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msjessc's review
Summary: insta-lust, insta-hate, lust, hate, lust, hate, "You're not a human?" , fucking, "we'll live on my planet and have babies". Well, that wrapped that up. The randomly mentioned bad guys was barely more than a plot to get the ship onto the space station so they could meet. Now I guess it's the rest of the books. Super creative world building. Absolutely excellent beginning. (Book is actually 243pp, not 156.)
wisecraic's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ianthe99's review
2.0
DNF 73%
PROs: it’s interesting universe with many alien races, the plot is original, I like the relationship the main character has with his family.
CONs: the MC and ML are immediately attracted to each other, the narration it’s just a bit boring because of all the descriptions about the alien species and I’m not really feeling the symbiotic aspect of the relationship.
PROs: it’s interesting universe with many alien races, the plot is original, I like the relationship the main character has with his family.
CONs: the MC and ML are immediately attracted to each other, the narration it’s just a bit boring because of all the descriptions about the alien species and I’m not really feeling the symbiotic aspect of the relationship.
leelee68's review
5.0
Omg I loved this book and if I could give it more than 5 stars I would. This is coming from someone who doesn't read a lot of science fiction..I loved Zeus, and his family was so so sweet and great he was so lucky to have them. I can't tell you what's going on because there's a lot and I wouldn't be able to explain it all anyways, LOL Just a great read and I'm really hoping this is going to be a series:-) It's free at ARe. You can't beat free. I would have paid to get this book if it had cost anything. If you maybe are not a big science fiction reader like me don't pass this book up thinking you wouldn't like it. It might surprise you ;-)
teresab78's review
5.0
Just finished the audio. While it wasn’t bad, it didn’t have the highest production quality. I found it tinny in some places and I could hear the breath on the microphone. Also it is the same voice for all characters, which isn’t necessarily bad but didn’t provide as much of an experience as I was hoping. I still love the story though!
First read in Dec, 2012. Just read with the revamped first chapter and loved it even more! As with all of Lexi's books, it is a rich world with interesting characters. Looking forward to more in the series!
ETA:
****Reviewed for Prism Book Aliance****
I grew up reading science fiction, fantasy and romance novels. They were never all in the same book however, which is why I love Alpha Trine. It combined all the things I adored from my favourite genres and put them all together. Alpha Trine has spaceships and technology; it has mystical races and journeys that need to be taken; it has love and devotion.
The world building was vast and we are introduced to a myriad of characters and species of aliens, all with colourful descriptions, that brought this book to vivid life. The story itself was well paced and action packed; it was hard to put down.
While this is the first in the series and focuses more on Zeus and his life, we also see some of Dargon and Alpha’s relationship as well. I loved how the three came together and I was glad that even though the story arc was left incomplete, the relationship between the three of them wasn’t left as a big cliffhanger. There is definitely reason to read the next book, but I wasn’t left feeling bereft. Alpha Trine is definitely on my Favourites Shelf!
First read in Dec, 2012. Just read with the revamped first chapter and loved it even more! As with all of Lexi's books, it is a rich world with interesting characters. Looking forward to more in the series!
ETA:
****Reviewed for Prism Book Aliance****
I grew up reading science fiction, fantasy and romance novels. They were never all in the same book however, which is why I love Alpha Trine. It combined all the things I adored from my favourite genres and put them all together. Alpha Trine has spaceships and technology; it has mystical races and journeys that need to be taken; it has love and devotion.
The world building was vast and we are introduced to a myriad of characters and species of aliens, all with colourful descriptions, that brought this book to vivid life. The story itself was well paced and action packed; it was hard to put down.
While this is the first in the series and focuses more on Zeus and his life, we also see some of Dargon and Alpha’s relationship as well. I loved how the three came together and I was glad that even though the story arc was left incomplete, the relationship between the three of them wasn’t left as a big cliffhanger. There is definitely reason to read the next book, but I wasn’t left feeling bereft. Alpha Trine is definitely on my Favourites Shelf!
jugglingpup's review
4.0
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I got an ARC of this book.
This book is a it baffling. What do I really think about it? I still don’t know. I finished it yesterday and decided I had to sleep on it.
The romance was very much a romance novel’s idea of a romance. Instant passion, everything is based on sex, and they barely know each other before they are not using condoms. Yet, this didn’t really bother me. The addition of other species made my normal objects leave. It was normal for one of their species and maybe STDs can’t be transmitted between species? Dargon’s penis has literally evolved in a way that makes it self lubricating, which also takes away my need to see lube on page, which I have to admit is pretty clever.
The biggest issue I had with the book was also sorta resolved in the book. The MC is intersex, but in this very sci-fi way. He has two fully functioning sets of organs, which is not accurate. He also has part of his organs (forcibly) removed and his eggs are released in his ejaculations once a month? That is just getting a bit weird. Yet this is actually a whole big plot point. The forcibly removed portion is pretty accurate for modern day intersex treatment my medical professionals. Later in the book, it is revealed that humans have a third sex (intersex) and that they have almost created their own race. They are vitally important to the safety of this part of the space world. So like, intersex people are super important and given respect. Yet they are this sci-fi version of what intersex could be. Its like a trans person being able to attach a penis and then remove it at will with full sensation (read that once) or a trans woman getting pregnant (also read that). Like I am torn on this intersex rep. The community is not shown to be less than or anything else, but then there are the issues of what is physically possible. So 50/50?
This is clearly a first book. It sets up this huge plot of intergalactic war and a deep history of danger. The world building is super intense. There is so much that has been created. There are so many answers I still need. It is hinted that there will be answers in book two, which is so annoying, because now I need to read book two. If book two was even half as engaging as this one, I will need to read book three. It is a vicious circle of alien sex that I have been trapped in.
Why am I so fascinated by alien sex? Why am I disappointed that I didn’t get to see the bodyguard be spit roasted by the ursine? I’m sorry, but I am starting to understand this alien sex thing, maybe? Please join my confusion. I need someone to rant about things and over analyze the kinks that these species have build into their normal mating behaviors. There are so many kinks, marking and claiming seem to be high on the list. Group sex is also up there. Fluids and fluid bonding. I just can’t keep up.
I got an ARC of this book.
This book is a it baffling. What do I really think about it? I still don’t know. I finished it yesterday and decided I had to sleep on it.
The romance was very much a romance novel’s idea of a romance. Instant passion, everything is based on sex, and they barely know each other before they are not using condoms. Yet, this didn’t really bother me. The addition of other species made my normal objects leave. It was normal for one of their species and maybe STDs can’t be transmitted between species? Dargon’s penis has literally evolved in a way that makes it self lubricating, which also takes away my need to see lube on page, which I have to admit is pretty clever.
The biggest issue I had with the book was also sorta resolved in the book. The MC is intersex, but in this very sci-fi way. He has two fully functioning sets of organs, which is not accurate. He also has part of his organs (forcibly) removed and his eggs are released in his ejaculations once a month? That is just getting a bit weird. Yet this is actually a whole big plot point. The forcibly removed portion is pretty accurate for modern day intersex treatment my medical professionals. Later in the book, it is revealed that humans have a third sex (intersex) and that they have almost created their own race. They are vitally important to the safety of this part of the space world. So like, intersex people are super important and given respect. Yet they are this sci-fi version of what intersex could be. Its like a trans person being able to attach a penis and then remove it at will with full sensation (read that once) or a trans woman getting pregnant (also read that). Like I am torn on this intersex rep. The community is not shown to be less than or anything else, but then there are the issues of what is physically possible. So 50/50?
This is clearly a first book. It sets up this huge plot of intergalactic war and a deep history of danger. The world building is super intense. There is so much that has been created. There are so many answers I still need. It is hinted that there will be answers in book two, which is so annoying, because now I need to read book two. If book two was even half as engaging as this one, I will need to read book three. It is a vicious circle of alien sex that I have been trapped in.
Why am I so fascinated by alien sex? Why am I disappointed that I didn’t get to see the bodyguard be spit roasted by the ursine? I’m sorry, but I am starting to understand this alien sex thing, maybe? Please join my confusion. I need someone to rant about things and over analyze the kinks that these species have build into their normal mating behaviors. There are so many kinks, marking and claiming seem to be high on the list. Group sex is also up there. Fluids and fluid bonding. I just can’t keep up.
iam's review
4.0
Read the full review on the blog.
4.5 stars
It's a well known fact that I'm a total sucker for books with tons of aliens. And when the various alien species are abundant, with clearly differing cultures and varying physiologies, plus humans don't even appear on-page and are background antagonists?
That's my JAM right there!
Content warnings include: abandonment of infant, loss of child, adoption, blinding and restoring sight of a child, violation of reproductive freedome and unconsensual surgery on intersex child, general lack of research into being intersex, off-page discrimination of intersex people, violence and graphic injury, sex on-page, a very convoluted alien way of mpreg; mentions of torture, human(oid) experiments, xenophobia, discrimination, abusive past relationship.
Weirdly enjoyable is a apt description of what I thought of Alpha Trine in general. I am deeply invested into the story despite its numerous flaws. It's overly complicated while also repeatedly making use of clichéd tropes, and the writing style reminds me of older fanfiction sometimes - and yet I found myself absolutely unable to put the book down from the very first page.
On-paper and in retrospect I am surprised by how much of a good time I had while reading this book, and I cannot quite explain it in face of its flaws. I definitely want to know how this story continues, and I'm looking forward to the sequel.
I received an ARC and reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
Check out the full review here.
4.5 stars
It's a well known fact that I'm a total sucker for books with tons of aliens. And when the various alien species are abundant, with clearly differing cultures and varying physiologies, plus humans don't even appear on-page and are background antagonists?
That's my JAM right there!
Content warnings include: abandonment of infant, loss of child, adoption, blinding and restoring sight of a child, violation of reproductive freedome and unconsensual surgery on intersex child, general lack of research into being intersex, off-page discrimination of intersex people, violence and graphic injury, sex on-page, a very convoluted alien way of mpreg; mentions of torture, human(oid) experiments, xenophobia, discrimination, abusive past relationship.
Weirdly enjoyable is a apt description of what I thought of Alpha Trine in general. I am deeply invested into the story despite its numerous flaws. It's overly complicated while also repeatedly making use of clichéd tropes, and the writing style reminds me of older fanfiction sometimes - and yet I found myself absolutely unable to put the book down from the very first page.
On-paper and in retrospect I am surprised by how much of a good time I had while reading this book, and I cannot quite explain it in face of its flaws. I definitely want to know how this story continues, and I'm looking forward to the sequel.
I received an ARC and reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
Check out the full review here.
myzanm's review
4.0
This was surprisingly good for such a short story.
I liked that Zeus never backed down or changed who he was and neither did Dargon and Alpha. The secondary characters were rather insignificant and could have been given a bit more space. There were a lot - and I mean a lot! - of different alien species. At first I tried to keep them apart, but soon realized there was no need. The story is almost solely focused on the couple and
The ending is a HFN, which I often have a bit of a problem with. Even though I would have wanted a more fleshed out ending I really feel that it left the couple in a good spot and I’m happy about that
I will probably continue the series because I want to know what happened to the “real” son.
I liked that Zeus never backed down or changed who he was and neither did Dargon and Alpha. The secondary characters were rather insignificant and could have been given a bit more space. There were a lot - and I mean a lot! - of different alien species. At first I tried to keep them apart, but soon realized there was no need. The story is almost solely focused on the couple and
The ending is a HFN, which I often have a bit of a problem with. Even though I would have wanted a more fleshed out ending I really feel that it left the couple in a good spot and I’m happy about that
I will probably continue the series because I want to know what happened to the “real” son.
tag_gregory's review
adventurous
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? It's complicated
5.0
crtsjffrsn's review
2.0
I feel the need to disclaim that I'm not one for reading mpreg (male pregnancy) stories--they're just not my thing--but I picked this up for a challenge. That said, this really doesn't have a major mpreg element until closer to the end, so that didn't really impact my rating of this story. What was really challenging here is that this is a very difficult story to follow. There are lots of names of people, places, and races that aren't really presented with context. There are jumps in time with little indication that there's been a shift. So I struggled to really get into the story or fully understand what was happening as a result.