A review by archivesofjina
Alliance by Etta Pierce

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious reflective medium-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

 As with every other book by Etta, I loved it so much. It becomes increasingly difficult to pick a favorite. This one just felt so deep and really made you think, in my opinion. The FMC, Roz, is a "doll" but she isn't like other dolls because while she was plugged in something happens to her that causes her to break I guess you could say. By "breaking" she has free will, wants, thoughts, and desires of her own. At the same time she has memories from the human she was made from. She spends a lot of the book going through the emotions of the woman she was made from and her own. What she was made for and what she wants. What her true feelings are and what she was programmed to do. I found it to be incredibly emotional and impactful.

The MMC, Fás, was a dreamboat and really helped Roz understand who she is. He was so incredibly supportive and never once questioned or doubted her in anyway. He was constantly thinking of HER feelings, HER wants before his own, all while protecting his daughters. He was a delicious cinnamon roll. The slow burn, as per usual was so incredibly worth it and the chase scenes made me scream into a pillow. If you didn't know Fás is very much an Alien inspired by Hyenas. How unique is that?

The ending wrapped up in a beautiful little bow and I truly didn't want it to end. Waiting for book 7 is going to make me lose my mind.