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sassytw's review
5.0
I received a free copy in return for an honest review.
I really enjoyed Adira's Mate by April Zyon. And if you are looking for a story that focuses on the characters and their budding relationship you will too! That is one of the things that I have not only come to expect with Ms. Zyon's writing but also to expect. She gives us story with heat but it isn't necessarily the focus. The relationship between her characters have a courtship feel and I adore that about her writing. Adira and Fintan should never have met. Not only is their meeting improbable but their ability to look beyond the heritage even more of a hindrance but Ms. Zyon found a way that allowed Adira and Fintan to begin a relationship in a way that made sense. I loved that in spite of the fact that their people are on the verge of war, both characters were able to look past that and accept the spark between them. Ms. Zyon gave us a strong female character in Adira. She knew something wasn't right and she was determined to find out what. She took a stand and took steps to rectify what she could. And Fintan should be bitter. He has been tortured all in the name of science, but he doesn't allow the bad actions of others dictate his code of honor. Together Adira and Fintan fit, and while their road to happiness wasn't straightforward it was honest and heartfelt. Ms. Zyon rounded this story with a wonderful secondary character in Bracken and to a lesser extent Petr. Both men added to the depth of the story and I hope that Ms. Zyon allows us to learn if they will have a happily ever after. This story is a wonderful story and full of emotional growth and depth. While the chemistry between Adira and Fintan was apparent I appreciated the emotion even more. I am looking forward to seeing where Ms. Zyon will take us in this new and exciting series.
I really enjoyed Adira's Mate by April Zyon. And if you are looking for a story that focuses on the characters and their budding relationship you will too! That is one of the things that I have not only come to expect with Ms. Zyon's writing but also to expect. She gives us story with heat but it isn't necessarily the focus. The relationship between her characters have a courtship feel and I adore that about her writing. Adira and Fintan should never have met. Not only is their meeting improbable but their ability to look beyond the heritage even more of a hindrance but Ms. Zyon found a way that allowed Adira and Fintan to begin a relationship in a way that made sense. I loved that in spite of the fact that their people are on the verge of war, both characters were able to look past that and accept the spark between them. Ms. Zyon gave us a strong female character in Adira. She knew something wasn't right and she was determined to find out what. She took a stand and took steps to rectify what she could. And Fintan should be bitter. He has been tortured all in the name of science, but he doesn't allow the bad actions of others dictate his code of honor. Together Adira and Fintan fit, and while their road to happiness wasn't straightforward it was honest and heartfelt. Ms. Zyon rounded this story with a wonderful secondary character in Bracken and to a lesser extent Petr. Both men added to the depth of the story and I hope that Ms. Zyon allows us to learn if they will have a happily ever after. This story is a wonderful story and full of emotional growth and depth. While the chemistry between Adira and Fintan was apparent I appreciated the emotion even more. I am looking forward to seeing where Ms. Zyon will take us in this new and exciting series.
tlea's review
3.0
I'm not normally a sci-fi fan but found this read ok. I like the premise & the beginning, all the conflict between the races. Then it gets into the lovey-dovey dialogue which was just OTT Mills & Boon for me. The story would have benefited by dialing that back. As a result, I enjoyed this book but it didn't do itself any favours & I can understand the number of lower reviews.
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