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Resistance by Etta Pierce
5.0
Absolutely devoured it. Etta Pierce really stepped up the emotional intimacy in this installment, something I’m craving more of in sci-fi romance but is often lacking.
It’s a beautiful account of a strong woman trying to heal from adversity and, in her case, lifelong trauma. It informs everything about her which lends a prickly appearance on the surface but beneath is an intense depth and understanding of the world around her, even an alien one. Being a woman, and one with vitiligo from a country that often brutalizes them, imparts recognition that a populace is not a monolith but it’s impossible to know who to trust—that must be earned.
The intentionality of Etta’s writing is remarkable. Everything is so carefully considered. The FMC’s occupation as a ranger in a wildlife refuge protecting endangered animals from poachers means she has a personal connection to the rareness of a species and intensely understands that humans are now the rare species being sought. As a result, she is a thorn in the side of authorities, demanding access to information and resources to protect the human colony from those who would exploit it.
The romance is lovely. It blooms slowly. There’s a blunt honesty between her and Vin that is refreshing. She has an acute self awareness around vulnerability, acknowledging it for what it is and that she needs to share it to move forward with Vin but it’s not easy considering her past experiences on earth. In this alien world she is a novelty in more ways than one. She’s human and one with vitiligo, something quite appealing to more than one alien species. But it’s her ferocity of spirit that truly pulls Vin into her orbit. Something I love about Etta’s writing is how her couples make great teams; they’re like binary stars each held in the gravitational pull of the other.
Truthfully, this series is my number one and I can’t recommend it enough.
It’s a beautiful account of a strong woman trying to heal from adversity and, in her case, lifelong trauma. It informs everything about her which lends a prickly appearance on the surface but beneath is an intense depth and understanding of the world around her, even an alien one. Being a woman, and one with vitiligo from a country that often brutalizes them, imparts recognition that a populace is not a monolith but it’s impossible to know who to trust—that must be earned.
The intentionality of Etta’s writing is remarkable. Everything is so carefully considered. The FMC’s occupation as a ranger in a wildlife refuge protecting endangered animals from poachers means she has a personal connection to the rareness of a species and intensely understands that humans are now the rare species being sought. As a result, she is a thorn in the side of authorities, demanding access to information and resources to protect the human colony from those who would exploit it.
The romance is lovely. It blooms slowly. There’s a blunt honesty between her and Vin that is refreshing. She has an acute self awareness around vulnerability, acknowledging it for what it is and that she needs to share it to move forward with Vin but it’s not easy considering her past experiences on earth. In this alien world she is a novelty in more ways than one. She’s human and one with vitiligo, something quite appealing to more than one alien species. But it’s her ferocity of spirit that truly pulls Vin into her orbit. Something I love about Etta’s writing is how her couples make great teams; they’re like binary stars each held in the gravitational pull of the other.
Truthfully, this series is my number one and I can’t recommend it enough.