3.9 AVERAGE


3.5 ⭐️
adventurous challenging emotional funny lighthearted 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: Complicated

Wrapping up my July reads with book 2 in this series! I enjoyed this one as much as I did the first one, if not more! This one was very fast paced compared to the first which worked in its favor bc it’s pretty much the same plot considering they happen around the same time with the same dangers. But I like these characters a lot and it was an enjoyable read. I will say yet again Krista knows how to write some damn good smut

I’d give this a solid 2.75

I wasn't expecting this to be as good as it was. I honestly really enjoyed this book
adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

An AMAZING addition to the Varool Mates Series!

*****
Rating; 5 stars
Steam: 3 flames
Genre: Sci-Fi / Alien Romance / Fated Mates / Enemies to Lovers
*****
In this next book in the Mates of Varool, we are taken back to see what transpired between Prince Lun (King Storr’s brother) and Tandy (Senior Military Leader and Colonel for the humans), when King Storr’s ship was shot down…

Prince Lun, oh my goodness, sexy, perceptive, and possessive... He is adamant about carrying out his brother's wish to make the treaty between humans and Varool work, but when his brother's ship is shot down, there is only one group that could be responsible... the humans. When Tandy, a human warrior, wants to investigate the missile strike and propositions his war minister, one sniff and he knows he needs to be the one to accompany her, because only married couples are permitted to visit Sagittarius One, and Tandy is his!

Tandy, I freaking loved her! She is a fierce, strong, bad a$$ that totally holds her own! Her sense of duty knows no bounds, so when she volunteers to marry Duke Grol so she can investigate and search for King Storr and Deirdre, she is floored (and maybe a little excited) when the prince steps forward instead.

These two have witty banter, white-hot chemistry, and their romance develops as they search for King Storr and those responsible for launching the missile. Tandy is a warrior and I am so happy that Prince Lun does not try to tame her. In many books the FMC goes from fierce to fragile the moment they hookup with the MMC but not in this book!

Once again, I was floored by the world-building in this book and I can totally picture Sagittarius One in my head! The storyline was captivating, the sexy times…steamy, and the characters were relatable and loveable! This book was simply… FANTASTIC and a must-read! This author has found a fan in me and I cannot wait to see what happens next!

This has the same great writing as the first book but is greatly improved by the dynamic the leads share. They just work together SO perfectly, their story of falling in love and learning to trust one another is fun to follow and believable.

Not much new world building as the set up is the same as the first book, taking our couple on a trip through the jungle. They work together very well though which made their shenanigans fun to watch.

Tandy is a fun lead, very confident and headstrong. She doesn’t take shit from anyone and isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty of the situation requires it. There are also wonderful moments that highlight her softness as well, showing that she’s a well rounded character.

Prince Lun is like the slightly less mature version of his brother. He’s not grumpy like Storr, more of a golden retriever kind of guy, which isn’t my type but was still fun to read about. I like him matched with Tandy because he really does just worship her. He doesn’t hold her back or underestimate her, at least not for long. He’s also willing to admit when he’s been wrong, which I really appreciate. The relationship they had with the puppy was also super fun.
Loveable characters: No
adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Complicated