A review by beckiebookworm1974
Heart of the Agraak by S.J. Sanders

5.0

The best so far and this instalment felt far superior to its predecessors I honestly wasn’t expecting to like it as much as I did mostly I think because of it centring around the Agraak and let’s face it they haven’t exactly endeared themselves. But I really enjoyed it a lot. This story takes place on Agraadax and here we have the fallout from the intergalactic council and its many charges levelled against the Agraak. I found this a deeply emotional experience and the fate of the human breeders is showcased here in such stark brutal reality.

Frankie Martins joined the intergalactic forces on the account of her twin sister. She was one of the original females stolen by the Agraak and used for breeding. With her fate, unknown Frankie is determined to discover what happened to her be it good or bad and it’s with this in mind that she disguises herself as male and enlists.

Kaede is of the noble class but not of their mind. He hates what his people have become and works tirelessly to address the little things he can do. He also stealthily assists in a secret rebellion even going as far as to infiltrate a breeding facility incognito to record atrocities and he is horrified at what he discovers hidden inside the walls.

When the intergalactic forces arrive to seize all human females from the planet by order of the council chaos ensues and Frankie’s disguise Is compromised. With Agraadax descending into war fleeing into the swamps with Kaede as her protector is her only option but as the two descend deeper into the swamps they find themselves unexpectedly connecting despite it initially being the last thing either was looking for.

Kaede is all quiet reserved male I liked that about him. He’s also protective and possessive and once he begins to unwind with Frankie he’s a complete sweetheart. I definitely loved the primality of their physical intimacies and these two sure had plenty of chemistry together. Frankie is a very strong female who knows what she wants she is definitely capable and isn’t a drama queen I liked how comfortable she was in her own skin it was refreshing. I appreciated that she judged others by their own actions giving Kaede the benefit of the doubt in regard to his species and their vile actions.

This story has a revolution of the lower masses rising up and taking back control from their noble overlords. The majority of Agraak don’t agree with what their nobles have been doing but have had little voice. Well, now they take back control aided by the swamp tribes who had withdrawn aeons ago from the sparkling dome cities.

We learn the fate of Frankie’s sister and my heart broke for her ordeal and suffering and we also spend time with Frankie’s squad and they were such an interestingly diverse bunch. I’m also loving the fact that we are getting future stories from them as well. This really was a fantastic read that I enjoyed immensely and that small inclusion at the end warmed and helped heal my heart.



Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
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