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illona_loves_reading's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Read: 16-17/05/2022
*Review written in retrospect so sorry not a lot of feedback or trigger warnings because I can’t remember - whoops
*Review written in retrospect so sorry not a lot of feedback or trigger warnings because I can’t remember - whoops
mountainblue's review against another edition
2.0
A quick read to pass the time.
I didn't connect with the characters because there was a lot of 'tell' and not enough 'show' in the plot/narrative, an insta love/attraction and not enough character development which is understandable because this is a short story. There was an interesting plot to do with an evil intergalactic shadowy council engaged in genetic experiments and how the hero fell into their clutches etc but sadly it was left unexplored. Even the hero's past is left unexplored as he slowly gained his memories back. I wish the author had expanded the story more, I would have enjoyed is book a lot more if there was a bit more character development and more time given for the romance to grow into an emotional connection. Still, this was a short story so I'm going to try Ms Rudolph's longer stories. I'm not one to give up on a new author too quickly.
I didn't connect with the characters because there was a lot of 'tell' and not enough 'show' in the plot/narrative, an insta love/attraction and not enough character development which is understandable because this is a short story. There was an interesting plot to do with an evil intergalactic shadowy council engaged in genetic experiments and how the hero fell into their clutches etc but sadly it was left unexplored. Even the hero's past is left unexplored as he slowly gained his memories back. I wish the author had expanded the story more, I would have enjoyed is book a lot more if there was a bit more character development and more time given for the romance to grow into an emotional connection. Still, this was a short story so I'm going to try Ms Rudolph's longer stories. I'm not one to give up on a new author too quickly.
nikkisbooknook's review against another edition
4.0
Stella manages to survive crash landing on a strange planet. On the hunt for a safe place to stay she comes across Beast. He may have a scary exterior but he has the heart of a hero and a protective nature, as Stella soon finds out. Beast had been held captive on the planet and drugged and tortured and made to endure endless fights for the entertainment of others. With Stella he fights because he wants to protect her. With her beside him he recalls flashes of his time on the planet, which are not happy memories.
They are both capable of looking after themselves but together they are better. As they come to rely on one another, they also open the hearts and minds to loving the other. But when the nasty race who tortured Beast find them, will they be able to keep each other safe?
Beast and Stella are great characters and whilst both stubborn and strong, they have their own failings too, making them much more likeable characters. Whilst Beast doesn't have a lot to say he gets his meaning across in very meaningful and passionate ways! Loved it!
They are both capable of looking after themselves but together they are better. As they come to rely on one another, they also open the hearts and minds to loving the other. But when the nasty race who tortured Beast find them, will they be able to keep each other safe?
Beast and Stella are great characters and whilst both stubborn and strong, they have their own failings too, making them much more likeable characters. Whilst Beast doesn't have a lot to say he gets his meaning across in very meaningful and passionate ways! Loved it!
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