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glyneth's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
nikkisbooknook's review
adventurous
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
The worst father in history is back and causing more problems for his offspring.
Graylan and his people have a talent in sensing and manipulating the planet around them. Some control water or Earth or Stone. But Gray's powers have a little more oomph.
Evie was rescued from an experimentation lab but not before she "acquired" a few talents of her own. She is already struggling with never being able to get home - now she has to carve out a new life on an alien world and learn to control weird powers she never asked for or wanted!
Evie and Graylan are a match made in heaven. They balance each other out so well. Gray lets Evie see that her powers can be used to help those around her and Evie gets Gray to loosen up and forget he's the boss for a while.
The battle against Zavir is epic and I thought it was an ingenious plan. He never really let's go of his ambitions even after his takedown so you can really just hate him without feeling bad about it!
With a chance to meet your favourite Gladiators and their mates and kids again, if you've read the other interconnected series, the Houses of Galen and Rone will sweep you off your feet again!
Graylan and his people have a talent in sensing and manipulating the planet around them. Some control water or Earth or Stone. But Gray's powers have a little more oomph.
Evie was rescued from an experimentation lab but not before she "acquired" a few talents of her own. She is already struggling with never being able to get home - now she has to carve out a new life on an alien world and learn to control weird powers she never asked for or wanted!
Evie and Graylan are a match made in heaven. They balance each other out so well. Gray lets Evie see that her powers can be used to help those around her and Evie gets Gray to loosen up and forget he's the boss for a while.
The battle against Zavir is epic and I thought it was an ingenious plan. He never really let's go of his ambitions even after his takedown so you can really just hate him without feeling bad about it!
With a chance to meet your favourite Gladiators and their mates and kids again, if you've read the other interconnected series, the Houses of Galen and Rone will sweep you off your feet again!
Content Warnings
Minor: Torture, Physical abuse, Medical trauma, and Kidnapping
redhairedashreads's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars - It was really good
The final showdown between sons and father has finally arrived but Graylan finds his focus split between his devious father and his growing feelings for Evie Mason.
Since this series has started I have been eager for Graylan’s book. Graylan’s people have the unique ability over earth and stone and he is the strongest of them all. Graylan was a great king and a great partner for Evie. He does initially try to keep her at a distance for fear of getting attached but he does wise up eventually. I enjoyed seeing this strong and controlled man relax and be just a man, not a king.
Evie was one of the humans originally captured on the Jupiter expedition. She has spent two years as a prisoner being experimented on and is now struggling to deal with her new abilities. I really liked Evie. She doesn’t let Graylan push her around and frequently reminds him that he is a man, not just a king. I enjoyed their steamy and intense relationship. It was filled with danger and a lot of emotion, which always works for me.
The battle against their father, Zavir, finally happens. He is a ruthless and power hungry man. I wasn’t surprised by how he tried to take over. I was surprised by how they defeated him. It wasn’t what I expected but I do think it was a good ending. I also loved that we got to see the gladiators and cyborgs again. Overall, this was a great ending for this series but I am sad that it is over now.
Trigger warnings: heroine was abducted and experimented on; PTSD; torture discussed;
*ARC provided by the author for an honest review.*
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