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sandywilliams03's review against another edition
4.0
UPDATED 3/29/13: Read this book for at least the third time this week (I think I've read it 4-5 times), and I still adore it. I haven't reread my review in a long time, and I kind of agree with my statement about the ending. There was a lot of explaining about the bad guys. They were sitting and talking about it, and I couldn't keep track of the factions, so I skimmed. Despite that, I'd give this a 5 star review now, the book is that awesome and gripping. I'm still trying to decide if this is my favorite Linnea Sinclair book, or if it's ACCIDENTAL GODDESS. Love both of them. Most people's favorites seem to be GAMES OF COMMAND, and while I love that one, too, I'm still more attached to these two.
I'm sure I'll reread this one again within a year or so. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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I think I found a new author I like! I picked up this book because it's repped by Kristen Nelson, an lit agent whom I like. Sinclair is a sci-fi romance writer. I've been looking for a book like this for a while now - something with a balance of sci-fi and romance. She did that very well.
Basically, the book is about a low-class freighter pilot and a high-class captain. The MC (main character) finds captain guy almost dead. He gets better. They fly around space for a while. Fall in love. Find out a secret. Separate. Get back together. The end.
I gave Finders Keepers 4 stars instead of 5 because the last third of the book had a bit too much sitting around and talking about their predicament. I skimmed a lot of that. Plus, the author used the term "air sprite" WAY too much. Totally got on my nerves. Other than that, it was a very good book, one of those where I couldn't wait to get back to reading it. Finished it in two days.
I'm definitely reading another Linnea Sinclair book.
I'm sure I'll reread this one again within a year or so. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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I think I found a new author I like! I picked up this book because it's repped by Kristen Nelson, an lit agent whom I like. Sinclair is a sci-fi romance writer. I've been looking for a book like this for a while now - something with a balance of sci-fi and romance. She did that very well.
Basically, the book is about a low-class freighter pilot and a high-class captain. The MC (main character) finds captain guy almost dead. He gets better. They fly around space for a while. Fall in love. Find out a secret. Separate. Get back together. The end.
I gave Finders Keepers 4 stars instead of 5 because the last third of the book had a bit too much sitting around and talking about their predicament. I skimmed a lot of that. Plus, the author used the term "air sprite" WAY too much. Totally got on my nerves. Other than that, it was a very good book, one of those where I couldn't wait to get back to reading it. Finished it in two days.
I'm definitely reading another Linnea Sinclair book.
abkeuser's review against another edition
5.0
A fun book, it's fraught with confusion, omissions, and misunderstandings, but I like Tril enough to ignore most all of that. My first Linnea Sinclair, certainly not my last.
The one thing that sticks with me about this that I really just hated... his moustache. Silly as that sounds, I could not take it seriously.
The one thing that sticks with me about this that I really just hated... his moustache. Silly as that sounds, I could not take it seriously.
tracydurnell's review against another edition
4.0
Some of the politics were hard to follow but in general I enjoyed the world. I liked the romantic pairing but the sex scenes needed some work. I got rid of the H's mustache in my headcanon. The story was fun.
takethyme's review against another edition
4.0
[b:Finders Keepers|352725|Finders Keepers|Linnea Sinclair|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1408434463s/352725.jpg|2873480], a futuristic romance, had a wonderful blend of interesting characters, a shot of come-what-may reality and wonderful chemistry between the hero and heroine. There are many futuristic romances that have been written over the years but rarely are they this good.
Both a strong and smart heroine, Captain Trilby Elliot had to land unexpectedly on Avanar, an illegal repair site. While there she met Rhis Vanur, an independent trader, or so she thought. Before long, they are hunted by a race intent on taking over all-the-known universe. And so their adventures began.
Plenty of action is incorporated within the pages. And, of course, Trilby and Rhis do their best to avoid a romance but it is unavoidable when they work together in such close quarters. I loved this stubborn couple's gradual development of their relationship.
Linnea Sinclair is a gifted storyteller and made this a fun read. This story had just the right amount of wit, some comical moments and love scenes that sizzled. If you are looking for a good futuristic romance, take a chance and read [b:Finders Keepers|352725|Finders Keepers|Linnea Sinclair|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1408434463s/352725.jpg|2873480]. You will be glad you did.
Both a strong and smart heroine, Captain Trilby Elliot had to land unexpectedly on Avanar, an illegal repair site. While there she met Rhis Vanur, an independent trader, or so she thought. Before long, they are hunted by a race intent on taking over all-the-known universe. And so their adventures began.
Plenty of action is incorporated within the pages. And, of course, Trilby and Rhis do their best to avoid a romance but it is unavoidable when they work together in such close quarters. I loved this stubborn couple's gradual development of their relationship.
Linnea Sinclair is a gifted storyteller and made this a fun read. This story had just the right amount of wit, some comical moments and love scenes that sizzled. If you are looking for a good futuristic romance, take a chance and read [b:Finders Keepers|352725|Finders Keepers|Linnea Sinclair|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1408434463s/352725.jpg|2873480]. You will be glad you did.
helensbookshelf's review
3.0
Linnea Sinclair writes romantic sci-fi, and she does it well. The sci-fi side is big and adventurous and the romances are full of sparks.
Here, Captain Trilby Elliot is a down on her luck trader trying to patch up her old spaceship on an uninhabited planet. When another spaceship crash lands nearby she thinks she can steal parts to fix her own ship. But the pilot is still alive, and he commanders Trilby's ship for his own.
I loved the characters, and the sci-fi plot is well developed and could just about stand on it's own without the romance.
Here, Captain Trilby Elliot is a down on her luck trader trying to patch up her old spaceship on an uninhabited planet. When another spaceship crash lands nearby she thinks she can steal parts to fix her own ship. But the pilot is still alive, and he commanders Trilby's ship for his own.
I loved the characters, and the sci-fi plot is well developed and could just about stand on it's own without the romance.
bri9dddd's review
5.0
Amazing!!!
I am so glad I picked this up right after it was recommended to me. It was phenomenal. Exactly my kind of story. It had a mechanically inclined heroine and a strong as hell hero.
It was a chance meeting, a but of patching up and the story was off with a bang!
So much good tension, intrigue and the adventure was detailed and exciting.
Just loved the heck out of it.
I am so glad I picked this up right after it was recommended to me. It was phenomenal. Exactly my kind of story. It had a mechanically inclined heroine and a strong as hell hero.
It was a chance meeting, a but of patching up and the story was off with a bang!
So much good tension, intrigue and the adventure was detailed and exciting.
Just loved the heck out of it.
susanscribs's review
4.0
Corny but romantic. Nice tough chick heroine and arrogant alpha hero who falls "ass over teakettle" (his exact words) very quickly. Wish the author had continued to write more books set in this particular SF world; there were a lot of threads left hanging in the struggle between 3 warring factions.
rhodered's review
Boy here’s one that did not age gracefully. After the heroine gets righteously pissed at the hero, he spends 100s of pages trying to win her back by basically invading her physical space, first by touching her whenever possible in public or in professional meetings, and then by moving into her small spaceship on a pretext. It’s harassment and would be seriously creepy if you weren’t presuming an HEA at the end of it.
Also, he keeps thinking of her as his “air sprite” which is a diminutive and not that respectful for a woman who is tough, competent and very intelligent.
Aside from that, there’s a Star Wars knock-off driod, and too many pages of rather dull machinations about a war between another empire that I couldn’t care much about.
Also, he keeps thinking of her as his “air sprite” which is a diminutive and not that respectful for a woman who is tough, competent and very intelligent.
Aside from that, there’s a Star Wars knock-off driod, and too many pages of rather dull machinations about a war between another empire that I couldn’t care much about.
brownbetty's review
2.0
This book is not quite good enough to read unless it's already up your alley. However, if space-romance sounds good to you, you might enjoy it.
The one thing worth mentioning is that Sinclair actually understands Newtonian physics, which is rarer than one might hope in the genre of Stupid Space Romances. Her science-babble actually makes sense, and her heroine deals with verisimilitudinous concerns of ship-board life, like atmospherics, and hull integrity, in plausible ways.
General relativity is handwaved, but what do you want in a Stupid Space Romance?
The one thing worth mentioning is that Sinclair actually understands Newtonian physics, which is rarer than one might hope in the genre of Stupid Space Romances. Her science-babble actually makes sense, and her heroine deals with verisimilitudinous concerns of ship-board life, like atmospherics, and hull integrity, in plausible ways.
General relativity is handwaved, but what do you want in a Stupid Space Romance?
cgcunard's review
3.0
This is the kind of book I’ve been looking out for. Fun, sassy, character-driven, well-plotted. Light and fluffy, too, but in the best possible way. Sinclair is definitely an author I’m coming back to.
First, a note on the worldbuilding, which I thought was quite deftly managed. Sinclair never overwhelms you with details unnecessary to the story — someone knows Chekov! — but still provides enough detail for you to beleive that the world existed before you opened the book and will continue to exist after you close it. I’d say she did an especially good job delineating the three-way background conflcit between the Conclave, Empire, and ‘Sko without fact-dumping or getting in the way of the real story. I want to see her write more about this world!
Next, the main characters. Okay, yes, this is a typical love-from-loathing story, but the thing that makes it work is the characters. Of course they have stereotypical aspects (hair light moonlight? “air sprite”?) but in general I would say that both Trilby and Rhis are strong characters with strong voices. Do I believe the character changes they undergo? Eh. Sort of. I would’ve liked Sinclair to spend more time exploring their pasts and letting them be awkward around each other, but I don’t entirely disbelieve what ends up happening either. My main complaint is probably with Rhis — how does he go so quickly from being the Kyrhis Tivahr to Rhis Vanur? — but even then, I want to believe he can, which is an important factor.
I think it is now time to devote a whole paragraph to the name Trilby Elliot, and how gosh darn awesome it is.
Another thing that really impressed me about this book was its stellar cast of supporting characters, particularly the Zafharin ones. I’d say it’s a sign of a pretty good book when a character who only shows up halfway through the novel can steal a bit of your heart.
First, a note on the worldbuilding, which I thought was quite deftly managed. Sinclair never overwhelms you with details unnecessary to the story — someone knows Chekov! — but still provides enough detail for you to beleive that the world existed before you opened the book and will continue to exist after you close it. I’d say she did an especially good job delineating the three-way background conflcit between the Conclave, Empire, and ‘Sko without fact-dumping or getting in the way of the real story. I want to see her write more about this world!
Next, the main characters. Okay, yes, this is a typical love-from-loathing story, but the thing that makes it work is the characters. Of course they have stereotypical aspects (hair light moonlight? “air sprite”?) but in general I would say that both Trilby and Rhis are strong characters with strong voices. Do I believe the character changes they undergo? Eh. Sort of. I would’ve liked Sinclair to spend more time exploring their pasts and letting them be awkward around each other, but I don’t entirely disbelieve what ends up happening either. My main complaint is probably with Rhis — how does he go so quickly from being the Kyrhis Tivahr to Rhis Vanur? — but even then, I want to believe he can, which is an important factor.
I think it is now time to devote a whole paragraph to the name Trilby Elliot, and how gosh darn awesome it is.
Another thing that really impressed me about this book was its stellar cast of supporting characters, particularly the Zafharin ones. I’d say it’s a sign of a pretty good book when a character who only shows up halfway through the novel can steal a bit of your heart.