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smitch29's review
3.0
2.7
This was a decent read. The world that the author has crafted is interesting, though I found it a little painstaking to get through some of the exposition. I am still undecided whether I like the characters of the book. The backstories are varied and have potential for good things, but some of there was something off about how they interacted with each other. I think the author just hurried the characters' relationships along too quickly. I didn't really feel the connection between Reaper and Mercy and then all of the sudden they are hooking up and committing to each other. It felt like that came way too quickly, and it wasn't helped by the fact that I never really felt great chemistry from them. Trust and chemistry are two different things.
I think a bigger issue for me was Mercy in most every regard. She's been on the run for most of her life and then kidnapped for weeks. I expect her to be at least a little battered and I presume that since it took so long for someone to capture her, it must mean she's good at keeping her head down. Yet, almost as soon as she in onboard with the pirates, she's quick to insert herself and her opinions on pretty much everyone. She doesn't understand their culture or their powers. She's not sure if she has freedom with these people or if she's just in another captivity. It's a little hard to swallow that a woman who presumably has decent survival instincts is so vocal in a world she is so ignorant of.
Basically all of the beginning and middle developments were too rushed. This is part of my frustration with having the main character be an ignorant, yet powerful individual. The author was too quick to get to the part where Mercy could utilize her power, but didn't take enough time and care to develop the story to make it feel more organic.
That being said, I enjoyed the latter parts of this book. Clearly the author rushed to this part because this is where her writing/ideas shine. There was good suspense, intrigue, and complex parts to the ending that inspired me to read on with the series.
One last thing - I found the telepathy confusing. It seemed random when others could/would overhear thoughts and when shields were otherwise strong, and no thoughts leaked through. There was lots of telepathy in this book, and I think it would make an audiobook of this story really frustrating. If you were listening to this story, you wouldn't know what was a personal thought and what was a telepathic message (especially since I sometimes didn't understand whilst reading), not with other major revisions.
This was a decent read. The world that the author has crafted is interesting, though I found it a little painstaking to get through some of the exposition. I am still undecided whether I like the characters of the book. The backstories are varied and have potential for good things, but some of there was something off about how they interacted with each other. I think the author just hurried the characters' relationships along too quickly. I didn't really feel the connection between Reaper and Mercy and then all of the sudden they are hooking up and committing to each other. It felt like that came way too quickly, and it wasn't helped by the fact that I never really felt great chemistry from them. Trust and chemistry are two different things.
I think a bigger issue for me was Mercy in most every regard. She's been on the run for most of her life and then kidnapped for weeks. I expect her to be at least a little battered and I presume that since it took so long for someone to capture her, it must mean she's good at keeping her head down. Yet, almost as soon as she in onboard with the pirates, she's quick to insert herself and her opinions on pretty much everyone. She doesn't understand their culture or their powers. She's not sure if she has freedom with these people or if she's just in another captivity. It's a little hard to swallow that a woman who presumably has decent survival instincts is so vocal in a world she is so ignorant of.
Basically all of the beginning and middle developments were too rushed. This is part of my frustration with having the main character be an ignorant, yet powerful individual. The author was too quick to get to the part where Mercy could utilize her power, but didn't take enough time and care to develop the story to make it feel more organic.
That being said, I enjoyed the latter parts of this book. Clearly the author rushed to this part because this is where her writing/ideas shine. There was good suspense, intrigue, and complex parts to the ending that inspired me to read on with the series.
One last thing - I found the telepathy confusing. It seemed random when others could/would overhear thoughts and when shields were otherwise strong, and no thoughts leaked through. There was lots of telepathy in this book, and I think it would make an audiobook of this story really frustrating. If you were listening to this story, you wouldn't know what was a personal thought and what was a telepathic message (especially since I sometimes didn't understand whilst reading), not with other major revisions.
mandy44's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
otheywanttosing's review against another edition
late review: barely remember this but i think i had fun
lavendermarch's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really good space opera. I liked Mercy and Reaper, and I thought the pacing and action were well done. Talents were interesting. I will definitely read book two. I enjoyed reading this book, and finished it pretty quickly.
mdlaclair's review against another edition
4.0
This was a nice book I like how it continues the story arc and that we get to see all of the characters again. Personally I felt like the prequel was a better read but I still liked the book and can not wait for the next one!
ozettegirl's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to like this book and for awhile I did. The evil guy was quite evil and even though the best friend was absent most of the book, I believed in their connection. The world building was decent. (If you liked it, I recommend Gabriel’s Ghost by Sinclair)
My problem = I have a strong aversion to Reverse Harem. And spoiler, About 3/4 through the book the heroine gets told she has to have multiple consorts. Ruined the book for me.
My problem = I have a strong aversion to Reverse Harem. And spoiler, About 3/4 through the book the heroine gets told she has to have multiple consorts. Ruined the book for me.
settajayauthor's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked this! The characters were great! I'm a huge fan of friends as family stuff and this had it. Oh, and Reaper was hot! :D
amyiw's review against another edition
4.0
This ended up being really good. Starts with a bit of torture and was frustrating but changed up to being quite a good story. She's been running from her family but when a secondary psychic group captures her, she finds that she might have to turn to her family. It seemed like it was heading for a cliffhanger but it ended up wrapped up nicely.
poplora's review against another edition
3.0
It was okay, but it felt a little lackluster. I just kinda stopped giving a shit.
Listen, the story you write is only as good as your villain. cartoony "mwahahaha" villains are flat and don't do well. The romance felt super flat too. Also not sure why any of this happened at the end there. I feel like it would have been solved very easily if but okay.
Listen, the story you write is only as good as your villain. cartoony "mwahahaha" villains are flat and don't do well. The romance felt super flat too. Also not sure why any of this happened at the end there. I feel like it would have been solved very easily if
Spoiler
just got a null to shoot the MC point blank. people with Talent who can't kill the queen for some weird reason now have their problem solved.ladydamonayde's review against another edition
5.0
Awesome story.
From the first mention I saw these books online I knew I had to try them. Anything with women on spaceships with laser guns and superpowers is my jam. This story did not disappoint. Tons of fun and can't wait to read them all.
From the first mention I saw these books online I knew I had to try them. Anything with women on spaceships with laser guns and superpowers is my jam. This story did not disappoint. Tons of fun and can't wait to read them all.