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4.63 AVERAGE
4.63 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Rating: 5⭐️
Spice: 3.5 🌶
"It was a violent crash of souls— their minds building tethers that knotted and cinched as if by primal recognition."
After the absolute cliffhanger in Colossal, Command immediately picks up where we left off.
I absolutely loved this one. From the beginning, I was hooked. Alina' character drew me in. Her reactions seemed almost normal compared to Kaia. Between the action, betrayals, forbidden romance, and the spice, I couldn't put it down.
This one is definitely my favorite so far, and I can't wait to see how the story will continue for the characters and how they will learn to co-exist after then ending of this one.
Spice: 3.5 🌶
"It was a violent crash of souls— their minds building tethers that knotted and cinched as if by primal recognition."
After the absolute cliffhanger in Colossal, Command immediately picks up where we left off.
I absolutely loved this one. From the beginning, I was hooked. Alina' character drew me in. Her reactions seemed almost normal compared to Kaia. Between the action, betrayals, forbidden romance, and the spice, I couldn't put it down.
This one is definitely my favorite so far, and I can't wait to see how the story will continue for the characters and how they will learn to co-exist after then ending of this one.
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Alina, the female human lead, has been assigned as the assistant to the commander’s wife but the commander’s wife never seems interested in Alina’s assistance so she’s been doing other work on the colony ship. But when the uhyre board and conquer the ship, she finds herself in close proximity to command simply by virtue of her title and theoretical responsibilities.
Threxin, the male uhyre (alien) lead, intended to conquer the ship and kill all the humans to make way for his people. When he’s forced to negotiate by the previous ship’s commander, he’s furious and frustrated but unwillingly makes a deal.
Whilst Alina catches his attention for her constant attempts to mediate the human living conditions, he’s mostly willing to ignore her until he’s attacked in an assassination attempt and she’s the only one close enough to render assistance. Begrudgingly, Threxin finds himself caring about Alina and the things she care about and wants, especially after the human mental communication device is modified and implanted, replacing his faulty emotional control inhibitor. Alina, too, finds herself caring for Threxin and wanting a beneficial solution for all. Does such a solution exist? Can Threxin find a way to satisfy all parties? And can the human rebellion be controlled without causing undue harm?
This long story is dual POV, well written, and a darker, sci fi, alien/human romance. I enjoyed Alina’s gentleness and her empathy for all around her. I enjoyed the way this “weakness” from others’ perspectives ended up being her great strength, allowing her advocate for better outcomes. I enjoyed the distinctness of Threxin’s foreign nature, perceived as monstrous by humans, on meeting. I enjoyed the way that this was tempered by his interactions. I enjoyed the non-romance plot and the suspenseful way Alina and Threxin negotiated their circumstances. I enjoyed the slow-building intimacy, contrasted with the roughness of that intimacy based on alien custom. I enjoyed that Alina learned to advocate for herself and her preferences, overcoming fear based on her understanding of Threxin’s care for her. I enjoyed the integrated secondary characters and the background view of the characters from the first story in the series - the romance in this story stands alone but the non-romance plot is best understood in order. I enjoyed the ending of the story and the happiness of the characters in a challenging situation.
I received a complimentary copy from the author and this is my voluntary honest review.
Threxin, the male uhyre (alien) lead, intended to conquer the ship and kill all the humans to make way for his people. When he’s forced to negotiate by the previous ship’s commander, he’s furious and frustrated but unwillingly makes a deal.
Whilst Alina catches his attention for her constant attempts to mediate the human living conditions, he’s mostly willing to ignore her until he’s attacked in an assassination attempt and she’s the only one close enough to render assistance. Begrudgingly, Threxin finds himself caring about Alina and the things she care about and wants, especially after the human mental communication device is modified and implanted, replacing his faulty emotional control inhibitor. Alina, too, finds herself caring for Threxin and wanting a beneficial solution for all. Does such a solution exist? Can Threxin find a way to satisfy all parties? And can the human rebellion be controlled without causing undue harm?
This long story is dual POV, well written, and a darker, sci fi, alien/human romance. I enjoyed Alina’s gentleness and her empathy for all around her. I enjoyed the way this “weakness” from others’ perspectives ended up being her great strength, allowing her advocate for better outcomes. I enjoyed the distinctness of Threxin’s foreign nature, perceived as monstrous by humans, on meeting. I enjoyed the way that this was tempered by his interactions. I enjoyed the non-romance plot and the suspenseful way Alina and Threxin negotiated their circumstances. I enjoyed the slow-building intimacy, contrasted with the roughness of that intimacy based on alien custom. I enjoyed that Alina learned to advocate for herself and her preferences, overcoming fear based on her understanding of Threxin’s care for her. I enjoyed the integrated secondary characters and the background view of the characters from the first story in the series - the romance in this story stands alone but the non-romance plot is best understood in order. I enjoyed the ending of the story and the happiness of the characters in a challenging situation.
I received a complimentary copy from the author and this is my voluntary honest review.