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Ruling Sikthand
by Victoria Aveline
Ms. Aveline brings us another fantastic story!
So this one I consider more of a Slow-Burn with a lot of world-building and one misunderstood hero and heroine. It picks up right after [b:Resisting Maxu|63139070|Resisting Maxu (Clecanian #6)|Victoria Aveline|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1667179831l/63139070._SX50_.jpg|98719680] ending, Sophie couldn't escape and got left in Vrulactia (I apologize if I misspelled the planet lol) under the watch of one surly as hell King. The King, Sikthand hasn't had an easy life. Everyone has betrayed him and he has a constant target on his head. So to say he is mistrustful of Sophie is an understatement. Their relationship is turbulent and we can see each other's attraction but they both catalog it as the fascination for another species and nothing more. As the palace intrigue continues, Sikthand and Sophie come to an arrangement that will benefit both of their species. When I said it was a slow burn was because we get to see them together toward the end of the book (the spice starts at around 70%). But the plot is so intriguing that you really don't miss it. I didn't see the plot twist and was surprised because I can usually see it, so that is why Ms. Aveline is amazing. The only issue I had with this book is that I couldn't really picture Sikthand's hood around his face... maybe I will have to wait for the fan art to pop up. Overall 4 stars.
So this one I consider more of a Slow-Burn with a lot of world-building and one misunderstood hero and heroine. It picks up right after [b:Resisting Maxu|63139070|Resisting Maxu (Clecanian #6)|Victoria Aveline|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1667179831l/63139070._SX50_.jpg|98719680] ending, Sophie couldn't escape and got left in Vrulactia (I apologize if I misspelled the planet lol) under the watch of one surly as hell King. The King, Sikthand hasn't had an easy life. Everyone has betrayed him and he has a constant target on his head. So to say he is mistrustful of Sophie is an understatement. Their relationship is turbulent and we can see each other's attraction but they both catalog it as the fascination for another species and nothing more. As the palace intrigue continues, Sikthand and Sophie come to an arrangement that will benefit both of their species. When I said it was a slow burn was because we get to see them together toward the end of the book (the spice starts at around 70%). But the plot is so intriguing that you really don't miss it. I didn't see the plot twist and was surprised because I can usually see it, so that is why Ms. Aveline is amazing. The only issue I had with this book is that I couldn't really picture Sikthand's hood around his face... maybe I will have to wait for the fan art to pop up. Overall 4 stars.