that I explored as the story progressed. The way the author ended the book, the reader is left guessing about the answers to these questions.
The plot and character development was also engaging. You start off the story with Anya a slave and attempting to escape on the first available ship. Sebastian is a Demon captain of the ship she stole away on. Watching him overcoming his past and accepting her on his ship and what she ends up meaning to him was wonderful to see and experience. I would say this novel was both character and plot driven.
The paranormal elements added to the story. What power or powers does Anya possess. Can she control them or will they control her? These were questions that I explored as the story progressed. The way the author ended the book, the reader is left guessing about the answers to these questions.
bodebeabay's review against another edition
3.0
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New Adult Sci-fi/Paranormal Romance/Suspense
First the negatives.
Slow moving from about a quarter of the way in up to the end. Things definitely could have moved faster throughout the book. There is a lot of repetition and various types of errors. None of the errors got in the way of the flow of the story. The repetition and speed of action does. So much so, I would find myself nodding off or skipping over paragraphs.
Now the positives.
A great storyline. The good parts are REALLY good. The main characters and the secondary characters are all very interesting. The world build is intriguing.
I liked the story, but I didn't love it. However, it does have me wondering what happens in the next book.
Truthfully, I don't understand all the 5 star reviews. Maybe they have a better copy that has all the repetition and slow parts edited out. For me it is a solid 3 stars.
June 27, 2017 – Finished Reading
June 24, 2017 – Started Reading
From Author June 23, 2017
New Adult Sci-fi/Paranormal Romance/Suspense
First the negatives.
Slow moving from about a quarter of the way in up to the end. Things definitely could have moved faster throughout the book. There is a lot of repetition and various types of errors. None of the errors got in the way of the flow of the story. The repetition and speed of action does. So much so, I would find myself nodding off or skipping over paragraphs.
Now the positives.
A great storyline. The good parts are REALLY good. The main characters and the secondary characters are all very interesting. The world build is intriguing.
I liked the story, but I didn't love it. However, it does have me wondering what happens in the next book.
Truthfully, I don't understand all the 5 star reviews. Maybe they have a better copy that has all the repetition and slow parts edited out. For me it is a solid 3 stars.
June 27, 2017 – Finished Reading
June 24, 2017 – Started Reading
From Author June 23, 2017
ladygeekface's review against another edition
3.0
I recieved a free copy of this through Netgalley, as I saw the cover and was intrigued.
This is one of the only books based in space I've read and liked. It wasn't the best book I've read, but it was interesting enough to read the second. I like her unique powers and I'm interested to see how they change.
However, the mating bond was a bit obvious and killed the energy for me at first. It just seemed like a cop out to get them to have sex as quickly as possible.
Sonya was probably my favorite character.
This is one of the only books based in space I've read and liked. It wasn't the best book I've read, but it was interesting enough to read the second. I like her unique powers and I'm interested to see how they change.
However, the mating bond was a bit obvious and killed the energy for me at first. It just seemed like a cop out to get them to have sex as quickly as possible.
Sonya was probably my favorite character.
phallucee's review against another edition
5.0
Would give this 10 stars if I could. This was the perfect PNR book to me and I wish every book I read made me as happy and satisfied as this one did.
The hero and heroine were perfect. I loved the h's backstory and the plot. Everything about the way this was written was perfect IMO.
Heroine has been held captive for over 200 years, being tortured, used and abused and one day she finally escapes. Into the Hero's spaceship. She hides herself away right under his nose for a whole week without food or water and he finally discovers and saves her.
The hero and heroine were perfect. I loved the h's backstory and the plot. Everything about the way this was written was perfect IMO.
Heroine has been held captive for over 200 years, being tortured, used and abused and one day she finally escapes. Into the Hero's spaceship. She hides herself away right under his nose for a whole week without food or water and he finally discovers and saves her.
onebookmore's review against another edition
4.0
The Demon’s Possession is the first book in the Shadow Quest series. This spicy sci-fi romance focuses on the relationship between Analia and Sebastian. Analia, captured when she was a young child, lived in captivity and was abused, used, and tortured. It wasn’t until she escaped onto Sebastian’s ship that she felt free. Unfortunately, her captor is relentless in his pursuit of Analia.
As Sebastian falls for the kind-hearted and trusting stowaway, he realizes he will not rest until Analia is safe. This includes protecting her as well as teaching her to protect herself. I love this! He is more concerned about her ability to protect herself than he is his own alpha-male tendencies.
Underneath his gruff, bad-ass exterior, Sebastian is strong, caring, gentle, and selfless. Analia uses her time on the ship, with Sebastian’s encouragement and guidance, learning how to defend and provide for herself. They both still see the good in others, and they both value friendship and love even as they fear it.
The other characters in the book are also well developed and dynamic. My favorites are Sebastian’s effervescent and sometimes snarky sister and his cook/best friend. Sonya is a tremendous support to her brothers and to Anya, and her selfless yet no-nonsense attitude is a delightfully amusing combination. Other crew members, the antagonists, and even the minor characters have defined and realistic personalities, despite the fact that they are from a variety of different planets.
Let’s talk about my favorite part – the romance! The chemistry between Sebastian and Analia is palpable. Initially, both characters seem reluctant to give themselves wholly to another. Their past experiences have wounded them deeply as Sebastian and his siblings were betrayed by their mother, and Analia is a victim of abuse. What I like is that they help each other heal. Their connection is much deeper than just simple attraction and has the potential to be a great and long-lasting love. Plus, their romance is steamy! It’s a sweet and spicy build-up of explosively sexy and sensual fantastic-ness!
In addition to the likable characters and sexy romance, the plot-line is intriguing. Sebastian is transporting a mysterious package to a ruthless pirate. His entire ship is protected, but no one can leave until the package is delivered. When the ship is under attack, Analia fears she must reveal a secret that could change everything. This aspect of the story, as well as Analia’s search to find the truth about her past is fascinating.
This is an engaging read with interesting characters and a well-paced plot. Thanks so much to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
As Sebastian falls for the kind-hearted and trusting stowaway, he realizes he will not rest until Analia is safe. This includes protecting her as well as teaching her to protect herself. I love this! He is more concerned about her ability to protect herself than he is his own alpha-male tendencies.
Underneath his gruff, bad-ass exterior, Sebastian is strong, caring, gentle, and selfless. Analia uses her time on the ship, with Sebastian’s encouragement and guidance, learning how to defend and provide for herself. They both still see the good in others, and they both value friendship and love even as they fear it.
The other characters in the book are also well developed and dynamic. My favorites are Sebastian’s effervescent and sometimes snarky sister and his cook/best friend. Sonya is a tremendous support to her brothers and to Anya, and her selfless yet no-nonsense attitude is a delightfully amusing combination. Other crew members, the antagonists, and even the minor characters have defined and realistic personalities, despite the fact that they are from a variety of different planets.
Let’s talk about my favorite part – the romance! The chemistry between Sebastian and Analia is palpable. Initially, both characters seem reluctant to give themselves wholly to another. Their past experiences have wounded them deeply as Sebastian and his siblings were betrayed by their mother, and Analia is a victim of abuse. What I like is that they help each other heal. Their connection is much deeper than just simple attraction and has the potential to be a great and long-lasting love. Plus, their romance is steamy! It’s a sweet and spicy build-up of explosively sexy and sensual fantastic-ness!
In addition to the likable characters and sexy romance, the plot-line is intriguing. Sebastian is transporting a mysterious package to a ruthless pirate. His entire ship is protected, but no one can leave until the package is delivered. When the ship is under attack, Analia fears she must reveal a secret that could change everything. This aspect of the story, as well as Analia’s search to find the truth about her past is fascinating.
This is an engaging read with interesting characters and a well-paced plot. Thanks so much to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
patrice00's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
cece_rants_raves_reviews's review against another edition
3.0
A totaly guilty pleasure of escaping romance full of sexy demons and a pretty decent plot to go with
Analia the shy wallflower who doesn't quite know her powers yet
“With that, he left, racing down the hall grumbling.
“Dammit Anya. How many times do I need to rush you to the doctor? This will be the last time. You hear me!”
Of course, she didn’t. Once more, she was unconscious in his arms. He promised to keep her safe but it seemed an impossible job.”
Sebastian the capable captain of a merchant ship
“Gripping the hilt of her sword, she froze. “Shouldn’t I practice on a dummy or something? I might …”
“If you can even touch me with the air from your swing, I'll eat my own hand. Now do it. Attack!”
Who is also a total cute sap *oohing and awwing*
“It made his heart swell with pride that he had such a room to offer her. He couldn’t wait to show her the sanctuary. If flowers and plants could make Anya smile like that he’d be sure she had access to all the flowers she could possibly want.”
These were two adorable dynamic characters. They had clear great chemistry in how their storylines were suddenly thrown together and Sebastian damn well decided they were going to stay together *squeals*
To be honest, I fully just wanted some hot demon sexy guilty pleasure. And the author absolutely delivered but also gave me a fun plot that worked to highlight the characters together I really enjoyed. So I’ll definitely be going to the series to meet the rest of the sisters especially after that build-up
“Hours ago Ethanule had rushed to tell them that he’d discovered the location of Anya’s eldest sister. A lowly planet called Earth, supposedly teeming with life, though unevolved.”
Analia the shy wallflower who doesn't quite know her powers yet
“With that, he left, racing down the hall grumbling.
“Dammit Anya. How many times do I need to rush you to the doctor? This will be the last time. You hear me!”
Of course, she didn’t. Once more, she was unconscious in his arms. He promised to keep her safe but it seemed an impossible job.”
Sebastian the capable captain of a merchant ship
“Gripping the hilt of her sword, she froze. “Shouldn’t I practice on a dummy or something? I might …”
“If you can even touch me with the air from your swing, I'll eat my own hand. Now do it. Attack!”
Who is also a total cute sap *oohing and awwing*
“It made his heart swell with pride that he had such a room to offer her. He couldn’t wait to show her the sanctuary. If flowers and plants could make Anya smile like that he’d be sure she had access to all the flowers she could possibly want.”
These were two adorable dynamic characters. They had clear great chemistry in how their storylines were suddenly thrown together and Sebastian damn well decided they were going to stay together *squeals*
To be honest, I fully just wanted some hot demon sexy guilty pleasure. And the author absolutely delivered but also gave me a fun plot that worked to highlight the characters together I really enjoyed. So I’ll definitely be going to the series to meet the rest of the sisters especially after that build-up
“Hours ago Ethanule had rushed to tell them that he’d discovered the location of Anya’s eldest sister. A lowly planet called Earth, supposedly teeming with life, though unevolved.”
thenaptimewriter's review against another edition
2.0
This was my first Kierstan Fay romance and though I enjoyed parts of it, I was left disappointed overall.
Analia has been a slave for hundreds of years, her body abused and exploited by her captor. She has no idea who her family is or what happened to them, or even what she is. Thanks to a little bit of help and her own gifts, she escapes onto a merchant ship captained by a demon named Sebastian. Sebastian isn’t happy to discover his stowaway—especially since he distrusts women to begin with—but his mission prohibits him from stopping to kick her off the ship. That and his unparalleled attraction to her.
Is Analia ready to enter into a serious relationship? And will she be able to learn the secrets of her past?
The world-building in The Demon’s Possession is interesting and I appreciated how Analia doesn’t just fall into a permanent relationship with Sebastian though their attraction toward each other is apparent. She’s a strong woman, and the way the main characters all care for one another is heartwarming. Get ready for some sexy scenes, too, because this book has them in spades.
But I felt like some of the dynamics between characters and some of their actions are predictable, and in at least one of those scenes the language gets really stilted. I definitely did not enjoy a couple of questionable jokes/comments made (for example, one of Sebastian’s thoughts comes across as homophobic). Finally, Sebastian doesn’t respect Analia’s privacy when she’s first rescued and that really bothered me, as did his confusion over how a “beautiful” woman could be a slave.
CW: abuse, off page sexual assault, attempted rape, victim of drugging, desire to commit suicide & suicide attempt (though the hero sets it up as a test of sorts and doesn’t intend for her to actually die).
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my complimentary ARC. All opinions provided are my own.
Analia has been a slave for hundreds of years, her body abused and exploited by her captor. She has no idea who her family is or what happened to them, or even what she is. Thanks to a little bit of help and her own gifts, she escapes onto a merchant ship captained by a demon named Sebastian. Sebastian isn’t happy to discover his stowaway—especially since he distrusts women to begin with—but his mission prohibits him from stopping to kick her off the ship. That and his unparalleled attraction to her.
Is Analia ready to enter into a serious relationship? And will she be able to learn the secrets of her past?
The world-building in The Demon’s Possession is interesting and I appreciated how Analia doesn’t just fall into a permanent relationship with Sebastian though their attraction toward each other is apparent. She’s a strong woman, and the way the main characters all care for one another is heartwarming. Get ready for some sexy scenes, too, because this book has them in spades.
But I felt like some of the dynamics between characters and some of their actions are predictable, and in at least one of those scenes the language gets really stilted. I definitely did not enjoy a couple of questionable jokes/comments made (for example, one of Sebastian’s thoughts comes across as homophobic). Finally, Sebastian doesn’t respect Analia’s privacy when she’s first rescued and that really bothered me, as did his confusion over how a “beautiful” woman could be a slave.
CW: abuse, off page sexual assault, attempted rape, victim of drugging, desire to commit suicide & suicide attempt (though the hero sets it up as a test of sorts and doesn’t intend for her to actually die).
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my complimentary ARC. All opinions provided are my own.
sexysciuridae's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0