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Warriors of Tavikh #4
Fated to the Alien Rebel
Sage
I've built a new life on the planet Tavikh, spending every day seeking penance. And despite witnessing three of my new-found friends find their fated mate, I don't dare hope to find mine. Not when there's a chance someone from Earth will arrive to take me back to face the consequences for what I did.
But when a gravely wounded warrior is brought into the healer's tent, a single touch from me triggers his mating marks to appear. Maybe my punishment isn't having to return to my planet, but rather being given a mate only for him to be taken from me.
Jodah
Ever since Deeka blessed the other warriors with their fated mates, I have wondered if the goddess will find me equally worthy. After awakening from a grievous injury, I discover it is the healer's apprentice she has chosen for me. Except, despite my mating marks, I do not feel the mate bond within, leaving me to question whether Deeka made a mistake in her choice.
As I recover, and we spend more time together, there is something about my mate that makes me hope the bond may still form. Now I have to decide if I will follow where my heart is leading me or reject the female who may or may not be mine.
Contains mature themes.
I've built a new life on the planet Tavikh, spending every day seeking penance. And despite witnessing three of my new-found friends find their fated mate, I don't dare hope to find mine. Not when there's a chance someone from Earth will arrive to take me back to face the consequences for what I did.
But when a gravely wounded warrior is brought into the healer's tent, a single touch from me triggers his mating marks to appear. Maybe my punishment isn't having to return to my planet, but rather being given a mate only for him to be taken from me.
Jodah
Ever since Deeka blessed the other warriors with their fated mates, I have wondered if the goddess will find me equally worthy. After awakening from a grievous injury, I discover it is the healer's apprentice she has chosen for me. Except, despite my mating marks, I do not feel the mate bond within, leaving me to question whether Deeka made a mistake in her choice.
As I recover, and we spend more time together, there is something about my mate that makes me hope the bond may still form. Now I have to decide if I will follow where my heart is leading me or reject the female who may or may not be mine.
Contains mature themes.
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June 21, 2024
Note: Some of my goodreads shelves can be spoilers
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Readability: 📖📖📖📖
Feels: 🦋🦋🦋
Emotional Depth: 💔💔💔
Sexual Tension: ⚡⚡⚡
Romance: 💞💞💞💞
Sensuality: 💋💋💋
Sex Scene Length: 🍑🍑🍑
Steam Scale (Number of Sex Scenes): 🔥
Humor: A touch
Perspective: First person from both hero and heroine, alternating and the epilogue is from Zara’s POV
More character focused or plot focused? character (there is not much plot)
How did the speed of the story feel? slower
When mains are first on page together:
Cliffhanger: No, this ends with a happily ever after for the couple. The epilogue leads into the next couple’s story and ends on a bit of a cliffhanger because it’s the next book
Epilogue: Yes – but it’s from Zara’s POV and a lead in to her story
Format: voluntarily read an advanced reader copy from the author in e-book form (thank you!)
(Descriptions found at end of my review)
Should I read in order?
Ideally, I think yes. While the romance itself is very readable alone, you will get a better understanding of the planet and culture by reading the series in order.
Basic plot:
Sage hopes for a mate, but when Jodah has feelings denying the bond, they must work through fall in love the hard way.
Give this a try if you want:
- science fiction
- alien setting
- low tech culture / survival themes
- fated mates – but they have to work for the bond
- alien hero / human heroine
- healer heroine
- heroine nurses hero back to health
- artist hero
- lower steam – 1 full scene
Ages:
- heroine is 30, not sure about hero
First line:
I’m not sure the blood is ever going to come out.
My thoughts:
Overall this was a pleasant read! Very character focused, and I liked that they mains were together pretty much the whole book, trying to understand falling in love without the hero’s soul light.
I struggled just a touch here and I think these are purely personal things. Soul lights weren't brought up in the first few stories (Lost Warrior and Warrior) but I think came into play in the next few books, but more briefly. So I find myself wishing for more consistency with the culture of the Tavikh. The soul light was such a huge part of the story this time, I was wondering why it didn't seem bigger in prior books I guess? There is also more of a focus on Deeka in this book and their religion and while I can usually be fine with those things in a story, I tend to not love them.
I did love these mains. The story is on the slower side, and I tend to like that. I liked the slower burn of this book and that they really had to focus on each other to fall in love. I do think over time the books are feeling more ‘complete’ and have more depth about the tribe. I do find myself wanting a bit more...interaction with the group as a whole? Like I love the character focus, but I want to know the planet and tribe a bit more too. And I wish in book 1 we had gotten a more detailed part about the how/why these women were chosen to come to planet Tavikh. There is some background there but I just want a bit more because I’m a greedy B.
Jodah and Sage are super sweet though and I loved them!
Cock/Hero Stats: I pulled these from prior books so not all of these things might have been mention in this book, but gives you an idea about their ‘race’ if you read the whole series
Content warnings: (This should be taken as a minimum because I could have missed some!)
Locations of kisses/intimate scenes:
Extra stuff like what my review breakdowns mean, where to find me, and book clubs
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Readability: 📖📖📖📖
Feels: 🦋🦋🦋
Emotional Depth: 💔💔💔
Sexual Tension: ⚡⚡⚡
Romance: 💞💞💞💞
Sensuality: 💋💋💋
Sex Scene Length: 🍑🍑🍑
Steam Scale (Number of Sex Scenes): 🔥
Humor: A touch
Perspective: First person from both hero and heroine, alternating and the epilogue is from Zara’s POV
More character focused or plot focused? character (there is not much plot)
How did the speed of the story feel? slower
When mains are first on page together:
Cliffhanger: No, this ends with a happily ever after for the couple. The epilogue leads into the next couple’s story and ends on a bit of a cliffhanger because it’s the next book
Epilogue: Yes – but it’s from Zara’s POV and a lead in to her story
Format: voluntarily read an advanced reader copy from the author in e-book form (thank you!)
(Descriptions found at end of my review)
Should I read in order?
Ideally, I think yes. While the romance itself is very readable alone, you will get a better understanding of the planet and culture by reading the series in order.
Basic plot:
Sage hopes for a mate, but when Jodah has feelings denying the bond, they must work through fall in love the hard way.
Give this a try if you want:
- science fiction
- alien setting
- low tech culture / survival themes
- fated mates – but they have to work for the bond
- alien hero / human heroine
- healer heroine
- heroine nurses hero back to health
- artist hero
- lower steam – 1 full scene
Ages:
- heroine is 30, not sure about hero
First line:
I’m not sure the blood is ever going to come out.
My thoughts:
Overall this was a pleasant read! Very character focused, and I liked that they mains were together pretty much the whole book, trying to understand falling in love without the hero’s soul light.
I struggled just a touch here and I think these are purely personal things. Soul lights weren't brought up in the first few stories (Lost Warrior and Warrior) but I think came into play in the next few books, but more briefly. So I find myself wishing for more consistency with the culture of the Tavikh. The soul light was such a huge part of the story this time, I was wondering why it didn't seem bigger in prior books I guess? There is also more of a focus on Deeka in this book and their religion and while I can usually be fine with those things in a story, I tend to not love them.
I did love these mains. The story is on the slower side, and I tend to like that. I liked the slower burn of this book and that they really had to focus on each other to fall in love. I do think over time the books are feeling more ‘complete’ and have more depth about the tribe. I do find myself wanting a bit more...interaction with the group as a whole? Like I love the character focus, but I want to know the planet and tribe a bit more too. And I wish in book 1 we had gotten a more detailed part about the how/why these women were chosen to come to planet Tavikh. There is some background there but I just want a bit more because I’m a greedy B.
Jodah and Sage are super sweet though and I loved them!
Cock/Hero Stats: I pulled these from prior books so not all of these things might have been mention in this book, but gives you an idea about their ‘race’ if you read the whole series
Content warnings: (This should be taken as a minimum because I could have missed some!)
Locations of kisses/intimate scenes:
Extra stuff like what my review breakdowns mean, where to find me, and book clubs
July 5, 2025
A Subversion of Standard Alien Romance Tropes Through Emotional Integrity and Dual Growth
The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💙💚💜❤️🩶
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Chemistry: 🧪🧪🧪🧪🧪
Story/Plot: 📕📗📙📘📔
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏
Character development: 😟🙁☺️🤓😍
Narration: 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration Type: Dual Narration
In this emotionally resonant installment of the Tavikhi series, the narrative centers on two protagonists—Sage, a human fugitive seeking redemption, and Jodah, a Tavikhi warrior whose inner void challenges the fated mate trope. The story cleverly upends familiar alien romance conventions by deconstructing the assumed inevitability of mate bonds and instead foregrounds the value of emotional trust, atonement, and choice.
🧬 Characterization and Thematic Complexity
Sage is introduced as a fugitive haunted by a morally gray act of violence from her past—one she perceives as both unforgivable and defining. Her decision to train as a healer within the Tavikhi community is not simply narrative set dressing but a pointed act of psychological restitution. Thematically, her arc explores guilt, moral self-worth, and the pursuit of redemption through service. Her growing admiration for the Tavikhi and dedication to healing adds layers of socio-political nuance, positioning her as a cultural bridge rather than a passive outsider.
Jodah, by contrast, introduces emotional dissonance to the typical alien mate narrative. While Sage responds to the appearance of the bond marks with quiet hope, Jodah is disoriented—his soul light, the Tavikhi’s metaphysical confirmation of love, remains absent. This absence reframes the mate mark trope not as destiny but as a source of existential uncertainty. His sense of emotional hollowness offers a compelling inversion: it is the alien male who questions the bond’s legitimacy, and the human female who embraces it.
🔁 Subversion of Genre Expectations
Unlike many alien romance narratives that rely heavily on the instant gratification of predestined bonds, this novel centers on emotional consent and gradual intimacy. The bond does not define the love story—it merely initiates the journey. The romance unfolds through mutual vulnerability, shared isolation, and the absence of supernatural certainty. In this way, the novel invites readers to reflect on what truly forges connection: soul marks or soul work?
🎧 Audiobook Performance
Narrated in dual POV by Penelope Ann Rose and Chris Chambers, the audiobook adds distinct emotional textures to the characters. Rose’s soft, melodic delivery underscores Sage’s internal fragility and hopeful resilience, making her an apt match for the role. Chambers, while initially less compelling in past entries, demonstrates notable improvement here. His clarity and gravitas lend weight to Jodah’s stoic introspection, even if some tonal variance remains limited. Together, their alternating narration reinforces the dual emotional journeys and inner monologues that shape the romance.
🧩 Final Thoughts
What distinguishes this story is not only its extraterrestrial setting but its grounded emotional stakes. The protagonists are not bound by destiny but by a shared willingness to confront their own darkness and evolve. The result is a story that resists formula in favor of earned connection—one that respects the reader’s intelligence as much as it satisfies the heart.
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The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💙💚💜❤️🩶
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Chemistry: 🧪🧪🧪🧪🧪
Story/Plot: 📕📗📙📘📔
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏
Character development: 😟🙁☺️🤓😍
Narration: 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration Type: Dual Narration
In this emotionally resonant installment of the Tavikhi series, the narrative centers on two protagonists—Sage, a human fugitive seeking redemption, and Jodah, a Tavikhi warrior whose inner void challenges the fated mate trope. The story cleverly upends familiar alien romance conventions by deconstructing the assumed inevitability of mate bonds and instead foregrounds the value of emotional trust, atonement, and choice.
🧬 Characterization and Thematic Complexity
Sage is introduced as a fugitive haunted by a morally gray act of violence from her past—one she perceives as both unforgivable and defining. Her decision to train as a healer within the Tavikhi community is not simply narrative set dressing but a pointed act of psychological restitution. Thematically, her arc explores guilt, moral self-worth, and the pursuit of redemption through service. Her growing admiration for the Tavikhi and dedication to healing adds layers of socio-political nuance, positioning her as a cultural bridge rather than a passive outsider.
Jodah, by contrast, introduces emotional dissonance to the typical alien mate narrative. While Sage responds to the appearance of the bond marks with quiet hope, Jodah is disoriented—his soul light, the Tavikhi’s metaphysical confirmation of love, remains absent. This absence reframes the mate mark trope not as destiny but as a source of existential uncertainty. His sense of emotional hollowness offers a compelling inversion: it is the alien male who questions the bond’s legitimacy, and the human female who embraces it.
🔁 Subversion of Genre Expectations
Unlike many alien romance narratives that rely heavily on the instant gratification of predestined bonds, this novel centers on emotional consent and gradual intimacy. The bond does not define the love story—it merely initiates the journey. The romance unfolds through mutual vulnerability, shared isolation, and the absence of supernatural certainty. In this way, the novel invites readers to reflect on what truly forges connection: soul marks or soul work?
🎧 Audiobook Performance
Narrated in dual POV by Penelope Ann Rose and Chris Chambers, the audiobook adds distinct emotional textures to the characters. Rose’s soft, melodic delivery underscores Sage’s internal fragility and hopeful resilience, making her an apt match for the role. Chambers, while initially less compelling in past entries, demonstrates notable improvement here. His clarity and gravitas lend weight to Jodah’s stoic introspection, even if some tonal variance remains limited. Together, their alternating narration reinforces the dual emotional journeys and inner monologues that shape the romance.
🧩 Final Thoughts
What distinguishes this story is not only its extraterrestrial setting but its grounded emotional stakes. The protagonists are not bound by destiny but by a shared willingness to confront their own darkness and evolve. The result is a story that resists formula in favor of earned connection—one that respects the reader’s intelligence as much as it satisfies the heart.
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April 16, 2025
3.5⭐️ For me, this was the best one in the series. Although there was attraction between them from the first moment they realized they were mates, it didn’t feel as instalovey as was the case with the other books. I really enjoyed Jodah and Sage’s story!
July 15, 2024
I loved all of these books so far, entertainment 10/10.
-1 ⭐ because dark-haired males just hit different and these are all blond [she says while she's fully married to and has a kid with a blond man]
-1 ⭐ because dark-haired males just hit different and these are all blond [she says while she's fully married to and has a kid with a blond man]
July 13, 2024
Surprising Twist!
Book 4 of the Warriors of Tavikh centers around Sage and Jodah. The main plot points center around Sage learning to forgive herself and Jodah learning patience in his fated mate relationship. Personally I was a little concerned on the soul light- I thought she was pregnant or ill the entire book. The idea that the soul light is can come from a human is interesting. That being said, I liked the introduction to the Njeri. Excited to see what happens to Zara in the next installment!
Book 4 of the Warriors of Tavikh centers around Sage and Jodah. The main plot points center around Sage learning to forgive herself and Jodah learning patience in his fated mate relationship. Personally I was a little concerned on the soul light- I thought she was pregnant or ill the entire book. The idea that the soul light is can come from a human is interesting. That being said, I liked the introduction to the Njeri. Excited to see what happens to Zara in the next installment!
July 1, 2024
Sage (h) stowed away on a ship bound for the alien planet Tavikh to start anew but struggles with nightmares and fear of discovery of a crime she committed back on Earth. Her only solace comes from her role as an apprentice healer, learning from the Tavikhi, a protective alien tribe. Jodah (H), a Tavikhi warrior, is gravely injured in a brutal attack, and Sage is thrust into the role of his caretaker. When mysterious mating marks appear on Jodah's body, indicating they are fated mates, both are thrown into a whirlwind of confusion and doubt. Jodah's recovery is slow, and he initially feels no connection to Sage. This lack of connection worries Sage, who fears rejection, especially after Jodah's initial reaction to the mating marks is indifferent. Jodah and Sage’s relationship grows stronger as they spend more time together and start to open up, though Sage worries that she'll lose what she has with Jodah if he becomes aware of her past actions. Despite the challenges and the initial absence of a soul light, Jodah starts to feel a deep connection with Sage, and things heat up between the two. Loved how Sage continues to grow in her skills as a healer, especially when she's put to the test to save a young alien child. Jodah is more than just a fierce warrior, as demonstrated by his artistic kills, his relationship with his parents, and the effort he puts into his relationship with Sage. The bond between Sage and Jodah may not be the experience that the other mated couples experiences, bur their connection is amazing nonetheless. So many perils and dangers on Tavikh - from razor sharp foliage to luani to attacking Njeri. Hot and steamy alien-human fated mates romance with plenty of drama, angst, and dangers, exploring connection, love, survival, redemption, and more.
June 19, 2024
"The goddess has blessed me with the strongest, kindest, most beautiful mate in all the galaxies. You are perfect, inside and out."
Another lovely fated mates story from this series! Each book features a different couple and the FMCs all have interesting and mysterious pasts that really keep me hooked because I need to know! Sage was no different. Jodah was the perfect mate for her. He's super sweet and adorable. He's definitely in the running for my favorite MMC from this series.
We didn't see the previous couples as much in this book, but we did get introduced to some characters from another tribe that we've seen briefly in other books and a whole new one towards the end. The world building has been very fun to read and I am excited to get more from the other tribes on Tavikh.
There is a very slow burn and the spice doesn't happen until the end but I love the romance between the main characters so much I didn't even mind that there wasn't much spice.
That ending though....I am going to be not so patiently waiting for Zara's book. Her personality is hilarious and I can't wait to see her just cause all sorts of unhinged chaos.
Another lovely fated mates story from this series! Each book features a different couple and the FMCs all have interesting and mysterious pasts that really keep me hooked because I need to know! Sage was no different. Jodah was the perfect mate for her. He's super sweet and adorable. He's definitely in the running for my favorite MMC from this series.
We didn't see the previous couples as much in this book, but we did get introduced to some characters from another tribe that we've seen briefly in other books and a whole new one towards the end. The world building has been very fun to read and I am excited to get more from the other tribes on Tavikh.
There is a very slow burn and the spice doesn't happen until the end but I love the romance between the main characters so much I didn't even mind that there wasn't much spice.
That ending though....I am going to be not so patiently waiting for Zara's book. Her personality is hilarious and I can't wait to see her just cause all sorts of unhinged chaos.
June 13, 2025
Another touching, well crafted sci-fi romance from this series. Jodah and Sage’s love story is heartfelt, with a unique twist on soulmate bonds.
July 9, 2024
4🌟
ARC review.
This is the best one yet it my eyes and as always the ending has me excited for the next book.
ARC review.
This is the best one yet it my eyes and as always the ending has me excited for the next book.
November 28, 2025
Jodah was the most eager I found out of all of them to want a mate but then when he actually had his marks awakened he didn't care, which in a way made this story drag on a bit. Sage was also a hard read with her background being similar to Maeve's but at the same time different, unlike Maeve she fought off her attacker in time. Half the time she seemed eager to wanting someone and the other half she seemed to give up.
The two of them together were a little bit boring if you ask me. There is no longer any action (much like the last one) or threat really so the story just drags on and on. I get the author was trying the whole "falling in love without the influence of the mating marks" but at the same time if this is what the whole plot is with these aliens, it's a bit disappointing when it's not there. And because he didn't feel the pull, it made them seem more forced together than anything else. He would compare her to the females of his tribe, question his goddess Deeka and wonder if she made a mistake, etc. He wasn't even going to try really, except the healer Kyler pushed him to it in a way with a guilt trip. Don't get me wrong, the idea was a bit interesting but the execution of the story was rather poorly done. By about half way through the book I was already bored and wanting it to be done because, yet again, it was very repetitive, going on and on about not feeling the bond like a broken record. There was literally nothing else to the story other than a bit of filler fluff with him showing her some drawings he did and her taking walks with him. Well until about 80% ish in when finally a new race appears and clearly we are going to be set up for some kind of war with them. Which I mean I don't really understand why we needed another race for this? I get the author killed off the last bad guys but if she just planned on having another race attack then what was the point? At least make the Krijese be as strong as she made them to be instead of giving them a weak ass ending instead of making a new race to be the bad guys.
What really irked me about this book though is that somehow Sage is a better healer than Kyler who has been a healer in his tribes for what? 10 + years I think is what he mentioned but yeah, she's the one to save Sorin because he had symptoms similar to pneumonia and basically tried some herb to make him better. Like really? These aliens who have lived on this planet forever but they never had pneumonia before? It's strange because even when she mentions it (before Sorin showed up), Kyler says that they have something similar and yet... What? Sage to the rescue because he's bad at his fucken job? I hate, absolutely hate when authors do this. Why do you have to make a man (or woman, but more often a man) incompetent just to build up your FMC? It shouldn't be a thing! Why can't they both be good and knowledgeable? Why can't they be equal? I am half expecting the book about Zara to be her becoming an amazing blacksmith and overtaking Benham because, you know, she's female so therefore better. Ugh.. it's annoying, seriously. Did the author take inspiration from Ursa Dax, because she too turns her men useless and the women strong even if they are native to the planet.
Lastly I will say I was disappointed in the end. I appreciate what the author was trying to do with giving her the soul light but I feel it was just another knock at men and making this female that much more superior. I was hoping that the reason his soul light was not there was because he just was a bit too weak from everything he went through but that when he got stronger and realized he loved her anyway that it would come back but nope. Clearly it doesn't bother him because he mentions it all throughout the book and then some. Just because the author wrote it, doesn't come off that way because when you mention something that much and how it doesn't bother you... I mean it's friggen clear it does.
On a side note, if I have to read one more time the words "man - male" from one of these FMCs who clearly all think the same way I'm going to scream. It shouldn't bother me this much but oh my Gods, stop using the same fucken lines book after book. Seriously, it's fine to call the Tavikhi men instead of males but this author always uses that correction with every single FMC that it's getting on my nerves. I already don't like when these books are repetitive but to recycle the same lines from previous books is just horrible writing.
The two of them together were a little bit boring if you ask me. There is no longer any action (much like the last one) or threat really so the story just drags on and on. I get the author was trying the whole "falling in love without the influence of the mating marks" but at the same time if this is what the whole plot is with these aliens, it's a bit disappointing when it's not there. And because he didn't feel the pull, it made them seem more forced together than anything else. He would compare her to the females of his tribe, question his goddess Deeka and wonder if she made a mistake, etc. He wasn't even going to try really, except the healer Kyler pushed him to it in a way with a guilt trip. Don't get me wrong, the idea was a bit interesting but the execution of the story was rather poorly done. By about half way through the book I was already bored and wanting it to be done because, yet again, it was very repetitive, going on and on about not feeling the bond like a broken record. There was literally nothing else to the story other than a bit of filler fluff with him showing her some drawings he did and her taking walks with him. Well until about 80% ish in when finally a new race appears and clearly we are going to be set up for some kind of war with them. Which I mean I don't really understand why we needed another race for this? I get the author killed off the last bad guys but if she just planned on having another race attack then what was the point? At least make the Krijese be as strong as she made them to be instead of giving them a weak ass ending instead of making a new race to be the bad guys.
What really irked me about this book though is that somehow Sage is a better healer than Kyler who has been a healer in his tribes for what? 10 + years I think is what he mentioned but yeah, she's the one to save Sorin because he had symptoms similar to pneumonia and basically tried some herb to make him better. Like really? These aliens who have lived on this planet forever but they never had pneumonia before? It's strange because even when she mentions it (before Sorin showed up), Kyler says that they have something similar and yet... What? Sage to the rescue because he's bad at his fucken job? I hate, absolutely hate when authors do this. Why do you have to make a man (or woman, but more often a man) incompetent just to build up your FMC? It shouldn't be a thing! Why can't they both be good and knowledgeable? Why can't they be equal? I am half expecting the book about Zara to be her becoming an amazing blacksmith and overtaking Benham because, you know, she's female so therefore better. Ugh.. it's annoying, seriously. Did the author take inspiration from Ursa Dax, because she too turns her men useless and the women strong even if they are native to the planet.
Lastly I will say I was disappointed in the end. I appreciate what the author was trying to do with giving her the soul light but I feel it was just another knock at men and making this female that much more superior. I was hoping that the reason his soul light was not there was because he just was a bit too weak from everything he went through but that when he got stronger and realized he loved her anyway that it would come back but nope. Clearly it doesn't bother him because he mentions it all throughout the book and then some. Just because the author wrote it, doesn't come off that way because when you mention something that much and how it doesn't bother you... I mean it's friggen clear it does.
On a side note, if I have to read one more time the words "man - male" from one of these FMCs who clearly all think the same way I'm going to scream. It shouldn't bother me this much but oh my Gods, stop using the same fucken lines book after book. Seriously, it's fine to call the Tavikhi men instead of males but this author always uses that correction with every single FMC that it's getting on my nerves. I already don't like when these books are repetitive but to recycle the same lines from previous books is just horrible writing.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 5, 2024
Another good addition to this series from Erin - we have another one of the human women who came from Earth to start a new life - this is about Sage learning she is the fated mate of one of the aliens in the village, Jodah, who ends up being gravely injured whilst out hunting.
Sage was a stowaway on the ship that left Earth after committing a crime and running away in fear. She is no better really on the Tavikh planet, not really mixing with the other human women, feeling that the authorities from Earth would hunt her down any minute for what happened to her, living in fear and having nightmares. She finds herself as a type of apprentice healer to the village healer, which she takes to and enjoys and keeps her mind occupied.
Jodah is on death's door when he is taken to the healer's tent after being attacked whilst out hunting. Sage immediately jumps into action and steps in to help try and heal him, cleaning his wounds and trying to get him to drink medicine to help the pain, which immediately sets off Jodah's mating marks that start to appear on his body, indicating that Sage is his true mate.
Sage is amazed to see the marks, but is very busy trying to save his life, and doesn't leave the tent for the next 7 days as she battles to save him. But when Jodah wakes up and sees his marks, he doesn't respond as she was expecting. Jodah had a dream about the Goddess while he was recovering, and although he can see his mating marks, he does not feel the soul light that the male is supposed to have when meeting his mate. This throws them both off, him not feeling this soul light, and she thinking that without this light that he does not want her for a mate.
The majority of the story concentrates on how their relationship progresses and how they grow together in their attraction. Sage also gets to meet Jodah's mum and dad who immediately take her in as their daughter, something that was missing in Sage's life. Loved how their bond grows even without his soul light, but not without some ups and downs of course. It's a slow burn as their friendship grows which does turn a little steamy as it progresses.
I did enjoy this story and their connection, loved how into the healing stuff Sage was and how dedicated she was. You do learn about her backstory towards the end of the book and what happened to her on Earth. Jodah is very protective and caring, taking his duty as mate very seriously, learning what matters to his mate. A very enjoyable read, looking forward to the next one where one of the other women has been kidnapped by a different tribe that has attacked their village!
Sage was a stowaway on the ship that left Earth after committing a crime and running away in fear. She is no better really on the Tavikh planet, not really mixing with the other human women, feeling that the authorities from Earth would hunt her down any minute for what happened to her, living in fear and having nightmares. She finds herself as a type of apprentice healer to the village healer, which she takes to and enjoys and keeps her mind occupied.
Jodah is on death's door when he is taken to the healer's tent after being attacked whilst out hunting. Sage immediately jumps into action and steps in to help try and heal him, cleaning his wounds and trying to get him to drink medicine to help the pain, which immediately sets off Jodah's mating marks that start to appear on his body, indicating that Sage is his true mate.
Sage is amazed to see the marks, but is very busy trying to save his life, and doesn't leave the tent for the next 7 days as she battles to save him. But when Jodah wakes up and sees his marks, he doesn't respond as she was expecting. Jodah had a dream about the Goddess while he was recovering, and although he can see his mating marks, he does not feel the soul light that the male is supposed to have when meeting his mate. This throws them both off, him not feeling this soul light, and she thinking that without this light that he does not want her for a mate.
The majority of the story concentrates on how their relationship progresses and how they grow together in their attraction. Sage also gets to meet Jodah's mum and dad who immediately take her in as their daughter, something that was missing in Sage's life. Loved how their bond grows even without his soul light, but not without some ups and downs of course. It's a slow burn as their friendship grows which does turn a little steamy as it progresses.
I did enjoy this story and their connection, loved how into the healing stuff Sage was and how dedicated she was. You do learn about her backstory towards the end of the book and what happened to her on Earth. Jodah is very protective and caring, taking his duty as mate very seriously, learning what matters to his mate. A very enjoyable read, looking forward to the next one where one of the other women has been kidnapped by a different tribe that has attacked their village!
July 7, 2024
I really enjoyed this book. Great world building and wonderful characters. I liked both Sage and Jodah. Sage loves in fear of being discovered and returned back to Earth. She's an apprentice healer so that she can help others, as well as atone for what she did.
'I’m ready to learn everything I can about healing in the hopes that by helping people, I somehow make things right for what I did.'
Jodah was gravely injured and brought to a healer. Sage did all she could to help the healer care for him and didn't leave his side in the week he was unconscious. As soon as she touched him, his mating marks appeared. She longed to find a mate of her own, but after six months, didn't believe she would get one. Jodah was surprised to find he bore the mating marks, but felt no pull towards Sage and wondered if she was really meant to be his mate. The marks are there, but he cannot see or feel his soul light, and doesn't understand why. Sage is heartbroken at the seemingly lack of interest in the marks from Jodah and fears a possible rejection.
I really like this aspect of fated mates in this world. I am so used to it being known by scent, or by symbols or a glow. A male who meets the one he recognizes as his fated but doesn't feel the pull to is fascinating to be. These two had to build their relationship, get to know each other and fall in love without the soul light to bring it at first touch.
I loved the supporting characters, Sage's supportive friends, as well as the healer Kyler, who gave Jodah the push in the right direction he needed when he was confused, though his situation is unheard of.
A great read. 5 stars.
'I’m ready to learn everything I can about healing in the hopes that by helping people, I somehow make things right for what I did.'
Jodah was gravely injured and brought to a healer. Sage did all she could to help the healer care for him and didn't leave his side in the week he was unconscious. As soon as she touched him, his mating marks appeared. She longed to find a mate of her own, but after six months, didn't believe she would get one. Jodah was surprised to find he bore the mating marks, but felt no pull towards Sage and wondered if she was really meant to be his mate. The marks are there, but he cannot see or feel his soul light, and doesn't understand why. Sage is heartbroken at the seemingly lack of interest in the marks from Jodah and fears a possible rejection.
I really like this aspect of fated mates in this world. I am so used to it being known by scent, or by symbols or a glow. A male who meets the one he recognizes as his fated but doesn't feel the pull to is fascinating to be. These two had to build their relationship, get to know each other and fall in love without the soul light to bring it at first touch.
I loved the supporting characters, Sage's supportive friends, as well as the healer Kyler, who gave Jodah the push in the right direction he needed when he was confused, though his situation is unheard of.
A great read. 5 stars.
September 23, 2024
1. There is nothing rebellious and no mention of rebel or rebellious behavior in this MMC. NO idea where this title came from.
2. She uses the same description for the cock. Like, the exact same words and book 2. That's right, the upsidedown umbrella....
3. There is not one single reason this FMC would have thought her 'secret' would have made her new friends mad at her.
4. Once again, apparently there are no nipples. But no one has asked about procreation. Even though 5 of them are now having constant sex.
5. The sex is stil really boring missionary style alien sex.
6. Introducing new bad guys! The same as the one bad guys but at least these ones actually want something.
7. This species has no word for various colours? Or a comb? Even though they all have super long hair?
8. They don't have paper, they dont have electricity, it Sounds like they don't even have outhouses they all just go behind bushes... They have never ventured to visit other species that live on the planet.
9. But they do have another planet's aliens that visit them occasionally. They never go there though. And they still have no word why the humans are just being dumped there. Why wouldn't the rich people be building their houses there if it's so overcrowded on earth? Instead of using it as a makeshift prison/whatever it is?
10. I liked this MMC a lot.
Oh and I guess the whole mating ceremonies thing was just that one time because we still have no words about it happening or ever having happened.
2. She uses the same description for the cock. Like, the exact same words and book 2. That's right, the upsidedown umbrella....
3. There is not one single reason this FMC would have thought her 'secret' would have made her new friends mad at her.
4. Once again, apparently there are no nipples. But no one has asked about procreation. Even though 5 of them are now having constant sex.
5. The sex is stil really boring missionary style alien sex.
6. Introducing new bad guys! The same as the one bad guys but at least these ones actually want something.
7. This species has no word for various colours? Or a comb? Even though they all have super long hair?
8. They don't have paper, they dont have electricity, it Sounds like they don't even have outhouses they all just go behind bushes... They have never ventured to visit other species that live on the planet.
9. But they do have another planet's aliens that visit them occasionally. They never go there though. And they still have no word why the humans are just being dumped there. Why wouldn't the rich people be building their houses there if it's so overcrowded on earth? Instead of using it as a makeshift prison/whatever it is?
10. I liked this MMC a lot.
Oh and I guess the whole mating ceremonies thing was just that one time because we still have no words about it happening or ever having happened.
June 26, 2024
Sage, the female human lead, feels like she needs to atone for mistakes made on Earth. She has dedicated her focus to becoming a healer, under tutelage of the alien healer on the new planet she escaped to. Whilst some of the other humans have found fated mates amongst the aliens, she’s sure she won’t because she doesn’t deserve one.
Then Jodah, the male alien lead, is brought in, suffering severe wounds inflicted by a predator he was hunting. When she touches him, his mating marks appear. Jodah awakens in pain, after having visions of his goddess and only returning to consciousness because a sweet voice called him. He sees his mating marks but doesn’t feel the “soul light” he’s been told about. Sage feels like this is a sign that she’s not meant to have a mate but Jodah is sure he can fall in love like humans do…
This novella is dual POV, well written, and a sweet and steamy, sci fi romance. I empathised with Sage’s guilt and appreciated Jodah’s encouragement of her moving on from it. I enjoyed Sage’s joy in healing, as well as her understanding of herself. I enjoyed Jodah’s acceptance of his soul light situation and his working to establish a different sort of relationship with Sage. I enjoyed the secondary character interactions and encouragement. I enjoyed the building intimacy between Sage and Jodah.
I received a complimentary copy from the author and this is my voluntary honest review.
Then Jodah, the male alien lead, is brought in, suffering severe wounds inflicted by a predator he was hunting. When she touches him, his mating marks appear. Jodah awakens in pain, after having visions of his goddess and only returning to consciousness because a sweet voice called him. He sees his mating marks but doesn’t feel the “soul light” he’s been told about. Sage feels like this is a sign that she’s not meant to have a mate but Jodah is sure he can fall in love like humans do…
This novella is dual POV, well written, and a sweet and steamy, sci fi romance. I empathised with Sage’s guilt and appreciated Jodah’s encouragement of her moving on from it. I enjoyed Sage’s joy in healing, as well as her understanding of herself. I enjoyed Jodah’s acceptance of his soul light situation and his working to establish a different sort of relationship with Sage. I enjoyed the secondary character interactions and encouragement. I enjoyed the building intimacy between Sage and Jodah.
I received a complimentary copy from the author and this is my voluntary honest review.
July 8, 2024
Fated to the Alien Rebel
This is a super sweet love story. It's low stress to read which is always a nice break from the violence and conflict that is usually in the background of fantasy/sci-fi romance.
The Earth these MFCs come from is garbage so they have all had trauma to deal with, as does this one.
I liked this comment by the MFC,
“... over the last few months I’ve noticed that no matter the interest the unmated warriors have shown us, none of them have ogled me—or the other humans—beyond a general curiosity. No lewd stares at my breasts. It makes me realize how often the men back on Earth did it.”
I have often wondered why it seems so impossible to even imagine a world with no sexual harassment or assault. To even speak of it is to risk being dismissed for being naive and childish. But without imagining a world with less violence toward women, it can never happen.
With all that said, I think this story could have used something more. Not sure what. A comedic best buddy, or a smart mouth tribe sister, or a super flirt whose story is coming up in a later book, or a pet that turns into a fighter/protector. Something to add humor or surprise.
This is a super sweet love story. It's low stress to read which is always a nice break from the violence and conflict that is usually in the background of fantasy/sci-fi romance.
The Earth these MFCs come from is garbage so they have all had trauma to deal with, as does this one.
I liked this comment by the MFC,
“... over the last few months I’ve noticed that no matter the interest the unmated warriors have shown us, none of them have ogled me—or the other humans—beyond a general curiosity. No lewd stares at my breasts. It makes me realize how often the men back on Earth did it.”
I have often wondered why it seems so impossible to even imagine a world with no sexual harassment or assault. To even speak of it is to risk being dismissed for being naive and childish. But without imagining a world with less violence toward women, it can never happen.
With all that said, I think this story could have used something more. Not sure what. A comedic best buddy, or a smart mouth tribe sister, or a super flirt whose story is coming up in a later book, or a pet that turns into a fighter/protector. Something to add humor or surprise.
June 25, 2024
I know i said the previous book was my favorite so far in the series but i LIED. My pants might as well be on fire with how bad i lied. I was not expecting to love Jodah and Sage as much as i do but i dont regret it for a single second.
Jodah and Sage have a rough go at meeting, after Jodah's accident leaves him scarred in multiple ways, he wakes up only to find out he has a mate, but somethings off, and he doesn't feel the mate bond like he should.
Sage is training to help become a healer in the Tavikh village, wanting to atone for the mistakes she's made in the past. So saving Jodah at first means helping one more person, maybe it'll bring her closer to forgiving herself - the last thing she expected was to be his mate.
For an Alien romance series, Erin does a fantastic job at keeping all characters unique and different while giving each and every couple their own story. There's an overall plot that spans across the books as a story of its own but the way it plays out through the separate books is done really well! I adore the small world building that's continuous with the series as well!
Jodah and Sage have a rough go at meeting, after Jodah's accident leaves him scarred in multiple ways, he wakes up only to find out he has a mate, but somethings off, and he doesn't feel the mate bond like he should.
Sage is training to help become a healer in the Tavikh village, wanting to atone for the mistakes she's made in the past. So saving Jodah at first means helping one more person, maybe it'll bring her closer to forgiving herself - the last thing she expected was to be his mate.
For an Alien romance series, Erin does a fantastic job at keeping all characters unique and different while giving each and every couple their own story. There's an overall plot that spans across the books as a story of its own but the way it plays out through the separate books is done really well! I adore the small world building that's continuous with the series as well!
September 3, 2024
Love and trusting the process
I loved Sage and Jodah’s sweet, alien-human, fated mates, healing romance. This story had a wonderful mix of humor, heartwarming love, real life issues, painful pasts, and spice. Sage is a human who came to the planet Tavikh to escape after committing a crime. Despite escaping earth, Sage lives in fear that she will be discovered and returned to earth to be punished. Jodah is a Tavikhi and one of the tribe’s younger warriors. As a healer in training, Sage has touched numerous Tavikhi males in the six months she’s been on the planet and never triggered mating marks so she assumes she does not have a fated mate. When Sage touches Jodah to help treat him after a grievous injury, it triggers his mating marks. However, when he finally awakens, Jodah does not feel the mating soul light towards Sage. What follows the triggering of the marks is a wonderful healing journey of trusting the process with baggage unpacking, truth telling, and leaps of faith. This well written story included engaging dialogue, characters with dimension, good world building, and an interesting storyline. I am really enjoying this series. 4.5 stars.
I loved Sage and Jodah’s sweet, alien-human, fated mates, healing romance. This story had a wonderful mix of humor, heartwarming love, real life issues, painful pasts, and spice. Sage is a human who came to the planet Tavikh to escape after committing a crime. Despite escaping earth, Sage lives in fear that she will be discovered and returned to earth to be punished. Jodah is a Tavikhi and one of the tribe’s younger warriors. As a healer in training, Sage has touched numerous Tavikhi males in the six months she’s been on the planet and never triggered mating marks so she assumes she does not have a fated mate. When Sage touches Jodah to help treat him after a grievous injury, it triggers his mating marks. However, when he finally awakens, Jodah does not feel the mating soul light towards Sage. What follows the triggering of the marks is a wonderful healing journey of trusting the process with baggage unpacking, truth telling, and leaps of faith. This well written story included engaging dialogue, characters with dimension, good world building, and an interesting storyline. I am really enjoying this series. 4.5 stars.
July 4, 2024
Fated to the Alien Rebel is book 4 of Warriors of Tavikh, this book follows the story of Jodah and Sage. After reading the overview for Fated to the Alien Rebel I just knew that I needed to get my "hands" on this book and read it to find out what exactly happens between Jodah and Sage. I'm so happy that I did "pick up" this book and began reading it because I found that I quite enjoyed reading the book. I thought author Erin Hale did a phenomenal job of telling the story of Jodah and Sage, I loved the complexity of emotions she used to express each character to bring them to "life". Now I'm not going to give out any details about Fated to the Alien Rebel because I don't want to ruin the story for those who will one day pick this book up and give it a read. I would give a recommendation for Fated to the Alien Rebel because I thought it to be quite enjoyable and entertaining to read. I can't wait to read more books that are written by Erin Hale. One amazing Alien romance book!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 7, 2024
Sage is a human that leaves Earth after she killed a man that attacked her. She becomes an assistant healer at the Tavikhi village. When Jodah is brought in half dead after a hunt, she helps the healer save his life, the task also sets his mating marks to show up. When Jodah heals, he learns of his mating to Sage but the mating light his people see never shows for them. He questions if his mating is real despite his mating marks. Both Sage and Jodah decide to get to know one another slowly to see if they can form a bond without the guidance of the mating light. As they get to know one another, they discover feelings towards one another. Along side their mating issues, they are faced with a new threat from the Njeri tribe and the unease of the truce with the local Krijese tribe.
There is a lot going on in this book and it will keep you on the edge of your seat to read what will happen next. I can't wait to read Zara's story next.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
There is a lot going on in this book and it will keep you on the edge of your seat to read what will happen next. I can't wait to read Zara's story next.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 3, 2024
Fated to the Alien Rebel returns readers to the planet Tavikh in this fourth exciting Sci-Fi Romance.
Warrior MFC Jodah has been brought into the Tavikhi healers tent after a hunt has left him badly wounded. MMC Sage one of the human settlers from Earth is there apprenticing with tribe healer Kyler. When she touches Jodah his mating marks suddenly appear leaving everyone around them in shock, and in no doubt Sage is his mate.
Sage has a secret from her past though that brings with it nightmares that plague her, and wonders when Jodah wakes if he will still want her for a mate when she reveals it.
Good writing and characterizations made this story another engaging read and a little intense when Jodah recovers but doesn’t feel a mate bond to Sage. Will he or won’t he?
Another sweet addition to the series that I enjoyed and eagerly await the next.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Warrior MFC Jodah has been brought into the Tavikhi healers tent after a hunt has left him badly wounded. MMC Sage one of the human settlers from Earth is there apprenticing with tribe healer Kyler. When she touches Jodah his mating marks suddenly appear leaving everyone around them in shock, and in no doubt Sage is his mate.
Sage has a secret from her past though that brings with it nightmares that plague her, and wonders when Jodah wakes if he will still want her for a mate when she reveals it.
Good writing and characterizations made this story another engaging read and a little intense when Jodah recovers but doesn’t feel a mate bond to Sage. Will he or won’t he?
Another sweet addition to the series that I enjoyed and eagerly await the next.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 19, 2024
Gleeful Goblin Review: This story was such a lovely tale of hurt/comfort very literally. Our MMC Jodah was grievously injured while hunting a wild creature called a luani and our FMC Sage is apprenticed to the local healer. She's been caring for wounded villagers for the past 6 months which has meant touching a lot of warriors and no mating marks appear until Jodah is brought into the healing area while unconscious and unaware of what happens. That lack of awareness has some pretty sharp consequences for both characters and creates a BIG KERFUFFLE with a ton of big emotions. Thank everything that I trust this author to get me safely to that HEA ending because otherwise my port hear just wouldn't have been able to take it. That being said, the destination was worth a bit of a rough journey and I couldn't be more pleased with this wonderful couple. 5/5 Stars.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 8, 2024
Sage And Jodah are absolutely so beautiful. This fourth book was really interesting, well written and so darn cute ! Alien romances are truly beautiful.
Jodah is a wonderful warrior who's having a hard time to recover from his injuries, and also doesn't really sense his mating bonds with Sage, and it absolutely scares her and starts to fear to be rejected. This plotline was absolutely amazing to read and remarkably well written!!! Most of the time the bond is fast and both feel it but not this time and I have to say it was really interesting and nice for once !
Together they are absolutely so freaking cute and their chemistry in and outside the bedroom was over the top!!! I totally loved this story and these characters. Thank you for the arc and the opportunity 🧡💜
Jodah is a wonderful warrior who's having a hard time to recover from his injuries, and also doesn't really sense his mating bonds with Sage, and it absolutely scares her and starts to fear to be rejected. This plotline was absolutely amazing to read and remarkably well written!!! Most of the time the bond is fast and both feel it but not this time and I have to say it was really interesting and nice for once !
Together they are absolutely so freaking cute and their chemistry in and outside the bedroom was over the top!!! I totally loved this story and these characters. Thank you for the arc and the opportunity 🧡💜
July 5, 2024
Fated to the Alien rebel by Erin Hale is a powerful story of fated mates. Sage escaped Earth after killing her lecherous boss and lives in fear that her secret will be discovered. At the new human colony she teams up with other human women to live in a whole new world with the natives of the planet. Several of her friends have found fated mates. One day as she is learning healing skills, a warrior is brought in close to death after a vicious animal attack. When she touches him, mating marks develop on him! This tells the story of how the two discover that love can develop if one just allows it into one’s heart.
July 11, 2024
3.75⭐️
Book 4 in this series, and I'm still really enjoying it.
We follow Sage who is one of the human women who arrived on Tavikh prior to the others that came over in book 1 and until this book we didn't really know much about her and why she left earth.
Sage is an apprentice to the healer in the village, and while she works hard and has helped a lot, she can't ever seem to take any credit or feel like she has done enough. Jodah has hoped for his fated mate and it only escalated once other around him found theirs so when he's brought into the healers tent after being attacked on a hunt, he is touched by Sage and that sets off his mating marks.
This book was different from the others as Jodah didn't feel that bond despite the mating marks, and Sage was the one really excited about the mating. This book also had more of a natural progression to mates with them getting to know each other without that pull.
Jodah is just the sweetest to Sage, and when we learn why she left earth, it helped answer a lot of questions.
Book 4 in this series, and I'm still really enjoying it.
We follow Sage who is one of the human women who arrived on Tavikh prior to the others that came over in book 1 and until this book we didn't really know much about her and why she left earth.
Sage is an apprentice to the healer in the village, and while she works hard and has helped a lot, she can't ever seem to take any credit or feel like she has done enough. Jodah has hoped for his fated mate and it only escalated once other around him found theirs so when he's brought into the healers tent after being attacked on a hunt, he is touched by Sage and that sets off his mating marks.
This book was different from the others as Jodah didn't feel that bond despite the mating marks, and Sage was the one really excited about the mating. This book also had more of a natural progression to mates with them getting to know each other without that pull.
Jodah is just the sweetest to Sage, and when we learn why she left earth, it helped answer a lot of questions.
July 14, 2024
This is the 4th book in the series you could read them as stand alone if you choose. It follows Sage who has a past that is hard to let go and the reason she leaves earth. She has become the tribes healer assistant and will do anything she has to to not lose a patient. When Jodah is attacked and no one thinks he will survive something awakens in Sage and she spends night and day to heal him. Jodah’s mating mark is damaged and he feels as though it can’t be ignited when he knows Sage is his mate. I loved how it was a slow burn. They actually had to date and learn about each other before they fell head over heals for each other.
November 7, 2025
3.5/5
I didn’t mind this one. Thought it was a little boring, but it was an easy read to get through. I liked Sage but I thought she was kind of jump to conclusions before they talked. Then the whole not eating for a week straight multiple times was just kind of “okay then.” Yes there’s a reason behind it but if you’re trying to help other people medically, and you’re killing yourself in the process… it’s kind of a moot point. Idk it was my gripe.
Jodah is not bad, he’s not really memorable for me but he’s a good fit for Sage. They have a strange one sided relationship that goes back and forth but then it’s accepted.
I didn’t mind this one. Thought it was a little boring, but it was an easy read to get through. I liked Sage but I thought she was kind of jump to conclusions before they talked. Then the whole not eating for a week straight multiple times was just kind of “okay then.” Yes there’s a reason behind it but if you’re trying to help other people medically, and you’re killing yourself in the process… it’s kind of a moot point. Idk it was my gripe.
Jodah is not bad, he’s not really memorable for me but he’s a good fit for Sage. They have a strange one sided relationship that goes back and forth but then it’s accepted.
June 20, 2024
In each new book of this series I feel more and more captivated!
We can see a carefull planing of the storyline, more elements are added along the series turning it more interesting.
This story is no exception, a sweet love story with fated mates,friends and family support and new enemies.
Sage struggles with traumas and guilt from her past and Jodah has his own struggles, his mating marks decorate his flesh but something is missing....No spoilers!
My praise to Erin Hale for this beautiful series!
We can see a carefull planing of the storyline, more elements are added along the series turning it more interesting.
This story is no exception, a sweet love story with fated mates,friends and family support and new enemies.
Sage struggles with traumas and guilt from her past and Jodah has his own struggles, his mating marks decorate his flesh but something is missing....No spoilers!
My praise to Erin Hale for this beautiful series!
July 2, 2024
I’m absolutely floored by this beautiful love story. It was really against all odds like a flower trying to bloom in the grip of winter. A most unlikely match with lots of struggles but it just made the HEA so much sweeter. Erin writes in the most captivating and descriptive way without clogging the story and lets you immerse yourself in this alien universe for hours of entertainment and emotion.
I can’t wait for the next book!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I can’t wait for the next book!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 10, 2024
I really enjoyed this addition to the series.
It's a slower paced, low stress book yet it adds more depth to the Fated Mates part of the world with the soul light.
My heart broke for Jodah and Sage to begin with - finding your Fated mate but they're on deaths door only for them to not feel the bond when they're healed - brutal!
However, they fall in love the human way and I really liked that they had to work together to achieve that!
The Epilogue ended the book on a cliffhanger and I can't wait to find out what happens next!
It's a slower paced, low stress book yet it adds more depth to the Fated Mates part of the world with the soul light.
My heart broke for Jodah and Sage to begin with - finding your Fated mate but they're on deaths door only for them to not feel the bond when they're healed - brutal!
However, they fall in love the human way and I really liked that they had to work together to achieve that!
The Epilogue ended the book on a cliffhanger and I can't wait to find out what happens next!
July 19, 2024
Deeka’s spreading the love
Sage’s survival is truly a miracle, I can’t imagine stowing away on a ship for months - let alone a SPACE SHIP traveling to another solar system. She was desperate, yes. But she was also incredibly brave.
Jodah has two ailing parents and has lost hope of finding his mate. And yet, Deeka had some tricks up her sleeve — including the ones that drove Sage to do everything she could to keep Jodah alive after he is attacked by a Luani on a hunt.
I loved their story and had a hard time putting it down to do regular life.
Sage’s survival is truly a miracle, I can’t imagine stowing away on a ship for months - let alone a SPACE SHIP traveling to another solar system. She was desperate, yes. But she was also incredibly brave.
Jodah has two ailing parents and has lost hope of finding his mate. And yet, Deeka had some tricks up her sleeve — including the ones that drove Sage to do everything she could to keep Jodah alive after he is attacked by a Luani on a hunt.
I loved their story and had a hard time putting it down to do regular life.
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