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jackiehorne's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting how in the "first generation" Celta romances, it was the men who were pursuing reluctant women. But in the "next generation," it's turnabout: the women are the ones who are aware of who their heartmates are, and the men are more reluctant. The dynamic feels far different though; these men are willing to engage in sex dreams with their Heart Mates, even if they don't want to acknowledge the bond in real, everyday life, while the first generation women often resisted dream sex, feeling it was invasive, almost like rape. Something worth writing about at greater length? Will have to read the last two Celta books first...
birdloveranne's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing story that I could not put down, and did not want to end!!
xishimmerix's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
ladydoubtless's review against another edition
2.0
Really didn't care for this one. I think it was because I wanted more about Lugh's Spear -- perhaps because it is not sentient, it, and the expiration of it, didn't engage me. And I didn't find myself taken in by the heart mate pair.
melaniebopp's review against another edition
4.0
Full review to come on AAR - http://www.likesbooks.com
Soulmates, one true love, a match made in heaven. There are so many phrases (and just as many literary tropes) for finding the perfect romantic match. In Robin Owens’ Celta’s Heartmates series we have Heartmates - the only person in the world whose psi powers will blend with yours to create a romantic Bond (not to be confused with the bonds between family and friends). It would be so, so easy for this to be a cheesy take on soulmates, but somehow, it isn’t. It works, and it works well. While I have not read all of this particular series, now I want to.
Glyssa Licorice knows who her Heartmate is. She met him (and had a wild night with him) four years ago, and wasn’t able to find him since. Unfortunately, that’s the way Jace Bayrum wants it. He’s been on his own for most of his life, an adventurer traveling from one site to the next, and doesn’t want that to change. But when an accident at the excavation site where he is working almost takes his life, the only thing that saves him is Glyssa’s energy being sent to him from across the planet. And now, she knows where he is.
Glyssa finds a way into the camp, determined to be close to Jace again, and while he has no problems being close, commitment is a totally different story. At the same time, Glyssa is basically being quizzed on the project, as it is the equivalent of her masters thesis for her librarian studies, Jace is being framed for theft around the excavation (as well as, later in the story, property damage), and Glyssa’s family and friends can’t help but get involved in the project and their relationship. If Jace can overcome his past, then they can be happy. Otherwise, things will end badly for everyone.
Soulmates, one true love, a match made in heaven. There are so many phrases (and just as many literary tropes) for finding the perfect romantic match. In Robin Owens’ Celta’s Heartmates series we have Heartmates - the only person in the world whose psi powers will blend with yours to create a romantic Bond (not to be confused with the bonds between family and friends). It would be so, so easy for this to be a cheesy take on soulmates, but somehow, it isn’t. It works, and it works well. While I have not read all of this particular series, now I want to.
Glyssa Licorice knows who her Heartmate is. She met him (and had a wild night with him) four years ago, and wasn’t able to find him since. Unfortunately, that’s the way Jace Bayrum wants it. He’s been on his own for most of his life, an adventurer traveling from one site to the next, and doesn’t want that to change. But when an accident at the excavation site where he is working almost takes his life, the only thing that saves him is Glyssa’s energy being sent to him from across the planet. And now, she knows where he is.
Glyssa finds a way into the camp, determined to be close to Jace again, and while he has no problems being close, commitment is a totally different story. At the same time, Glyssa is basically being quizzed on the project, as it is the equivalent of her masters thesis for her librarian studies, Jace is being framed for theft around the excavation (as well as, later in the story, property damage), and Glyssa’s family and friends can’t help but get involved in the project and their relationship. If Jace can overcome his past, then they can be happy. Otherwise, things will end badly for everyone.
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