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He's the alien dragon shifter with the soul as black as night, and he's claimed me as his fated mate.
I was escaping from my stalker ex when they took me from Earth. Dropped into a hellish alien maze where all I am is potential food. Until I run headlong into a huge, smoking hot alien dragon, covered in golden scales and an ego which could light up a planet.
Draco rules the prison maze they call the Kirakos and he says I belong to him. Do I get any choice? No.
Do I have any other options? Also no.
Am I going to let him win? Hell no. I didn’t escape from one nightmare, just to replace him with another. If this alien wants me, he’s going to have to fight for my heart.
Only the more I get to know Draco, the more I realize I’m not the only one here with a past. He has everything to lose in the Kirakos, and now he’s at risk of losing me too. And if a Sarkarnii male loses his fated mate it will be the only thing to break this powerful, dominant dragon shifter warrior. Even after everything I’ve been through, I’m not sure I’m ready to break him. Not yet. A spicy sci-fi romance from USA TODAY Bestselling Author Hattie Jacks explodes onto your ereader. An alien dragon shifter meets his fated mate in the one place, at the one time he least expects it. Enemies to lovers, this book contains one grumpy alien warlord, growls, snarls and plenty of 'mine'. You will fall for Draco, he insists you do...
I was escaping from my stalker ex when they took me from Earth. Dropped into a hellish alien maze where all I am is potential food. Until I run headlong into a huge, smoking hot alien dragon, covered in golden scales and an ego which could light up a planet.
Draco rules the prison maze they call the Kirakos and he says I belong to him. Do I get any choice? No.
Do I have any other options? Also no.
Am I going to let him win? Hell no. I didn’t escape from one nightmare, just to replace him with another. If this alien wants me, he’s going to have to fight for my heart.
Only the more I get to know Draco, the more I realize I’m not the only one here with a past. He has everything to lose in the Kirakos, and now he’s at risk of losing me too. And if a Sarkarnii male loses his fated mate it will be the only thing to break this powerful, dominant dragon shifter warrior. Even after everything I’ve been through, I’m not sure I’m ready to break him. Not yet. A spicy sci-fi romance from USA TODAY Bestselling Author Hattie Jacks explodes onto your ereader. An alien dragon shifter meets his fated mate in the one place, at the one time he least expects it. Enemies to lovers, this book contains one grumpy alien warlord, growls, snarls and plenty of 'mine'. You will fall for Draco, he insists you do...
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Published September 15, 2023
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September 12, 2023
DNF at 30%.
The premise is really interesting and it had flashes of a rich world, but the dialogue, characters and writing were all over the place. Just when I was really invested in the story, the POV would change and the continuity would disappear. The MMC made no sense at all and neither did the actions of the FMC. If I was nabbed from Earth and dropped into some weird prison maze on a foreign planet, I'd need a helluva lot more questions answered before I got excited about giant alien reptile peen than she did, that's all I'm saying.
The premise is really interesting and it had flashes of a rich world, but the dialogue, characters and writing were all over the place. Just when I was really invested in the story, the POV would change and the continuity would disappear. The MMC made no sense at all and neither did the actions of the FMC. If I was nabbed from Earth and dropped into some weird prison maze on a foreign planet, I'd need a helluva lot more questions answered before I got excited about giant alien reptile peen than she did, that's all I'm saying.
October 27, 2023
I really did not like this book. I found the prison confusing and uninteresting because it wasn’t developed enough. I didn’t like the characters and how one note they were. It was just overall blah and I don’t want to continue with the series.
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September 27, 2023DNF @ 28%
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September 11, 2023DNF 10% - The writing isn’t for me. Really cool premise but super cliche dialog and writing
April 1, 2024
The Good: I love dragons and I'll read almost any book with shifters. The anatomy? Weird but I can get into it. The straight up silliness of the "run" and the possessiveness of these aliens? Yeah, I can get down with a cheesetastic romance setup. Just don't look too deep into the worldbuilding and you'll be fine.
The Bad: The amount of inner thoughts taking up giant sections of the book, saying the same thing, over and over again, is no bueno. Straight up, this is a full length novel with novella size plot and it was killing my lady boner when the sex is the ONLY thing going for the story.
The Bottom Line: I need mindless entertainment, so does it fit the bill? Yes, but it could have been better. Won't stop me from reading the next one, because I like silly shifter books, so there's that.
The Bad: The amount of inner thoughts taking up giant sections of the book, saying the same thing, over and over again, is no bueno. Straight up, this is a full length novel with novella size plot and it was killing my lady boner when the sex is the ONLY thing going for the story.
The Bottom Line: I need mindless entertainment, so does it fit the bill? Yes, but it could have been better. Won't stop me from reading the next one, because I like silly shifter books, so there's that.
February 19, 2024
Beautiful cover wasted on a terrible book. DNF
August 16, 2024
I loved it even if I almost missed it!
I started this and didn't get past the first chapter before I started something else. When Goodreads reminded me I was reading it a few weeks later I went back, started at the beginning again and could kick myself now for straying from it. It was so so good! I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
I started this and didn't get past the first chapter before I started something else. When Goodreads reminded me I was reading it a few weeks later I went back, started at the beginning again and could kick myself now for straying from it. It was so so good! I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
August 12, 2023
She did it! Damn this is a good book! I'm bitting at the bit for the next one, hoping to God there will be a Darus one, haha.
If you like shifter, size difference, amazing world building plus many other things. This is your book.
Plus, I'm a sucker for dragons, haha.
Don't pass this one up!
Spice is basic, but honestly, the characters are hilarious and just so adorable. I will leave you with my favorite quote!
"You taste like a promise I need to break, female," he growls.
*swoon*
Don't pass this up!
Peace , Love and Piracy
If you like shifter, size difference, amazing world building plus many other things. This is your book.
Plus, I'm a sucker for dragons, haha.
Don't pass this one up!
Spice is basic, but honestly, the characters are hilarious and just so adorable. I will leave you with my favorite quote!
"You taste like a promise I need to break, female," he growls.
*swoon*
Don't pass this up!
Peace , Love and Piracy
August 18, 2023
Alien Dragons Oh My
Strap in for another spicy, intergalactic ride with a brand new series. I mean what could be better than Hot, Growly, Protective and Possessive Alien Dragons?
This series starts of with Draco and Amber's journey to HEA but first Draco must complete a mission with his team all while keeping his newly found mate safe and out of harms way.
Get ready to laugh, swoon and sit on the edge of your seat for non stop action.
Strap in for another spicy, intergalactic ride with a brand new series. I mean what could be better than Hot, Growly, Protective and Possessive Alien Dragons?
This series starts of with Draco and Amber's journey to HEA but first Draco must complete a mission with his team all while keeping his newly found mate safe and out of harms way.
Get ready to laugh, swoon and sit on the edge of your seat for non stop action.
May 6, 2024
I liked the story but it was also very confusing at times making it difficult to understand what was going on.
September 12, 2023
Survivor FMC
I though Draco and Amber were a good fit for each other. She could match his ire, but still brought him some softness. Some of the world building was a bit unclear to me, but I’m hoping it will clear up in the preceding books.
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: abduction, stalking (off page), Quid pro quo/dubcon oral, violence and gore, genocide (off page)
I though Draco and Amber were a good fit for each other. She could match his ire, but still brought him some softness. Some of the world building was a bit unclear to me, but I’m hoping it will clear up in the preceding books.
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: abduction, stalking (off page), Quid pro quo/dubcon oral, violence and gore, genocide (off page)
March 2, 2025
"I am yours, szikra, I am only yours. My heart beats for you, my flame burns for you, my desire will dance for you. Now and always, my hearts fire."
4.5 stars
I'm so glad I decided to give Hattie Jacks a second chance before RARE London because this book was fantastic! Amber was a vulnerable yet tenacious heroine. Despite waking up in an alien prison maze after being abducted, Amber refused to give up and accept her fate. She was able to survive weeks on her own before Draco stumbled upon her and claimed her as his mate. Draco was the perfect playful bad boy hero; he was willing to do anything to protect his mate but took any chance he got to show off his assets. However, the stronger the bond between them became, the more both Amber and Draco struggled with choosing each other over their fear and vulnerability. The passion and love between them was so intimate and sexy, and I cannot wait to continue this series🖤
Tropes: fated mates, touch her and die, morally grey hero, heroine-on-the-run, forced proximity, burn the world down for her, alien prison maze, opposites attract, mating frenzy, aphrodisiac 💦, sex in shifted form, dirty talk, STEAMY🔥
June 30, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶🌶🌶
🔥🔥🔥
Another Stuff Your Kindle day book that surprised me.
I’m a sucker for a good alien abduction romance, so I probably judged this one more generously than I would other tropes. Take that as you will.
In this story, we have Draco, a prisoner trapped in a deadly maze, searching for a map that reveals the location of his remaining people. Then there’s Amber, a human abducted and thrown into the same maze, simply trying to stay alive. When she crosses paths with Draco, he doesn’t immediately recognize her as his mate. Instead, he strikes a deal: she’ll warm his bed in exchange for his protection. With no real alternative to survive, Amber reluctantly agrees.
The plot was engaging, and there’s definitely enough spice to satisfy any alien romance enthusiast. While Amber annoyed me at times, I appreciated that she was in her 30s rather than yet another twenty-something heroine. It’s refreshing to see a more mature FMC, and Amber felt more complex and layered. She brings her own past traumas into the story, which she gradually works through alongside Draco.
Draco soon realizes Amber is his fated mate, even though he has always believed he could only be paired with someone from his own species. Despite his initial skepticism about her story and how she ended up in the maze, he becomes fiercely protective of her and is determined to keep her safe at any cost.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. It’s not a long read, but it offers some unique twists, and Draco’s dirty talk is top-tier. 😏
⟣Tropes⟢
✅ Touch her and 💀
✅ Abduction
✅ Sassy FMC
✅ Curvy FMC
✅ FMC in her 30's
✅ Obsessive/JP MMC
✅ Dirty Talk MMC 🥵
✅ Fated Mates
✅ Dual POV’s (first person)
✅ Both Captives
✅ Insta-Love
✅ FMC not Virgin
✅ Monster 🍆 (knötting)
✅ Dragons Shifters
✅ 🔥 Fast Burn 🔥
✅ MINE
✅ HEA but unfinished plot
🌶🌶🌶
🔥🔥🔥
Another Stuff Your Kindle day book that surprised me.
I’m a sucker for a good alien abduction romance, so I probably judged this one more generously than I would other tropes. Take that as you will.
In this story, we have Draco, a prisoner trapped in a deadly maze, searching for a map that reveals the location of his remaining people. Then there’s Amber, a human abducted and thrown into the same maze, simply trying to stay alive. When she crosses paths with Draco, he doesn’t immediately recognize her as his mate. Instead, he strikes a deal: she’ll warm his bed in exchange for his protection. With no real alternative to survive, Amber reluctantly agrees.
The plot was engaging, and there’s definitely enough spice to satisfy any alien romance enthusiast. While Amber annoyed me at times, I appreciated that she was in her 30s rather than yet another twenty-something heroine. It’s refreshing to see a more mature FMC, and Amber felt more complex and layered. She brings her own past traumas into the story, which she gradually works through alongside Draco.
Draco soon realizes Amber is his fated mate, even though he has always believed he could only be paired with someone from his own species. Despite his initial skepticism about her story and how she ended up in the maze, he becomes fiercely protective of her and is determined to keep her safe at any cost.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. It’s not a long read, but it offers some unique twists, and Draco’s dirty talk is top-tier. 😏
⟣Tropes⟢
✅ Touch her and 💀
✅ Abduction
✅ Sassy FMC
✅ Curvy FMC
✅ FMC in her 30's
✅ Obsessive/JP MMC
✅ Dirty Talk MMC 🥵
✅ Fated Mates
✅ Dual POV’s (first person)
✅ Both Captives
✅ Insta-Love
✅ FMC not Virgin
✅ Monster 🍆 (knötting)
✅ Dragons Shifters
✅ 🔥 Fast Burn 🔥
✅ MINE
✅ HEA but unfinished plot
October 30, 2024
4/5 ⭐ 3/5🌶️
I found the premise of this book rather unique. When it comes to alien abduction books, a lot tend to follow a similar style. This book however threw us into an alien prison labyrinth with killer beasts, trap doors and broody dragon shifter aliens. Our main FMC Amber is tossed into the labyrinth completely confused and with no clue what is going on or how she got there. Just to come into contact with our big grumpy MMC Draco. Amber and Draco compliment one another really well. Where Draco will set the world ablaze and watch it burn to accomplish his goals, Amber is the voice of reason. Which seems to be exactly what this group of males needed because as the Run draws ever closer it becomes increasingly apparent that this will be their last one, one way or the other. They are victorious or they are not. And now that Draco has found Amber, he is not willing to lose.
Anyone who knows me, knows I love the big grumps, so Draco was right up my alley. And I found him and Amber to be a really good match. I will most definitely continue the series in the future. I recommend it to anyone looking for something alien or dragon shifter esc. But with a 'stuck in alien prison' twist then I'd highly recommend this book!
I found the premise of this book rather unique. When it comes to alien abduction books, a lot tend to follow a similar style. This book however threw us into an alien prison labyrinth with killer beasts, trap doors and broody dragon shifter aliens. Our main FMC Amber is tossed into the labyrinth completely confused and with no clue what is going on or how she got there. Just to come into contact with our big grumpy MMC Draco. Amber and Draco compliment one another really well. Where Draco will set the world ablaze and watch it burn to accomplish his goals, Amber is the voice of reason. Which seems to be exactly what this group of males needed because as the Run draws ever closer it becomes increasingly apparent that this will be their last one, one way or the other. They are victorious or they are not. And now that Draco has found Amber, he is not willing to lose.
Anyone who knows me, knows I love the big grumps, so Draco was right up my alley. And I found him and Amber to be a really good match. I will most definitely continue the series in the future. I recommend it to anyone looking for something alien or dragon shifter esc. But with a 'stuck in alien prison' twist then I'd highly recommend this book!
August 20, 2023
Dragon shifter aliens fated mates, yes! These aliens are in prison... On purpose. And the warden drops a tantalizing human into the maze to throw the dragons off their game. Non-stop action, running, and rutting. A fun read and some anticipation for at least 5 more books in this new series with other humans in the prison. Can Draco and his fated human Amber outwit, outrun, outlast the games of the prison maze to finally be together and save a near extinct species?
Tropes: obvious prison trope, there is pregnancy, but it's done well, touch her and die, fated mates, extra large peen, aphrodisiac spill, dragons
Read to find out more!
Tropes: obvious prison trope, there is pregnancy, but it's done well, touch her and die, fated mates, extra large peen, aphrodisiac spill, dragons
Read to find out more!
July 29, 2024
The characters jump around a bit without connecting descriptions. (Think being on one side of the room and suddenly they’re on the other end without having taken a step) I like the dragon shifter part. 3 star
Also Amber would’ve been a better character in my opinion without her stalker ex background. Since she’ll bring it up but it doesn’t actually affect her at all. Just have her as a person abducted and suddenly on a prison alien “planet” where she’s trying not to die
Also Amber would’ve been a better character in my opinion without her stalker ex background. Since she’ll bring it up but it doesn’t actually affect her at all. Just have her as a person abducted and suddenly on a prison alien “planet” where she’s trying not to die
March 7, 2025
🐉
I really like this book, it was very fast paced and spicy. I definitely feel like I still had some questions, and hopefully as the series continues these questions are answered. I really like the prison setting as well. I always like having an older FMC, having this FMC in her 30s was absolutely refreshing and I hope more authors will follow at these steps…
I really like this book, it was very fast paced and spicy. I definitely feel like I still had some questions, and hopefully as the series continues these questions are answered. I really like the prison setting as well. I always like having an older FMC, having this FMC in her 30s was absolutely refreshing and I hope more authors will follow at these steps…
August 17, 2023
Amber and Draco
Ive been waiting for Draco's story since he was introduced in the Warriors of the Citadel books. The author describes him best "He’s arrogant, egotistical, gorgeous, caring, honorable, and his heart is so damn pure". His mate Amber is strong enough to take care of herself. But realizes she even better with Draco. Nice spice. I look forward to more books in the series.
Ive been waiting for Draco's story since he was introduced in the Warriors of the Citadel books. The author describes him best "He’s arrogant, egotistical, gorgeous, caring, honorable, and his heart is so damn pure". His mate Amber is strong enough to take care of herself. But realizes she even better with Draco. Nice spice. I look forward to more books in the series.
August 16, 2023
5 stars for Draco,loved it!
Well written, with a great plot and storyline and the characters are determined, complex and detailed.
A human who is a survivor finds herself in a ship/prison/maze running for her life,a dragon shifter and his brothers, fated mates,troubles in every turn and the magic touch of Hattie Jacks makes this a must read!
Well written, with a great plot and storyline and the characters are determined, complex and detailed.
A human who is a survivor finds herself in a ship/prison/maze running for her life,a dragon shifter and his brothers, fated mates,troubles in every turn and the magic touch of Hattie Jacks makes this a must read!
z-dnf-2025
March 12, 2025DNF 38% something that makes sense as a recommendation for me, but just isn’t hitting.
August 31, 2023
been waiting
I have been waiting for this book, since i read blurb at the end of one of her other books. It didnt disappoint, excited for the next book. Took off a star for some editing issues, as well as a couple storyline confusions. Neither took away from the plot and would recommend it!
I have been waiting for this book, since i read blurb at the end of one of her other books. It didnt disappoint, excited for the next book. Took off a star for some editing issues, as well as a couple storyline confusions. Neither took away from the plot and would recommend it!
March 2, 2024
Draco & ambers story
Draco is the leader of his kind so everyone follows his orders. Amber was abducted by the aliens and placed in the prison maze which is how Draco found her. But the wardens didn’t predict her being his mate.
Draco is a bit of an asshole but not to amber, he’s a marshmallow to her lol. Amber is a good fmc.
Steam- 3/5 hooking, breeding kink with preg, loads of cum lol
Draco is the leader of his kind so everyone follows his orders. Amber was abducted by the aliens and placed in the prison maze which is how Draco found her. But the wardens didn’t predict her being his mate.
Draco is a bit of an asshole but not to amber, he’s a marshmallow to her lol. Amber is a good fmc.
Steam- 3/5 hooking, breeding kink with preg, loads of cum lol
July 31, 2024
3.5 - 4 stars
Imagine waking up in your own personal hell. Not knowing where you are or how you got there. Fighting to survive.
This sci fi romance has lots of action monsters and fated mates. But it is all they can do to survive in a prison full of terror.
The story is not overly long but it is entertaining enough to escape for a few hours.
Imagine waking up in your own personal hell. Not knowing where you are or how you got there. Fighting to survive.
This sci fi romance has lots of action monsters and fated mates. But it is all they can do to survive in a prison full of terror.
The story is not overly long but it is entertaining enough to escape for a few hours.
June 24, 2025
There is no continuity in this. Some parts were very confusing. But I was still entertained enough to continue the series. I'm glad Draxx's book is next.
August 29, 2023
42% DNF.
What I loved:
-The whole concept behind Draco and his species.
-The prison maze was interesting and unique in that it kept shifting, making it tough.
-I loved that there was a constant element of danger between Draco, the maze and the wardens.
What I thought needed a little bit of TLC:
- There were parts of the book, specifically in scenes or dialogue where things were rushed along a little too quickly. I had to reread and draw my own conclusions to fill in the blanks. Really, it's just a matter of small detail in saying what the characters are doing or where they are going. It was moreso in the actions that I felt the mild confusion. Had this been remedied, I'd probably be continuing on.
Other than that, I have no other complaints with the book. I honestly wanted to like this enough to finish it, but just wasn't feeling it.
What I loved:
-The whole concept behind Draco and his species.
-The prison maze was interesting and unique in that it kept shifting, making it tough.
-I loved that there was a constant element of danger between Draco, the maze and the wardens.
What I thought needed a little bit of TLC:
- There were parts of the book, specifically in scenes or dialogue where things were rushed along a little too quickly. I had to reread and draw my own conclusions to fill in the blanks. Really, it's just a matter of small detail in saying what the characters are doing or where they are going. It was moreso in the actions that I felt the mild confusion. Had this been remedied, I'd probably be continuing on.
Other than that, I have no other complaints with the book. I honestly wanted to like this enough to finish it, but just wasn't feeling it.
November 30, 2023
So the heroine has Big Trauma. The author wants you to know that her abusive ex was a stalker and he ruined her life and it has Traumatized her. But then a big alien comes along and reminds her of the Big Trauma because he takes all her agency away from her and treats her like a possession. But that’s ok for some reason. She immediately forgets all the Big Trauma and instantly accepts his sexual advances.
No. Why make her have the trauma and then just toss it aside? So ridiculous.
I DNF’d at the first spicy scene.
No. Why make her have the trauma and then just toss it aside? So ridiculous.
I DNF’d at the first spicy scene.
September 13, 2023
4.5 smut stars. Possessive, protective, and growly! As all alien dragons should be.
Dual POVs which makes the book.
I want more!!
Dual POVs which makes the book.
I want more!!
November 7, 2024
Waaaah I wanted to love this but unfortunately it didn’t really grab my attention and dragged
update: I continued on with the series and now I’m getting it and having fun 😂😂😂
update: I continued on with the series and now I’m getting it and having fun 😂😂😂
August 15, 2023
🔥 “I’m your villain, Amber. And I am going to teach you just what a Sarkarnii in rut is willing to do to his female.”
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I absolutely loved Amber! She’s brave, strong, resilient, bold and defiant. And, oh, so feisty. Even more, I loved that she was not afraid to stand up for herself and had the courage to face any dangers thrown her way. Unfortunately, she’s been on the run from her stalking ex on Earth. And, now, she’s been taken and is on the run again, but from all kinds of alien monsters. Until she meets the biggest predator of them all.
And then, there’s Draco - high commander of the great Sarkarnii warrior horde, leader of the one hundred armies, Captain of the Golden Orion, one of the elite of his species, a pirate, and the ultimate knicker demolisher. The massive, seven-foot alien is one intense, fearsome, ruthless and powerful male. And he’s also lethal, arrogant, bossy and possessive. But there is another side of him, too. Because Draco is also fiercely protective, honorable and caring. And I absolutely loved his dominance and his filthy mouth. Oooh, that self-assured, growly, fire-breathing, dragon-shifting Sarkarnii warrior is definitely something and I couldn’t help but adore every single thing about him!
I absolutely loved everything that happened between Amber and Draco! From the moment they met, their attraction was undeniable. But it took some time for Amber to overcome her doubts and learn to trust the huge and scaly alien warrior. And I loved that Draco, with every action, proved to her time and time again that he’s the right male for her. I also loved their banters, teasing and bargaining. And I absolutely loved all the nicknames Draco gave Amber. Even more, they were a great team - together navigating through Kirakos. And there might be more to Amber than anyone expects and she might be the key to help the Sarkarnii take control over the maze prison. And the spice… was absolutely panty-melting! Oh, the things a Sarkarnii male could do with his special equipment, tail and split tongue… 🫠🫠🫠 (psst… did I mention he’s a shifter, too… 😏 *cough* dragonfuntimes *cough*) I couldn’t get enough of all the passionate and naughty moments. Amber and Draco were absolutely perfect for each other and, after everything both went through, they more than deserved to find happiness and love together.
In addition, the storyline was phenomenal! We’ve met the Sarkarnii before and I was so curious about them since then. Now that we know more, I can say that I absolutely love those males! Drega and Draxx were so awesome and I cannot wait to learn more about them. Even more, we get to go on dangerous runs in a prison maze filled with deadly creatures in search of a very special map. With all the unexpected discoveries and turns of events, I was glued to the pages till the very end.
Overall, the story is an incredible start of the series! It’s filled with non-stop action, danger, suspense, twists, drama, humor, blazing hot romance and spectacular characters.
I couldn’t put it down and absolutely loved every single page of it!
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I absolutely loved Amber! She’s brave, strong, resilient, bold and defiant. And, oh, so feisty. Even more, I loved that she was not afraid to stand up for herself and had the courage to face any dangers thrown her way. Unfortunately, she’s been on the run from her stalking ex on Earth. And, now, she’s been taken and is on the run again, but from all kinds of alien monsters. Until she meets the biggest predator of them all.
And then, there’s Draco - high commander of the great Sarkarnii warrior horde, leader of the one hundred armies, Captain of the Golden Orion, one of the elite of his species, a pirate, and the ultimate knicker demolisher. The massive, seven-foot alien is one intense, fearsome, ruthless and powerful male. And he’s also lethal, arrogant, bossy and possessive. But there is another side of him, too. Because Draco is also fiercely protective, honorable and caring. And I absolutely loved his dominance and his filthy mouth. Oooh, that self-assured, growly, fire-breathing, dragon-shifting Sarkarnii warrior is definitely something and I couldn’t help but adore every single thing about him!
I absolutely loved everything that happened between Amber and Draco! From the moment they met, their attraction was undeniable. But it took some time for Amber to overcome her doubts and learn to trust the huge and scaly alien warrior. And I loved that Draco, with every action, proved to her time and time again that he’s the right male for her. I also loved their banters, teasing and bargaining. And I absolutely loved all the nicknames Draco gave Amber. Even more, they were a great team - together navigating through Kirakos. And there might be more to Amber than anyone expects and she might be the key to help the Sarkarnii take control over the maze prison. And the spice… was absolutely panty-melting! Oh, the things a Sarkarnii male could do with his special equipment, tail and split tongue… 🫠🫠🫠 (psst… did I mention he’s a shifter, too… 😏 *cough* dragonfuntimes *cough*) I couldn’t get enough of all the passionate and naughty moments. Amber and Draco were absolutely perfect for each other and, after everything both went through, they more than deserved to find happiness and love together.
In addition, the storyline was phenomenal! We’ve met the Sarkarnii before and I was so curious about them since then. Now that we know more, I can say that I absolutely love those males! Drega and Draxx were so awesome and I cannot wait to learn more about them. Even more, we get to go on dangerous runs in a prison maze filled with deadly creatures in search of a very special map. With all the unexpected discoveries and turns of events, I was glued to the pages till the very end.
Overall, the story is an incredible start of the series! It’s filled with non-stop action, danger, suspense, twists, drama, humor, blazing hot romance and spectacular characters.
I couldn’t put it down and absolutely loved every single page of it!
November 27, 2023
So, so. . .
I kind of like it, but conceptually there are some serious issues. First it seems like the author vacillates too much on what her aims are for the storyline; one moment there are instances where one of lead characters is going on and on about some point only to contradict it only seconds later stating they want something totally different, so I end up not knowing what conceptual direction the relationship or the story itself is headed because they're all over the place, contradicting the direction the story was going literally one sentence after making grandiose inner monologues -- so in a nutshell it is very unclear what the author's trying to get at. It's just like the author lost track of what point they were trying to make and then contradicts big grandiose inter monologues that direct the story just paragraphs later.
Then there's the 'I want him, I don't want him, I want him, I don't want him,' or the 'I love him, I can't love him,' just back and forth, it drove me nuts -- make up your mind.
Also, there's this disjointed feel to the flow of the storyline because the characters make statements or have thoughts that just don't seem related to what's going on at that point in the book, a 'where did that come from' sort of thing, and it makes me feel as if the author picked up writing and didn't read what had gone on before and started some new train of thought or something akin to that.
And lastly, the freaking British vernacular slang is fine for the female lead because she's from Newcastle, England, but using British vernacular slang for the aliens just doesn't jive, doesn't make any sense -- they wouldn't know to speak that way ("was stood," instead of "was standing," and "was sat," instead of "was sitting") so at that point it just becomes bad grammar in the writing and can't be excused as being used to differentiate between the characters.
I liked it okay, but there were just too many times when I found myself rolling my eyes and thinking to myself, "where in the hell did that come from," or, "why did he/she say that when just a second ago they said something totally contradictory," like the characters were going on about that wasn't even in the book which doesn't make sense because this is the first of the series. Outside of that there are a few typographical errors, and the first sexual encounter between the two lead characters is kind of out of nowhere and seems incongruous, but the story wasn't terrible and even with the stuff that drove me nuts I thought it was a really good idea just not clearly or smoothly conceptually delivered.
I kind of like it, but conceptually there are some serious issues. First it seems like the author vacillates too much on what her aims are for the storyline; one moment there are instances where one of lead characters is going on and on about some point only to contradict it only seconds later stating they want something totally different, so I end up not knowing what conceptual direction the relationship or the story itself is headed because they're all over the place, contradicting the direction the story was going literally one sentence after making grandiose inner monologues -- so in a nutshell it is very unclear what the author's trying to get at. It's just like the author lost track of what point they were trying to make and then contradicts big grandiose inter monologues that direct the story just paragraphs later.
Then there's the 'I want him, I don't want him, I want him, I don't want him,' or the 'I love him, I can't love him,' just back and forth, it drove me nuts -- make up your mind.
Also, there's this disjointed feel to the flow of the storyline because the characters make statements or have thoughts that just don't seem related to what's going on at that point in the book, a 'where did that come from' sort of thing, and it makes me feel as if the author picked up writing and didn't read what had gone on before and started some new train of thought or something akin to that.
And lastly, the freaking British vernacular slang is fine for the female lead because she's from Newcastle, England, but using British vernacular slang for the aliens just doesn't jive, doesn't make any sense -- they wouldn't know to speak that way ("was stood," instead of "was standing," and "was sat," instead of "was sitting") so at that point it just becomes bad grammar in the writing and can't be excused as being used to differentiate between the characters.
I liked it okay, but there were just too many times when I found myself rolling my eyes and thinking to myself, "where in the hell did that come from," or, "why did he/she say that when just a second ago they said something totally contradictory," like the characters were going on about that wasn't even in the book which doesn't make sense because this is the first of the series. Outside of that there are a few typographical errors, and the first sexual encounter between the two lead characters is kind of out of nowhere and seems incongruous, but the story wasn't terrible and even with the stuff that drove me nuts I thought it was a really good idea just not clearly or smoothly conceptually delivered.
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