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Ragoru Romances
Ragoru
Hundreds of years before Red
Civilization is failing in a steady decline. In a last-ditch effort to save themselves, humanity has turned to trying to understand their world even as they seek to protect themselves from the monsters within it. Which is how Evelyn Willock found herself stationed in the farthest northern reaches of the habitable zone and answering the call to investigate a strange sighting in the mines much farther to the north where all other human settlements had failed.
It is no small task. Few will go outside the habitable zone. Fewer still will venture beyond the northern border where the forests grow thick and are filled with innumerable dangers. Stationed where she is, Evie is the best candidate to take on the job. She is familiar with the dangers of the forests.
But in the woods, something new lurks. Wolfish monsters, larger than men, brutal, and terrifying.
Danger and pleasure meet when the tables are turned and she becomes the hunted, the feast for their inhuman hunger. Within it all, Evie discovers a meeting of hearts with three males from a dying species who would seek to claim her in every way.
Torn between duty and desire, Evie must discover the secrets that haunt the northern lands and decide on the course her future is to take. To stay with the males who have captured her heart would mean leaving all that she knew behind. But beyond that, another worrying was coming to light. If the Ragoru were not the cause of the reported sighting, what was? And was it possible that a new, even more insidious danger lurked beneath the mountains?
This book contains, scent-marking, graphic sex between all characters, and graphic violence that may not be suitable for all readers.
Civilization is failing in a steady decline. In a last-ditch effort to save themselves, humanity has turned to trying to understand their world even as they seek to protect themselves from the monsters within it. Which is how Evelyn Willock found herself stationed in the farthest northern reaches of the habitable zone and answering the call to investigate a strange sighting in the mines much farther to the north where all other human settlements had failed.
It is no small task. Few will go outside the habitable zone. Fewer still will venture beyond the northern border where the forests grow thick and are filled with innumerable dangers. Stationed where she is, Evie is the best candidate to take on the job. She is familiar with the dangers of the forests.
But in the woods, something new lurks. Wolfish monsters, larger than men, brutal, and terrifying.
Danger and pleasure meet when the tables are turned and she becomes the hunted, the feast for their inhuman hunger. Within it all, Evie discovers a meeting of hearts with three males from a dying species who would seek to claim her in every way.
Torn between duty and desire, Evie must discover the secrets that haunt the northern lands and decide on the course her future is to take. To stay with the males who have captured her heart would mean leaving all that she knew behind. But beyond that, another worrying was coming to light. If the Ragoru were not the cause of the reported sighting, what was? And was it possible that a new, even more insidious danger lurked beneath the mountains?
This book contains, scent-marking, graphic sex between all characters, and graphic violence that may not be suitable for all readers.
334 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 22, 2023
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S.J. Sanders
86 books1,007 followersS.J. Sanders is a mom of two toddlers and one adult living in Anchorage, Alaska. She has a BA degree in History, but spends most of her free time painting, sculpting, doing odd bits of historical research, and writing. While she has more research orientated writing under another pen name, her passion is sci-fi and paranormal romance of which she is an avid reader. After years of tinkering with the idea, and making her own stories up in her head, S.J has began to seriously pursue writing as an author of Sci-fi Romance utilizing her interests in how cultures diversify and what they would look like on a extraterrestrial platform to humans interacting with them and finding love.
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May 1, 2023
The best ragoru story so far
Ragoru is the latest installation in Sanders' dystopian alien universe. In my opinion is the best book of this universe that I have read so far. The story is more coherent and cohesive, with the love story not feeling forced or too fast. However, I would not suggest reading this book before Red even if it was a prequel, since I believe there are many things left answered.
I just hope that the author will make a series and inclued all these stories as well as number them, rather than them being all over the place.
Tags:
Paranormal MMCs🧛♂️🧞♂️ 🧜♂️
Reverse harem/MMMF 🏳️🌈💖💜💙
Bisexual-Poly Relationship🏳️🌈 ⚤⚧
Omegaverse/Alpha,beta,omega dynamics 🅰️🅱️🅾️
Alien romance 👽👽👽
Insta love-matehood❤️🔥 ❤️
Heats/Ruts🥵 🥴👋
Orgies🎀 🎉⭕️
Interesting Anatomy👀✨🥵
Primal play 🥵🔞✨
Nesting🛌🏿🛌🏿🛌🏿
HEA🌠 🎇 🎆
Ragoru is the latest installation in Sanders' dystopian alien universe. In my opinion is the best book of this universe that I have read so far. The story is more coherent and cohesive, with the love story not feeling forced or too fast. However, I would not suggest reading this book before Red even if it was a prequel, since I believe there are many things left answered.
I just hope that the author will make a series and inclued all these stories as well as number them, rather than them being all over the place.
Tags:
Paranormal MMCs🧛♂️🧞♂️ 🧜♂️
Reverse harem/MMMF 🏳️🌈💖💜💙
Bisexual-Poly Relationship🏳️🌈 ⚤⚧
Omegaverse/Alpha,beta,omega dynamics 🅰️🅱️🅾️
Alien romance 👽👽👽
Insta love-matehood❤️🔥 ❤️
Heats/Ruts🥵 🥴👋
Orgies🎀 🎉⭕️
Interesting Anatomy👀✨🥵
Primal play 🥵🔞✨
Nesting🛌🏿🛌🏿🛌🏿
HEA🌠 🎇 🎆
January 19, 2025
I wasn’t sure about starting this book since I didn’t love Red, the first Ragoru romance, but I enjoyed this one. Evie was a strong woman on a mission and had a natural scientific curiosity about the world that I liked. Thral was the resident grump and needed a lot of affection, even if he didn’t realize it. Sabol was a shit stirrer, and Vrishna was the teddy bear of the group. The world they lived in was dangerous, even for the Ragoru. All of them had to figure out how to rely on one another.
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: animal attack, carnivorous plant attack, drowning, explosion, confinement, hunting, noncon cum facial, stalking, mentions of rape and murder, blood, death, epidemic, oppression by government, pregnancy
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: animal attack, carnivorous plant attack, drowning, explosion, confinement, hunting, noncon cum facial, stalking, mentions of rape and murder, blood, death, epidemic, oppression by government, pregnancy
January 19, 2025
Loved it! I need my own Ragoru triad. Cuddly, possessive, protective monstrous males? Yes, please! ...Not to mention their spicy bonus features.
For anyone who has read the other Ragoru books, or anyone who hasn't, don't hesitate to read this book. I loved it when I read it chapter by chapter on Patreon and loved it even more when I read it as a continuous story. It was a really good origin story and I hope that she keeps going with it and builds the evolution of this alien-shared "Earth" until it connects with the previously existing books' timeline.
For anyone who wants to read the books in chronological order (for the Ragoru universe), the reading order would be:
1) Ragoru
2) White: Emala's Story
3) Huntress
4) Red
5) A Mother's Night Gift
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The dynamics in this triad were very different from what you see in the other books and it will be interesting to see if SJ Sanders links that evolution in triad behavior (e.g. only the alpha's "seed" being fertile and the other two going dormant, only the alpha being able to knot, etc.) and the mate bond ceremony (there is a mate bite from the three, but no blood sharing with her) to the interfering/guidance of the Shining Ones, and the inter-mingling with humans.
Having all three be able to knot was 🔥🔥🔥 and the fact that there was more physical pleasure sharing between them all as a group and individually was A+ in my book. I know not everyone likes M/M, so be aware that there is MM in every spicy scene.
For anyone who has read the other Ragoru books, or anyone who hasn't, don't hesitate to read this book. I loved it when I read it chapter by chapter on Patreon and loved it even more when I read it as a continuous story. It was a really good origin story and I hope that she keeps going with it and builds the evolution of this alien-shared "Earth" until it connects with the previously existing books' timeline.
For anyone who wants to read the books in chronological order (for the Ragoru universe), the reading order would be:
1) Ragoru
2) White: Emala's Story
3) Huntress
4) Red
5) A Mother's Night Gift
Some other thoughts (potential spoilers):
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The dynamics in this triad were very different from what you see in the other books and it will be interesting to see if SJ Sanders links that evolution in triad behavior (e.g. only the alpha's "seed" being fertile and the other two going dormant, only the alpha being able to knot, etc.) and the mate bond ceremony (there is a mate bite from the three, but no blood sharing with her) to the interfering/guidance of the Shining Ones, and the inter-mingling with humans.
Having all three be able to knot was 🔥🔥🔥 and the fact that there was more physical pleasure sharing between them all as a group and individually was A+ in my book. I know not everyone likes M/M, so be aware that there is MM in every spicy scene.
June 6, 2023
Extremely good!
I am not going to give any details about this book, because once I start it would be nothing but spoilers. I really enjoyed this novel! It's a prequel and world builder for a series by Sanders that starts with the novel Syrein. All four of the main characters in Ragoru are very well-developed, the story is presented by the main four characters viewpoints and the reader gets to know their thoughts quite well.
This is a monster RH that features a triad of werewolf looking aliens called the Ragoru. There is a lot of s*x in this book! It starts at 21% in and runs through the end of the book. It is varied s*x between the four of them, meaning that there is M/M action, but totally sexual and not romantic between the guys. It is different and I can't give you details or spoilers will follow! If this didn't have such a wonderful, highly developed sci-fi plot I would actually label this as erotica! Yes, there is that much s*x!
This book is looong! It took me hours to finish it, but I wasn't bored! It's an interesting, entertaining read and I highly recommend it!
I am not going to give any details about this book, because once I start it would be nothing but spoilers. I really enjoyed this novel! It's a prequel and world builder for a series by Sanders that starts with the novel Syrein. All four of the main characters in Ragoru are very well-developed, the story is presented by the main four characters viewpoints and the reader gets to know their thoughts quite well.
This is a monster RH that features a triad of werewolf looking aliens called the Ragoru. There is a lot of s*x in this book! It starts at 21% in and runs through the end of the book. It is varied s*x between the four of them, meaning that there is M/M action, but totally sexual and not romantic between the guys. It is different and I can't give you details or spoilers will follow! If this didn't have such a wonderful, highly developed sci-fi plot I would actually label this as erotica! Yes, there is that much s*x!
This book is looong! It took me hours to finish it, but I wasn't bored! It's an interesting, entertaining read and I highly recommend it!
July 16, 2023
4.5/5 ⭐️
Jaw, meet floor.
SJ really came into a three-book established series and said, “You only THOUGHT you know.” The world building. THE WORLD BUILDING. I can’t; I’m in complete awe of how she managed to weave so much into a prequel. I thought we knew this world, and SJ took me to school!
AND THE ROMANCE. Ugh, I love them. I love all of them.
I need so much more from this series. I never want it to end!
Spice: 3/5 🌶️
Jaw, meet floor.
SJ really came into a three-book established series and said, “You only THOUGHT you know.” The world building. THE WORLD BUILDING. I can’t; I’m in complete awe of how she managed to weave so much into a prequel. I thought we knew this world, and SJ took me to school!
AND THE ROMANCE. Ugh, I love them. I love all of them.
I need so much more from this series. I never want it to end!
Spice: 3/5 🌶️
January 7, 2024
Where can I get myself some Ragoru? I loved this sci fi monster story! The Ragoru beasts are so cool. Alien wolfish beasts with four arms, four eyes and two, yes two, dongs. Both serve different purposes and are slightly different too. Gimme. I need it. The triad: Sabol, Thral and Vrishna had such fun dynamics and *interactions*. The banter was chefs kiss. Evie is such a cool FMC too! Really enjoyed her character as well. I’m not wild about third person POV however so I found myself dragging at times but there was excellent spice and drama to bridge those moments.
November 1, 2025
Started off good, middle was falling off, ending was chaotic and not in the good way.
I'm just shocked about the double dicks x3. I didn't realize this was why choose?? How did I not know that going in haha.
I don't think I'd continue this just because the end was just not good, but I was entertained!
I'm just shocked about the double dicks x3. I didn't realize this was why choose?? How did I not know that going in haha.
I don't think I'd continue this just because the end was just not good, but I was entertained!
May 20, 2023
The Origins of Ragoru
It was so interesting to see where the Ragoru came from and how things started. The first time one set their eyes on a human female and vice versa. I love all the books in the Ragoru series some more than others for sure, but this was a really good one. Just a heads up this is one of the Ragoru romances that has mm in it, tastefully explicit mm I must add.
I wasn’t shocked that it happened, as Huntress also has some mm but I was shocked at the pacing lol. I’m going to be honest and say I wasn’t a fan of it in Huntress because it felt like the men loved one another more than her, and that was super triggering for me, but this one I was okay with because it’s clear they love Evie and I didn’t feel like they felt more for each other than her. But I will say the mm in this one does go from 0-100 real quick and it was pretty early on the book so be prepared for that.
Evie is like me Forreal, kind of just going with the flo. She accepted her being stalked by a werewolf alien pretty well and I admire her for that really. Also she was a bad ass who seemed to be in her element and knew how to take care of herself even without her males. Speaking of them, I adored all the male Ragorus in this one. None them really ticked me off, they were all sweet and spicy furry males lol. The way they took care of Evie and got attached to her, made me swoon. It was definitely more insta love in this particular Ragoru story, but still enjoyed it nonetheless!! it was also interesting to see what a shining one looked like, and how the world was prior to the other Ragoru stories. I’ve missed this series so much and can’t wait for Warrioress.
It was so interesting to see where the Ragoru came from and how things started. The first time one set their eyes on a human female and vice versa. I love all the books in the Ragoru series some more than others for sure, but this was a really good one. Just a heads up this is one of the Ragoru romances that has mm in it, tastefully explicit mm I must add.
I wasn’t shocked that it happened, as Huntress also has some mm but I was shocked at the pacing lol. I’m going to be honest and say I wasn’t a fan of it in Huntress because it felt like the men loved one another more than her, and that was super triggering for me, but this one I was okay with because it’s clear they love Evie and I didn’t feel like they felt more for each other than her. But I will say the mm in this one does go from 0-100 real quick and it was pretty early on the book so be prepared for that.
Evie is like me Forreal, kind of just going with the flo. She accepted her being stalked by a werewolf alien pretty well and I admire her for that really. Also she was a bad ass who seemed to be in her element and knew how to take care of herself even without her males. Speaking of them, I adored all the male Ragorus in this one. None them really ticked me off, they were all sweet and spicy furry males lol. The way they took care of Evie and got attached to her, made me swoon. It was definitely more insta love in this particular Ragoru story, but still enjoyed it nonetheless!! it was also interesting to see what a shining one looked like, and how the world was prior to the other Ragoru stories. I’ve missed this series so much and can’t wait for Warrioress.
May 12, 2023
Amazing prequel this author never disappoints💖
In this book we finally have some back story on who the Ragoru are where they come from.We also find out how humans end up on the planet and how they end up losing all the technology of their ancestors. They also learn how the huntsmen take over. Evie, Thral, Vrishna, and Sabol come together in this first story of the Ragoru. Evie is a scientist she lives on a remote outpost because most people annoy her! She's asked to investigate rumors of horrible deaths at an even more remote outpost further north. While on her journey north she's meets Sabol and can't believe that a being like him exists. Then Thral and Vrishna show up and her world completely changes. Sabol escapes those who have brought him to this world. He tired of waiting and wants to find a mate and territory to call his own when he sees Evie he knows she's the one. But he torn he can't take care of her alone. Thrall and Vrishna follow in Sabol's footsteps and escape from the camp she. They smell Evie and Sabol they know they've found their one, The one to make their life complete. through danger , cultural differences and a love that transcends all barriers these unlikely being come together and discover that love knows no bounds! Excellent story fabulous characters and as always excellent world building! Highly recommend🔥💖🔥💖💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖💖🔥💖🔥💖💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖
In this book we finally have some back story on who the Ragoru are where they come from.We also find out how humans end up on the planet and how they end up losing all the technology of their ancestors. They also learn how the huntsmen take over. Evie, Thral, Vrishna, and Sabol come together in this first story of the Ragoru. Evie is a scientist she lives on a remote outpost because most people annoy her! She's asked to investigate rumors of horrible deaths at an even more remote outpost further north. While on her journey north she's meets Sabol and can't believe that a being like him exists. Then Thral and Vrishna show up and her world completely changes. Sabol escapes those who have brought him to this world. He tired of waiting and wants to find a mate and territory to call his own when he sees Evie he knows she's the one. But he torn he can't take care of her alone. Thrall and Vrishna follow in Sabol's footsteps and escape from the camp she. They smell Evie and Sabol they know they've found their one, The one to make their life complete. through danger , cultural differences and a love that transcends all barriers these unlikely being come together and discover that love knows no bounds! Excellent story fabulous characters and as always excellent world building! Highly recommend🔥💖🔥💖💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖💖🔥💖🔥💖💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖
June 13, 2023
Reminder that 3 stars means I liked this/enjoyed it!
The authors world building is always impressive! Each story is so unique and so much thought was put into this.
This was a smutty masterpiece. It was MMMF...and MMFM...and MFMM...and FMMM. Lol. Every combination you can think of. Each mmc has 2 penises so there were times when there were many penises involved and lots of sloppy moments in the best kinda way. There were epilogue children but this wasn't really focused on breeding which was nice. There was a lot of knotting and a pleasure cock/breeding cock.
Also I really liked the last part of the book in the lab/caves! I could read a whole book set there. It was so creepy, all the mutant humans chasing Evie through the caves and then into the lab with all the test subjects. Very creepy and I loved it and wanted more.
I'm very very lenient with my books when it comes to spelling mistakes etc but this one seemed to have quite a bit. And then sometimes it felt like the wrong word was used I guess? But that didn't bother me. This was hot and I loved that all the mmcs interacted with each other as well as the fmc. Like she would be having sex with one mmc and the other 2 would be having sex with each other. Lots of ⚔ sword crossing
The authors world building is always impressive! Each story is so unique and so much thought was put into this.
This was a smutty masterpiece. It was MMMF...and MMFM...and MFMM...and FMMM. Lol. Every combination you can think of. Each mmc has 2 penises so there were times when there were many penises involved and lots of sloppy moments in the best kinda way. There were epilogue children but this wasn't really focused on breeding which was nice. There was a lot of knotting and a pleasure cock/breeding cock.
Also I really liked the last part of the book in the lab/caves! I could read a whole book set there. It was so creepy, all the mutant humans chasing Evie through the caves and then into the lab with all the test subjects. Very creepy and I loved it and wanted more.
I'm very very lenient with my books when it comes to spelling mistakes etc but this one seemed to have quite a bit. And then sometimes it felt like the wrong word was used I guess? But that didn't bother me. This was hot and I loved that all the mmcs interacted with each other as well as the fmc. Like she would be having sex with one mmc and the other 2 would be having sex with each other. Lots of ⚔ sword crossing
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 12, 2023
before the end of it all…
4.5 / 5.0 there was a beginning. This is the prequel to the other Ragoru stories by Sanders, and it is low key disturbing how it incorporates the way currently in the USA, people turn from science and logic towards fear-mongering propaganda. This is fiction, but you can draw parallels to the real ways religion and lies are being used to control masses of people towards hate.
The story is good, the characters make fewer decisions that stem around miscommunication then previous books, and it sets us on the course leading to the next few books. I enjoyed knowing about the ways all the races came to be on the planet, how the attempts as colonization were met with environmental obstacles, and how greed leads to the loss of technology and development. It also shows us how an advanced civilization can be reduced to the Dark Ages equivalent in just a few generations.
SciFi, post apocalyptic, fantasy with a hint of contemporary politics all wrapped up in a RH with fantastic smut. Oh, I should mention that this is a MMFM and everyone is intimate with everyone else. It is highly readable and I recommend it along with the other Ragoru books by Sanders.
Until Next Time
MC
4.5 / 5.0 there was a beginning. This is the prequel to the other Ragoru stories by Sanders, and it is low key disturbing how it incorporates the way currently in the USA, people turn from science and logic towards fear-mongering propaganda. This is fiction, but you can draw parallels to the real ways religion and lies are being used to control masses of people towards hate.
The story is good, the characters make fewer decisions that stem around miscommunication then previous books, and it sets us on the course leading to the next few books. I enjoyed knowing about the ways all the races came to be on the planet, how the attempts as colonization were met with environmental obstacles, and how greed leads to the loss of technology and development. It also shows us how an advanced civilization can be reduced to the Dark Ages equivalent in just a few generations.
SciFi, post apocalyptic, fantasy with a hint of contemporary politics all wrapped up in a RH with fantastic smut. Oh, I should mention that this is a MMFM and everyone is intimate with everyone else. It is highly readable and I recommend it along with the other Ragoru books by Sanders.
Until Next Time
MC
December 17, 2025
Been a while since I've read a RH and I enjoyed this one a lot. I always appreciate it when everyone loves and wants each other. Sure, they all wanted Evie but they also cared for each other a lot too.
Sometimes I found the narrative to be a little info dumpy while not really knowing the full picture. I think this is because this book is set before the previous books and I started in the middle of a series (book 4), that's my bad. Also, I listened to this as an audiobook and honestly the male narrator kinda sucked. One of the mates voices sounded exactly like a grandpa/old man and it really took me out of the story at times because it was weird lol
Sometimes I found the narrative to be a little info dumpy while not really knowing the full picture. I think this is because this book is set before the previous books and I started in the middle of a series (book 4), that's my bad. Also, I listened to this as an audiobook and honestly the male narrator kinda sucked. One of the mates voices sounded exactly like a grandpa/old man and it really took me out of the story at times because it was weird lol
May 5, 2023
Very good
This was a very good story filled with action, suspense, laughter and love. There's plenty of yummy aliens and even if you have never read any other books this author has written about the Rogarou, this is definitely one you could jump into and even start here with no confusion. I really loved Evie and kind of hope there's some stories of her children or maybe ones from her time where we get to see her again as a secondary character. I would also love stories about the other possible aliens trying to have a second chance living on this world. I also really like that while this story has some alien, sci-fi, dark and even dystopian ish themes there's still some light hearted need to it. This story also has some very hot spicy times and romance that grows with the story. It's a very good book wether these aliens are new to you or not and ends on a great HEA. Would recommend.
This was a very good story filled with action, suspense, laughter and love. There's plenty of yummy aliens and even if you have never read any other books this author has written about the Rogarou, this is definitely one you could jump into and even start here with no confusion. I really loved Evie and kind of hope there's some stories of her children or maybe ones from her time where we get to see her again as a secondary character. I would also love stories about the other possible aliens trying to have a second chance living on this world. I also really like that while this story has some alien, sci-fi, dark and even dystopian ish themes there's still some light hearted need to it. This story also has some very hot spicy times and romance that grows with the story. It's a very good book wether these aliens are new to you or not and ends on a great HEA. Would recommend.
May 8, 2023
five stars
With five stars you can't go wrong. This has suspense! This has adventure! This has love and sexy times! What else do you expect from this delightfully talented writer? A good story I did not put down! in fact I have never disliked any book this wonderful woman has written
With five stars you can't go wrong. This has suspense! This has adventure! This has love and sexy times! What else do you expect from this delightfully talented writer? A good story I did not put down! in fact I have never disliked any book this wonderful woman has written
April 25, 2023
hope
Evie is a strong and confident character. I admired her tenacity for peace and community. The Ragoru are a species that need togetherness and I think they lost that until they found Evie. The parasite and the order have added hostility to their growing communities. I hope we see more of how everything has progressed.
Evie is a strong and confident character. I admired her tenacity for peace and community. The Ragoru are a species that need togetherness and I think they lost that until they found Evie. The parasite and the order have added hostility to their growing communities. I hope we see more of how everything has progressed.
April 24, 2023
Killer origins story could not put it down.
I love the Ragoru, so it was so great to see where they originated from and how this whole society came about with the humans.
Wonderful world-building and characters. I completely adore this series and highly recommend it!
Can't wait for the next one!
I love the Ragoru, so it was so great to see where they originated from and how this whole society came about with the humans.
Wonderful world-building and characters. I completely adore this series and highly recommend it!
Can't wait for the next one!
April 25, 2023
LOVED IT!!!
Origin story of the Ragoru and humans on the planet. Great world building, story. Loved everything about it. Can’t wait for more in this world. Secretly smiled at the Easter eggs for previous books too. Of course lots of smexy times, this author brought the heat🌶🌶🌶, and all the knotting and slick without the Omegaverse.
Origin story of the Ragoru and humans on the planet. Great world building, story. Loved everything about it. Can’t wait for more in this world. Secretly smiled at the Easter eggs for previous books too. Of course lots of smexy times, this author brought the heat🌶🌶🌶, and all the knotting and slick without the Omegaverse.
May 14, 2023
No editing
I think the author uploaded the rough draft version of this story instead of the edited version. Soooooo many wrong or missing words. It was bad.
The story itself was also very simple with almost no conflict. The h was immediately into aliens shed never heard of before. She slept with one for the flimsiest of reasons, and continued to move though a rather weak story. Still it did set up the back story for the series so that was nice.
Time moved weirdly in this story. Too much "many generations later" made it hard to track time.
Overall not the authors best work, but fans of the series will still want to read it. Though I hope the edited version is uploaded soon.
I think the author uploaded the rough draft version of this story instead of the edited version. Soooooo many wrong or missing words. It was bad.
The story itself was also very simple with almost no conflict. The h was immediately into aliens shed never heard of before. She slept with one for the flimsiest of reasons, and continued to move though a rather weak story. Still it did set up the back story for the series so that was nice.
Time moved weirdly in this story. Too much "many generations later" made it hard to track time.
Overall not the authors best work, but fans of the series will still want to read it. Though I hope the edited version is uploaded soon.
February 16, 2024
1⭐️ i can finally say that i completely finished a polyamory romance from the start and finish.
i didn’t like it tho. was forcing myself to finish this and i just kept losing interest in this book so quickly.
i didn’t like it tho. was forcing myself to finish this and i just kept losing interest in this book so quickly.
June 18, 2023
Overall I was surprised by how much I liked this book. The storyline is good, and drew me in so that I wanted to know what happened; the plot point that starts the FMC on her journey, as well as the villains connected to it are believable to the story and are well done. The three Ragoru are a bit more complex than I expected, and I liked their dynamic.
I loved the M/M aspects of this book, and also how the author wrote the spicy scenes between the four characters. The relationship between the three Ragoru is super satisfying and believable, and there were times I actually felt like the FMC was out of place, honestly.
I liked the FMC at the beginning, but the more I got into the story, my opinion of her changed. At first she seemed like an intelligent, sensible scientist. She doesn't insta-love the first MC she encounters, and there was some objectivity from her about him, as you would expect of a scientist. But then the author just squashes all of that away. We get a lot of "this world has so many dangerous, carnivorous plants that will kill you", and the FMC even goes on several rants about how her Ragoru need to be careful, then a few paragraphs later she's running through the forest willy-nilly without a care at all to any of the aforementioned dangerous plants. After the halfway mark the FMC just seemed really wishy-washy and mentally weak - like her character suddenly existed only to continue the story for the Ragoru (not entirely a drawback since I wanted more of them for sure).
There were a few errors throughout the book which were annoying, like misspelling the FMCs name or poor grammar that made sentences feel clunky to read. The ending fell a little flat for me as well, again, due to the FMC feeling very "I'm only here because I was at the beginning and didn't die".
Lots of promise, and the smut was pretty good.
I loved the M/M aspects of this book, and also how the author wrote the spicy scenes between the four characters. The relationship between the three Ragoru is super satisfying and believable, and there were times I actually felt like the FMC was out of place, honestly.
I liked the FMC at the beginning, but the more I got into the story, my opinion of her changed. At first she seemed like an intelligent, sensible scientist. She doesn't insta-love the first MC she encounters, and there was some objectivity from her about him, as you would expect of a scientist. But then the author just squashes all of that away. We get a lot of "this world has so many dangerous, carnivorous plants that will kill you", and the FMC even goes on several rants about how her Ragoru need to be careful, then a few paragraphs later she's running through the forest willy-nilly without a care at all to any of the aforementioned dangerous plants. After the halfway mark the FMC just seemed really wishy-washy and mentally weak - like her character suddenly existed only to continue the story for the Ragoru (not entirely a drawback since I wanted more of them for sure).
There were a few errors throughout the book which were annoying, like misspelling the FMCs name or poor grammar that made sentences feel clunky to read. The ending fell a little flat for me as well, again, due to the FMC feeling very "I'm only here because I was at the beginning and didn't die".
Lots of promise, and the smut was pretty good.
July 29, 2023
What a great story about an alien race brought to a post apocalyptic world. If you have read some of the other books about the Ragoru then you will be familiar with this world, the culture, and these aliens. This book is a prequel and gives us the history of the Ragoru and how they came to be on this world. Evie is a scientist who is stationed in the forest and records and researches her surroundings. When she is assigned to visit a village a long journey away she is a little shocked. It was reported that something strange was sighted and they wanted her to check it out. As she makes this journey she catches the attention of a Ragoru. He is not the only unmated Ragoru that stumbles upon her though. The three Ragoru and Evie decide to stay together and head to this mysterious sighting. I loved Evies character so much. She was both soft and fierce. I really liked that she was headstrong and willing to fight for what she wanted but also basked in the possessive and protective Ragorus. The four of them worked so well together. This book has fluff, action, knotting, sword crossing, and lots of growling! If you are looking for a book with a great plot, charming characters, and some nice steamy scenes then definitely check this out!
August 18, 2023
an amazing ending
The beginning felt a little rocky getting everything set up, but the last half of the book was A++++.
Sanders once again delivered on the politics and world building of this story. They take advantage of the HEA that being in the romance genre guarantees by making the drama more about how the world will react to the romance. They get the reader invested in how everything will play out for the world/society at large, and that is right up my alley. 😍
I love Sanders’s sci-fi. Every book I read of theirs I can see the seams between the romance and sci-fi genres being smoothed out.
The ending was heartwarming and actually made me tear up. I read this on a whim. Just saw Sanders’s name and said hell yeah. 😂 Now I’ve gotta hunt down the other book(s?) to know what happens next.
Gonna give this a 7/10. I think the first half of the book doesn’t flow as well as it could. The introductions between main characters are a little clunky, and the reader definitely has to suspend some disbelief, but the last half of the book delivers. 🤌🏼✨
The beginning felt a little rocky getting everything set up, but the last half of the book was A++++.
Sanders once again delivered on the politics and world building of this story. They take advantage of the HEA that being in the romance genre guarantees by making the drama more about how the world will react to the romance. They get the reader invested in how everything will play out for the world/society at large, and that is right up my alley. 😍
I love Sanders’s sci-fi. Every book I read of theirs I can see the seams between the romance and sci-fi genres being smoothed out.
The ending was heartwarming and actually made me tear up. I read this on a whim. Just saw Sanders’s name and said hell yeah. 😂 Now I’ve gotta hunt down the other book(s?) to know what happens next.
Gonna give this a 7/10. I think the first half of the book doesn’t flow as well as it could. The introductions between main characters are a little clunky, and the reader definitely has to suspend some disbelief, but the last half of the book delivers. 🤌🏼✨
May 25, 2023
Was really enjoying the story until about 38% in when the fmc literally was just talking about dangerous plants and then proceeds to go running in the woods toward a dwelling without even thinking about the killer plants like really 😪😂. I'll continue to read on but that's already a half point/star deduction for me 😂.
Now at 43% I'm starting to dislike the fmc. She was likable in the beginning now she's just being stupidly annoying to me 😪.
I enjoyed the book just the fmc was a little to wishy washy and mentally weak imo. It just kinda got annoying. But all in all I liked the spicy scenes and I liked the world building/plot it took me a while to get into the book but once I was pulled in I was pulled in. Also for the peeps out there who like first person reads this isn't for you. Anywho I'd rate it a 3.5 rounded up to a 4.
***** Spoiler Alert below*****
Also it annoyed me that we didnt get to see the pregnancy progress nor did we experience the birth 😪
Now at 43% I'm starting to dislike the fmc. She was likable in the beginning now she's just being stupidly annoying to me 😪.
I enjoyed the book just the fmc was a little to wishy washy and mentally weak imo. It just kinda got annoying. But all in all I liked the spicy scenes and I liked the world building/plot it took me a while to get into the book but once I was pulled in I was pulled in. Also for the peeps out there who like first person reads this isn't for you. Anywho I'd rate it a 3.5 rounded up to a 4.
***** Spoiler Alert below*****
Also it annoyed me that we didnt get to see the pregnancy progress nor did we experience the birth 😪
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 2, 2023
After 35% in, I’m giving it a one star due to grammatical mistakes which I just couldn’t really handle. Normally my brain will fix it and it did but noticing it was annoying me. Also Evie was *very* okay with just getting ducked by Sabol after he said Vrishna and Thral were pursuing them…. Interesting… what if he had been lying, Evie? I don’t think she’s a very smart person for being a scientist. I can’t remember if she’s a scientist but she collects data.
At first, the story seemed okay because it was building. The author was giving information about the world but I’m not sure what happened. It went to completely unrealistic bits because I just don’t think Indra love shouldve happened this quickly especially with a completely alien species, that EVIE DIDNT EVEN TRY TO STUDY. she let her horny bits control her thoughts. Like miss ma’am, please.
Ok im done. I don’t think I’ll attempt again. How does this have a 4.34 rating?
At first, the story seemed okay because it was building. The author was giving information about the world but I’m not sure what happened. It went to completely unrealistic bits because I just don’t think Indra love shouldve happened this quickly especially with a completely alien species, that EVIE DIDNT EVEN TRY TO STUDY. she let her horny bits control her thoughts. Like miss ma’am, please.
Ok im done. I don’t think I’ll attempt again. How does this have a 4.34 rating?
December 27, 2024
So SJ Sanders was a completely new to me author. And I guarantee this will not be the last time I read a story of hers. It was wonderful. There were some parts that seemed a little wordy as she was describing the politics of the world they now live on. But it didn’t bother me as I was able to still grasp where Evie was coming from when it came to the politics she was dealing with.
And once the males were introduced everything went so smoothly. There was chemistry, there was character development, and there were dangers they were figuring out as they went along. Thral, Sabol, and Vrishna were just the most wonderful of men. Willing to be patient, willing to learn from their mistakes, and so willing to share affection amongst all of them. There is some mm action, just in case they bothers you.
This was a fantastic read and I look forward to reading about more of this world and how the generations turn out.
And once the males were introduced everything went so smoothly. There was chemistry, there was character development, and there were dangers they were figuring out as they went along. Thral, Sabol, and Vrishna were just the most wonderful of men. Willing to be patient, willing to learn from their mistakes, and so willing to share affection amongst all of them. There is some mm action, just in case they bothers you.
This was a fantastic read and I look forward to reading about more of this world and how the generations turn out.
February 12, 2025
This was sweet. It's not deep. It's basically an insta-love. There is no significant tension between the species when the characters pair up or even when Evie accepts a triad of mates. So, go in expecting some suspension of disbelief. (Hold on to it for the sex, too, btw. That Evie's body happily stretches to the point it must is probably the biggest fantasy element of this sci-fi/fantasy novel.) It's also super predictable.
Having said all of that. I appreciated that Evie stood her own even when the males got pushy, and each of the three Ragoru had recognizably different personalities but were all sweet in their own way. The world is interesting, and the writing is easy to read (though I did notice a few copy-edit mistakes).
This isn't the first Sanders book I've read. I don't think it will be the last. But as a final, humorous point, the Ragoru are large, 4-eyed, 4-armed, furry, humanoid-canned creaturs. I cannot read the word Ragoru and not hear it in Scooby-Doo's voice.
Having said all of that. I appreciated that Evie stood her own even when the males got pushy, and each of the three Ragoru had recognizably different personalities but were all sweet in their own way. The world is interesting, and the writing is easy to read (though I did notice a few copy-edit mistakes).
This isn't the first Sanders book I've read. I don't think it will be the last. But as a final, humorous point, the Ragoru are large, 4-eyed, 4-armed, furry, humanoid-canned creaturs. I cannot read the word Ragoru and not hear it in Scooby-Doo's voice.
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March 24, 2024I'm not sure if this series is for me. I saw that the author had released an expanded edition of "Red" in this Ragoru-world series and figured I'd start with this (in audiobook form) as it's technically a prequel to Red.
First, the voice choice for Vrishna was a bummer. He sounded like an aged grandpa. The other MMCs (Sabol & Thral) sound great.
Second, this is my first MM alien/monster book (aside from LM's Monstrous series) with the first sex scene in the book being MM and out of necessity of circumstances, not even out of mutual desire. This kinda turned me off. I'm hesitant to continue.
I've more or less really enjoyed all of of this author's other works so maybe this poly/RH series is just not my thing. I've only read poly/RH in the past where the FMC was the central focus.
First, the voice choice for Vrishna was a bummer. He sounded like an aged grandpa. The other MMCs (Sabol & Thral) sound great.
Second, this is my first MM alien/monster book (aside from LM's Monstrous series) with the first sex scene in the book being MM and out of necessity of circumstances, not even out of mutual desire. This kinda turned me off. I'm hesitant to continue.
I've more or less really enjoyed all of of this author's other works so maybe this poly/RH series is just not my thing. I've only read poly/RH in the past where the FMC was the central focus.
May 31, 2023
Intense, fulfilling!
This is a fantastic tale of how Ragoru settled on Planet Sorum, and some of the problems they faced.
I think Evie is incredibly brave to head into a wilderness area by herself to investigate wildlife mutations. On the way, she encounters a Ragoru, Sabol, who is very ‘helpful.’ Fate works in mysterious ways, bringing Thral and Vrishna into her path. I love how these three Ragoru form a triad and seek a bond with Evie. I think their help will prove invaluable for her. Thus begins a perilous journey with close calls, at times facing deadly enemies. I could hardly breathe at what Evie faces in the caves! An intensely exciting story, with a thrilling finale. Excellent reading!
This is a fantastic tale of how Ragoru settled on Planet Sorum, and some of the problems they faced.
I think Evie is incredibly brave to head into a wilderness area by herself to investigate wildlife mutations. On the way, she encounters a Ragoru, Sabol, who is very ‘helpful.’ Fate works in mysterious ways, bringing Thral and Vrishna into her path. I love how these three Ragoru form a triad and seek a bond with Evie. I think their help will prove invaluable for her. Thus begins a perilous journey with close calls, at times facing deadly enemies. I could hardly breathe at what Evie faces in the caves! An intensely exciting story, with a thrilling finale. Excellent reading!
July 7, 2025
I Give this Book a 3.5-4/5 Star Rating, Listing as 3.
HEA(?): For the Triad, Yes.
Relationship Type: MMFM
M/M: Yes!
Heat: 4/5
Romance: 3.5-4/5
Pacing: Mid but also Brisk Like.
Drama: 3.5-4/5
Suspense: 3.5
This was a pretty good book, this is the second book I’ve read from this universe that I’ve liked, I’ve tried others but couldn’t get into them, but this inspires me to try the other ones again.
I do wish there was more depth, near the end I thought the pacing was going good until it was suddenly rushed and I wish that the ability to savor them being together and what they were able to help the other Ragoru’s with, and children was focused on just a bit better, than a basic glimpse.
I did like Evie but weirdly enough I feel like I barely go to know her.
HEA(?): For the Triad, Yes.
Relationship Type: MMFM
M/M: Yes!
Heat: 4/5
Romance: 3.5-4/5
Pacing: Mid but also Brisk Like.
Drama: 3.5-4/5
Suspense: 3.5
This was a pretty good book, this is the second book I’ve read from this universe that I’ve liked, I’ve tried others but couldn’t get into them, but this inspires me to try the other ones again.
I do wish there was more depth, near the end I thought the pacing was going good until it was suddenly rushed and I wish that the ability to savor them being together and what they were able to help the other Ragoru’s with, and children was focused on just a bit better, than a basic glimpse.
I did like Evie but weirdly enough I feel like I barely go to know her.
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