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sugarpop's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 Stars
Now if every D/s book I read (which isn't many) was like this, I would wholly embrace the genre. This strips things bare and shows what I assume, or would like, as an ideal representation. Perhaps since it wasn't a human/human relationship with traditional reciprocating sex, this probably made the extra difference.
Hands down Ondry was the best part of this book. He may not truly grasp the human concept of love, but he knows loyalty and faithfulness. Towards Liam, he is generous, considerate, proud. He values his opinion, wants to make him happy, covets his attention and affection - and he will guard that with the utmost ferocity and devotion. If that isn't love, I don't know what is. In essence, he epitomizes a true "alpha" male - he'smy Liam's wet dream.
Now while I said that this isn't a conventional romance, that really is besides the point. Ondry and Liam's relationship was beautiful, each putting the other first. They fit perfectly together and I can envision many prosperous and happy years ahead of them. I would have no problem reading a series about their trading adventures for years to come. Yes I know I'm totally waxing poetic, but I've got a whole 225 pages to back me up.
Lyn Gala just wowed me with this - not to mention how she deftly, smartly expanded on the world and culture of Rownt. What's equally fascinating is her dissection of all our human fallacies - emotions, labels, attachments, the way we think and how that thinking is often illogical based on no concrete facts. It's quite a scathing look at human nature in all it's glory and I'm wholly impressed.
Again. Loved it. Want more of it.
Now if every D/s book I read (which isn't many) was like this, I would wholly embrace the genre. This strips things bare and shows what I assume, or would like, as an ideal representation. Perhaps since it wasn't a human/human relationship with traditional reciprocating sex, this probably made the extra difference.
Hands down Ondry was the best part of this book. He may not truly grasp the human concept of love, but he knows loyalty and faithfulness. Towards Liam, he is generous, considerate, proud. He values his opinion, wants to make him happy, covets his attention and affection - and he will guard that with the utmost ferocity and devotion. If that isn't love, I don't know what is. In essence, he epitomizes a true "alpha" male - he's
Now while I said that this isn't a conventional romance, that really is besides the point. Ondry and Liam's relationship was beautiful, each putting the other first. They fit perfectly together and I can envision many prosperous and happy years ahead of them. I would have no problem reading a series about their trading adventures for years to come. Yes I know I'm totally waxing poetic, but I've got a whole 225 pages to back me up.
Lyn Gala just wowed me with this - not to mention how she deftly, smartly expanded on the world and culture of Rownt. What's equally fascinating is her dissection of all our human fallacies - emotions, labels, attachments, the way we think and how that thinking is often illogical based on no concrete facts. It's quite a scathing look at human nature in all it's glory and I'm wholly impressed.
Again. Loved it. Want more of it.
kimberlymichelle's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
raynebair's review against another edition
4.0
The complexities, yet non-complexities of the Rownt species just leave me amazed. Amazed that Lyn could come up with such an interesting other world and base a story around it. I was totally sucked in when I read the first book. This one just reminded me how much I enjoyed it and sucked me in even deeper. I hope to read more of Liam and Ondry's trading adventures with the Imshee.
craftyhilary's review
5.0
Liam and Ondry's story is so compelling, as is the continued exploration of the nuances of Rownt culture and how it intersects with that of humans. This series is brilliant. Another one I read both with my eyes and ears.
latoinombra's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
basil4's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
emmalthompson85's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book. I felt the writimg was good, pacing was nice, and the plot flowed well. There were no strange, illogical twists. I loved the characters and I loved how they evolved from the earlier books and the continued growth and healing we see in Liam. I felt, at times, that the focus on a plot that didn't drectly relate to Liam and Ondri's relationship took some kf the emotional intensity out of the book, which is what I liked so much about the earlier books.