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Grace Goodwin

3.31 AVERAGE

courtney_in_chaos's review against another edition

3.0

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Overall, it's not bad for what it is. I've read similar storylines before - Earth woman needing to hide out for a while and deciding to do it by joining some kind of program to mate an alien. I do think this is one of the most well-written of the troupe. It starts out pretty steamy as well; although, the spanking is a bit overdone, in my opinion.

Unfortunately, the plot just doesn't progress well. The beginning and the initial meeting of the H and h was fine, and then there was a little miscommunication disagreement thing over the use of the word 'harem'. A bit silly, but I could deal because the flow was good.

But then Eva saves some people because apparently doctors on that planet can't do anything with big injuries...



And immediately after, Eva and Tark realize they love each other (after three days together)...



And then immediately after that, Eva needs to get beamed back to Earth and they have this ridiculously overdramatic goodbye because she says she has to do what's "honorable" even though she wants to stay...



There's just no lead up to any of these things, so it all feels a bit jammed together and overly cheeseball. I also have no idea why Eva, after claiming to want to be with Tark, goes into Witness Protection on Earth for a while after the trial because she's still in danger instead of just going immediately back to Trion.

The back end of this just didn't feel as planned as the first part. The writing was good, so I'd be ok continuing with the series, I just hope the story flow gets a bit better.

missusj's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous challenging emotional fast-paced

merawlee's review against another edition

2.0

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I made it to 15% of the book before going "Nope, this won't do". I usually don't have problems with erotica, even the most smutty kind but this one... I don't know, I really didn't get hooked at all. I love a good BDSM but the core of it is always, always about consent and this did not at all come across as that. I do realize that this is fiction but... nope, couldn't continue reading it without wanting to snarl about her initial treatment.

I do not like not finishing a book but I have way too many in my To Read list to force myself into finishing one that is not my cup of tea. On to the next novel!

frizznfreckles's review against another edition

2.5

adventurous fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: N/A

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

alikat07's review against another edition

2.0

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Yeah this is pure smut. The love story was sweet but yeah lots and lots of sex. Oh and kinky sex at that.

sunshine_kitty's review against another edition

3.25

fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

books_withbree's review against another edition

2.0

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2.5
Well this was not great.

kristen527's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous emotional fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

adeselnaferreira's review

3.0

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

celisabeta's review against another edition

2.0

medium-paced