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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
Gay sci-fi romance with a twist? Yes, please! I loved this book; I read it in one sitting and then again, a few days later. I usually don't like books written in the first person POV, but Garrett's dry narration was fantastic and really suited the story. Lisa Henry's writing was brilliant, just as expected after reading The Island.
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was seriously lacking in plot. Brady’s internalized homophobia and the narrator reading Cam’s dialogue in a flat monotone made me totally uninterested in the couple so I was just here for the aliens. Unfortunately, there’s very little info about the aliens (what’s their physiology, culture, and planet like? What was first contact like? What’s the military’s current strategy?) so this was a bore. Also, the alien communication via sex thing was a stupidly unnecessary trauma gimmick
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence
5 stars
Lisa Henry took my heart with [b:The Island|17153604|The Island|Lisa Henry|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1356112250s/17153604.jpg|18641851]; with [b:Dark Space|17254214|Dark Space|Lisa Henry|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1358359831s/17254214.jpg|22023544] she went to my auto-buy list. Both novels are dealing with some heavy stuff like PTSD, trust issues, and cruelty toward another human being, 'cause Lisa puts her characters through hell before she gives them any hope. Her characters doesn't have diva tantrums, they are not all sunshine and smiles, but that just work for me. If you like dark but emotional, beautifully written m/m, Lisa is your author.
This novel is SciFi romance. I love to read both genres, so it was my first choice from Lisa's backlist. It's focused more on relationship, but SciFi parts are just as amazing.. Faceless are aliens who came, conquered and destroyed. And you know what? They are scary. They are just plain terrifying. Nobody knows anything about them, nobody knows what are they're planing to do, nobody knows what they even look like. I was constantly on edge of my seat waiting for their appearing in novel. Unlike [b:The Island|17153604|The Island|Lisa Henry|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1356112250s/17153604.jpg|18641851], this novel is told from first POV. We see distant future, Faceless, and more importantly Cameron, through Brady's eyes. And I think it was great move, it was fun being in his head.. Without Brady's humor this book would be too dark. And you gotta love Brady- he is only 19, but he is having problems that someone of his age shouldn't have ever. And yet, he is light of this novel.:) Cameron Rushton's face is well known to Brady, but just like Faceless he is a mystery. He is a very tortured character,he doesn't belong anywhere and you can tell he is someone who lost hope. Reading about those two falling in love was emotional and engrossing. I recommend it wholeheartedly.
It's not of big importance for me usually,but I have to say that I adore this cover. Model is very beautiful, and his eyes and lips catch your eye among other covers. ::wishing a wallpaper size::
Lisa Henry took my heart with [b:The Island|17153604|The Island|Lisa Henry|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1356112250s/17153604.jpg|18641851]; with [b:Dark Space|17254214|Dark Space|Lisa Henry|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1358359831s/17254214.jpg|22023544] she went to my auto-buy list. Both novels are dealing with some heavy stuff like PTSD, trust issues, and cruelty toward another human being, 'cause Lisa puts her characters through hell before she gives them any hope. Her characters doesn't have diva tantrums, they are not all sunshine and smiles, but that just work for me. If you like dark but emotional, beautifully written m/m, Lisa is your author.
This novel is SciFi romance. I love to read both genres, so it was my first choice from Lisa's backlist. It's focused more on relationship, but SciFi parts are just as amazing.
Spoiler
Part when Cameron was in stasis unit and he reaches his hand to Brady is captivating! From that moment you just want to know everything about Cameron Rushton, his past, his present and his future.Spoiler
I think that first POV was decisive to understand deep connection between him and Cam, because they shared thoughts, dreams and feelings.Spoiler
He is a true martyr. Him being a hero for Earth was very fitting to his personality.It's not of big importance for me usually,but I have to say that I adore this cover. Model is very beautiful, and his eyes and lips catch your eye among other covers. ::wishing a wallpaper size::
A short scifi romp with violence, homophobia (internalized and otherwise), as well as rape (both as a threat as well as actualized on page.) Also suicidal ideation.
So, this is not a feel good romance book, if that's what you're looking for. There is also a thread of familial love, as well as the overarching bond between the main characters (which is insta-lovey, but with reasoning that makes it less annoying).
I love Henry's writing, and this was a pretty solid story. The reason for four instead of five stars is the fact that while I read this, I mostly felt anxiety and gloom. So while this was a decent book, the reading experience was pretty unpleasant for me, personally.
So, this is not a feel good romance book, if that's what you're looking for. There is also a thread of familial love, as well as the overarching bond between the main characters (which is insta-lovey, but with reasoning that makes it less annoying).
I love Henry's writing, and this was a pretty solid story. The reason for four instead of five stars is the fact that while I read this, I mostly felt anxiety and gloom. So while this was a decent book, the reading experience was pretty unpleasant for me, personally.
Not a book I would have chosen easily, but it didn't disappoint. The story developed a bit different than I expected after reading the description and seeing the tags. Yes, sex was a way of communicating and wielding power, but it wasn't the main focus.
I really liked the connection between Brady and Cam, it went further than just sharing a heartbeat and one mind. They really understand and complement each other and it has an happy end. They might have lost me a bit at the part where Brady is "saved" and send back to Defender 3 and eventually back to his sister. It felt a bit jumbled, but it couldn't ruin my happy feeling.
I really liked the connection between Brady and Cam, it went further than just sharing a heartbeat and one mind. They really understand and complement each other and it has an happy end. They might have lost me a bit at the part where Brady is "saved" and send back to Defender 3 and eventually back to his sister. It felt a bit jumbled, but it couldn't ruin my happy feeling.
Damn. Some good shit. Barely anything actually happened. But I was riveted.
dark
emotional
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
4,5 stars
This was fun and, yes, I’m saying that even though it was a dark book where torture and mind invasion and alien rape were all present. I didn’t mind that one iota because it was an entertaining story with an intriguing concept and I just enjoyed the ride.
Brady was a great MC and I loved being in his head from the start. When Cam joined said head things only got more interesting and also hot. I’m so curious about the change of alien heart Kai-Ren had in the end and guess the reasons for that will be part of book 2 or 3.
I would have loved to give it 5 stars but at times I was annoyed about Brady’s teenage self that led to bouts drama queen behaviour I found exhausting. But maybe I’m just too old to connect with rollercoaster feelings all the time.
All in all I had a really good time reading this book.
This was fun and, yes, I’m saying that even though it was a dark book where torture and mind invasion and alien rape were all present. I didn’t mind that one iota because it was an entertaining story with an intriguing concept and I just enjoyed the ride.
Brady was a great MC and I loved being in his head from the start. When Cam joined said head things only got more interesting and also hot. I’m so curious about the change of alien heart Kai-Ren had in the end and guess the reasons for that will be part of book 2 or 3.
I would have loved to give it 5 stars but at times I was annoyed about Brady’s teenage self that led to bouts drama queen behaviour I found exhausting. But maybe I’m just too old to connect with rollercoaster feelings all the time.
All in all I had a really good time reading this book.
Wow! I did not expect to have such an emotional response to Dark Space. Lisa Henry is an amazing writer. She drew me in and made me care about Cam and Brady. I thought this was going to be a typical sci-fi read. I felt like a voyeur at times as I watched their relationship evolve from medical necessity, to biologically induced physical attraction, to love. When it seemed there would be no love conquers all ending, I felt incredibly sad and like I wanted to cry. I am being deliberately vague about the details of this story because the mystery and suspense elevated my enjoyment, and I would like future readers to have the same experience. You will not regret reading this book; however, you may be sorry when realize you've flipped the final page!