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beccagomezfarrell's review
4.0
This was my first foray into reading a novel in the romance genre in quite a long time! The soulmate romance is central, as it should be, and I loved how fast we were plunged into the characters' changed everyday reality. Read on for funny characters, bravery in the face of horrible odds, and the appeal of the Gift. I do wish that I had a clearer picture of the passage of time (how long is Alexandra kidnapped for, for example?), and that I'd gotten to know a few characters better, but the ones that I did were great. Friendships and relationships must take priority for the human race to survive, even with blue aliens the humans never knew had been protecting them for millennia.
maggietoussaint55's review
A fresh new voice in Science Fiction Romance! Lea Kirk blends fiction and myth into a compelling tale of treachery, disaster, and hope.
One moment was all it took for the world to change. Nurse Alexandra Bock was on her way to meet her brother for lunch when a spaceship appears in the sky. Buildings crumble. People vanish. And Alex and her brother are captured.
In her cell, captives from another world offer Alex comfort and aid. One of them heals her busted eardrum. Trust is hard to come by, but the sensual tug between Alex and Senior Captain Gryf Helyg is undeniable. She’s appalled to learn his world is also on the brink of extinction from these same invaders. To make matters worse, according to an old prophecy, her attraction to Gryf might not be random. If they work together and are successful, great things could happen.
The odds of overthrowing their captors are against them, but quitting is not an option.
I received an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Maggie Toussaint and Rigel Carson for Muddy Rose Reviews
One moment was all it took for the world to change. Nurse Alexandra Bock was on her way to meet her brother for lunch when a spaceship appears in the sky. Buildings crumble. People vanish. And Alex and her brother are captured.
In her cell, captives from another world offer Alex comfort and aid. One of them heals her busted eardrum. Trust is hard to come by, but the sensual tug between Alex and Senior Captain Gryf Helyg is undeniable. She’s appalled to learn his world is also on the brink of extinction from these same invaders. To make matters worse, according to an old prophecy, her attraction to Gryf might not be random. If they work together and are successful, great things could happen.
The odds of overthrowing their captors are against them, but quitting is not an option.
I received an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Maggie Toussaint and Rigel Carson for Muddy Rose Reviews
amanda_lee's review
5.0
I really loved this, it's a fresh take on alien invasions. It grabbed my attention right away and I was hooked until the end. The characters are well developed and the world is very interesting. Alex is strong and I love her with Gryf. I loved all the action; overall it was very fun and exciting. I can't wait to read more.
melaniebopp's review
3.0
This is a partial review! Full review available on All About Romance - http://likesbooks.com/cgi-bin/bookReview.pl?BookReviewId=10898
Alexandra Bock, a young ER nurse, has discovered aliens are real. She discovered this by being kidnapped by them as they were destroying her planet’s population. But there’s more to it than just aliens taking over the Earth. And although Alex has reason to deem aliens untrustworthy, she finds herself interested in Gryf Helyg, one of her rather attractive cell mates. And oh, yes, he’s blue.
Turns out, there are good aliens and bad aliens, and the blue Matirans are definitely the good ones. They’ve been protecting Earth for thousands of years, are responsible for the myths of the lost city of Atlantis; and if you look hard enough, you can find more than a few of their words that were adopted by the ancient Greeks. But they weren’t able to stop the invasion, and now Gryf is working alongside Alex to try and fix things.
Oh, and the two of them are the soulmates of an old Matiran prophecy, fated to turn around dark times.
Alexandra Bock, a young ER nurse, has discovered aliens are real. She discovered this by being kidnapped by them as they were destroying her planet’s population. But there’s more to it than just aliens taking over the Earth. And although Alex has reason to deem aliens untrustworthy, she finds herself interested in Gryf Helyg, one of her rather attractive cell mates. And oh, yes, he’s blue.
Turns out, there are good aliens and bad aliens, and the blue Matirans are definitely the good ones. They’ve been protecting Earth for thousands of years, are responsible for the myths of the lost city of Atlantis; and if you look hard enough, you can find more than a few of their words that were adopted by the ancient Greeks. But they weren’t able to stop the invasion, and now Gryf is working alongside Alex to try and fix things.
Oh, and the two of them are the soulmates of an old Matiran prophecy, fated to turn around dark times.
pippajay's review
5.0
What I liked:
I've never been a fan of alien abduction or contemporary (ish) settings, which just goes to prove what a fabulous book this must be to win past my prejudices. Kirk's greatest skill lies in crafting her characters, winning you over to them, and writing even secondary romances in such a way that not only tugs on your heartstrings but completely reels you in, rips you apart, and leaves you with the warm fuzzies and tears in your eyes afterward. Prophecy also offers a different twist on the alien abduction trope by making both main characters abductees imprisoned together - one alien and one human - a variation that helped win me over (I'm not a fan of female abductee falls for alien abductor). It also plays on the Atlantis mythology, and two of my favourite themes: Soul mates and psi powers. The sex scenes are sensual and hot yet surprisingly quite non-explicit. This story packs some serious emotional punch.
What I didn't like:
While the story jumps straight into events, the first few chapters dragged just a fraction with all the main characters held prisoner. In some ways I suppose it accurately reflects their own frustrations at being trapped in a cell, but I would have liked it to move on a bit quicker. That said, it didn't put me off reading or impact my overall thoughts on the book.
In conclusion:
I LOVED. This. Book. While it's a little light on the SF elements for me, it's a stunning debut that reads like the work of a long-term professional author. The writing is smooth and highly polished, with great sensual intimacy in the sex scenes without a lot of explicit wording. Wonderfully three dimensional characters and perfectly written primary and secondary romances that will leave you longing for a Matiran of your own. Recommended for fans of alien abduction/invasion stories, gut-punching sensual romance, those who don't like their SFR too tech-heavy, and especially if you're looking for a variation on the alien abduction theme.
I received an ARC from the author for an unbiased and honest review.
I've never been a fan of alien abduction or contemporary (ish) settings, which just goes to prove what a fabulous book this must be to win past my prejudices. Kirk's greatest skill lies in crafting her characters, winning you over to them, and writing even secondary romances in such a way that not only tugs on your heartstrings but completely reels you in, rips you apart, and leaves you with the warm fuzzies and tears in your eyes afterward. Prophecy also offers a different twist on the alien abduction trope by making both main characters abductees imprisoned together - one alien and one human - a variation that helped win me over (I'm not a fan of female abductee falls for alien abductor). It also plays on the Atlantis mythology, and two of my favourite themes: Soul mates and psi powers. The sex scenes are sensual and hot yet surprisingly quite non-explicit. This story packs some serious emotional punch.
What I didn't like:
While the story jumps straight into events, the first few chapters dragged just a fraction with all the main characters held prisoner. In some ways I suppose it accurately reflects their own frustrations at being trapped in a cell, but I would have liked it to move on a bit quicker. That said, it didn't put me off reading or impact my overall thoughts on the book.
In conclusion:
I LOVED. This. Book. While it's a little light on the SF elements for me, it's a stunning debut that reads like the work of a long-term professional author. The writing is smooth and highly polished, with great sensual intimacy in the sex scenes without a lot of explicit wording. Wonderfully three dimensional characters and perfectly written primary and secondary romances that will leave you longing for a Matiran of your own. Recommended for fans of alien abduction/invasion stories, gut-punching sensual romance, those who don't like their SFR too tech-heavy, and especially if you're looking for a variation on the alien abduction theme.
I received an ARC from the author for an unbiased and honest review.
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