hannas_heas47's review
4.0
Humans must kneel was my first in this series and a first by this author. I didn’t really know what to expect but the title is catchy, and my first instinct was if humans must kneel then someone must be dominant. Kramer finds himself bored as he babysits the humans until one day when Seven refuses to kneel.
What did I like? Seven was seriously my favorite, with a steel rod for a backbone something in her genetics just made her enough for Krave. Although she was human, she more than made up for it with her mind and her words. Krave was pretty much there to balance her awesomeness.
Would I recommend or buy? The book is sci-fi....ish. It’s under KU so it’s a no brained if you have it, try it.
Thoughts for the author? Enjoyable book and looks like a great series. Thanks
What did I like? Seven was seriously my favorite, with a steel rod for a backbone something in her genetics just made her enough for Krave. Although she was human, she more than made up for it with her mind and her words. Krave was pretty much there to balance her awesomeness.
Would I recommend or buy? The book is sci-fi....ish. It’s under KU so it’s a no brained if you have it, try it.
Thoughts for the author? Enjoyable book and looks like a great series. Thanks
raven168's review
2.0
I probably liked this one about as much as the last one. I enjoyed that Krave was a very dominate alien that delighted in the submission of others, but that made me hate it all the more how much of a damn sap he was with Seven. He even cried at one point! That is such a turn off.
Since the last book, the Sythkin have taken control of all the exhibits but really only care about the human one. Krave was put in charge and the only thing he really forces upon the humans is to make sure that they kneel every morning. Because that's where they belong. We met Seven last book, and she's starting to feel like something is amiss. Not only her memories of her roommate, but she found this slip of paper telling her that it's not real. And she just can't let that thought go. Which leads her to an act of rebellion that has her being taken and dropped into a hole into the ocean.
She ends up before Krave who informs her that he is the highest authority and he's going to break her for her disobedience. From the moment these two meet there is no denying the lust between them and they act upon it pretty much right away. What I liked about this book was that these two actually worked with this because Seven absolutely craved Krave's dominance and fierceness. So yeah, we got some pretty hot times. What didn't work for me was that from that first time they had sex, Krave was already weakening towards Seven. He was doing things for her his kind would never think to do and giving up pretty much everything for her. Which sure, in reality, that's probably a good thing. But it didn't sit right with me to have this incredibly strong and in charge alien male be reduced to a blubbering human failure.
The ending with the humans was pretty meh. I really couldn't have cared one way or another about what went down with them. But I will say that I hated the Karen character so I'll not ever be reading her book (I don't enjoy reading about annoying, entitled characters even when they get put in their place). Which is too bad because I did like Krave's brothers. I had actually already read the next book with Vulcan a few years ago, and I mentioned in my review of it that I didn't think it was necessary to read these three books first. I stand by that, but now that I have, a lot more does make sense. And I did like his book more than these first three too.
Since the last book, the Sythkin have taken control of all the exhibits but really only care about the human one. Krave was put in charge and the only thing he really forces upon the humans is to make sure that they kneel every morning. Because that's where they belong. We met Seven last book, and she's starting to feel like something is amiss. Not only her memories of her roommate, but she found this slip of paper telling her that it's not real. And she just can't let that thought go. Which leads her to an act of rebellion that has her being taken and dropped into a hole into the ocean.
She ends up before Krave who informs her that he is the highest authority and he's going to break her for her disobedience. From the moment these two meet there is no denying the lust between them and they act upon it pretty much right away. What I liked about this book was that these two actually worked with this because Seven absolutely craved Krave's dominance and fierceness. So yeah, we got some pretty hot times. What didn't work for me was that from that first time they had sex, Krave was already weakening towards Seven. He was doing things for her his kind would never think to do and giving up pretty much everything for her. Which sure, in reality, that's probably a good thing. But it didn't sit right with me to have this incredibly strong and in charge alien male be reduced to a blubbering human failure.
The ending with the humans was pretty meh. I really couldn't have cared one way or another about what went down with them. But I will say that I hated the Karen character so I'll not ever be reading her book (I don't enjoy reading about annoying, entitled characters even when they get put in their place). Which is too bad because I did like Krave's brothers. I had actually already read the next book with Vulcan a few years ago, and I mentioned in my review of it that I didn't think it was necessary to read these three books first. I stand by that, but now that I have, a lot more does make sense. And I did like his book more than these first three too.
mx_manda's review
5.0
4.5 stars
If it isn't already obvious from my reviews of the other 4 books that currently involve the Scythkin, these are some of my favorite reads. They are short, hot, have interesting concepts about time in them, revolve around the Scythkin—a delightful nightmare species of exaggerated human traits wrapped up in knife skin with eyes of fire—and are so full of sharp and hilarious commentary on humanity and our condition. Humans Must Kneel continues in the same vein and does not disappoint. If you already love these books, you will love this one. If they are not your thing...this one won't be either.
If you can be jailed for breaking the law, then your freedom is conditional, and if your freedom is conditional, then it isn’t really freedom.
SNAP.
Both by volume and based on page count, I highlight more out of these stories than any other ones I read.
This isn't his story, but I think Tyank may be my favorite of all. This brood is just so much fun and the fights? Oh my, the fights.
“This clown,” Vulcan sighs.
“He looks up to you,” I remind him.
“He has to. He's short.”
“Not too short to rip your dorsal fin off and shove it up your…”
I feel your pain, Tyank. We little ones are just so full of anger and aggression.
If it isn't already obvious from my reviews of the other 4 books that currently involve the Scythkin, these are some of my favorite reads. They are short, hot, have interesting concepts about time in them, revolve around the Scythkin—a delightful nightmare species of exaggerated human traits wrapped up in knife skin with eyes of fire—and are so full of sharp and hilarious commentary on humanity and our condition. Humans Must Kneel continues in the same vein and does not disappoint. If you already love these books, you will love this one. If they are not your thing...this one won't be either.
If you can be jailed for breaking the law, then your freedom is conditional, and if your freedom is conditional, then it isn’t really freedom.
SNAP.
Both by volume and based on page count, I highlight more out of these stories than any other ones I read.
This isn't his story, but I think Tyank may be my favorite of all. This brood is just so much fun and the fights? Oh my, the fights.
“This clown,” Vulcan sighs.
“He looks up to you,” I remind him.
“He has to. He's short.”
“Not too short to rip your dorsal fin off and shove it up your…”
I feel your pain, Tyank. We little ones are just so full of anger and aggression.
afestivalaparade's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
freya_fron's review
5.0
Love these Possessive Aliens so much
Loki Renard did it again and in my opinion, "Human must kneel" is the best in the series. It can be read as a standalone, but this series is so good. I recommend starting with " Mine" and "Interstellar petting zoo".
In "Human must kneel", we meet Krave, who is a Scythkin. At first, he appears intimidating and scary, but the more we get to know him, he is actually very caring, sweet, smart and devoted. I love that he accepts right away that he falls in love with the heroine and will do everything to protect her. Seven (the heroine) is also a bad ass, rebellious yet very funny. She is a good match for Krave. Their chemistry is off the chart, over the top and oh so hot. Krave is probably the sweetest male Renard even wrote.
The story still contains typical Renard's style; Alien, Alpha, Spanking. What really amazes me is the depth of the world building which Renard has crafted. It is really fascinating and a unique world. It talks about time(in a scientific quantum way), universe and so much more.
I give this series, especially this book a solid FIVE star.
Loki Renard did it again and in my opinion, "Human must kneel" is the best in the series. It can be read as a standalone, but this series is so good. I recommend starting with " Mine" and "Interstellar petting zoo".
In "Human must kneel", we meet Krave, who is a Scythkin. At first, he appears intimidating and scary, but the more we get to know him, he is actually very caring, sweet, smart and devoted. I love that he accepts right away that he falls in love with the heroine and will do everything to protect her. Seven (the heroine) is also a bad ass, rebellious yet very funny. She is a good match for Krave. Their chemistry is off the chart, over the top and oh so hot. Krave is probably the sweetest male Renard even wrote.
The story still contains typical Renard's style; Alien, Alpha, Spanking. What really amazes me is the depth of the world building which Renard has crafted. It is really fascinating and a unique world. It talks about time(in a scientific quantum way), universe and so much more.
I give this series, especially this book a solid FIVE star.
amanda_p's review
5.0
4.5 stars
If it isn't already obvious from my reviews of the other 4 books that currently involve the Scythkin, these are some of my favorite reads. They are short, hot, have interesting concepts about time in them, revolve around the Scythkin—a delightful nightmare species of exaggerated human traits wrapped up in knife skin with eyes of fire—and are so full of sharp and hilarious commentary on humanity and our condition. Humans Must Kneel continues in the same vein and does not disappoint. If you already love these books, you will love this one. If they are not your thing...this one won't be either.
If you can be jailed for breaking the law, then your freedom is conditional, and if your freedom is conditional, then it isn’t really freedom.
SNAP.
Both by volume and based on page count, I highlight more out of these stories than any other ones I read.
This isn't his story, but I think Tyank may be my favorite of all. This brood is just so much fun and the fights? Oh my, the fights.
“This clown,” Vulcan sighs.
“He looks up to you,” I remind him.
“He has to. He's short.”
“Not too short to rip your dorsal fin off and shove it up your…”
I feel your pain, Tyank. We little ones are just so full of anger and aggression.
If it isn't already obvious from my reviews of the other 4 books that currently involve the Scythkin, these are some of my favorite reads. They are short, hot, have interesting concepts about time in them, revolve around the Scythkin—a delightful nightmare species of exaggerated human traits wrapped up in knife skin with eyes of fire—and are so full of sharp and hilarious commentary on humanity and our condition. Humans Must Kneel continues in the same vein and does not disappoint. If you already love these books, you will love this one. If they are not your thing...this one won't be either.
If you can be jailed for breaking the law, then your freedom is conditional, and if your freedom is conditional, then it isn’t really freedom.
SNAP.
Both by volume and based on page count, I highlight more out of these stories than any other ones I read.
This isn't his story, but I think Tyank may be my favorite of all. This brood is just so much fun and the fights? Oh my, the fights.
“This clown,” Vulcan sighs.
“He looks up to you,” I remind him.
“He has to. He's short.”
“Not too short to rip your dorsal fin off and shove it up your…”
I feel your pain, Tyank. We little ones are just so full of anger and aggression.
mousegoddess's review
4.0
This one worked a lot better than the others for me. I enjoyed the fluidity of reality
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