The Stellar Veil

The Starborne Saga #2

by H.E. Bauman

Four artifacts. Two champions. One race to stop a god.

All Mora “Mo” Cevi wanted to do was retire, but after stumbling into the conflict between the Eternal Ones, she’s now a Starborne, chosen of the gods. They’ve tasked her with no easy feat: track down their missing relics and prevent the elusive chaos goddess from being unleashed. Mo’s ready for the challenge, even as chronic pain and past scars threaten to hold her back.

Commander Ezra Lyre once believed in the systems that kept the Federation safe, but after an attempted coup and becoming a Starborne, he’s torn between duty and the growing realization that his true loyalty may lie with the bounty hunters he hired months ago—especially Mo. Their alliance began out of necessity, but Mo and Ezra make a powerful team … and perhaps something more.

Challenges stall their mission at every turn, and as they struggle to navigate their new reality, Mo and Ezra know one thing to be true: if they fail to recover their targets in time, the chaos goddess will be freed, and the galaxy will fall into ruin.

Genres: Science Fiction, Space

578 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication May 18, 2026

About the author

H.E. Bauman writes fantasy stories with unexpected worlds, defiant heroines, and sizzling slow burns. When she’s not writing, you can find her playing tennis, immersed in a video game, or spending time with her family.

Follow H.E. on Instagram at @hebauman for book updates, character art, and more.

Reviews

[Kyle Modschiedler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid 4 stars! I will say it did take me a little longer than I expected to lock into this one but when I did I LOCKED IN! So much action and adventure in this one! And the SLOW BURN of this romance is everything and I really love the relationship between Mo and Ezra. I can’t wait to see what happens next!

[Kelsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh... My... Gosh! This book has left me absolutely speechless. Action packed to the very end and like book 1, it was so, sooooooo good! Everything about this sequel I loved and adored and love the slow burn between Mo and Ezra! This sequel did not disappoint and I can't wait to find out what happens in the next book! Thank you for entrusting me with Beta reading this gem!!!! So much love and support, sweet friend!

[Meg (fantasybook.adventurer) · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨The Stellar Veil✨

After binging books 1&2, I am devastated to have to leave this world (for now) and distraught after that ending (the wait is going to be so hard)!

TSV is book two in Bauman’s Starborne Saga and, where book one felt like the beginnings of an epic adventure, book two is when the stakes and the spice ignite into a full blown fireworks show! Continuing their mission, which has now amped up to a full galaxy rescue, Mo, Ezra and their team venture deeper into the what had began as a simple bounty that’s now a world at risk of dominion by a vengeful goddess. Not only is the team seeking artifacts and answers, but they are enduring deadly trials, chaotic events, and unforgiving planets. Mo’s growth and healing continues and, alongside our green flag light daddy, she begins to open up and it’s beautiful.

The tension and yearning is next level. When the slow burn ignites, it’s wonderfully precious and balanced so nicely with Ezra’s dirty mouth. I just love their relationship and Ezra’s patience so much. I found myself not wanting the book to end so I could experience more of these two. And, after that ending, I begged for more pages. Bauman’s found family and banter remain top tier and I am so excited for what comes next!

Tropes you may find in TSV are green flag cinnamon roll light daddy, intimate healing sessions, slow burn ignites, soooo much yearning and tension, found family, more epic missions, chronic pain rep, medium spice, banter, trials, magic and spaceships, meddling gods, corrupt government, he braids her hair, and a cliffhanger.

Thank you so so much for this gifted arc. I adore this series and cannot wait for it to continue.

[Leanna Streeter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this one. The pacing stays action packed throughout, just like book one, and the slow burn romance continues to build in a way that really worked for me. I loved the progression there and how natural it felt. It’s a LONG slow burn guys but there is payoff eventually!

The characters are still the highlight. I’m fully invested in them at this point, and the found family dynamic is done so well. That emotional connection is what kept me hooked the most.

That said, the story’s structure started to feel a bit repetitive . Even though the individual scenes were engaging, the overall progression began to blur together, and I found my attention drifting at times.

Overall, I still had a great time with this and I’m definitely continuing the series. I’m just hoping the next book brings a bit more variety while keeping everything I already love about these characters.

[AGirlReadsandWrites · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so fortunate to be selected as an ARC reader for The Stellar Veil. It was a fantastic read. I described the first book as Star Wars meets Guardians of the Galaxy, One for the Money, and Raiders of the Lost Ark. This book feels like we added in The Empire Strikes Back. I love the fantasy and sci-fi elements of this series. It is a genre I didn’t realize I needed in my life.

This picks up where The Sundered Stars left off. We find Mora, Ezra and their crew racing against time and chaos to find and recover the missing artifacts while also having to deal with betrayal, subterfuge, and intergalactic politics. The tension between Mora and Ezra was so tight you could cut it with a sword. I love their building romance and how slow it was to ignite, but you’ll finally get that spice around 70% of the way through.
Their journey takes them across the galaxy with some unlikely allies, dangerous missions, and heartbreaking challenges.

This ended on a major cliffhanger and I cannot wait for the next book!!

Ratings:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
🗡️🗡️🗡️
🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️

Quotes:

And if there was one thing Mo hated more than con artists or relying on others, it was waiting.

“I want you, Mo. I want to know every part of you, in every way.”

No matter where Mo was in the Federation, she always managed to find herself skulking around shadowy alleys with the criminals and general miscreants. She really needed a new job.

“I love you, Mo.” That was the simple truth of it. He’d fallen completely in love with Mora Cevi.

[Juls · Rating 4 out of 5]

A top-tier found family, action-packed and a romance that doesn’t kill the plot. That cliffhanger… need book 3 like yesterday! 😅

[j · Rating 3 out of 5]

RTC — 3.25 stars

[Mara · Rating 5 out of 5]

☄ The Stellar Veil ☄
By H.E. Bauman

*ARC Review *

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌶🌶

I absolutely loved this!! The second book in the Starborne Saga series was just delightful!!

So we continue following Mo and Ezra, along with Cass and Kynn on The Revenant, as they journey through the space to collect artefacts and stop goddess of chaos, Ikna, and her champion, Livia, to take control of their realm.
And as they go through adventures and events, they also grow and heal from their past traumas, they bond as a found family and the most beautiful relationships develop!

Mo and Ezra are simply enchanting characters!! The author did a wonderful job with the pacing of the story, and events, to finally bring us those precious moments between Ezra and Mo! Their romance is a choice for the better, not based on lust, but nonetheless passionate. It has developed slowly, and very naturally, it just felt right!! I love that it was so believable and relatable.

Mo's healing in the second book wasn't just physical, as she is suffering from chronic pain, but also emotional, as the trauma of abusive and toxic relationship was like a parasite for her. But, with Ezra's help and her effort, Mo's healing was absolutely remarkable!

Ezra, on the other hand, is the absolute perfection of a MMC. He is a green flag, cinnamon roll type of MMC, and while many readers don't like that, I tend to be very fond of him. He is caring, supportive, understanding, but he is also strong, protective, respects Mo's freedom, feelings and strength and he knows how to worship her!! He is that mature, strong, emotionally stable guy, that a strong and intelligent woman deserves, and I salute the author for creating such MMC!

The ending of book 2 left a lot of opportunity for a story development in book 3, and I loved it, just like the complete story! So, yes, if you love Star Wars vibes, romantasy genre, with excruciating slow burn that ignites in book 2, this is absolutely amazing book and should not be skipped!!

I appreciate the author for giving me the opportunity to read an eARC version of this book, it was a beautiful experience!
"The Stellar Veil" release May 18th and will be available on Kindle!!

Tropes:
▪️slow burn ignites
▪️deadly arena tournament
▪️feminine rage
▪️galactic manhunt
▪️magic & lost Gods
▪️he heals her
▪️corrupt government

[Krystina · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review ❤️ all my thanks to the author

I have been dying to get my hands on the second book in The Starborne Saga for the last 12 months and The Stellar Veil did not disappoint. I will never want to leave The Revenant and all the adventures the team takes it on (but only as an alien fly on the wall, I'm not nearly badass enough to participate). I am in no better shape at the end of this book than I was after the first. Now I NEED the next one

I LOVED how the relationship between Mo and Ezra developed in this one. The slow burn gets dangerously hot. If he isn't being eaten alive by yearning and utter obsession and devotion, I don't want him. This MMC continues to raise the bar on the perfect portrayal. He heals, he's patient and understanding, AND he's hot?! (tattoos, man bun, etc)

Mo is one of my all time favorite FMCs as well. She's such a badass, even though - no, because - she struggles with chronic pain and some mental health stuff (fuck that guy). She makes questionable choices and she's not an easy person, but man that's why I love her so much.

One more point about the characters, just because I love them. The friendships that H.E. writes are always top tier. I didn't even know how much I needed to see unbreakable friendships until I read her books.

Beyond the characters, this story is also incredible. There's political intrigue, on so many different levels, and ancient gods, just to make the tension soup spicier. This is a continuation of the accidental treasure hunt from the first book, but the stakes keep getting higher. Hello, chaos goddess.

My only complaint, and it's minor, is that there were some lulls in the pacing. Nothing major and it didn't even take me out of enjoying the story. It was probably more my desire to get back to the action because the fate of the entire plane of existence is in their hands and I'm stressed out.

I will never stop recommending these books and this author. I didn't know I could love space stories until I discovered The Sundered Stars (I am so sorry to all the Star Wars fans, I did try more than once!). With this second installment, I will become even more insufferable with my recommendations. If you love slow burns, well developed characters (main and side), political tension, and meddling gods, then you have to read these books.

[Abhijeet Kumar · Rating 4 out of 5]

“The crowd cheered again. Nausea rolled in Ezra's stomach. All this for a crystal these people probably didn't understand.”

The Stellar Veil by H. E. Bauman is the second book in the Starborne Saga, continuing the sci-fi fantasy adventure of Mora "Mo" Cevi and Commander Ezra Lyre. Received an advanced copy of the book, and I’m again starstruck.

Both Mo and Ezra are now Starborne... chosen ones of the gods. And they’re on a mission to track down missing relics and prevent the elusive chaos goddess Ikna from unleashing her fury. So much more trouble than usual missions and contracts.

And I think it’s a well-written chase. Instead of just Mo and Ezra playing the heroic roles, different team members and allies are given importance while they’re hopping from one unknown planet to another. The world-building is gradual, with just enough descriptions to give you the feel.

Among all the interplanetary chaos, they’re also testing their own feelings for each other. And just to give you some spoiler... the slow-burn romance from Book 1 is getting some hotter sparks here.

The pace is good, the story is tight. Nothing extra stuffed at all. Nothing overly dramatic.

But then, The Stellar Veil didn't quite hit that same high as the first book. I mean, yeah, the story progressed, but it was somewhat repetitive. One fight after another. I skimmed through most.

We’re almost 1200 pages into the story, and we don’t have a closure yet. Actually, I was half-sure already that this book, too, won’t have the ending of the Starborne Saga. I was still hoping it would end now. Maybe just me, because I’m not into thick novels.

Do I recommend the book anyway? Yes! It’s a must-read for those who love slow-burn romantasy, with some sci-fi and lots of space travel thrown in.

Just keep in mind that it shouldn’t be read standalone. The story won't make proper sense unless you read Book 1 – The Sundered Stars – first.

[Chelsea Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to H.E. Bauman for an eARC of this book. Thoughts and opinions are my own.

If I just put AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! does that get my point across?

I enjoyed the first one, but this one upped things a bit. We've got a bit more danger, there's a few more stakes, and the spicy starts spicing! I liked the friendships that developed between Mo, Cass, Kynn and Ezra. Mo, Cass, and Kynn were definitely family before but Ezra has just slipped in there and he gets to stay! I loved that Cass and Kynn had no problems calling people out (even if it didn't happen in the way one might think). Then Ezra and Mo finally had a conversation and while things are going a little slow (love that Ezra is all over that and doesn't mind), they're moving along!

We find out a little more about things with the gods and what's going on with Ikna. The reveals on like what sets them apart is intriguing and I'm curious about what's going on on their plane! Of course, that end makes me less curious about that and more curious about how they're going to GET EZRA BACK!!. With the choice that Mo made, I wonder how that's going to play into it. What she saw was unfortunate, but it points to how strong she really is.

The way Livia showed up has me...concerned. I know people think it's Rifel but I really hope it doesn't turn out to be someone closer. Look, Shadow's been mostly trustworthy so far. But they're also still just mysterious enough that I feel like there's another agenda going on here. I can't decide if I'm just being suspicious because THAT ENDING has me screaming or not. San'ri is another possibility but I really hope it's not her...basically I just hope that no one is blindsided by another betrayal because nope.

Hopefully we get book 3 soon because after THAT ENDING, I need to find out what happens next!

Book releases May 18th, 2026

[eclecticbychoicereads · Rating 4 out of 5]

H.E. Bauman's Starborne Saga series is so much more than a space adventure filled with secrets and mysteries; it's a tale of people choosing to become a family, choosing to love and cherish each other in uncertain times, with dangers all around them. It's a tale of love, loss, betrayal, and relearning to trust. A tale of timid feelings and strong words. A tale of inner demons and hidden pains, physical and mental.

The Sundered Stars, Book 1, was my perfect introduction to the space opera genre, and I was eagerly waiting for the sequel. And it didn't disappoint. Not in the slightest. It offered everything I loved in Book 1, a fast-paced space adventure with high stakes, as well as the equally thrilling moments of love, found family, and eternal devotion, but it took everything to another level. The stakes were higher, the love story blossomed slowly but surely, and the friendships deepened.

The Stellar Veil gave me what I craved. I was engrossed in the plot, swooning over Mo and Ezra's growing relationship, and intrigued by the mystery of the artifacts and the Eternal Ones. I felt as if I were part of the Revenant's crew, chasing secrets across space, uncovering truths and betrayals alike. And through it all, the core four remained a constant.

The final chapters gutted me, and I'm still recovering from it all. The story is far from over, and I'm so happy I got to witness this journey early. My heart is aching for the next book in the series.

Thank you, H.E. Bauman, for having me on the ARC team once again. I loved every second of it.

[Sam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thank you to the author for this ARC copy!!

Unfortunately I was really disappointed with this book. I really enjoyed book 1, my only complaint was that it was a bit too similar to Star Wars. Something I felt that with a little creativity would have been a very easy fix.

This book took entirely too long to get on track and get interesting. I was 40% in before anything exciting started to happen. The relationship between Mo and Ezra is barely there because they're taking the relationship so slow, I am always down for a slow burn but this is just annoying at this point. They act like 12 year old who can't talk about their feelings for entirely too long.

The plot took a 180° and we had a random fight to the death match?? Again, this is 40% into the book. Almost no action has happened yet, they're supposed to be finding the artifacts and it some how gets turned into a mini death match. It felt very thrown in there and I just was not here for it. I had to get to 60% before the plot finally got back on track and by that point I'm over 300 pages in and shit is FINALLY starting to come down together?? That just didn't sit right with me.

So overall I was just very disappointed with this book after how much I enjoyed the first one. I do hope that book 3 will get back on track and am still willing to give it a chance. 🤞🏻

[Lynda Malone · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Stellar Veil

Ok, this book is the second in the "Starbourne Saga" series and the action picks up straight away.

We are once again back on the Revenant with our crew, chasing down the bad guys and hunting for ancient relics. This is the perfect way to follow up The Sundered Stars as we watch our heros fight enemies new and old whilst navigating their new roles and relationships.

The tension between Mo and Ezra that we got glimpses of in the first book finally starts to smolder and flame in this book bringing a new dynamic to the team.  Throw in some gladitor style fights and some returning villians and you have a story that you can sink in to.

This book and the series so far has been stellar (pun intended) and I am so looking forward to where we will be taken next, especially after that cliffhanger ending.

This book is bigger, bolder and definately one you want to read. The first book, The Sundered Stars is out now with this book releasing May 18th. If you like epic space fantasy with some ancient Gods and crazy side quests thrown in, this story is for you. Another 6 star read.

[Lenore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you H.E. Bauman For allowing me to continue the Starborn Saga a little early!
Overall this is a strong continuation that starts right where the first book left off, diving into the aftermath and court proceedings/consequences from book one. Before expanding back into a space-fantasy adventure.
While there’s a steady thread of action and a larger mission driving the plot, this book is very character-focused.
Ezra absolutely stands out as a green flag MMC—open, communicative, and genuinely supportive in a way that makes the romance feel grounded and meaningful. Their relationship builds with intention, leading to some really heartfelt moments.
The story leans more into emotional development than gritty sci-fi detail, keeping the focus on relationships, choices, and internal conflict even as the stakes grow. While a few transitions felt a bit unclear and the plot didn’t rely heavily on major surprises, it sets up the next installment well with a natural-feeling twist and cliffhanger.

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 stars

I absolutely loved diving back into the Starborne Saga and following Mo, Cass, Ezra, and Kynn on their adventures across the Universe! It's hard to give a review of Book 2 without spoiling Book 1, so I'll start by saying you need to read this series if you like:

Found family
Epic space fantasy
A mix of magic and tech
Sci-Fi archaology
Slow-burn romance

Now, here's my actual The Stellar Veil review, for anyone who's already read The Sundered Stars, or doesn't mind slight spoilers. This was such a good book! Though the pacing was slow at times, there was plenty of action and adventure, including two absolutely incredible battle scenes, and lots more exploration of ancient temples. The disability rep continued to be great in this installment, with magic being used as a treatment for pain but not a cure-all. I can't wait for book three!

Thank you to the author for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Samantha Lamb · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so grateful I found this author on instagram when she was promoting her first book in this series because this series is so damn good. It is the perfect level of fantasy with a side of romance and found family to keep you sat throughout. The story is not one I've read before, and I love the introduction of not only the Eternal Gods but tying them to artifacts that the main characters have to find. She writes dual perspectives in a way that isn't confusing or redundant and while this book was spicier than the first, but I wouldn't say it outshines the story. IMO the spice scenes are pretty meh, BUT the slow burn and yearning this author writes is SOOOOO GOOOOODDDDD. Like this is what I want with a slow burn 👏 Also, this is just for HE Bauman if you're reading this... leave my sweet baby Ezra ALONE omg he's been through too much and im stressed for him.

[Becca :) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the second in the Starborn Saga, a space romantasy following four unlikely teammates tasked with saving their universe from vengeful and chaotic gods.

The book takes us all across the solar system, onto various planets filled with rigorous trials and tribulations. While simultaneously navigating deep and meaningful challenges, with our main FMC not only being a victim of abuse, but also being disabled.

This saga so far has been a testament to the strength of women while simultaneously showing that softness mixed with fierceness- for the right people (fuck tallas iykyk)- is not a weakness, and forming connections or leaning on those around us when we can is important.

I just love Mo so much and these two books so far in the saga have a special place in my heart. They’re so different from the normal romantasies I see and I could not love it more because of that.

[ISlaySharks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.50

Spice: 🌶️🌶️

Review:

Emotional damage. The tension and yearning with the igniting of slow burn is balanced so beautifully. I love how patience Ezra is with Mo, their relationship is everything.

I am so proud of Mo of her continuing healing and growth of how far she has come from book 1.

I wasn’t expecting the ending to end the way it did. Second emotional damage. To be continued. My mind went directly to an ending to an episode of jojo bizarre adventure. To be continued at the end with a paused black and white screen and a small ending theme to go with To be continued.

The second book picks up where book one ends, continuing their mission of what started as a bounty for them turned into a full fledged galaxy rescue from a vengeful goddess.

Thank you for the gifted eArc, I just simply adore and appreciate this series so much.

[BOOK IT BISHES · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic galactic adventure that will have you reading past your bedtime! This books pick up after, The Sundered Stars, which I strongly recommend reading to really appreciate the stakes and the character relationships.

Mo, our fierce FM, is back and is tasked with retrieving artifacts to defeat beings that threaten her world. Alongside bounty hunters allies, Kynn and Cass, they set off to hunt them down. Mo's team has a new addition, the commander of her enemy, Ezra Lyre. The commander makes an impression on her team while Mo remains guarded.

Ezra is dealing with his internal struggles and his evolving relationship with Mo. Teaming up with the best bounty hunters to find the truth. As their bond grows, revelations emerge that will change Ezra's destiny and the future of the crew forever.

I really enjoyed this book and how the story progresses from book one. The author does an amazing job emerging you into her world. (I would really love to see a drawing of Mo's ship!) Ezra is the ultimate green flag, so when I read the last few chapters my heart was on the floor.

I can't wait for the next chapter in this amazing series!

[Toni 💕 · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect sequel to The Sundered Stars—and an absolute thrill ride from page one. Mo and her crew dive straight back into chaos as they hunt down the Eternal Ones’ artifacts, racing across the galaxy, dodging enemies old and new, and landing themselves in even more “we‑might‑die‑today” situations than before. It’s bigger, bolder, and way more dangerous—and I loved every second.

And while they’re busy trying not to get obliterated as the Gods’ chosen champions, Mo and Ezra are over here igniting. Their relationship finally heats up, deepens, and gets deliciously complicated. But Mo’s past is a beast she hasn’t fully outrun. Can she let herself love without fear, or will the weight of old wounds pull her under?

Then that cliffhanger? Destroyed me. I need Book 3 like… yesterday.

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime.
The Starborne are on the move, and the race to find the Artifacts was a gut-wrenching, heart-pounding, and thrilling read. I enjoyed the ride as the four characters grew closer, forming a team or, founded family. I loved flow, the battles were nail biting, the slow burn chemistry between Mo and Ezra was perfect and don’t get me started on the twisted plots and secrets. This story was phenomenal that held my attention until the very end, leaving me craving more.

🔥🔥 slow burn
🤕 chronic pain
💞 found family
👤gods
🛸 space travel
🪎 magical artifacts

Thank you H.E. Bauman for the ARC and I’m leaving my review freely.

[Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book picks up right in the aftermath of book 1. Mo and Ezra go off on a mission to find missing artifacts and basically save everything. Mo is awesome and I am here for her journey, however I loveee Ezra. He is actually perfect in this book-yearny, protective, patient and supportive. Top tier MMC. The super slow burn between them is still slow but we eventually do get some payoff in this book. Overall, it was an awesome space adventure with good disability rep, found family, some good battle scenes, healing and excellent banter. I can't wait to read the next one especially after that cliffhanger.

[Hanbbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a book! The story was again original, you get to learn more about the universe, the gods and the artifacts.

While maybe their was a lot of traveling during this book, the action scenes where always very good. You couldn't put the book aside.

The author has again written a masterpiece of a book, with amazing characters, who you really care for! More, Ezra, Cass and Kynn are just an amazing team.

This book is full of heartwarming conversations, galaxy traveling, true friendship, slow burn, discovering new places, action and political intrigue.

Last but not least I want to thank the author for providing me with an earc.

[Linda Elliott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you HE for trusting me with an advance copy of your book!

I thoroughly enjoyed this second installment in the Starborne saga. Ezra and Mo's connection flares beautifully in this book; he is such a wonderfully green flag consent king. The found family aspect of this series is absolute perfection.

Lots of action, space adventures, romance, and heartbreak...just how I like it.

But that ending? Excuse you, I need the next installment because I know you didn't just do us all dirty like that.

[Bridgett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was ecstatic to be back in this world! The found family in this book is probably my favorite part. I just want to go on fun adventures with this crew!

I was on the edge of my seat this entire book. I loved the progression of Ezra and Mo's relationship. This was the slowest of slow burns and I absolutely ate it up! I loved every minute.

I am in love with this epic space adventure and will eagerly await the next book!

Thank you so much to the Author for the eARC!

Rating 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice 2/5 🔥🔥

[Mindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a unique take on familiar tropes—I didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did! It blends space travel, different planets, and high-end technology with hints of ancient artifacts, all wrapped into a he falls first slow burn.

The FMC lives with chronic pain, which adds a really compelling layer to her character, and the yearning throughout the story is so well done. There are great cliffhangers that kept me hooked, and I’m really excited to see where Mo, Ezra, and the rest of the team take things next!

[Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

On a mission dictated from the gods - without pay! - things are more stressful and dicey than ever. It's hard to know who to trust, so the crew is relying on their instincts and research to try and save the universe.

The heat has been turned up! I felt like this moved the storyline along a good bit, but also further cemented the relationships not only between Mo and Ezra but the rest of the crew.

I felt that the pacing was on the slower slide, which made sense given the story. I was kept guessing with some of the characters and while I found some elements predictable, overall enjoyed the book.

Thank you to the author, H.E. Bauman, for providing this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

[La'Shonda Newman · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review:

Loved! So much happened in this book between Ezra and MO. The gods were almost a bit disappointing but I feel like they will make up for it in the next book. I wonder who else is helping Livia and Ikna??!!!! I didn't really like Shadow. I felt like he was in on all of it. But other than....LOVED IT! So glad I was chose again for the ARC of #1 & #2.

[sunbeams.and.rainbows · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am OBSESSED w/ this series!! Every character is engaging, the twists keep twisting, & the plot keeps plotting. I love the world(s) H.E. Bauman has created, & I wish I could binge read the entire series now! Space Romantasy is a fantastic genre-blend, & I’m excited to see more. If you’re looking for something fresh, action-packed, engaging, & w/ a slow burn romance, READ THIS SERIES!