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cmorris109's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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
small_alex's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Good! Same issues as the first book though. Reallyyyy wish it had been more slow burn. And that they didn't immediately get MARRIED???? Oh my god??? We went from angsty to sappy SO quick like ew... And again I wish some things with their traumas and even their relationship had been more nuanced. Everything was very much "my dad was really hard on me so I have to be perfect" "you already are perfect he's crazy for not seeing that" like okayyyyy... (those quotes are paraphrased this time cause I don't feel like going back in and finding them).
Still, loved the characters, loved the plot, and loved the wound tending hurt/comfort. I just wish they'd been less sappy. Like. You can't be repeatedly screaming each others names mid-fight every single fight... It just makes it feel like young adult first love type of vibes, which does nottt make sense w the tone of the rest of the book (or, ya know, the smut).
Still, loved the characters, loved the plot, and loved the wound tending hurt/comfort. I just wish they'd been less sappy. Like. You can't be repeatedly screaming each others names mid-fight every single fight... It just makes it feel like young adult first love type of vibes, which does nottt make sense w the tone of the rest of the book (or, ya know, the smut).
sarahs_bookshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-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
3.75
steph_1991's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
nikkisbooknook's review
4.5
Nea has been forced to team up with her biggest rival and critic from the academy, Kaden. He always had a smart comment to make, or an insult because she was always studying. But with her father being anything other than the best was not an option.
Kaden went from the orphanage to being one of the Oronis' top spies. He may have came from nothing but now he has worth - but still he has this burning need to impress others - well one other, Nea!
Gek’Dragan are still on the run with the abducted Knight Queen and her personal guard, Sten. Nea and Kaden are following some leads to find them. but sadly they always seem to come up short. These leads take them to some dodgy places in the galaxy (think Mos Eisley Cantina bad).
Nea is smart, strong-willed and thorough. Kaden is sly, cunning, street-smart and willing to break a few rules to get what he wants. I loved the way they just melded into the small Terran crew that are assisting them. The backstory between Kaden and Nea goes beyond the usual "boys don't know what to do with feelings". Kaden has a real need to please and save Nea.
Kaden may be super protective of Nea but he is well aware of her talents and skills and wants to fight at her side.
Can't wait to see what Carys and Sten are getting themselves into next.
Kaden went from the orphanage to being one of the Oronis' top spies. He may have came from nothing but now he has worth - but still he has this burning need to impress others - well one other, Nea!
Gek’Dragan are still on the run with the abducted Knight Queen and her personal guard, Sten. Nea and Kaden are following some leads to find them. but sadly they always seem to come up short. These leads take them to some dodgy places in the galaxy (think Mos Eisley Cantina bad).
Nea is smart, strong-willed and thorough. Kaden is sly, cunning, street-smart and willing to break a few rules to get what he wants. I loved the way they just melded into the small Terran crew that are assisting them. The backstory between Kaden and Nea goes beyond the usual "boys don't know what to do with feelings". Kaden has a real need to please and save Nea.
Kaden may be super protective of Nea but he is well aware of her talents and skills and wants to fight at her side.
Can't wait to see what Carys and Sten are getting themselves into next.
redhairedashreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
3 stars - I liked it
Knightmaster Nea Laurier and Knighthunter Kaden Galath have been sent to find and rescue the Knightqueen Carys and her Knightguard Stein from the Gek’Dragar. Nea is determined to complete this mission even if it means working with Knighthunter Galath who she has hated since school, but she quickly realizes that Kaden never hated her.
Like all the Hackett’s books, this was a wonderful blend of action and romance. Nea and Kaden start this mission as begrudging partners but the more Nea learns about Kaden the more she finds herself falling for him. Nea was a strong, determined, and extremely capable Kightmaster and I loved her from the beginning. While her father may have pushed for her to be excellent at everything we see that she truly does enjoy her job.
“You’re my queen, Nea. It’s always been you.”
Kaden is an extremely protective and dangerous Knighthunter. He has pushed Nea away for year because of his abilities but this mission means he can no longer ignore his feelings. I loved watching Kaden open up to Nea and admit his feelings. He has been in love with her since he was a teenager and now that he has a chance with her he goes all in. While Nea may be straightlaced and rule follower, Kaden is the complete opposite which made them really good partners during this mission. Also I really loved seeing Nea let loose a little and learn to bend the rules a little.
This book takes us to many different locations in the Gek’Dragar space. Like all of Hackett’s sc-ifi books, she does an amazing job at creating unique and fascinating worlds. The Gek’Dragar are a very interesting enemy and I liked that we are seeing more of why they are considered evil and how they destroy worlds. I am very curious to see how they are dealt with in future books.
Overall, this was a great sequel to Knightmaster and I can’t wait to read the next book, which hopefully will be Knightqueen Carys book.
Trigger Warnings: brief mention of the death of a parent and sibling; toxic parent; references to kidnapping, imprisonment, and torture
*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.*
Content Warnings
Minor: Torture, Death, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
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