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The Tellaran #3
The Consort
Book three of the bestselling historical & futuristic series, The Tellaran.
After spending a year enslaved by the Az-kye, Commander Kyndan Maere has good reason to hate them.
On the eve of peace between the Tellaran Realm and the Az-kye Empire, Kyndan finds himself drawn into a duel for the hand of Alari, the First Imperial Daughter.
When their passion ignites, Kyndan learns the only thing harder than winning this princess would be losing her . . .
After spending a year enslaved by the Az-kye, Commander Kyndan Maere has good reason to hate them.
On the eve of peace between the Tellaran Realm and the Az-kye Empire, Kyndan finds himself drawn into a duel for the hand of Alari, the First Imperial Daughter.
When their passion ignites, Kyndan learns the only thing harder than winning this princess would be losing her . . .
360 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 24, 2014
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Ariel MacArran
8 books113 followersAriel MacArran has had a lifelong love of books, stories and writing. Nothing makes her happier than the opportunity to give back some of the magic of being swept up into a story that other writers have given her.
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I love Romance, Sci-fi, Histories and Paranormal and I have always been a voracious reader. I love being caught up in world building, whether it’s the past or a whole other galaxy.
Note From Author:
I love Romance, Sci-fi, Histories and Paranormal and I have always been a voracious reader. I love being caught up in world building, whether it’s the past or a whole other galaxy.
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March 5, 2016
Listed as the third book in the Tellaran series on the author's website. The story takes place about four months after Stardancer ends. Commander Kyndan Maere has come back to Az-kyr to begin peace talks. But he finds himself selected by Alari, the First Imperial Daughter, for marriage. But first he must defeat Jazan for her hand.
I enjoyed it. It was not a carbon copy of Stardancer. Here we had a man who smiles and jokes which is totally different from the hero we got in Stardancer. Alari loses her status as First Imperial Daughter and gets to learn and experience life. Kyndan Maere turns out to be the man for the job. I look forward to more in this series.
I enjoyed it. It was not a carbon copy of Stardancer. Here we had a man who smiles and jokes which is totally different from the hero we got in Stardancer. Alari loses her status as First Imperial Daughter and gets to learn and experience life. Kyndan Maere turns out to be the man for the job. I look forward to more in this series.
August 12, 2014
First Imperial Daughter of the Empire Az-Kye, Alari, is about to wed a brutal beast of a Warrior and needs a champion. Fast. Her last-ditch choice is Kyndan Maere, Commander in the Tellaran Fleet and former Imperial slave. When Kyndan wins her hand and her heart, Alari’s life begins anew and the Empress deposes her as First Daughter. Living as Second Daughter promises Alari and Kyndan much more freedom and happiness until the First Daughter’s space ship is destroyed while she’s on a diplomatic mission. Suddenly, Alari is thrust back into public life with only Kyndan to trust and hidden enemies pursuing her on each side. Leading an Empire on the brink of implosion and a hairsbreadth from war becomes a battle for Alari’s very life when Kyndan’s actions prove his loyalties divided.
The Consort is a continuation of the Tellaran Series that takes place immediately after Stardancer. Consort provides a deeper look into the customs and societal mores of Imperial As-Kye. Alari is written with backbone and class befitting a ruler. Kyndan is trying to reconcile his love for his new wife with his former treatment as a prisoner of war turned slave to the empire that she represents. Ms. MacArran writes her main characters with flawed humanity and polishes them to diamond brilliance right in front of the reader once again.
Warning: there is some violence and a few references to off-scene rape. If you are sensitive to this subject matter, proceed with caution.
The Consort is a continuation of the Tellaran Series that takes place immediately after Stardancer. Consort provides a deeper look into the customs and societal mores of Imperial As-Kye. Alari is written with backbone and class befitting a ruler. Kyndan is trying to reconcile his love for his new wife with his former treatment as a prisoner of war turned slave to the empire that she represents. Ms. MacArran writes her main characters with flawed humanity and polishes them to diamond brilliance right in front of the reader once again.
Warning: there is some violence and a few references to off-scene rape. If you are sensitive to this subject matter, proceed with caution.
September 2, 2014
I was very fortunate to receive an e-copy of this book from the author with the request that I post my review. Ariel has, again, offered her readers a beautiful story that presents love, honor, betrayal and redemption to her readers. Her characters are believable and "rich". There are twists and turns to the plot that are unexpected and intriguing.
The characters in THE CONSORT pick up where STARDANCER left us. We share in Kyndan's struggle to overcome the abuse he suffered in the past at the hands of the Az-kye. We watch love bloom between Kyndan and Alari as they work to overcome cultural differences and prejudices.
Ariel brings to life the cultures of the Tellarans and the Az-kye. Writing sci-fi romance has challenges above and beyond that of other romance genrés. The author faces the challenge of creating languages, cultures and worlds beyond what the audience knows and doing so in a manner that intrigues one to continue to read to the end and leaves the reader hungry for more. I look forward to Ariel's next project.
The characters in THE CONSORT pick up where STARDANCER left us. We share in Kyndan's struggle to overcome the abuse he suffered in the past at the hands of the Az-kye. We watch love bloom between Kyndan and Alari as they work to overcome cultural differences and prejudices.
Ariel brings to life the cultures of the Tellarans and the Az-kye. Writing sci-fi romance has challenges above and beyond that of other romance genrés. The author faces the challenge of creating languages, cultures and worlds beyond what the audience knows and doing so in a manner that intrigues one to continue to read to the end and leaves the reader hungry for more. I look forward to Ariel's next project.
February 26, 2015
I read Stardancer by Ariel MacArran when it was released in 2014 and liked it very much. MacArran's next book, The Seer, was just an okay read for me, so I delayed reading The Consort. Big mistake. The Consort was a delightful read, full of action, emotion, humor and a really complete alien society.
The Consort takes us back to the Az-kye world just a few months after Stardancer ends. We pick up on several familiar characters. This book focuses on Kyndan and Alari, and their "meet cute" is one of the most emotional and dramatic first encounters I've read in science fiction romance. I liked how MacArran revisited that meeting later in the book with the retelling from a more evolved emotional perspective.
MacArran continues to develop the Az-kye world, building on the social norms and practices developed in Stardancer. I enjoyed how consistent it was from the earlier book. In fact, I went back and skimmed through Stardancer and was impressed with how Kyndan interpreted and experienced Az-kye society from the male perspective. His adjustments were no less, and probably more humorous, than those of his sister in the first book. This was a true sequel. Alari is not Kinara and Kyndan is not Aidar. We see the Az-kye/Tellaran male-female dynamic from the perspective of two genuinely new characters. In fact, after reading Stardancer, I wanted to kick Kyndan in the butt a little bit for being so slow to pick up on his serious role as the male consort in Az-kye society. Maybe I was sharing a little of Alari's frustration. This was also where I was a little disappointed in character development. Kyndan was on Az-kye as an ambassador for the Tellarans, and I felt his actions were hasty and flippant for someone supposedly developing peace accords. But that is a minor nit-pick. Rich full main characters, good scenes from Stardancer's characters, great sidekicks who were young and old, building suspense instigated by nefarious characters, and plenty of steam round out this worthy addition to MacArran's Tellaran series. She has another novel planned for Summer 2015 (The Princess), and I don't plan to delay reading that one by a single day.
The Consort takes us back to the Az-kye world just a few months after Stardancer ends. We pick up on several familiar characters. This book focuses on Kyndan and Alari, and their "meet cute" is one of the most emotional and dramatic first encounters I've read in science fiction romance. I liked how MacArran revisited that meeting later in the book with the retelling from a more evolved emotional perspective.
MacArran continues to develop the Az-kye world, building on the social norms and practices developed in Stardancer. I enjoyed how consistent it was from the earlier book. In fact, I went back and skimmed through Stardancer and was impressed with how Kyndan interpreted and experienced Az-kye society from the male perspective. His adjustments were no less, and probably more humorous, than those of his sister in the first book. This was a true sequel. Alari is not Kinara and Kyndan is not Aidar. We see the Az-kye/Tellaran male-female dynamic from the perspective of two genuinely new characters. In fact, after reading Stardancer, I wanted to kick Kyndan in the butt a little bit for being so slow to pick up on his serious role as the male consort in Az-kye society. Maybe I was sharing a little of Alari's frustration. This was also where I was a little disappointed in character development. Kyndan was on Az-kye as an ambassador for the Tellarans, and I felt his actions were hasty and flippant for someone supposedly developing peace accords. But that is a minor nit-pick. Rich full main characters, good scenes from Stardancer's characters, great sidekicks who were young and old, building suspense instigated by nefarious characters, and plenty of steam round out this worthy addition to MacArran's Tellaran series. She has another novel planned for Summer 2015 (The Princess), and I don't plan to delay reading that one by a single day.
July 19, 2014
So, SO good! When is the next I
one coming out? :D I love these characters so much, and the worlds they live in, and their cultures...I enjoy every single piece of it! I will put my extended review up once I get it posted on my blog!
UPDATE: (From the blog)
This novel is set in the Telleran Realm, and is the third of MacArran's books set here. Stardancer is the first Telleran novel, and The Seer is second, but each novel is a standalone romance, and can be read in any order. Of course, I absolutely recommend you read Stardancer and The Seer a well!
I just LOVE this series! I love these characters so SO much, and the worlds they live in, and their cultures...I enjoy every single piece of it! I know I say this in every review I write about this set of novels, but Ariel MacArran does such a BEAUTIFUL job of world building, and the characters are so diverse, and deep, and they truly grow and evolve over the course of their stories. Even the secondary characters are very three dimensional...they have pasts, and personalities, and their own interests, and, well they are ALL so real!
Kyndan and Alari may have practically fallen in love at first sight, but watching their relationship change and blossom over the course of the story is so amazing. And believe me, they come across their own hardships along the way. And it's fascinating to continue to learn about each of their cultures and their histories during the story.
Even though the books in this series are fairly long, I read each one of them in less than 24 hours! I just can't put down a book that's been written by Ariel MacArran!
one coming out? :D I love these characters so much, and the worlds they live in, and their cultures...I enjoy every single piece of it! I will put my extended review up once I get it posted on my blog!
UPDATE: (From the blog)
This novel is set in the Telleran Realm, and is the third of MacArran's books set here. Stardancer is the first Telleran novel, and The Seer is second, but each novel is a standalone romance, and can be read in any order. Of course, I absolutely recommend you read Stardancer and The Seer a well!
I just LOVE this series! I love these characters so SO much, and the worlds they live in, and their cultures...I enjoy every single piece of it! I know I say this in every review I write about this set of novels, but Ariel MacArran does such a BEAUTIFUL job of world building, and the characters are so diverse, and deep, and they truly grow and evolve over the course of their stories. Even the secondary characters are very three dimensional...they have pasts, and personalities, and their own interests, and, well they are ALL so real!
Kyndan and Alari may have practically fallen in love at first sight, but watching their relationship change and blossom over the course of the story is so amazing. And believe me, they come across their own hardships along the way. And it's fascinating to continue to learn about each of their cultures and their histories during the story.
Even though the books in this series are fairly long, I read each one of them in less than 24 hours! I just can't put down a book that's been written by Ariel MacArran!
September 17, 2014
I received this book from Ms. MacArran in exchange for an honest review.
The Consort is a thrilling sci-fi/romance. Just my type of adventure! The story starts off very dramatically when First Imperial Daughter Alari names Commander Kyndan Maere as her preferred mate resulting in a duel between Kyndan and the Alari's betrothed. In a scene reminiscent of the 'Amok Time' episode of the original Star Trek series, Kyndan accepts the challenge before he understands all the rules. There would be no story between Alari and Kyndan if the challenge went badly, but there is - quite a story - and not the Star Trek story!
Alari's people, the Az-kye, are a matriarchal society steeped in traditions that are difficult for a Telleran such as Kyndan to appreciate. A particular tradition had once made Kyndan and many other Tellerans slaves. But peace talks are underway now and circumstances have put Kyndan in a position where he must learn and adapt to the Az-kye ways. If he doesn't, Alari may pay the price.
The Consort has food and art, action and intrigue, swords and space ships, romance and heartbreak. A little something for everyone! I found it to be an excellent investment of my time!
Though The Consort is part of a series, it is not necessary to read Stardancer in order to really like this book. I had not read Stardancer, but is now on my to-read list.
If you devour sci-fi/romance like I do, you will truly enjoy The Consort!
The Consort is a thrilling sci-fi/romance. Just my type of adventure! The story starts off very dramatically when First Imperial Daughter Alari names Commander Kyndan Maere as her preferred mate resulting in a duel between Kyndan and the Alari's betrothed. In a scene reminiscent of the 'Amok Time' episode of the original Star Trek series, Kyndan accepts the challenge before he understands all the rules. There would be no story between Alari and Kyndan if the challenge went badly, but there is - quite a story - and not the Star Trek story!
Alari's people, the Az-kye, are a matriarchal society steeped in traditions that are difficult for a Telleran such as Kyndan to appreciate. A particular tradition had once made Kyndan and many other Tellerans slaves. But peace talks are underway now and circumstances have put Kyndan in a position where he must learn and adapt to the Az-kye ways. If he doesn't, Alari may pay the price.
The Consort has food and art, action and intrigue, swords and space ships, romance and heartbreak. A little something for everyone! I found it to be an excellent investment of my time!
Though The Consort is part of a series, it is not necessary to read Stardancer in order to really like this book. I had not read Stardancer, but is now on my to-read list.
If you devour sci-fi/romance like I do, you will truly enjoy The Consort!
June 24, 2014
We start out with Kyndan accepts the challenge before he fully understands all the rules. But dont worry it works out or there would be no amazing story of our favorite people.
Kyndan is a man that all women would sell their favorite pair shoes for, he is handsome, sexy, loving and caring and so so Hot! (yummy)
Alari is a woman she is a strong character but with a vulnerability that is heartbreaking and just want to shake her and hug her at the same time!
I enjoyed this book just as much as i did the last one Stardancer, i loved the twists and turns . You really don't work out who the bad guys are until you read it... amazing WRITING! i just love the characters in this book strong but they still have a heart! what a great read!
the consort has action, swords and lets not forget romance and heartbreak what else could a girl ask for when read a book!!!!
I would rate this book 5 fangs out of 5 for the amazing twist its hard to catch me off guard and surprise me. way too go!!
*Reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Authors that Rock*
Kyndan is a man that all women would sell their favorite pair shoes for, he is handsome, sexy, loving and caring and so so Hot! (yummy)
Alari is a woman she is a strong character but with a vulnerability that is heartbreaking and just want to shake her and hug her at the same time!
I enjoyed this book just as much as i did the last one Stardancer, i loved the twists and turns . You really don't work out who the bad guys are until you read it... amazing WRITING! i just love the characters in this book strong but they still have a heart! what a great read!
the consort has action, swords and lets not forget romance and heartbreak what else could a girl ask for when read a book!!!!
I would rate this book 5 fangs out of 5 for the amazing twist its hard to catch me off guard and surprise me. way too go!!
*Reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Authors that Rock*
May 30, 2016
I was really enjoying this until it came time for The Big Misunderstanding and the heroine went freakin' bonkers and was like "You broke my heart, so I'm going to commit genocide against your people!" Ew, no. I don't like her anymore. Way overkill, princess.
Before that craziness, though... The fish out of water theme was done well for both characters. It was interesting to see the Hero stumbling through the cultural expectations of behavior and when the heroine was disowned, I liked how she was entirely clueless as to what to do without a dozen servants because she didn't sit there and have a pity party. She pulled on her big girl panties and tried to find her happiness. That was great.
Minus one star for the heroine being a bloodthirsty bitch at the end, though.
Before that craziness, though... The fish out of water theme was done well for both characters. It was interesting to see the Hero stumbling through the cultural expectations of behavior and when the heroine was disowned, I liked how she was entirely clueless as to what to do without a dozen servants because she didn't sit there and have a pity party. She pulled on her big girl panties and tried to find her happiness. That was great.
Minus one star for the heroine being a bloodthirsty bitch at the end, though.
August 23, 2014
Ariel MacArran’s “Consort” is unbelievably even better than the first book in her Tellerans series, “Stardancer.” The storyline takes twists and turns and keeps you wondering what will happen. If you’ve ever struggled with in-laws, you need to read this to know that you don’t have it so bad! Alari and Kyndan are a great couple. I love that he fell for her at first sight. Again, there are elements of “Clan of the Cave Bear” and the Immortals After Dark series. The futuristic setting and the different clans and races make this an involved tale that keeps you reading. Again, the bound mate sex is off the charts!
January 1, 2015
I love this series! Will post review soon.
You can find my review for the book tour here!
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January 18, 2025
This is the sequel to Stardancer by Ariel MacArran. This continues to be a fun read with a futuristic romance that takes place in space and on another planet. This still takes place on Az-kye as Kinara attempts to make peace between the two races. She recruits her brother, Kyndan, to be the ambassador even though it's the position he wants the least after being enslaved to the Az-kye for a year. This is told from his point of view.
I was still easily engrossed into the story even though I just read Stardancer. The pace continues wonderfully. MacArran still continues to make this a easy book to read. I still found myself easily reading through the book and caught up with the character and their actions. No middle slumps in this read for me either!
I do feel there were a tiny bit of inconsistencies with the first book, I felt that the Az-kye lost their accents. Or maybe the main character adapted to their fluency? I'm not sure. Not a huge problem, just noticeable compared to just reading the first book.
I like how Kyndan was resistant to his role at first but there was a little insta-love with Princess Alari. For a guy who hates Az-kye it was interesting to see how he would react to fighting and saving one. I'm indifferent to the insta-love thing but for this story I liked it for the most part.
Kyndan was more fun for me to read than Kinara in terms of him having a sense of humor. I love characters who laugh, make others laugh, or can laugh at themselves. Kyndan does that for me. He also has a serious side when he needs it and I can respect that as well. He is a character I enjoy. I'm glad that he didn't let his time in enslavement keep him down too much. I'm pretty sure I would have been scarred far worse than him reading about how he was treated. He does have moments where seeing the way the slaves are treated sets him off but I think that shows what kind of person his is and that he can be sympathetic too.
Alari is sweet. I like her. She is innocent and a bit naive but she's a good person overall. She does have a temper sometimes which is good because I wouldn't be able to believe she's that mild tempered all the time. Especially since she's royalty. Surprisingly she is pretty down to earth considering all her life she had someone cater to her every whim. She learns to become strong and eventually fights for what she wants. I'm glad she isn't as weak-willed as I expected she would have been.
The love scenes were good. Definitely enough to make you hot. Again they were well placed and I enjoyed them immensely. A good follow up to the first book.
There is still the issue of the different cultures but we do get to see a little more of the upper caste system. What it's like to be royalty and all the political nonsense that goes a long with it. I think the main characters do an admirable job at keeping up with it. That doesn't interest me too much but it's relevant to the story and the characters.
Again the story takes place primarily on Az-kye but there are some mentions of other places that exist in the solar system around them. It would be interesting to travel to them. I love that Alari is a creative type so when I read that there was an art school on another planet, I was like, "Sign me up!" lol Wish we got to see what it was like there.
Overall, I liked this story and it's a worthy sequel to Stardancer. If you liked the first book I'm sure you'll like this one too. I do find it funny that Kyndan had to one up Kinara in terms of their caste and roles but I'm glad to see that they have a good sibling bond even if they aren't related any more by Az-kye rules. Pick these up if you like somewhat futuristic, political, love stories!
I was still easily engrossed into the story even though I just read Stardancer. The pace continues wonderfully. MacArran still continues to make this a easy book to read. I still found myself easily reading through the book and caught up with the character and their actions. No middle slumps in this read for me either!
I do feel there were a tiny bit of inconsistencies with the first book, I felt that the Az-kye lost their accents. Or maybe the main character adapted to their fluency? I'm not sure. Not a huge problem, just noticeable compared to just reading the first book.
I like how Kyndan was resistant to his role at first but there was a little insta-love with Princess Alari. For a guy who hates Az-kye it was interesting to see how he would react to fighting and saving one. I'm indifferent to the insta-love thing but for this story I liked it for the most part.
Kyndan was more fun for me to read than Kinara in terms of him having a sense of humor. I love characters who laugh, make others laugh, or can laugh at themselves. Kyndan does that for me. He also has a serious side when he needs it and I can respect that as well. He is a character I enjoy. I'm glad that he didn't let his time in enslavement keep him down too much. I'm pretty sure I would have been scarred far worse than him reading about how he was treated. He does have moments where seeing the way the slaves are treated sets him off but I think that shows what kind of person his is and that he can be sympathetic too.
Alari is sweet. I like her. She is innocent and a bit naive but she's a good person overall. She does have a temper sometimes which is good because I wouldn't be able to believe she's that mild tempered all the time. Especially since she's royalty. Surprisingly she is pretty down to earth considering all her life she had someone cater to her every whim. She learns to become strong and eventually fights for what she wants. I'm glad she isn't as weak-willed as I expected she would have been.
The love scenes were good. Definitely enough to make you hot. Again they were well placed and I enjoyed them immensely. A good follow up to the first book.
There is still the issue of the different cultures but we do get to see a little more of the upper caste system. What it's like to be royalty and all the political nonsense that goes a long with it. I think the main characters do an admirable job at keeping up with it. That doesn't interest me too much but it's relevant to the story and the characters.
Again the story takes place primarily on Az-kye but there are some mentions of other places that exist in the solar system around them. It would be interesting to travel to them. I love that Alari is a creative type so when I read that there was an art school on another planet, I was like, "Sign me up!" lol Wish we got to see what it was like there.
Overall, I liked this story and it's a worthy sequel to Stardancer. If you liked the first book I'm sure you'll like this one too. I do find it funny that Kyndan had to one up Kinara in terms of their caste and roles but I'm glad to see that they have a good sibling bond even if they aren't related any more by Az-kye rules. Pick these up if you like somewhat futuristic, political, love stories!
April 1, 2022
Great sci fi romance with adventure
I prefer sci fi romances heavier on the adventure, and The Consort fits that description. The wordbuilding is excellent, the characters are fascinating, and the body count is low. The character interactions and relationships make this book stand out.
I prefer sci fi romances heavier on the adventure, and The Consort fits that description. The wordbuilding is excellent, the characters are fascinating, and the body count is low. The character interactions and relationships make this book stand out.
February 7, 2015
Ever fall in love at first sight? Kyndan and Alari did. Even though The Consort was set entirely in a fictional world, the obstacles Kyndan and Alari faced were real and possible in our world. To understand any of the current relationships in The Consort or understand why Kyndan feels a certain way about the Az-kye, you would need to read Stardancer first.
Kyndan Maere was an Az-kye slave before being freed. Now back in his home world of Tellar and back in the Tellaran Fleet, he has been chosen by his father, Admiral Maere, to represent Tellar during the opening ceremony on Az-kye. The last thing he wanted was to be back on that “fracking” planet. He hated the people and if it weren’t for his sister being married to one; therefore Ti’antah of the Az’anti clan, he would have nothing more to do with it.
Alari is the First Imperial Daughter of the Empire and is about to marry Az-kye’s most decorated warrior. She should be happy that she will bring such honor to her family and the throne, but for some reason, does not want to go through with it. She is stuck because this is what she was raised to do. She is to marry well and become Empress of the Az-kye realm. Despite begging her mother, the current Empress, and pleading to the goddess Lashima, she had no choice but to be mated to the Az-kye warrior Jazan.
Turns out Lashima had other plans for Kyndan and Alari.
Kyndan:
The princess and her attendants were a scan few paces away now and everyone in the area dropped their eyes, bowing respectfully at her approach.
Except Kyndan.
He knew he was supposed to. Certainly Kinara had impressed the vital importance of observing royal protocol upon him.
He just couldn’t.
Because in that moment she looked right at him. Velvety, soft black, her eyes were haunted by a sadness that speared him to his core.
And suddenly there was no Fleet, no Tellaran Realm, no Empire, no palace.
Just her….
Alari:
Along her path, every person stood with eyes downcast and heads bent in acknowledgement of the First Imperial Daughter.
Save one.
One Man looked boldly at her. He was tall as a warrior and broad through the shoulders but his hair was short as no warrior would wear it. Warm brown was a hair color sometimes seen among the Az-kye but wavy like his, never. In a sea of black, his clothes of dark blue and white tied with a yellow sash set him apart and he wore no sword at his back.
Tellaran
The color of the sky in summer, the Tellaran’s intelligent eyes held echoes of both deep pain and humor. His handsome square-jawed face was more expressive than any warrior’s would be as she met his gaze, his brow creased every so slightly, his full mouth parting.
She had the sudden impulse to reach out, to thrust her hand around those who stood between them for him to clasp. Alari could almost feel the warmth and strength of his fingers wrapping around hers.
And then they were past him and she was in the sea of black, of downcast eyes and bent heads again.
I got a little carried away, but it’s so easy to do so with this series.
Kyndan after some surprising events ended up being with Alari and they had major adjusting to do. They literally came from different worlds with different ways and had to adjust. Their relationship was fragile but they both wanted it to work. This was not what Kyndan was sent to the Az-kye realm to do. Alari was quicker to adjust and had to help her mate. Overall, neither was expecting this outcome and they were not ready.
Throughout the journey of discovering each other and their love growing there were many bumps in the road and tragedy forced their lives to go in a different direction. There were twists and turns that I did not see coming and this made the story even better.
The author once again makes this world feel real for the reader, the geography, the customs, the relationships, the language, the clothes, and more. The way they are described and the consistency with her other books, when you start reading, it’s as if you are revisiting an actual place. As I stated in the beginning of this review, it is best for you to read Stardancer first. I wanted more after reading it and the Consort definitely gave it to me.
Kyndan Maere was an Az-kye slave before being freed. Now back in his home world of Tellar and back in the Tellaran Fleet, he has been chosen by his father, Admiral Maere, to represent Tellar during the opening ceremony on Az-kye. The last thing he wanted was to be back on that “fracking” planet. He hated the people and if it weren’t for his sister being married to one; therefore Ti’antah of the Az’anti clan, he would have nothing more to do with it.
Alari is the First Imperial Daughter of the Empire and is about to marry Az-kye’s most decorated warrior. She should be happy that she will bring such honor to her family and the throne, but for some reason, does not want to go through with it. She is stuck because this is what she was raised to do. She is to marry well and become Empress of the Az-kye realm. Despite begging her mother, the current Empress, and pleading to the goddess Lashima, she had no choice but to be mated to the Az-kye warrior Jazan.
Turns out Lashima had other plans for Kyndan and Alari.
Kyndan:
The princess and her attendants were a scan few paces away now and everyone in the area dropped their eyes, bowing respectfully at her approach.
Except Kyndan.
He knew he was supposed to. Certainly Kinara had impressed the vital importance of observing royal protocol upon him.
He just couldn’t.
Because in that moment she looked right at him. Velvety, soft black, her eyes were haunted by a sadness that speared him to his core.
And suddenly there was no Fleet, no Tellaran Realm, no Empire, no palace.
Just her….
Alari:
Along her path, every person stood with eyes downcast and heads bent in acknowledgement of the First Imperial Daughter.
Save one.
One Man looked boldly at her. He was tall as a warrior and broad through the shoulders but his hair was short as no warrior would wear it. Warm brown was a hair color sometimes seen among the Az-kye but wavy like his, never. In a sea of black, his clothes of dark blue and white tied with a yellow sash set him apart and he wore no sword at his back.
Tellaran
The color of the sky in summer, the Tellaran’s intelligent eyes held echoes of both deep pain and humor. His handsome square-jawed face was more expressive than any warrior’s would be as she met his gaze, his brow creased every so slightly, his full mouth parting.
She had the sudden impulse to reach out, to thrust her hand around those who stood between them for him to clasp. Alari could almost feel the warmth and strength of his fingers wrapping around hers.
And then they were past him and she was in the sea of black, of downcast eyes and bent heads again.
I got a little carried away, but it’s so easy to do so with this series.
Kyndan after some surprising events ended up being with Alari and they had major adjusting to do. They literally came from different worlds with different ways and had to adjust. Their relationship was fragile but they both wanted it to work. This was not what Kyndan was sent to the Az-kye realm to do. Alari was quicker to adjust and had to help her mate. Overall, neither was expecting this outcome and they were not ready.
Throughout the journey of discovering each other and their love growing there were many bumps in the road and tragedy forced their lives to go in a different direction. There were twists and turns that I did not see coming and this made the story even better.
The author once again makes this world feel real for the reader, the geography, the customs, the relationships, the language, the clothes, and more. The way they are described and the consistency with her other books, when you start reading, it’s as if you are revisiting an actual place. As I stated in the beginning of this review, it is best for you to read Stardancer first. I wanted more after reading it and the Consort definitely gave it to me.
March 31, 2017
Started off fairly enthralling, instalove which I'm okay with. Around the latter end the politics started really muddling it in a way which i found boring.
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