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March 23, 2025
I'm gonna be honest, I wasn't someone who was hyped up on the Grayson/Luther ship that a lot of others were, though I do like both characters and liked their interactions in Illicit Alliance. So, I was very curious when this book was announced to see how Rukis was going to officially bridge the gap into lovers territory with these two.
All I can say is Rukis did a fantastic job. The building up of their relationship was done in such a smooth and well-thought-out way. The four stories didn't just leap into them immediately kissing and having sex. Instead, they became building blocks for the culmination of realizing how much they loved each other and their progress from close friends to lovers. It was expertly done, and I can see why everyone (including the author) saw Grayson and Luther as a couple. The chemistry between these two is remarkable, and they complement each other well.
As usual, both Grayson and Luther as characters are entertaining to watch. Even by themselves, they're interesting characters, but together, their banter and teasing are super entertaining, yet they both care about the other enough that there's also kindness in what they do. I also like that each character isn't perfect and that their flaws work for their characters rather than against them, making them more interesting.
I loved the stories themselves. Rukis has always been a fantastic writer and he did not disappoint here. I'd say my favorite was Azimuth, because it was really interesting reading about Luther's fears regarding being in another close relationship, where those fears come from, and his interactions with Grayson's crew. However, the rest of the stories each offered something else amazing, and I loved seeing things blossom between the two the whole time.
I will always recommend anything Rukis writes, and this book is no exception. Fantastic work as always!
All I can say is Rukis did a fantastic job. The building up of their relationship was done in such a smooth and well-thought-out way. The four stories didn't just leap into them immediately kissing and having sex. Instead, they became building blocks for the culmination of realizing how much they loved each other and their progress from close friends to lovers. It was expertly done, and I can see why everyone (including the author) saw Grayson and Luther as a couple. The chemistry between these two is remarkable, and they complement each other well.
As usual, both Grayson and Luther as characters are entertaining to watch. Even by themselves, they're interesting characters, but together, their banter and teasing are super entertaining, yet they both care about the other enough that there's also kindness in what they do. I also like that each character isn't perfect and that their flaws work for their characters rather than against them, making them more interesting.
I loved the stories themselves. Rukis has always been a fantastic writer and he did not disappoint here. I'd say my favorite was Azimuth, because it was really interesting reading about Luther's fears regarding being in another close relationship, where those fears come from, and his interactions with Grayson's crew. However, the rest of the stories each offered something else amazing, and I loved seeing things blossom between the two the whole time.
I will always recommend anything Rukis writes, and this book is no exception. Fantastic work as always!
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January 6, 2026
I’ve loved both Luther Denholme and Grayson Reed as characters ever since picking up the first Red Lantern a few years ago and I’ve long watched the will they/won’t they discourse bubble over for almost as long in fan circles. The Admiral and Privateer’s worlds slip by like ships in the night again and again and yet, “something” was inevitable.
Brilliant world-building pulls these two through constricting orbits in a well-weathered seafaring fantasy setting with cattle-dog and wolf facing down the prospect of exile from social fraternity, the hangman’s noose, or worst of all, unrequited love in an uncaring world. There’s much adversity for said love to conquer here…
And escapades of sexual discovery that you can just about smell coming off the page. I had a great time reading this and loved the vast crew of characters who rounded out the cast, with a certain world-wise feline being my favourite. Very much worth the read.
Brilliant world-building pulls these two through constricting orbits in a well-weathered seafaring fantasy setting with cattle-dog and wolf facing down the prospect of exile from social fraternity, the hangman’s noose, or worst of all, unrequited love in an uncaring world. There’s much adversity for said love to conquer here…
And escapades of sexual discovery that you can just about smell coming off the page. I had a great time reading this and loved the vast crew of characters who rounded out the cast, with a certain world-wise feline being my favourite. Very much worth the read.
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