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A review by andra_mihaela_s
Freeing Luka by Victoria Aveline
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
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? No
3.5
3.5 stars!
Today I'm bringing you my thoughts on book 2 in the #clecanianseries by Victoria Aveline : Freeing Luka π
This is a science fiction romance with the love interest being an alien π€·ββοΈ...sooo, if you know you like this genre or are curious enough to try it: read on!π
format in which i read it : #audiobook
CW: death, imprisonment , mentions of human / alien experimentation, drugging
#romancetrope : forced proximity is the most prevalent
Thoughts π
I really enjoyed this book, despite receiving half a star less than the first one.(Mainly due to not enough details on Clecania as I would have liked / as it was with the 1st book π π€·ββοΈ...but I really enjoy that in books and your opinion may vary, especially if you read the first book and you felt that it was enough)
I strongly recommend you begin this series in order, as we jump straight to a kidnapping of women because of a very important issue with clecanias as a species...reproduction π€
The atmosphere was good( not as good as the 1st one) and the action were well thought of. We get to see Alice as a prisoner ( and experience with her the panic, the anxiety, and the desperate reach for a possible way out) and also as an alien trying to get a sense of what is around her. I especially loved that part, getting used to life in a new place, to technology and a different culture, not to mention the animal life on another planet...precious!π₯°
The author knows how to intrigue you with the world building ( done very well in my opinion!βΊοΈ) and make you stay for the relationship.
As per the 1st book, this love story is based on getting to know each other, mutual respect, consent and communication! π the society is matriarchal for important reasons and although there are flaws our characters point out, I wouldn't mind living thereππ€
Characters: our FMC is a little bit weaker than the one before, but that's just me not really liking her personality that much ( which my not be the same for you), so, my favorite is Luka- our researcher with a heart of gold!
As I said, the author is really good with relationships : siblings interaction, friendships born out of necessity or naturally ( Jade and Alice, Alice and Vanessa, Alice and Auzed, etc).
Overall, we have great setting, mature characters that discuss their goals and desires AND an overarching plot designed to have you hooked π
What more can you want?π€·ββοΈ
If any of this sounds good to you, I highly recommend you start with Choosing Theo π
Today I'm bringing you my thoughts on book 2 in the #clecanianseries by Victoria Aveline : Freeing Luka π
This is a science fiction romance with the love interest being an alien π€·ββοΈ...sooo, if you know you like this genre or are curious enough to try it: read on!π
format in which i read it : #audiobook
CW: death, imprisonment , mentions of human / alien experimentation, drugging
#romancetrope : forced proximity is the most prevalent
Thoughts π
I really enjoyed this book, despite receiving half a star less than the first one.(Mainly due to not enough details on Clecania as I would have liked / as it was with the 1st book π π€·ββοΈ...but I really enjoy that in books and your opinion may vary, especially if you read the first book and you felt that it was enough)
I strongly recommend you begin this series in order, as we jump straight to a kidnapping of women because of a very important issue with clecanias as a species...reproduction π€
The atmosphere was good( not as good as the 1st one) and the action were well thought of. We get to see Alice as a prisoner ( and experience with her the panic, the anxiety, and the desperate reach for a possible way out) and also as an alien trying to get a sense of what is around her. I especially loved that part, getting used to life in a new place, to technology and a different culture, not to mention the animal life on another planet...precious!π₯°
The author knows how to intrigue you with the world building ( done very well in my opinion!βΊοΈ) and make you stay for the relationship.
As per the 1st book, this love story is based on getting to know each other, mutual respect, consent and communication! π the society is matriarchal for important reasons and although there are flaws our characters point out, I wouldn't mind living thereππ€
Characters: our FMC is a little bit weaker than the one before, but that's just me not really liking her personality that much ( which my not be the same for you), so, my favorite is Luka- our researcher with a heart of gold!
As I said, the author is really good with relationships : siblings interaction, friendships born out of necessity or naturally ( Jade and Alice, Alice and Vanessa, Alice and Auzed, etc).
Overall, we have great setting, mature characters that discuss their goals and desires AND an overarching plot designed to have you hooked π
What more can you want?π€·ββοΈ
If any of this sounds good to you, I highly recommend you start with Choosing Theo π
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture, Death, Trafficking, Sexual harassment, Kidnapping, and Drug abuse