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WARHOUND: Volume One
Sartha Thrace, ace mech pilot, is always so confused. She's a rebel, so why is she fighting on the wrong side? She's a free woman, so why is she wearing a muzzle? She's a hero, so why do her comrades treat her like a rabid dog? Sartha Thrace is so fortunate that her beloved Handler is always there to help her understand…
Once a hero to the rebellion, Sartha Thrace has been captured, brainwashed, and turned by the Empire she once fought against. During her captivity—and subsequent rescue—three other pilots find themselves transfixed by what has been done to her. Sergeant Kotys, an Imperial pilot bent on revenge and power. Leinth Aritimis, a young rebel who worships Sartha. And Kione Monax, a mercenary ace who shares with Sartha a strange, confused bond.
Each wants something from whatever remains of Sartha Thrace, but as they peer into the abyss within her, they soon find their own reflections staring back. And what of the sinister woman in black leather who holds Sartha’s leash?
Once a hero to the rebellion, Sartha Thrace has been captured, brainwashed, and turned by the Empire she once fought against. During her captivity—and subsequent rescue—three other pilots find themselves transfixed by what has been done to her. Sergeant Kotys, an Imperial pilot bent on revenge and power. Leinth Aritimis, a young rebel who worships Sartha. And Kione Monax, a mercenary ace who shares with Sartha a strange, confused bond.
Each wants something from whatever remains of Sartha Thrace, but as they peer into the abyss within her, they soon find their own reflections staring back. And what of the sinister woman in black leather who holds Sartha’s leash?
387 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 21, 2025
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September 29, 2025
permanently altered my brain chemistry (probably for the worse)
August 13, 2025
It's transfemme mecha dog peak. Off the leash :3
October 14, 2025
hfhh hfhhbdhd hfhhshchhf hfhhshsh (/pos)
October 1, 2025
It’s so peak. They should send a copy of this out into space with a satellite to let the aliens/affini/whoever’s out there that sometimes, humanity does indeed Know Real Ball. I <3 Handler
August 8, 2025
When I first read the stories that are collected in this book, they were really fun and really opened my imagination. And these stories have inspired so many others to write as well and I think that influence really speaks to how well written they are. The first story especially which gives the series its name is just so perfect in how succinct the plot and setting are, but having the physical edition now and re-reading through them, I see an even brighter light that I missed before.
It's not just trashy erotica-- and it is trashy erotica too make no mistake-- but there's also an examination of what makes a person and their desires and how we view those who are important to us and imprint our feeling and emotions and expectations onto them. And it's about how it can be hard for us to accept that they may not be who we want them to be. At the end of the day, we can only decide whether to accept that reality or reject it.
It's not just trashy erotica-- and it is trashy erotica too make no mistake-- but there's also an examination of what makes a person and their desires and how we view those who are important to us and imprint our feeling and emotions and expectations onto them. And it's about how it can be hard for us to accept that they may not be who we want them to be. At the end of the day, we can only decide whether to accept that reality or reject it.
October 30, 2025
Devastating. Depraved. Phenomenal. Visually stunning. Absolutely not for everyone.
Lesbian mech brainwashed skullfucked ragged war torn violence. Insane. Held onto every word. Kione is so easy to hate. Sartha is so easy to love. Fucking hell.
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TW: Mostly SA, Abuse, Violence, War Violence.
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Quotes:
- “It’s not familiar, it’s no one she knows, but there’s something in her voice. A depth; a ragged, throatfucked anguish that only comes from something real.”
- “”You’re a mutt.” Handler’s words are thunderous, even though She doesn’t raise Her voice. She doesn’t need to. “That’s all you’ll ever be.””
- “I can’t believe it. I did all this for you. And you don’t even love me.”
- “Ancyor has a mouth and it can scream, and its unearthly howl leaves devastation in its wake.”
- “She is an embodiment. She is Empire itself. She is the apocalypse tide. She is conquest, the horseman. All this, thanks to Her, was inevitable- and that’s a comfort, is it not?”
Lesbian mech brainwashed skullfucked ragged war torn violence. Insane. Held onto every word. Kione is so easy to hate. Sartha is so easy to love. Fucking hell.
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TW: Mostly SA, Abuse, Violence, War Violence.
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Quotes:
- “It’s not familiar, it’s no one she knows, but there’s something in her voice. A depth; a ragged, throatfucked anguish that only comes from something real.”
- “”You’re a mutt.” Handler’s words are thunderous, even though She doesn’t raise Her voice. She doesn’t need to. “That’s all you’ll ever be.””
- “I can’t believe it. I did all this for you. And you don’t even love me.”
- “Ancyor has a mouth and it can scream, and its unearthly howl leaves devastation in its wake.”
- “She is an embodiment. She is Empire itself. She is the apocalypse tide. She is conquest, the horseman. All this, thanks to Her, was inevitable- and that’s a comfort, is it not?”
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August 18, 2025
so completely undeniable. haunting and awful and totally irresistible in the way it continuously and unpredictably twists the knife. from the first pages, it sliced into my psyche and buried itself there.
obviously the main draw is in the power dynamics at play here, but i also found myself completely enraptured by the action, world-building, storytelling, and of course the characters. i don't think i'll ever stop thinking about Sartha Thrace, Kione Monax, and especially not Leinth Aritimis.
beyond excited to continue following this world and these stories. long live erotic transgender science fiction!!!
obviously the main draw is in the power dynamics at play here, but i also found myself completely enraptured by the action, world-building, storytelling, and of course the characters. i don't think i'll ever stop thinking about Sartha Thrace, Kione Monax, and especially not Leinth Aritimis.
beyond excited to continue following this world and these stories. long live erotic transgender science fiction!!!
December 12, 2025
4.5 I had so much fun reading this it was so perfectly grimdark. I loved discussing what was going on inside everyones head throughout and I loved the mech fights. So excited to get more from this world
August 1, 2025
Followed for so long, overjoyed to see it get a physical release. Thrilling, exciting, hot- even if you anticipate a characters' direction the fall is still just as sweet. Will remain a staple on my shelf.
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