A review by redhairedashreads
Antidote by R.A. Steffan

4.0

 

4 stars - It was really good

It’s been years since I read this book but it was just as good as I remembered. Skye Chantrell escaped a war zone carrying a stolen antidote for a deadly bioweapon targeted towards humans. Her damaged shuttle crashes on a remote lunar outpost and into one of the Seven Systems' more feared criminal’s hands. But this brutal criminal isn’t what she expected and she quickly finds herself falling for him, and he for her. 

This was an absolute wonderful blend of romance and action, and just everything I love about sci-fi romance. Hunter and Skye start off a little rocky considering Skye thinks he is the worst criminal in the world but quickly their feelings can’t be ignored. I loved that while this is a fated mates story, we still see their relationship build and grow. It’s not an instant love fated mates story, which was perfect for the situation and these characters. Also, I really wasn’t expecting the Vithii mating practices but it was hot!

While these two are falling for each other, I loved that they remained focused on the mission at hand. While Skye initially seems to be out of her depth at sabotage, we quickly see that she has a core of steel and can be quite deadly with a gun when necessary. I love when we get a strong heroine who also isn’t afraid to show her grief and vulnerable side. I also appreciated that while Hunter had an extreme need to protect Skye, he fights it and lets her participate in the mission. 

Overall, this was an absolutely wonderful start to a series and I cannot wait to see what will happen next. Also, I really love this crew and can’t wait to learn more about them. 

Trigger Warnings: Skye's father was killed in front of her; grief; death of parents discussed; PTSD;