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kiteri's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kathleenmcg's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I bought this book instead of waiting for it to be acquired by my library. I enjoyed the first two books, the kidnapping, and trafficking of women made for an interesting story line between bouts of seriously spicy sessions. That said, I was not sure about this one. The duke(even in space you cannot go far without tripping over a duke) was a bad guy in the first two books. However, he was not the enemy, those involved in kidnapping, trafficking and drugging earth women were different aliens.
So, was the Duke redeemable? I liked his character by the end. It does not start well. He has stolen her travel pod in which she is frozen, and has it stashed in his closet. I imagine most will say Stockholm Syndrome, but she was his fated mate and was great for her role. Talk of refugees over taking the planet gave it a timeless appeal. <sarcasm> All in all, I enjoyed it.
So, was the Duke redeemable? I liked his character by the end. It does not start well. He has stolen her travel pod in which she is frozen, and has it stashed in his closet. I imagine most will say Stockholm Syndrome, but she was his fated mate and was great for her role. Talk of refugees over taking the planet gave it a timeless appeal. <sarcasm> All in all, I enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual content, and Confinement
Moderate: Trafficking
depmythmoon's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
3.5 ⭐️ | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
As the 3rd installment in the Bubble Babes Series, this was a pretty good read that I sped through. The story follows a mafia princess named Marta who was kidnapped by the Deenz and ultimately ended up on the ship from the previous book. Duke Raf’ere kidnaps her, and the story follows their budding relationship shortly after she awakens.
Starting off on the high-notes, I did like Raf’ere as the male love interest. He’s a no-nonsense type of guy who’s thrown off his game by Marta, and I enjoyed seeing his progression as the book went on. It’s clear he cares for her through (some of) his actions, and when you learn why he’s reacting to her the way he is, and how he overcomes it, that only makes him more endearing. The introduction of more lore for the world through the reintroduction of some of the other alien races and new creations was also a welcome sight. I’ve been craving more world-building with my alien-erotica, and I’m glad Ms. Palerno is trying to expand.
Now, onto my main gripe with this book: Marta being from a mafia family. Honestly, that detail seemed like it was going to be much more important and more relevant than it was in the story. I came into it expecting a bad ass woman who knows how to take care of herself and can keep cool under pressure, maybe even involved in the family life as well. Those expectations were quickly crushed when I realized that her mafia background was reduced to the fact that she’s Italian and she argues with Raf’ere here and there. The author could have said that Marta was just an outspoken Italian woman, and it would have had the same effect without getting my hopes up. Marta, while not soft spoken or a doormat, fell kind of flat for me, and I would have liked to see more from her besides her past making her want freedom.
I’ll be continuing on to read the 4th book to see if we get more world-building with our new main cast of characters, and I hope we get some romance with a race other than the fi’len.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and Sexual content
Moderate: Forced institutionalization
Minor: Alcohol and Pregnancy
mir_bears's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
I really didn’t like either main character for the majority of the book. Thankfully it was a quick book. How do you have no empathy/patience for your fated mate who was just kidnapped?
satanshomosexualagenda's review
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Kidnapping
cc_reads15's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
jdtpreads's review
adventurous
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
1.0
Although I appreciate the growth the MMC seems to go through in this series, it still did not sell me on Raf'ere.
Once again, I am not sure what I wanted out of this silly, sweet, and short series, but it did not hook me.
Once again, I am not sure what I wanted out of this silly, sweet, and short series, but it did not hook me.
zomigi's review
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
3.0
Pretty fun and sexy! Like a lot of self-published books, it contained some typos, but overall was well written.
lilyelisabeth511's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you Petra Palerno for sending me an ARC! I loved being back on Sontafrul 6.
These books are honestly so fun! They are witty, funny, spicyyyy and equally so sweet! This installment can easily be read as a standalone too which is always a plus!
Marta was hilarious and relatable. And everything with her and her pitty just tore my heart out! I wasn't a big Ra'fere fan after books 1 and 2, but I am a changed woman! He was protective and alpha while also being so sweet and kind. The big alien just wanted to be loved.
Overall, a really fun, quick read. You can't go wrong with this alien smut!
These books are honestly so fun! They are witty, funny, spicyyyy and equally so sweet! This installment can easily be read as a standalone too which is always a plus!
Marta was hilarious and relatable. And everything with her and her pitty just tore my heart out! I wasn't a big Ra'fere fan after books 1 and 2, but I am a changed woman! He was protective and alpha while also being so sweet and kind. The big alien just wanted to be loved.
Overall, a really fun, quick read. You can't go wrong with this alien smut!
emmesbookshelf's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0