strongly liked but not loved

the first 3/4 was great, then after that I felt that a lot of action was put into the last bit. overall I still enjoyed the book.

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Engaging

Aly is a great blend of strong and soft. She doesn't whine and is kind, but she also isn't afraid to fight for herself. Her relationship with Ryziel is nicely complicated. The book keeps moving with plot twists and extra adventure. The narrator was excellent and the story well written. I would highly recommend.

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Slow to ignite

I have to admit that I liked the first book better in the series but this one had its good points too. In both cases Ms. Riley slowly builds up to the climax of the story. This tends to make the story drag a little bit in part. But makes the listener want to see what happens. Generally, I like it when there is a male and female narrator but I was disappointed in Ms. Costa. Her performance was well enough, but her voice was hoarse or husky to such an extent that I would get distracted from the story. I found myself wanting to clear my throat as I listened to her. Unfortunately, this made me want to give an average rating overall because of the voice. Mr. Kafer was good and he was why I gave two stars instead of one for the performance. Having said all of that, I do plan on listening to the next book in the series if there should be one.

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Really great but spice lacks

I’m still hung up on the lack of descriptive love scenes. Very wham bam. At least there was a few sentences of foreplay this time.

Other than that these stories are awesome and imaginative. And I really wanna overlook this hiccup about this part of the writing but reason I’m listening is for the spice. The mediocre spice level is a little disappointing.

If these were truly awful I wouldn’t even bother going on to the next book but the stories are so intriguing, I will be finishing the series.

A pretty solid Sci-Fi Romance

Overall, a good edition to the genre. Definitely higher on the Sci-Fi elements than a lot of books in the romance genre. There are also several horror elements, which add to the overall plot - but sensitive readers should be cautious.

Warning, you wont be able to put down!

I listened to the entire audiobook in one day. I did 2 puzzles, 8 loads of laundry and cleaned most of my house it kept me so intrigued!

Worst narrator ever!

Story extremely slow andvthe famale narrator made me upset I bought this. ive written down her name so to NEVER purchase a book she narrates. gave me the worst headache ever.

A good story

The narration is fantastic. I admit this one isn’t quite as spine-tingling as the first book but it is well worth the listen. Enjoy

Finally! Good sci-fi romance

I am buying all her books because it’s hard to find great sci-fi romance books with smart characters! Love the slow to burn feel between the love interests too!

TERRIBLE FEMALE NARRATOR, STUPID female lead

The female narrator was TERRIBLE! She sounded as if she was recovering fromthe flu, a bad case of laryngitis, needed to clear her throat badly, and needed to drink a hot cup of tea!!
When I listened to the sample it wasn't so bad, that's probably because it was so short.. I didn't care for her voice then but I figured if the story is good, I'd be able to endure it.... OMG it's soooooo bad that I am actually leaving my review in the middle of the book!!
G R A T E S -O N-T H E- N E R V E!!!

The male narrator is actually good. He sounds like what a sexy alien should sound like. Nice deep voice and just enough monotonous inflections to know that you are speaking with an otherworldly being.

The female lead is just stupid! Inquisitive to a fault, Life threatening inquisitiveness! Having a life-threatening incident happen to her because of her inquisitiveness and lack of understanding to this particular area and world didn't teach her anything! She goes and does the same stupid stuff because that's in her nature she can't help it and she's not going to stop for anyone while putting other people in danger!!
She asked so many fucking questions! Even during the time of danger when she should be shutting the hell up, and doing what the person who's protecting her is telling her to do!

I should be used to this because this happens in every story in this genre, however I am enjoying the fact that it's just enough mystery to keep me intrigued.

I would actually be rating this book even higher if this narrator wasn't so fucking bad.

****UPDATE ***** The ending sucked... all the loose ends were tied up, so to speak, but it was as if they just said "the end" It DID NOT have an epilouge with some time elapsed so you can imagine their future!... This book deserves a 1 or zero!! I can never get that time back!