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xakyr's review against another edition
3.0
The first time I read this book, it really confused me. It wasn't until years later that I learned that the series was split into two generations of characters. I know the author couldn't help it, as she was probably contractually obligated to do this, but I hate the fact that this book deals with Syn's second son, Devyn. It acts as a spoiler for what I can only assume will be more books in the series, which makes my OCD go completely nuts, as I prefer to read a series in Chronological order, and the reading order for this series weaves Gen 2 in with Gen 1. Other than that, I enjoyed the read, and was hard pressed to put it down.
Devyn and Alix were a great couple, and I could really connect with both of them. I did enjoy seeing the evolution of the characters I had met in the first two books of the series, I just wish I had seen it after I had read their Happily Ever After stories. It is that confusion and spoiler laden story that made me give it only 3 stars instead of 4 or even 5.
Devyn and Alix were a great couple, and I could really connect with both of them. I did enjoy seeing the evolution of the characters I had met in the first two books of the series, I just wish I had seen it after I had read their Happily Ever After stories. It is that confusion and spoiler laden story that made me give it only 3 stars instead of 4 or even 5.
sunflowerwife's review against another edition
1.0
I hated this book. And when I read this (years ago, when I was like 14), I realized how much I hated Sherrilyn Kenyon's stories. I kept reading more of her books because... I don't know I guess I kept expecting them to be good! Or something... I'm not proud of it, anyway.
So, I recommend not reading this and for the love of everything don't buy it (or any of her books, really), go get it from the library or something and save yourself the money if you really must read them.
So, I recommend not reading this and for the love of everything don't buy it (or any of her books, really), go get it from the library or something and save yourself the money if you really must read them.
jcarew's review against another edition
4.0
Liked the spin on this one... will go on in the series. :)
bananatricky's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this book – but not as much as the second book.
This is the story of Syn and Shahara's son Devyn and Alix.
Devyn started his career as a doctor working for the League. However, when his commanding officer orders him to abandon a severely injured child in order to tend to slightly wounded League soldiers he realises that the League is not the bastion of honour and decency that he had believed. Choosing to save the child (and killing/wounding a large number of League soldiers in order to do so) Devyn becomes a renegade. However, despite League propaganda it transpires that the contraband he is "smuggling" is actually food and medicine to innocent civilians blockaded by the League.
Alix is a slave. She was the engineer on her father's ship until he was executed for smuggling. As slaves, she, her mother and sister were taken by the government as property. Alix is offered a deal by Merjack: find or fabricate evidence of Devyn's illegal activities or her virgin sister will be raped. Alix has been the ship's whore just to save her baby sister from such a fate so she unwillingly agrees.
Alix becomes the ship's engineer on Devyn's ship, the Thalia. Alix and Devyn are immediately drawn to each other but Alix knows a man like him: cultured; educated; related to royalty; and incredibly wealthy could never have anything meaningful with a ship's whore like her. At this point I nearly stopped reading – this "woe is me, I'm not good enough" is getting old and tiresome. Luckily, only Alix suffers from these insecurities (although Devyn does suffer some anxiety as Alix looks just like a former lover of his who tried to kill him it doesn't really impact on the way he feels about Alix). I actually kept forgetting that Alix was a slave and felt that more could have been made of that aspect – it didn't ring true other than in the aftermath of when she is attacked by her father's former business partner.
This book didn't feel as detailed as the second book – it also felt shorter (368 pages vs 560 pages so definitely shorter). I also felt that this was simply a retelling of Shahara and Syn's story in some respects. I understand from reviewing comments on Amazon that this was originally the final book in the trilogy which may explain why there was a feeling of everything being wrapped up quite quickly.
We got to see Nero and Vik again as well as see how Kiara, Nykyrian, Syn and Shahara have matured. There was also a cameo from Syn's son Pedan.
Much as I am enjoying these novels I am detecting (as others have before me) a definite similarity of situation. Just once I would like the pair NOT to be instantly smitten with each other. Just once I would like them to actively dislike everything about each other and only gradually come around. What about having one or both of them involved with other people?
Also, I am struggling to understand how these guys can be renegades/criminals hunted by the League whilst being related/close to two separate Emperors of the galaxy and frequently visiting their homes/planets.
This is the story of Syn and Shahara's son Devyn and Alix.
Devyn started his career as a doctor working for the League. However, when his commanding officer orders him to abandon a severely injured child in order to tend to slightly wounded League soldiers he realises that the League is not the bastion of honour and decency that he had believed. Choosing to save the child (and killing/wounding a large number of League soldiers in order to do so) Devyn becomes a renegade. However, despite League propaganda it transpires that the contraband he is "smuggling" is actually food and medicine to innocent civilians blockaded by the League.
Alix is a slave. She was the engineer on her father's ship until he was executed for smuggling. As slaves, she, her mother and sister were taken by the government as property. Alix is offered a deal by Merjack: find or fabricate evidence of Devyn's illegal activities or her virgin sister will be raped. Alix has been the ship's whore just to save her baby sister from such a fate so she unwillingly agrees.
Alix becomes the ship's engineer on Devyn's ship, the Thalia. Alix and Devyn are immediately drawn to each other but Alix knows a man like him: cultured; educated; related to royalty; and incredibly wealthy could never have anything meaningful with a ship's whore like her. At this point I nearly stopped reading – this "woe is me, I'm not good enough" is getting old and tiresome. Luckily, only Alix suffers from these insecurities (although Devyn does suffer some anxiety as Alix looks just like a former lover of his who tried to kill him it doesn't really impact on the way he feels about Alix). I actually kept forgetting that Alix was a slave and felt that more could have been made of that aspect – it didn't ring true other than in the aftermath of when she is attacked by her father's former business partner.
This book didn't feel as detailed as the second book – it also felt shorter (368 pages vs 560 pages so definitely shorter). I also felt that this was simply a retelling of Shahara and Syn's story in some respects. I understand from reviewing comments on Amazon that this was originally the final book in the trilogy which may explain why there was a feeling of everything being wrapped up quite quickly.
We got to see Nero and Vik again as well as see how Kiara, Nykyrian, Syn and Shahara have matured. There was also a cameo from Syn's son Pedan.
Much as I am enjoying these novels I am detecting (as others have before me) a definite similarity of situation. Just once I would like the pair NOT to be instantly smitten with each other. Just once I would like them to actively dislike everything about each other and only gradually come around. What about having one or both of them involved with other people?
Also, I am struggling to understand how these guys can be renegades/criminals hunted by the League whilst being related/close to two separate Emperors of the galaxy and frequently visiting their homes/planets.
aelinwildfire's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
As always, this book was AH-mazing.!
I loved the characters.
Devyn, Alix, and of course Vik and Sway.
I also loved that Paden made a comeback and really proved to be the good guy, and also that he finally wants to be accepted into the Wade family.
So much friendship and love between the characters and realtionships.
Plus, being in space is awesome too.
Can't get enough of The League series.
I loved the characters.
Devyn, Alix, and of course Vik and Sway.
I also loved that Paden made a comeback and really proved to be the good guy, and also that he finally wants to be accepted into the Wade family.
So much friendship and love between the characters and realtionships.
Plus, being in space is awesome too.
Can't get enough of The League series.
sarakate0712's review against another edition
5.0
Another 5 star read for me by Kenyon! The League 2nd Generation does not disappoint! I loved that this story was about Syn's son! I listened to this on audio and I loved it.
smiley7245's review against another edition
3.0
More like 3.5 stars. I'm not really sure why this is book 3, but I liked it so much better than Syn's book. I like that Syn and Nykyrian made appearances in this book. Nykyrian was quite busy, making 6 kids and becoming so legitimately powerful. I love how protective Syn was of Devyn, his son who this book was about, and that we finally get some resolution with Paden! Love Kenyon and this series is really growning on me. Can't wait for the next one!
musicalmuppet's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
melodytime's review against another edition
4.0
In the third book of the League series, Devyn Kell is serving as a doctor in the League military. However, its corrupt and heartless practices compels Devyn to turn against his unit in order to save a young village boy's life. Now he's a runner and shuttles medicines and supplies to areas in need, often against League practices. He's very good at it—it's in his blood. As the son of Shahara and Syn, with Nykerian Quiakides as godfather, he knows all the tricks and tools of the trade. But an old enemy has again reared its ugly head and Alix, a slave he has threatened with the safety of her mother and safety, is sent to gather evidence—real or fabricated—to publicly try Devyn and sentence him to death.
Kenyon has a great imagination, and I have enjoyed all her characters in this and her Dark Hunter series. I'm hoping that we will see more in the League series—there's certainly enough offspring for a number of really good story lines.
Kenyon has a great imagination, and I have enjoyed all her characters in this and her Dark Hunter series. I'm hoping that we will see more in the League series—there's certainly enough offspring for a number of really good story lines.
samie_k3's review against another edition
4.0
These just keep getting better... Though the 20 something year time gap threw me for a minute. :P