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williebenz's review
4.0
Haven’t read the first 2 book in its series- if you’re reading for sole romance it’s a good book but for the overall plot of the series it would be best to read the first 2. This book deals with Lahve and Candy relationship and how they can overcome their past for a better future.
seahagbookclub's review
4.0
Detached immortal becomes not-so-detached
Nithril is one of the series most complex characters! I only wish this book was dual POV
I loved the way the stories are all coming together
Nithril is one of the series most complex characters! I only wish this book was dual POV
I loved the way the stories are all coming together
bidds07's review
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was a bit slower than the last read book. The male main character was dry and the female main character was annoying most of the time in the beginning but there was character growth
mo_nyx's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Still absolutely addicted to this series.
This book was dark, but not as bleak as the second in the series. It felt like a turning point.
The Lahve was such an interesting character in the previous books. I'm glad this was from his POV. Getting to know him from the inside and then seeing his development throughout the book was great. This evolution is like a light alowly getting brighter. It gave this books a feeling of hope that was lasking in the previous, and it feels like this book may be the turning point in the world of Population.
But who knows!
This book was dark, but not as bleak as the second in the series. It felt like a turning point.
The Lahve was such an interesting character in the previous books. I'm glad this was from his POV. Getting to know him from the inside and then seeing his development throughout the book was great. This evolution is like a light alowly getting brighter. It gave this books a feeling of hope that was lasking in the previous, and it feels like this book may be the turning point in the world of Population.
But who knows!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, War, Gore, Violence, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Bullying, Death, and Gun violence
elledubreads's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
uhheyitstaylor's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This is the 3rd book in a 3 book series that I cannot even begin to call smut, thought there are plenty of spicey moments. As far as a book that is sexually focused goes I think that this and the rest of the ones in the series run laps around others I’ve read. There is actual story line, diverse and distinct characters, language and world building. It’s a quick and easy read which holds the attention the full way through. While I didn’t enjoy it as much as the first 2 I still felt that it was well worth the read and would definitely recommend for sci-fi lovers looking for some spice and inclusion in their read.
tildeathbookishbabe's review
5.0
You guysssss! Ugh. I loved this one so much. I thought I loved Kane and Abel’s story the most (and while Abel will be my favorite FMC see the first book in this series) I could not get enough of Lahve and Candy.
Lahve, *swoon* Lahve… where do I even begin? There is something about a 3,000+ years old male being that wants you and is consumed with your entire existence. Candy just so happens to be the center of Lahves focus (what a lucky lady). Candy has her own unique “scars” and story. She leaves an impact on the Lahve. This is a difficult experience to process for Lahve, because of who he is and he is supposed to be neutral or devoid of emotions when making decisions for the aliens/human future. However, he cannot be the being he used to be with Candy in his life now. Without going into spoilers, this story is shocking to the world (read book 1&2) and honestly it was everything the readers wanted. Well, maybe just some readers and I was definitely one of them!!
This is a beautiful, dark, sci-fi romance and I LOVED it!
Lahve, *swoon* Lahve… where do I even begin? There is something about a 3,000+ years old male being that wants you and is consumed with your entire existence. Candy just so happens to be the center of Lahves focus (what a lucky lady). Candy has her own unique “scars” and story. She leaves an impact on the Lahve. This is a difficult experience to process for Lahve, because of who he is and he is supposed to be neutral or devoid of emotions when making decisions for the aliens/human future. However, he cannot be the being he used to be with Candy in his life now. Without going into spoilers, this story is shocking to the world (read book 1&2) and honestly it was everything the readers wanted. Well, maybe just some readers and I was definitely one of them!!
This is a beautiful, dark, sci-fi romance and I LOVED it!
melissacumminsauthor's review against another edition
5.0
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.
This is the first book I've read from the Population Series. I've read and fallen in love with Elizabeth's Xiveri Mates series and I absolutely love her writing. But, I was not ready for the chokehold this book was going to have on me.
Lahve is a 3000 year old alien vampire and he takes his title and role seriously. He's a neutral being in a vicious world. Lahve is methodical in how he operates and does not feel emotions. He does what is necessary and what he believes his right. He lives in the way he believes he should as to honor his planet. And then he meets his mate and everything changes.
One of the things I appreciated about this story is it is not an immediate change. Lahve does not recognize his mate right of the bat nor does he pursue her immediately. Her presence opens a brand new world for him and he suddenly has to learn how to operate with emotions he hasn't had in millennia. If that's not enough, his mate wants nothing to do with him and has her own scars to heal, and life she's trying to live in the best way she knows how.
I loved watching them learn how to communicate. Lahve is so politically correct, assuming people know what he means and the suggestions he makes, where Candy needs a direct approach. Lahve also takes care of her (swoon), not because he believes her to be weak or unworthy just because she's a human, but because he actually sees her strength and wants her to feel supported in it. While Lahve can be possessive and domineering, he ALWAYS supports his mate and that was incredibly beautiful to see.
They're not without their faults, apart, nor together, but they work on those with one another. Their relationship and the pacing of this book make sense, it's believable, realistic, and absolutely perfect.
I couldn't put this book down and did not want to sleep without finishing this story. I went through so many emotions from aweing when he played the piano for her and bought her clothes, to hollering in the middle of the night when Lahve has his "small meltdown" and while I had absolutely no issue reading the series from the start of book 3, I'm going to go back and read books 1 and 2 because it was THAT good.
This book is a must for those who like:
- A possessive, supportive, protective, jealous virgin male who gets vengeance for his mate.
- Alien vampires
- A heroine seeing her strength
- Strong, diverse, characters.
- Excellent worldbuilding
- Breeding behaviors ;)
This is the first book I've read from the Population Series. I've read and fallen in love with Elizabeth's Xiveri Mates series and I absolutely love her writing. But, I was not ready for the chokehold this book was going to have on me.
Lahve is a 3000 year old alien vampire and he takes his title and role seriously. He's a neutral being in a vicious world. Lahve is methodical in how he operates and does not feel emotions. He does what is necessary and what he believes his right. He lives in the way he believes he should as to honor his planet. And then he meets his mate and everything changes.
One of the things I appreciated about this story is it is not an immediate change. Lahve does not recognize his mate right of the bat nor does he pursue her immediately. Her presence opens a brand new world for him and he suddenly has to learn how to operate with emotions he hasn't had in millennia. If that's not enough, his mate wants nothing to do with him and has her own scars to heal, and life she's trying to live in the best way she knows how.
I loved watching them learn how to communicate. Lahve is so politically correct, assuming people know what he means and the suggestions he makes, where Candy needs a direct approach. Lahve also takes care of her (swoon), not because he believes her to be weak or unworthy just because she's a human, but because he actually sees her strength and wants her to feel supported in it. While Lahve can be possessive and domineering, he ALWAYS supports his mate and that was incredibly beautiful to see.
They're not without their faults, apart, nor together, but they work on those with one another. Their relationship and the pacing of this book make sense, it's believable, realistic, and absolutely perfect.
I couldn't put this book down and did not want to sleep without finishing this story. I went through so many emotions from aweing when he played the piano for her and bought her clothes, to hollering in the middle of the night when Lahve has his "small meltdown" and while I had absolutely no issue reading the series from the start of book 3, I'm going to go back and read books 1 and 2 because it was THAT good.
This book is a must for those who like:
- A possessive, supportive, protective, jealous virgin male who gets vengeance for his mate.
- Alien vampires
- A heroine seeing her strength
- Strong, diverse, characters.
- Excellent worldbuilding
- Breeding behaviors ;)