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katrinemarie15's review
5.0
This was another intriguing alien paranormal romance and SJ Sanders gets better as she writes (but obviously I enjoyed the first book of hers I picked up or else I wouldn't now be vested in a series). The book numbering is confusing because Goodreads and Sanders' listings don't match, but that's just semantics. Each Mate Index is generally stand alone with small exceptions. I definitely give SJ kudos for having a vivid imagination on what the many aliens could look like out there (and how they may be compatible with humans!). I also enjoy how many times women's rights are subjugated by imbecile males, but then the heroine ends up being strong and sassy. Onto the next!
wrracct's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
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? No
3.5
hipporadish's review against another edition
4.0
I was torn between 3.5 stars and 4 stars simply because of the ending and the whole egg laying things which skeeved me out more than I thought it would tbh.
I hate infertile woman suddenly becomes pregnant I want acceptance for the choice not to have children or someone being unable to.
I hate infertile woman suddenly becomes pregnant I want acceptance for the choice not to have children or someone being unable to.
litwitchbitch's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Pregnancy and Injury/Injury detail
whatsamy's review
2.0
Dnf'ed at 45%
I really wanted to like this one, I had hoped that the brothers taking a random to bed in the last book was a last hurrah before they started looking for their mate, but apparently not.
The ally scene at the beginning gave me the ick, and as much as I wanted to get over it, I just didn't. I had hoped that perhaps the other brothers would make up for it, but they seemed to be sticking it in anything that moved, too.
I don't usually go for playboy/himbo type books, but I generally don't have much of an issue if the characters have a past, but for some reason, this came off as kinda gross.
I really wanted to like this one, I had hoped that the brothers taking a random to bed in the last book was a last hurrah before they started looking for their mate, but apparently not.
The ally scene at the beginning gave me the ick, and as much as I wanted to get over it, I just didn't. I had hoped that perhaps the other brothers would make up for it, but they seemed to be sticking it in anything that moved, too.
I don't usually go for playboy/himbo type books, but I generally don't have much of an issue if the characters have a past, but for some reason, this came off as kinda gross.
blittle1372's review
4.0
Pretty cute. Characters have some interesting miscommunication at the beginning but plot was sweet and simple. Children ending.
kerebdis's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mahaliathenerd's review against another edition
5.0
So cute!
From a prevent in an alley to a lover with two nestmates. This was such a great romantic read to have in a reading slump! I need to know what happened to Reggie!
From a prevent in an alley to a lover with two nestmates. This was such a great romantic read to have in a reading slump! I need to know what happened to Reggie!
plantylibrary's review
3.0
Hum
This was a very short read, and had lots of potential... buuuut... the MC was very? Insecure? Not in a cute, let's bring your confidence up way.
Also, I really dislike when the infertility problem is brought up, just so it could be dismissed by the end. She was infertile, but the 1st time they tried to have babies they were able to get pregnant? Like, this is a sensitive very real topic, and I'm not asking for every book that touches on it to treat it as if it was the main message of the story, but if the mc is infertile and you really want them to have kids, either bring up adoption, or have a time skip at the end where she gets pregnant and its the biggest most unexpected thing that has ever happened because they weren't even trying at that point.
It not something I feel really strongly about, but I do feel strong enough to be bothered by it.
And I repeat again, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN SO FLUFFY BUT IT WASSSNNNT
And someone tell the mc that her mates having had sex with other women before they even knew of her existence is not cheating and should not leave a sour taste in her mouth. She didn't say it was cheating. But you could totally tell that to her that was a huge deal. Like bitch chill. They haven't even spoken a word to anybody else since they've met you. The only reason she dismissed their previous partners is because they are biologically unable to get hard for anyone else. That screams insecurity, lack of trust and honestly some possessiveness that I can't say I appreciate.
This was a very short read, and had lots of potential... buuuut... the MC was very? Insecure? Not in a cute, let's bring your confidence up way.
Also, I really dislike when the infertility problem is brought up, just so it could be dismissed by the end. She was infertile, but the 1st time they tried to have babies they were able to get pregnant? Like, this is a sensitive very real topic, and I'm not asking for every book that touches on it to treat it as if it was the main message of the story, but if the mc is infertile and you really want them to have kids, either bring up adoption, or have a time skip at the end where she gets pregnant and its the biggest most unexpected thing that has ever happened because they weren't even trying at that point.
It not something I feel really strongly about, but I do feel strong enough to be bothered by it.
And I repeat again, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN SO FLUFFY BUT IT WASSSNNNT
And someone tell the mc that her mates having had sex with other women before they even knew of her existence is not cheating and should not leave a sour taste in her mouth. She didn't say it was cheating. But you could totally tell that to her that was a huge deal. Like bitch chill. They haven't even spoken a word to anybody else since they've met you. The only reason she dismissed their previous partners is because they are biologically unable to get hard for anyone else. That screams insecurity, lack of trust and honestly some possessiveness that I can't say I appreciate.