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Starblind
"Dyllin hits all the right notes in this light SF romance, building a universe full of politics and battle while fanning the flames of passion. Fans of both paranormal romance and space opera will find this a refreshing mix of the two." -Publishers Weekly (Reviewed 4/24/2015)
Owner of the Chimay grade starship dubbed The Pittsburgh; Captain Jane Sevis is one of the best bounty hunters in the galaxy. Except for the occasional problematic hunt, her life is pretty uncomplicated. When a particularly slippery target reveals the real reason for being in her database, her world is turned upside down in more ways than one. Will she follow her gut and look the other way for the man she may be falling for? Or will their love fall prey to her mercenary heart before it gets a real chance to ignite?
Owner of the Chimay grade starship dubbed The Pittsburgh; Captain Jane Sevis is one of the best bounty hunters in the galaxy. Except for the occasional problematic hunt, her life is pretty uncomplicated. When a particularly slippery target reveals the real reason for being in her database, her world is turned upside down in more ways than one. Will she follow her gut and look the other way for the man she may be falling for? Or will their love fall prey to her mercenary heart before it gets a real chance to ignite?
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First published January 26, 2015
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February 16, 2015
Captain Jane Sevis is a bounty hunter and owns a starship called the Pittsburgh. She’s obsessed with all things Earth, even though Earth was destroyed long ago. When she runs across a target that is much harder to catch than usual, she’s intrigued and falls instantly in lust with Ash. There are many steamy scenes, especially since Ash is the definition of hot – he has another form which is pure flame. I thought this was a fun story, but Jane rubbed me the wrong way. She seemed like a whiney brat who didn’t act much like a resourceful, tough bounty hunter, or a starship captain. I understand that she had a tough life and felt unloved and rejected by those most important to her, but she got on my nerves with some of her antics. She lusts after Ash, and fights against any deeper feelings, while scheming to capture and turn him in. The descriptions of the crew members and other aliens were interesting, but with the way Jane treated her crew, I’m amazed any of them stayed loyal to her. The story was worth reading, but if there are any further adventures that feature Jane Sevis, I’ll probably pass.
January 17, 2015
I'm giving away an e-copy on my blog.
This was so much more than I thought it would be. From the synopsis I thought it was going to be about a woman who contemplates her career because she fell in love. When in reality, that isn't the case at all. Sure, Jane is attracted to Ash but that's about it. She's not about to let a handsome face screw her out of some insane payload. However, she has no idea that her plan to distract him with sex so that she can slap the cuffs on him is a very bad one... and not for obvious reasons. Pretty soon she finds herself mated to the man who the higher-ups really want... and they will do anything to get him.
I liked that the author didn't just make the story about Jane and Ash. Jane has a crew on her ship who are always in the picture. They are pretty much her friends and are always there to help her out or give advice when it comes to handling her predicament. I liked that even though this was a spaceship setting, you still get the sense of normalcy as well. Now that's not to say that you forgot that they were on a different planet or in outer space, because you don't. The author took great care in reminding you about the world she created through the characters and their thoughts. Since Jane is half-human (she had her DNA spliced with some other being), she is obsessed with the long forgotten planet Earth and the inhabitants that lived there. Not to mention that the author also incorporated some characters who were clearly that of the alien variety.
The romance wasn't that of insta-love which I'm grateful for. However, do to the whole mating thing, there is an attraction there, but Jane is a business woman and contemplates the different ways in which she can capture Ash and turn him in for profit. The fact that the even though the sex wasn't slow building, the actual feelings of love was, and for me that is a big difference.
One other thing that I immensely loved about this story is what Ash is. He isn't categorized as what he is when Jane decides to take him down. All she knows is that he's powerful. I was pretty happy with Ash's identity. I'm not gonna say what he is and give it away but lets just say that it's up there with a unicorn when it comes to magical beings. I think what Ash was was by far my favorite thing of the entire story.
If you're looking for a steamy galactic suspenseful romance then you have got to give this a try. Even though this is a series, the author doesn't end Starblind with a cliffhanger. You could finish the book and be happy. I, however, will be waiting for the next book to come out to see what happens next for Jane and Ash.
Favorite quote...
"I probably should have been running but I was transfixed out of curiosity. I was just hoping it wouldn't be the death of me. After all, I wasn't a cat and I only had one life, so if curiosity killed me... I was screwed."
This was so much more than I thought it would be. From the synopsis I thought it was going to be about a woman who contemplates her career because she fell in love. When in reality, that isn't the case at all. Sure, Jane is attracted to Ash but that's about it. She's not about to let a handsome face screw her out of some insane payload. However, she has no idea that her plan to distract him with sex so that she can slap the cuffs on him is a very bad one... and not for obvious reasons. Pretty soon she finds herself mated to the man who the higher-ups really want... and they will do anything to get him.
I liked that the author didn't just make the story about Jane and Ash. Jane has a crew on her ship who are always in the picture. They are pretty much her friends and are always there to help her out or give advice when it comes to handling her predicament. I liked that even though this was a spaceship setting, you still get the sense of normalcy as well. Now that's not to say that you forgot that they were on a different planet or in outer space, because you don't. The author took great care in reminding you about the world she created through the characters and their thoughts. Since Jane is half-human (she had her DNA spliced with some other being), she is obsessed with the long forgotten planet Earth and the inhabitants that lived there. Not to mention that the author also incorporated some characters who were clearly that of the alien variety.
The romance wasn't that of insta-love which I'm grateful for. However, do to the whole mating thing, there is an attraction there, but Jane is a business woman and contemplates the different ways in which she can capture Ash and turn him in for profit. The fact that the even though the sex wasn't slow building, the actual feelings of love was, and for me that is a big difference.
One other thing that I immensely loved about this story is what Ash is. He isn't categorized as what he is when Jane decides to take him down. All she knows is that he's powerful. I was pretty happy with Ash's identity. I'm not gonna say what he is and give it away but lets just say that it's up there with a unicorn when it comes to magical beings. I think what Ash was was by far my favorite thing of the entire story.
If you're looking for a steamy galactic suspenseful romance then you have got to give this a try. Even though this is a series, the author doesn't end Starblind with a cliffhanger. You could finish the book and be happy. I, however, will be waiting for the next book to come out to see what happens next for Jane and Ash.
Favorite quote...
"I probably should have been running but I was transfixed out of curiosity. I was just hoping it wouldn't be the death of me. After all, I wasn't a cat and I only had one life, so if curiosity killed me... I was screwed."
December 18, 2018
A page turner, I can’t wait to listen to more!
Starblind is #01 of 04 in the Starblind Series by D.T. Dyllin. All 4 are currently published with 2 of them being on Audible. #3 is in audio production now, with #4 to soon follow. The author has confirmed that #4 is the final book in the series.
Ashley Holt narrates the series thus far.
HEA with no cliffhanger!
This series is only 4 books long and is heavily connected by characters and overall story arc so I recommend reading the books in order. It is not only more enjoyable that way, but you will miss out on a lot of details if you read them out of order.
Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
Warning: SEX!
Yes, both in thoughts and actions, so if you do not like sex, then you should avoid.
Trigger Warnings
None that I see.
Please let me know if you think there should be.
♥ Story ♥
Starblind takes place in the future many years after the original earth was destroyed. On New Earth, being "just human" is no longer good enough! Genetic DNA splicing is how babies are made in this new world. When children are old enough, they are tested, rated, and classified by ability.
Each book has a different couple as a main focus, but there is so much more to these tales! The characters at the center of the Starblind Series are rebels and dreamers, determined to buck the system of what is expected for what is adventurous.
"Once upon a time humans thought they were alone in the Universe.
....They were wrong."
Jane Sevis
Jane is a Hybrid Human and the owner and captain of The Pittsburgh. Her personality is snarky, rude, impulsive, and totally works for her chosen profession as a bounty hunter. The story starts with Jane in pursuit of one of those bounties, which goes wrong quickly.
Jane wants a fresh start and to be something more than what the tests say she can be. She tested out as a normal human, Species Class 1 out of 4. Most are expected to be Class 2 or 3, so this didn’t leave her many options, friends, or family on New Earth. That's Harsh! So much for unconditional love in the future!
"I wasn’t a cat and I only had one life, so if curiosity killed me … I was screwed."
Ash
Ash is Species Class 4, and you will have to listen for yourself to find out what makes him so special! He is the fly in Jane's ointment when it comes to her bounties. His level of snark and mischief give Jane's a run for their money! Ash knows there are secrets to be had when it comes to Jane, even if she doesn’t know them herself. The interactions between these 2 are hot and angsty.
The Pittsburgh is basically the headquarters of the story. It has become home for Janeand her 3 crew members. Zula, Jane's #2, is a Galvraron which are known for their high IQs. Tamzea, ship medic, is a Mazatimz which are known for their empathic and healing abilities. Masha, ship engineer, is a Guaviva which are known for their ability to ‘speak’ to anything electronic.
Each of these females are also looking for a do-over and have sorted histories of their own. All of which I look forward to learning as the series continues.
“Well, I might as well tell everyone since I apparently can’t have any secrets around here.”
The Starblind series is a page turner and I can't wait to listen to the next in the series, Parallax (Tamzea's story). I can't really comment more without spoiling something. And trust me, I have a bunch of comments to make, but you will have to go over to the Read Along With Me for it, to be posted soon.
Audible Excerpt: Starblind
♥ Author ♥
This is my 1st read/listen by D.T. Dyllin, and I can't wait to read more! I love the world building and the characters.
♥ Narrator(s) ♥
This is my 1st listen by Ashley Holt and she did a good job with story. Her character separation could use some polish, but there are many more characters than your average title.
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Audiobook obtained for free at my request and I am voluntarily leaving this unbiased review
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February 11, 2018
**3.5 Stars**
Jane wants nothing more but to catch bounties, captain her ship, get along with her crew, and collect all the memorabilia and info about earth as she can. But when she runs into Ash during a routine bounty collection, he ruins everything! When she finds out that he is actually wanted as well, she makes it her mission to capture him, even if she desires him physically as well. A girl can have her fun and work too, right?
I have been wanting to read a D.T. Dyllin book for forever, pretty much all of hers are sitting on my wishlist just waiting for me to get. When I had the chance to read a book by her that featured an all girl space-pirateish adventure, the answer was Heck Yeah ! I really liked the world and the idea of intergalactic bounty hunters and tons of cool alien species, (phoenixes are so cool!) as well as the dynamic between the women in the crew and the habits of the species.
I did find the story to be too much tell me and not enough show me for my liking, though. I would have preferred that the author let me see all the cool stuff that was apparently happening, but instead I was told about it by Jane after it happened in a brief synopsis- I guess this is a great way to keep the book shorter, but it caused me to be disconnected more from the story than I would have liked.
The narrator was a little slow for my liking but when I sped up the speed to 1.5X I really ended up enjoying the narration and audiobook experience. She enunciated clearly so I could always understand her and she tried to give all the secondary characters their own voices, which is the may to my heart for narrators. I feel like she perfectly embodied Jane though, with her exasperation, bravado, snippish attitude and lust- the perfect choice for the moody, brazen captain.
This story wrapped up fairly nicely so I was surprised that this was a series. I ended up looking up the rest of the books in the series was was pleasantly surprised that each book is about a romance space adventure about a different crew member. I love that these are basically independent, standalone stories set in the same world- you can just pick one that sounds good and do. The books are really fast reads, full of fun characters, great world building and some hot sex. I look forward to more from this world and the other alien species.
I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Ashley Holt. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
Visit me at https://smadasbooksmack.blogspot.com/ for more fun stuff
Jane wants nothing more but to catch bounties, captain her ship, get along with her crew, and collect all the memorabilia and info about earth as she can. But when she runs into Ash during a routine bounty collection, he ruins everything! When she finds out that he is actually wanted as well, she makes it her mission to capture him, even if she desires him physically as well. A girl can have her fun and work too, right?
I have been wanting to read a D.T. Dyllin book for forever, pretty much all of hers are sitting on my wishlist just waiting for me to get. When I had the chance to read a book by her that featured an all girl space-pirateish adventure, the answer was Heck Yeah ! I really liked the world and the idea of intergalactic bounty hunters and tons of cool alien species, (phoenixes are so cool!) as well as the dynamic between the women in the crew and the habits of the species.
I did find the story to be too much tell me and not enough show me for my liking, though. I would have preferred that the author let me see all the cool stuff that was apparently happening, but instead I was told about it by Jane after it happened in a brief synopsis- I guess this is a great way to keep the book shorter, but it caused me to be disconnected more from the story than I would have liked.
The narrator was a little slow for my liking but when I sped up the speed to 1.5X I really ended up enjoying the narration and audiobook experience. She enunciated clearly so I could always understand her and she tried to give all the secondary characters their own voices, which is the may to my heart for narrators. I feel like she perfectly embodied Jane though, with her exasperation, bravado, snippish attitude and lust- the perfect choice for the moody, brazen captain.
This story wrapped up fairly nicely so I was surprised that this was a series. I ended up looking up the rest of the books in the series was was pleasantly surprised that each book is about a romance space adventure about a different crew member. I love that these are basically independent, standalone stories set in the same world- you can just pick one that sounds good and do. The books are really fast reads, full of fun characters, great world building and some hot sex. I look forward to more from this world and the other alien species.
I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Ashley Holt. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
Visit me at https://smadasbooksmack.blogspot.com/ for more fun stuff
January 17, 2018
This is a fun futuristic adventure with some very steamy romance, and I enjoyed it! Jane is the captain of her own starship, she makes money by being a bounty hunter. Jane is brash, selfish, snarky and boisterous, but she's also tough, relatable, and uses her bravado to keep emotional distant from people. The people who were suppose to love Jane treated her horribly, so she's a bit jaded and doesn't want to be vulnerable to anyone. Jane ends up making very bad decisions because of her desire to keep up her badass image. Jane comes across a bounty she can't catch and feels drawn to. Ash is a mysterious, sexy guy, who is also brash and has much bravado. These characters did get on my nerves a bit, but I still found myself liking them. There's lots of adventure, and I loved that there's different types of aliens. I was a bit surprised at how detailed the sex scenes are, but I don't mind that, so it was all good with me. I enjoyed the romance, and it had it's moments of sweetness, but I would've loved a little bit more vulnerability between Ash and Jane. Still enjoyed the connection between them though, and I enjoyed Ash's origins. Jane's origins are also a bit of a mystery. I enjoyed the suspense elements, and seeing Jane grow some. Jane gets rude awakening when her bad decisions catch up with her. This story is mainly for a fun adventure, which it is! I listened to the audio version of this story, and the narrator did a good job. There were a couple of weird pauses, but I enjoyed the listening experience! Look forward to the next book! There's still more to be done!
February 25, 2018
In a world where humans as we know them no longer exist, everyone is a hybrid of some sort but Jane still exhibits all the traits we see today so humanity isn't totally forgotten. Jane is a bounty hunter in space, always an adventurous setting for a science fiction story. While I like her, she's a little on the rough side and, sometimes, I had the impression she had sex on the mind 24/7. Still, her sort of devil-may-care attitude suited her bounty hunting life and I enjoyed her interactions with others, particularly her three-woman crew. When she's confronted with the possibility of actually liking her latest target, a Phoenix named Ash, Jane will have to re-think a few things.
This book has quite a bit of the aforementioned sex, in thought and deed, and the language is frequently saltier than I like but the really good worldbuilding and lively plot kept me engaged despite those things I could do without. As for the narration, I'm of two minds. Ms. Holt speaks clearly, which I certainly appreciate, but her cadence is a little odd and its slowness made me want to yell out "spit it out for heaven's sake". I finally hit the speed up function on my iPod and that helped. On the other hand, her voice seems just right for Jane. Moving on now to Book #2, Parallax, and I'm looking forward to it.
This book has quite a bit of the aforementioned sex, in thought and deed, and the language is frequently saltier than I like but the really good worldbuilding and lively plot kept me engaged despite those things I could do without. As for the narration, I'm of two minds. Ms. Holt speaks clearly, which I certainly appreciate, but her cadence is a little odd and its slowness made me want to yell out "spit it out for heaven's sake". I finally hit the speed up function on my iPod and that helped. On the other hand, her voice seems just right for Jane. Moving on now to Book #2, Parallax, and I'm looking forward to it.
February 6, 2018
The Book Junkie Reads . . . Review of . . . STARBLIND (Starblind, #1) . . . I find that I am introduced to a universe without Earth. Earth had long since been destroyed. Chimay/The Pittsburgh was a starship with a crew full of interesting characters. This time around we get an up close and personal of Jane, the captain of the Pittsburgh. She finds that she has a problem on her hands. One that eludes her most times and intrigues her other times. Ash, the elusive, becomes a target of Jane and her crew. He was so much more than he appeared to be. Ash was the best part of the whole story. I loved him immediately. I loved a lot of the secondary characters. I took me a bit to warm up to Jane.
Narrator Review of . . . Ashley Holt’s performance. It was good. I got the various tones and dictions changes. I enjoyed the lull of the cadence to the audio recording.
Narrator Review of . . . Ashley Holt’s performance. It was good. I got the various tones and dictions changes. I enjoyed the lull of the cadence to the audio recording.
June 13, 2018
Ha! This story wasn’t quite what I was expecting but I still had a lot of fun with it. Jane is all woman, reveling in her sexuality as much as she revels in being a bounty hunter. Set in a far future where Earth no longer exists and pure humans are a thing of history books, Jane travels around the galaxy sweeping up criminals and getting paid handsomely to do it.
Her latest bounty comes with specific instructions. Jane likes the idea of the challenge and she takes off after Ash, a Phoenix. He’s got special powers that make it hard to keep him in custody. And Jane would love to have him in custody all right. He’s a handsome attractive man with muscles in all the right places. Sex is never far from Jane’s mind and while I found this amusing most of the time, sometimes I did role my eyes. I could have used a little more plot and little less innuendo.
Then there’s Jane’s skimpy steampunk outfit. We don’t get much description so it’s mostly left up to the reader’s imagination. Jane does use her curves and legs and other feminine attributes like a weapon… or a snare. While I’m all for using whatever you have to hand to get the job done or get yourself out of trouble, I do wish we could have seen some of her other skills in action.
Zula was a fun sidekick. She’s Jane’s second in command on the Pittsburgh and she’s a bit snarky with that high IQ of hers. There’s 2 other crew members (Masha and Tamzea) but we don’t get to know much about them. Perhaps that will change as the series moves forward.
The baddies for this book are the Denards. They have a thing for annihilating whole planets and whipping naked captives for personal satisfaction. I also hope the series expands on this alien species and their motives (as individuals or as a whole culture).
All told, it was a fun, fast paced action-packed scifi flick. While I would have liked a bit more on plot and character development, it was still entertaining. 4/5 stars.
The Narration: Ashley Holt has a unique cadence. Initially, I thought this was just a unique voice for Jane but Holt uses the same cadence for all her characters for the entire book. It reminded me a little of William Shatner’s unique cadence. Mostly she had unique voices for each character but sometimes the voices got a bit muddied and the clarity of who was saying or doing what was muddled. Her male voices were masculine. I did find the narration a bit slow as some syllables are stretched out for emphasis. So I did something I rarely do – I sped up the narration to 1.25X. The narration was much smoother at this speed and increased my enjoyment of the book. 3.5/5 stars.
I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Ashley Holt. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
Her latest bounty comes with specific instructions. Jane likes the idea of the challenge and she takes off after Ash, a Phoenix. He’s got special powers that make it hard to keep him in custody. And Jane would love to have him in custody all right. He’s a handsome attractive man with muscles in all the right places. Sex is never far from Jane’s mind and while I found this amusing most of the time, sometimes I did role my eyes. I could have used a little more plot and little less innuendo.
Then there’s Jane’s skimpy steampunk outfit. We don’t get much description so it’s mostly left up to the reader’s imagination. Jane does use her curves and legs and other feminine attributes like a weapon… or a snare. While I’m all for using whatever you have to hand to get the job done or get yourself out of trouble, I do wish we could have seen some of her other skills in action.
Zula was a fun sidekick. She’s Jane’s second in command on the Pittsburgh and she’s a bit snarky with that high IQ of hers. There’s 2 other crew members (Masha and Tamzea) but we don’t get to know much about them. Perhaps that will change as the series moves forward.
The baddies for this book are the Denards. They have a thing for annihilating whole planets and whipping naked captives for personal satisfaction. I also hope the series expands on this alien species and their motives (as individuals or as a whole culture).
All told, it was a fun, fast paced action-packed scifi flick. While I would have liked a bit more on plot and character development, it was still entertaining. 4/5 stars.
The Narration: Ashley Holt has a unique cadence. Initially, I thought this was just a unique voice for Jane but Holt uses the same cadence for all her characters for the entire book. It reminded me a little of William Shatner’s unique cadence. Mostly she had unique voices for each character but sometimes the voices got a bit muddied and the clarity of who was saying or doing what was muddled. Her male voices were masculine. I did find the narration a bit slow as some syllables are stretched out for emphasis. So I did something I rarely do – I sped up the narration to 1.25X. The narration was much smoother at this speed and increased my enjoyment of the book. 3.5/5 stars.
I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Ashley Holt. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
June 12, 2017
The story line is interesting and different to anything I've come across before. There are elements I'm familiar with, it's based in a space aged era, there are cyborgs (but not human cyborgs, humans have had their genes spliced with other beings to create humans with special abilities. This all combines in an interesting way to create a story that had me always wondering what would happen next.
Jane is very quick to jump in and act which lands her in some interesting situations.
Ash if more of a planner, but he doesn't seem to like telling Jane what the plan in, queue tension and interesting situations.
There's plenty of plot twists and revelations that keep things interesting.
I wasn't a fan of the narration, the phrasing was disjointed with pauses in places that interrupted the flow of the story... repeatedly. I had a really tough time telling what arts were thoughts and what was speech from Jane. At times I couldn't tell which character was speaking, the voices were hard to tell a part. Overall I found it really distracting.
I really liked the story though so I'll definitely be looking for book two but I'll switch to eBooks if the narrator remains the same.
This book was supplied free by the author/narrator/publisher and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.
Jane is very quick to jump in and act which lands her in some interesting situations.
Ash if more of a planner, but he doesn't seem to like telling Jane what the plan in, queue tension and interesting situations.
There's plenty of plot twists and revelations that keep things interesting.
I wasn't a fan of the narration, the phrasing was disjointed with pauses in places that interrupted the flow of the story... repeatedly. I had a really tough time telling what arts were thoughts and what was speech from Jane. At times I couldn't tell which character was speaking, the voices were hard to tell a part. Overall I found it really distracting.
I really liked the story though so I'll definitely be looking for book two but I'll switch to eBooks if the narrator remains the same.
This book was supplied free by the author/narrator/publisher and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.
May 21, 2017
I haven’t read many stories like this one. Whether that’s because there aren’t many or because I just haven’t found them, I’m not sure. What I do know is that I really loved it! Captain Jane Sevis’ story had me on the edge of my seat. And that sexy Phoenix made me enjoy the story that much more. Yum.
This space adventure starts with a bounty hunter for hire and ends with a woman with a purpose. She and her new found allies will have to stop the Denards from exterminating entire planets. Their mission is dangerous and difficult, but if they don’t save the universe, who will?
I haven’t read all of Dyllin’s books, but I have really liked all of the ones I have read. This one is no exception. 5 stars for Starblind.
This space adventure starts with a bounty hunter for hire and ends with a woman with a purpose. She and her new found allies will have to stop the Denards from exterminating entire planets. Their mission is dangerous and difficult, but if they don’t save the universe, who will?
I haven’t read all of Dyllin’s books, but I have really liked all of the ones I have read. This one is no exception. 5 stars for Starblind.
August 21, 2018
Wonderful creation I can't wait for more of this. I want to say more about this story but I absolutely hate spoilers, so I won't do it to you by going into details.
The narrator brings the story to life.
Reasons I enjoyed this audio book:
Happily Ever After, Wonderful characters, Page-turner, Great world building, Unpredictable, Original, Easy-to-read/listen, Entertaining, Action-packed, Twisted, Steamy, Funny, Whimsical.
Bookshelves/tags:
adult, adventure, aliens, favorites, futuristic, humorous, multiple-couples, nonhuman, paranormal, Romance, science-fiction, series, shifters.
This Audio book was given to me at my request from the publisher, author or narrator and I provided this unbiased voluntary review.
The narrator brings the story to life.
Reasons I enjoyed this audio book:
Happily Ever After, Wonderful characters, Page-turner, Great world building, Unpredictable, Original, Easy-to-read/listen, Entertaining, Action-packed, Twisted, Steamy, Funny, Whimsical.
Bookshelves/tags:
adult, adventure, aliens, favorites, futuristic, humorous, multiple-couples, nonhuman, paranormal, Romance, science-fiction, series, shifters.
This Audio book was given to me at my request from the publisher, author or narrator and I provided this unbiased voluntary review.
June 3, 2017
I loved Jane. . She has issues but she is feisty and tries not to let her past hold her back. She has a huge love for Earth items, though she may be a little misguided about what passes for Earth fashion. Jane is human with a little something unknown mixed in and since her other part is unknown she tries to cling to the only part of her heritage that she knows.
I received a free copy of the audiobook through AudioBookBoom
I received a free copy of the audiobook through AudioBookBoom
April 20, 2023
I loved the narration of Ashley Holt, who brings out the action, steam and romance.
Captain Jane, is feisty and tries not to let her past hold her back. She is a bounty hunter and owns a star ship called the Pittsburgh. Even though Earth is long gone, she loves anything from it. When she runs across a bounty called Ash, who is much harder to catch than usual. When they meet, it is lust at first sight. There are many steamy scenes.
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Captain Jane, is feisty and tries not to let her past hold her back. She is a bounty hunter and owns a star ship called the Pittsburgh. Even though Earth is long gone, she loves anything from it. When she runs across a bounty called Ash, who is much harder to catch than usual. When they meet, it is lust at first sight. There are many steamy scenes.
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January 26, 2018
This is the first D.T. Dyllin book I've ever read/listened-to. I kind of had an idea what to expect from the story and the characters. But when it comes to narration, I don't allow myself to make up my mind until after I've listened to a few chapters.
Ashley Holt is a new narrator to me. When she opened/introduced the book, I got a little worried I wouldn't enjoy the book as much. If anyone else had narrated this book, it would have been a different experience. Holt does give Jane (MC) spunk. But it was a bit monotone for me. I feel a little like it was forced. It didn't feel natural. I know not all narrations will have that natural-like feel to them, but even so.
The story itself was fun, easy to follow. I wasn't cringing too badly . . . Okay, I wasn't cringing at all. I was biting my nails all the way through because I wanted to know what happens next. I did not let the narration stop me from liking the story. All together, I give it 4 stars.
I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Stacy Kestwick. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
Ashley Holt is a new narrator to me. When she opened/introduced the book, I got a little worried I wouldn't enjoy the book as much. If anyone else had narrated this book, it would have been a different experience. Holt does give Jane (MC) spunk. But it was a bit monotone for me. I feel a little like it was forced. It didn't feel natural. I know not all narrations will have that natural-like feel to them, but even so.
The story itself was fun, easy to follow. I wasn't cringing too badly . . . Okay, I wasn't cringing at all. I was biting my nails all the way through because I wanted to know what happens next. I did not let the narration stop me from liking the story. All together, I give it 4 stars.
I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Stacy Kestwick. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
August 17, 2018
That was fantastic. Not what I expected at all. Loved it!!!!
April 14, 2023
Well that was a bit different. With a strong female lead i really liked the characters. The storyline was entertaining. A great performance.
June 18, 2017
An enjoyable listen. The only draw back for me was the narrator.
“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author." Through AudiobookBoom"
“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author." Through AudiobookBoom"
April 1, 2015
Starblind presents us a universe where humans are not the only species on it. In this universe Jane Sevis, a bounty hunter, is looking for a place to belong. Missing an Earth she never knew, she surrounds herself with old antics from a no longer existing planet.
Jane’s life changes when she meets Ash, altering her and her crew destination. Attracted to him on a primal level she has to decide either hand him over or give in to the attraction. Duty and passion will mix only to unravel well hidden secrets not only about her but about the system ruling the universe.
As every book by D.T. Dyllin this one is a wild ride where there's no rest. Action kicks in every time we turn to the next page, passion and tension is always present when the main couple is together. And every time you think you figure something out the author comes and blows your mind with a new surprise.
Jane is the kind of heroin we are accustomed from Dara, she is stubborn, fearless, strong but also vulnerable. She is loyal to her friends and it's not afraid to fight for what she thinks is right.
I really liked the universe created by the author. The different species are well described, the ships and the space travel is believable. I'm a sci-fi fan and I loved it!
Another thing I liked was the role given to sex. Usually sex scenes are built upon tension and they are something you start to wait. This is not a bad thing but when you start to anticipate the heated scenes you might forget about the story. Here sex is just something that happens, and I really think it was smart. This is a sci-fi romance with sex on it and it is used as a resource that helps characters get closer and bond in a more intimate way.
Starblind is really exciting, funny and entertaining. I can’t wait to read more about Jane Sevis and her friends.
*** I received a complimentary copy in exchange of an honest review. ***
Jane’s life changes when she meets Ash, altering her and her crew destination. Attracted to him on a primal level she has to decide either hand him over or give in to the attraction. Duty and passion will mix only to unravel well hidden secrets not only about her but about the system ruling the universe.
As every book by D.T. Dyllin this one is a wild ride where there's no rest. Action kicks in every time we turn to the next page, passion and tension is always present when the main couple is together. And every time you think you figure something out the author comes and blows your mind with a new surprise.
Jane is the kind of heroin we are accustomed from Dara, she is stubborn, fearless, strong but also vulnerable. She is loyal to her friends and it's not afraid to fight for what she thinks is right.
I really liked the universe created by the author. The different species are well described, the ships and the space travel is believable. I'm a sci-fi fan and I loved it!
Another thing I liked was the role given to sex. Usually sex scenes are built upon tension and they are something you start to wait. This is not a bad thing but when you start to anticipate the heated scenes you might forget about the story. Here sex is just something that happens, and I really think it was smart. This is a sci-fi romance with sex on it and it is used as a resource that helps characters get closer and bond in a more intimate way.
Starblind is really exciting, funny and entertaining. I can’t wait to read more about Jane Sevis and her friends.
*** I received a complimentary copy in exchange of an honest review. ***
November 23, 2014
Once again Dyllin gives us a great read. For me this was another of those 'Dyllin wrote it so I have to read it' moments, I knew it was sci-fi/fantasy/romance but that was it, I went in completely unprepared and I loved it. Every bit of it.
I loved Jane, our main character. She has issues but she is feisty and tries not to let her past hold her back. She has a huge love for Earth items, though she may be a little misguided about what passes for Earth fashions, but in a world where Earth no longer exists who can blame her. See Jane is human with a little something unknown mixed in (known as splicing) and since her other part is unknown she tries to cling to the only part of her heritage that she knows.
It would be acceptable to write Jane's story and only vaguely mention a few other species, but Dyllin goes one better and writes in several different species, and they get more than a cursory glance. Jane's friends, her crew, are all different species, all with their own abilities, features and personalities.
I mentioned that this was a romance, and while it is a big feature of the story it is not the entire story. It is also not an insta-love story. There is an instant mutual attraction, but the building of the romance is gradual.
I loved Jane, our main character. She has issues but she is feisty and tries not to let her past hold her back. She has a huge love for Earth items, though she may be a little misguided about what passes for Earth fashions, but in a world where Earth no longer exists who can blame her. See Jane is human with a little something unknown mixed in (known as splicing) and since her other part is unknown she tries to cling to the only part of her heritage that she knows.
It would be acceptable to write Jane's story and only vaguely mention a few other species, but Dyllin goes one better and writes in several different species, and they get more than a cursory glance. Jane's friends, her crew, are all different species, all with their own abilities, features and personalities.
I mentioned that this was a romance, and while it is a big feature of the story it is not the entire story. It is also not an insta-love story. There is an instant mutual attraction, but the building of the romance is gradual.
November 26, 2014
I will be the first to admit that I'm not a big fan of sci fi as a genre and at first I was a bit apprehensive jumping into this, but knowing that I have loved the authors other books I decided to give it a go, going in completely blind, not knowing anything else except that it was a sci fi romance. However I'm glad to say I was wrong as I absolutely loved Starblind!
Starblind was so easy to read and fall into, I found myself hooked from the first chapter!! Jane is a great fun character with an obsession with all things earthly as she is half human and the other half unknown. All the characters are well written and thought out, given us a good feel of the world they live in, and all the different species involved.
I wont say more as I don't want to spoil any of it, but I can't recommend this enough!
Starblind was so easy to read and fall into, I found myself hooked from the first chapter!! Jane is a great fun character with an obsession with all things earthly as she is half human and the other half unknown. All the characters are well written and thought out, given us a good feel of the world they live in, and all the different species involved.
I wont say more as I don't want to spoil any of it, but I can't recommend this enough!
March 21, 2018
Why?
This is absolutely not the kind of a book that I would listen to ( not my style ) but because I got it for free I have listened and I'm still asking myself as a lover of Space Opera and pretty much any science-fiction but never romance then WHY have I liked it?
I have one or more clues but I'll keep them till I finish listening to the next two.
I will say that: if you are into Romance, Sex and SiFi, even if you don't like SiFi but into Romances this book is absolutely for you no question about it what so ever.
I thank the author/publisher for the free testing of this books.
Got this audiobook for free for reviewing.
This is absolutely not the kind of a book that I would listen to ( not my style ) but because I got it for free I have listened and I'm still asking myself as a lover of Space Opera and pretty much any science-fiction but never romance then WHY have I liked it?
I have one or more clues but I'll keep them till I finish listening to the next two.
I will say that: if you are into Romance, Sex and SiFi, even if you don't like SiFi but into Romances this book is absolutely for you no question about it what so ever.
I thank the author/publisher for the free testing of this books.
Got this audiobook for free for reviewing.
November 26, 2014
I wrote it... sooo... 5 stars! Duh. Of course I love it! ;)
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