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kickassleigh's review
3.0
Anytime I have to drag myself back to a book to finish reading it and skim to get the end, I know it’s gonna be a 3 star. This one just wasn’t hitting the spot for me and it’s entirely due to Reuben.
Reuben is honestly so frustrating. I liked him at the beginning, he is witty with a dry and self-deprecating sense of humor that I can get behind. But he is so wishy washy, woe is me, I’m a prisoner yada yada. Vo’ak’s people didn’t kidnap him, they didn’t transport him to their planet, and they don’t have the means to get him back (presumably). Vo’ak did purchase him because that is this alien species culture, and he had very valid reasons for doing so. I get he’s mad about that but damn give it a rest.
Vo’ak carried this whole book on his back, this male must be stacked if his back is not hurting. The patience this male has with Reuben, I would have tapped out already, I’m not going to lie.
I will continue the series, I’m intrigued. But this one did not do it for me.
I received an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.
Reuben is honestly so frustrating. I liked him at the beginning, he is witty with a dry and self-deprecating sense of humor that I can get behind. But he is so wishy washy, woe is me, I’m a prisoner yada yada. Vo’ak’s people didn’t kidnap him, they didn’t transport him to their planet, and they don’t have the means to get him back (presumably). Vo’ak did purchase him because that is this alien species culture, and he had very valid reasons for doing so. I get he’s mad about that but damn give it a rest.
Vo’ak carried this whole book on his back, this male must be stacked if his back is not hurting. The patience this male has with Reuben, I would have tapped out already, I’m not going to lie.
I will continue the series, I’m intrigued. But this one did not do it for me.
I received an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.
kirsau's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
lionelle_swithens's review
4.5
4,5 Stars
RTC
Extra! Extraterrestrial Series:
1. You're Not My King! - Reuben & Vo'ak's Story - 4,5 stars
Next Hugo & Roark's Story :
2. I'm Not Your Pet by Fae Quin
RTC
Extra! Extraterrestrial Series:
1. You're Not My King! - Reuben & Vo'ak's Story - 4,5 stars
Next Hugo & Roark's Story :
2. I'm Not Your Pet by Fae Quin
paulipaula's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
A bit Stockholm syndrome and non-consensual at times
eleos01's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction and Drug abuse
daggerdapper's review
Reuben is incredibly grating, Fiona is condescending and preaching in every conversation, and Vo'ak, amazing as he is, sadly can't make up for the fact that everything else is annoying me.
mabellene's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Rape, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Death, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit
pocketsfullofletters's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kahime's review
2.0
As soon as I saw Eryn was writing a fated mates, alien kidnapping book I knew I had to read it. I waited and waited and as soon as it came up on GRR I grabbed a copy!
I absolutely adored Vo'ak and I enjoyed his character greatly. Whenever he showered Reuben with affection, his love and warmth, and trying to involve him with the camp, I was just so happy. I really enjoyed everyone in the camp and how welcoming they were and how they tried to get him interested in their life there.
HOWEVER.
I did not like Reuben. I'm so sorry but I almost dnf'd this book due to him so many times and honestly it was a struggle to even finish it.
I get that he was kidnapped and thrown onto this planet and basically yeeted into a marriage, I get that. After enough time of him being there and having all of the power in his relationship, I thought he would honestly get more involved in the camp. He doesn't seem to understand their culture at all but it seems like he's been there long enough to at least grasp some understanding? So the whole fact that he just rushes into places he shouldn't go and speaks to Vo'ak like he does in front of his council just boggles my mind.
I also don't get why he's struggling so hard with being there and wanting to go back home. He admits CONSTANTLY he doesn't have any friends, he's parted ways with his family due to his background with who he's dated and the drugs he was involved with. But he just keeps going on about wanting to go back to Earth to apologize and have a warm, happy family gathering? How is he even going to GET to Earth? His ideas of leaving just frustrated me greatly and for WHAT? He's GOT bonds here on this new planet he's forming. He's got people who like him, respect him and he's got a fresh, brand new start! This wasn't a short thing either. It went on until 71% and I HATED IT.
One star is for the giant alien who is a bundle of delight and the other star is for the spice.
I absolutely adored Vo'ak and I enjoyed his character greatly. Whenever he showered Reuben with affection, his love and warmth, and trying to involve him with the camp, I was just so happy. I really enjoyed everyone in the camp and how welcoming they were and how they tried to get him interested in their life there.
HOWEVER.
I did not like Reuben. I'm so sorry but I almost dnf'd this book due to him so many times and honestly it was a struggle to even finish it.
I get that he was kidnapped and thrown onto this planet and basically yeeted into a marriage, I get that. After enough time of him being there and having all of the power in his relationship, I thought he would honestly get more involved in the camp. He doesn't seem to understand their culture at all but it seems like he's been there long enough to at least grasp some understanding? So the whole fact that he just rushes into places he shouldn't go and speaks to Vo'ak like he does in front of his council just boggles my mind.
I also don't get why he's struggling so hard with being there and wanting to go back home. He admits CONSTANTLY he doesn't have any friends, he's parted ways with his family due to his background with who he's dated and the drugs he was involved with. But he just keeps going on about wanting to go back to Earth to apologize and have a warm, happy family gathering? How is he even going to GET to Earth? His ideas of leaving just frustrated me greatly and for WHAT? He's GOT bonds here on this new planet he's forming. He's got people who like him, respect him and he's got a fresh, brand new start! This wasn't a short thing either. It went on until 71% and I HATED IT.
One star is for the giant alien who is a bundle of delight and the other star is for the spice.
brenda30_hs's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0