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The Rim of the World #1
Neverwylde
Two species, bitter enemies, are determined to destroy each other, until they realize they need one another to survive a major catastrophe.
As they race through a nebulous space anomaly in the midst of battle, the Terrans and Seneecians are blown through a wormhole to crash land on an uncharted world. A half world. A world containing the remains of a long-dead civilization.
Lt. Kelen Chambliss knows she has no reason to trust the furred, humanoid creatures, but she and her crew members cannot survive without their help, and the Seneecians cannot survive without theirs. Neither can she ignore the fearsome-looking one called Kyber, with his wicked talons and piercing green eyes.
As they slowly come to realize there is no escape or forthcoming rescue from the barren planet, Kelen learns there is much about the enemy she never knew. Including the fact that Kyber's formidable appearance hides a strong, brave, and caring heart.
As they race through a nebulous space anomaly in the midst of battle, the Terrans and Seneecians are blown through a wormhole to crash land on an uncharted world. A half world. A world containing the remains of a long-dead civilization.
Lt. Kelen Chambliss knows she has no reason to trust the furred, humanoid creatures, but she and her crew members cannot survive without their help, and the Seneecians cannot survive without theirs. Neither can she ignore the fearsome-looking one called Kyber, with his wicked talons and piercing green eyes.
As they slowly come to realize there is no escape or forthcoming rescue from the barren planet, Kelen learns there is much about the enemy she never knew. Including the fact that Kyber's formidable appearance hides a strong, brave, and caring heart.
152 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 3, 2015
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About the author
Linda Mooney
272 books281 followersLinda loves to write sweet and sensuous romance with a fantasy, paranormal, or science fiction flair, and is the author of over 150 books. Her technique is often described as being as visual as a motion picture or graphic novel.
A wife, mother, grandmother, and retired Kindergarten and music teacher, she lives in a small south Texas town near the Gulf coast where she delves into other worlds filled with daring exploits, adventure, and intense love.
She has numerous best sellers, including 10 consecutive #1s. She’s been named Author of the Year, and her book Lord of Thunder is an Epic Ebook "Eppie" Award Winner for Best Erotic Sci-Fi Romance.
She also writes naughty humorous romances under the name of Carolyn Gregg, horror under the pseudonym of Gail Smith, Christian romances as Lynn Gayle, and elementary teacher workbooks as L. G. Mooney.
For more information about her books, up-coming and new releases, contests, and giveaways, and to sign up for her newsletter, please visit her website: http://www.LindaMooney.com
A wife, mother, grandmother, and retired Kindergarten and music teacher, she lives in a small south Texas town near the Gulf coast where she delves into other worlds filled with daring exploits, adventure, and intense love.
She has numerous best sellers, including 10 consecutive #1s. She’s been named Author of the Year, and her book Lord of Thunder is an Epic Ebook "Eppie" Award Winner for Best Erotic Sci-Fi Romance.
She also writes naughty humorous romances under the name of Carolyn Gregg, horror under the pseudonym of Gail Smith, Christian romances as Lynn Gayle, and elementary teacher workbooks as L. G. Mooney.
For more information about her books, up-coming and new releases, contests, and giveaways, and to sign up for her newsletter, please visit her website: http://www.LindaMooney.com
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December 28, 2021
This story, like all Mooney stories, is an acquired taste. I just happen to really like the different way she writes, her characters, and sometimes the ridiculous plot. Two species have been at war, get stuck on an alien planet and have to figure out how to work together to survive.
This book has excellent world building. A desolate planet with hidden secrets, hidden enemies, and possible death around every corner. However, it's also a really sweet love story. From bitter enemies to reluctant allies, and then into an unconventional (and forbidden) relationship.
There were so many different characters in the story that I gave up trying to remember who was human, and who was alien. The story is very Indiana Jones on an alien planet with a dash of Romeo and Juliet (without the death at the end and Romeo is covered in hair).
This book has excellent world building. A desolate planet with hidden secrets, hidden enemies, and possible death around every corner. However, it's also a really sweet love story. From bitter enemies to reluctant allies, and then into an unconventional (and forbidden) relationship.
There were so many different characters in the story that I gave up trying to remember who was human, and who was alien. The story is very Indiana Jones on an alien planet with a dash of Romeo and Juliet (without the death at the end and Romeo is covered in hair).
September 12, 2016
What is here in this book is very good. It is a really interesting world with an enemies to lovers theme.
The love comes a little fast and easy but its a high stress survival situation. I like the details of the planet, the hero and heroine are wonderful, and the breakdown of milterary command and how much what mattered before doesn't matter at all now is great.
But then the book ends with the group in peril. It is kinda a happy for now but not one I can trust.
I was annoyed. I hate serials which this feels like.
The love comes a little fast and easy but its a high stress survival situation. I like the details of the planet, the hero and heroine are wonderful, and the breakdown of milterary command and how much what mattered before doesn't matter at all now is great.
But then the book ends with the group in peril. It is kinda a happy for now but not one I can trust.
I was annoyed. I hate serials which this feels like.
June 22, 2015
I really wanted to like this book, and the blurb had me sold, but unfortunately, this wasn't a pleasant read for me. My main problem was the dialogue. The writing style just had a very "choppy" feel to it. Also there were too many characters. Within the first couple of chapters there were simply too many characters introduced and it became tiring trying to figure out who was who. Then there was the ending which left much to be desired. Definitely not a series I will continue.
April 9, 2019
3.5 STARS
Neverwylde
Andventure/Scifi/Romance/erotish
Ever since I read Captive Surrender, I've discovered that this author gets to me. Linda Mooney has a wonderful style and swoops me in whatever world she creates with ease.
And though this sample of her work hasn't reached my full expectations . It's still good.
Terrans and Seneecians are at war. In midst of a sudden battle encounter both their ships get sucked into a wormhole and crash in uncharted territory. A planet teaming with unknown lifeforms, barren and void of any inteligent beings. Seeing that both parties are short in numbers and supplies, they decide to call a truce. Until they hopefuly find a way to leave the hostile planet. If they overcome their differences... Or else they'll be...
Swarmed by bugs or worse!
Lt. Kelen Chambliss
Is level headed and tries to mediate the best she can. To her, the Seneecians are an advantage and even interesting, despite everything she was taught about them.
Kyber
Just happens to be next in line to lead his fellow comrads. Though he's reluctant to assume his responsabilities. He's forced to lead and fraternize with the humans. And the female who seems intrigued and even kind with him. Different was the least of her qualities...
The journey was worth the read. I really liked the world building. The characters were solid and each had their own part to play. There was adventure, tension and a lot of mystery going on. Which is always a plus in my book.
Chambliss was amazing and she never turned into a mary sue. Never once did resemble a stereotype or was annoying. Strong, inteligent and resourcefull. Open minded and the kind of woman who sees beyond appearances. Except for the last chapters... I liked her until she became this damsel in distress... At the end she sort of cut off from her formal self. Its like she suddenly lacked personality. It took some points...
Kyber was intriguing but also strong. Slighlty introverted and surprisingly one of favorite characters. He has layers that left me wondering. And I loved that, because his character is developing. I feel like I've only gotten a peak and apparently I'll discover more about him in the next book.
But I have to say.... Dox earns extra points for being the nerd. Favorite character by far! Genetically enchanced genuis! Small, weird, kind of crazy and naive are a few of his traits. He seems like he says nonsense but thats only due to his complexity. He thinks more than he talks and that makes him the less sociable of the lot. Yet he stands out just by being plain weird and different from the rest. Less human...
But its good to be different right?
From the beginning its an engaging journey. I never felt bored. The plot is still developing though... And there was sort of insta love happening... Which I didn't like. It went too fast from attraction hotness to gushy love. When they're still getting to know each other. That took some points from it too...
Don't get me wrong. I love gushy love... But it tricked me into a slow burner when it turned out simpler and easier than I thought. It burst my bubble fairly quick.
The sexual bits were few. But I liked every freaking minute!!!!!!
And what ended taking some more points... Was the rushed cliffhanger ending. It was poorly excuted and doesn't leave you hooked to read the next.
Despite this bothersome turn off... I will read the sequels because I loved the story and the characters. So I definitely recommend it!
I bid you farewell! May future reads be fab!
Neverwylde
Andventure/Scifi/Romance/erotish
Ever since I read Captive Surrender, I've discovered that this author gets to me. Linda Mooney has a wonderful style and swoops me in whatever world she creates with ease.
And though this sample of her work hasn't reached my full expectations . It's still good.
Terrans and Seneecians are at war. In midst of a sudden battle encounter both their ships get sucked into a wormhole and crash in uncharted territory. A planet teaming with unknown lifeforms, barren and void of any inteligent beings. Seeing that both parties are short in numbers and supplies, they decide to call a truce. Until they hopefuly find a way to leave the hostile planet. If they overcome their differences... Or else they'll be...
Swarmed by bugs or worse!
Lt. Kelen Chambliss
Is level headed and tries to mediate the best she can. To her, the Seneecians are an advantage and even interesting, despite everything she was taught about them.
Kyber
Just happens to be next in line to lead his fellow comrads. Though he's reluctant to assume his responsabilities. He's forced to lead and fraternize with the humans. And the female who seems intrigued and even kind with him. Different was the least of her qualities...
The journey was worth the read. I really liked the world building. The characters were solid and each had their own part to play. There was adventure, tension and a lot of mystery going on. Which is always a plus in my book.
Chambliss was amazing and she never turned into a mary sue. Never once did resemble a stereotype or was annoying. Strong, inteligent and resourcefull. Open minded and the kind of woman who sees beyond appearances. Except for the last chapters... I liked her until she became this damsel in distress... At the end she sort of cut off from her formal self. Its like she suddenly lacked personality. It took some points...
Kyber was intriguing but also strong. Slighlty introverted and surprisingly one of favorite characters. He has layers that left me wondering. And I loved that, because his character is developing. I feel like I've only gotten a peak and apparently I'll discover more about him in the next book.
But I have to say.... Dox earns extra points for being the nerd. Favorite character by far! Genetically enchanced genuis! Small, weird, kind of crazy and naive are a few of his traits. He seems like he says nonsense but thats only due to his complexity. He thinks more than he talks and that makes him the less sociable of the lot. Yet he stands out just by being plain weird and different from the rest. Less human...
But its good to be different right?
From the beginning its an engaging journey. I never felt bored. The plot is still developing though... And there was sort of insta love happening... Which I didn't like. It went too fast from attraction hotness to gushy love. When they're still getting to know each other. That took some points from it too...
Don't get me wrong. I love gushy love... But it tricked me into a slow burner when it turned out simpler and easier than I thought. It burst my bubble fairly quick.
The sexual bits were few. But I liked every freaking minute!!!!!!
And what ended taking some more points... Was the rushed cliffhanger ending. It was poorly excuted and doesn't leave you hooked to read the next.
Despite this bothersome turn off... I will read the sequels because I loved the story and the characters. So I definitely recommend it!
I bid you farewell! May future reads be fab!
May 16, 2015
Linda Mooney never shies away from an alien romance. "Embrace your differences" must be her motto. And she can craft some pretty steamy embraces. Actually, there is just one truly fan-worthy scene in this 148-page novella, to clarify that the sexy times don't overwhelm the exhilarating adventure. The attraction evolves pretty quickly between former mortal enemies Kelen and Kyber, but the action is almost non-stop.
There is an exciting space battle, a harrowing trip through a wormhole, a crash-landing on a desolate planet, a difficult journey, and scary monsters. The adrenalin rush hardly ceases. Too often romantic sci-fi authors take it easy on their heroes and heroines who crash land, plopping them down in the middle of a lush jungle filled with water and easy access to food. Mooney took a different tactic by having her soldiers slam into a desolate place where they are compelled to explore in order to find basic shelter and sustenance. Mooney does an outstanding job describing the planet's terrain and the places the Terran/Seneecian contingent survey and encamp. She expends real effort bringing these places to life in a rich and unique way.
Kelen and Kyber are likable and level-headed. Little is revealed as backstory; there is an immediacy about the situation that doesn't really lend to reflection and small talk, so Mooney doesn't indulge in it. Surrounding the H/h are a host of secondary characters, who add intrigue, conflict, humanity and intellect to the plot.
This is billed as Rim of the World Book 1, so clearly the author is planning to continue the adventure. However, it does not end on a frustrating cliffhanger, but rather a closed story arc.
There is an exciting space battle, a harrowing trip through a wormhole, a crash-landing on a desolate planet, a difficult journey, and scary monsters. The adrenalin rush hardly ceases. Too often romantic sci-fi authors take it easy on their heroes and heroines who crash land, plopping them down in the middle of a lush jungle filled with water and easy access to food. Mooney took a different tactic by having her soldiers slam into a desolate place where they are compelled to explore in order to find basic shelter and sustenance. Mooney does an outstanding job describing the planet's terrain and the places the Terran/Seneecian contingent survey and encamp. She expends real effort bringing these places to life in a rich and unique way.
Kelen and Kyber are likable and level-headed. Little is revealed as backstory; there is an immediacy about the situation that doesn't really lend to reflection and small talk, so Mooney doesn't indulge in it. Surrounding the H/h are a host of secondary characters, who add intrigue, conflict, humanity and intellect to the plot.
This is billed as Rim of the World Book 1, so clearly the author is planning to continue the adventure. However, it does not end on a frustrating cliffhanger, but rather a closed story arc.
March 5, 2021
I'm still playing catch-up with rereading some of my favorite books of 2019 during our overseas move and finally writing out proper reviews for them.
Something I keep saying in all of my Mooney reviews is that she has a writing style that feels like a comforting and familiar procedural drama. It's nothing fancy, it can even be called cold from an emotional perspective, but it's coherent and gets the job done—often better than more flourished and emotional styles. The way she writes reminds me of all the 70s and 80s media I grew up consuming, back in the days before 25% or more of anything targeted at an audience was explanation and hand holding. They used to just toss us in, confident we were intelligent and imaginative enough to piece together enough to understand a story and work with it. Mooney writes very much in this style, giving just enough world building to work with but never getting bogged down in details and explanations. There's a nice smoothness to her narrative that keeps it moving, and the simplicity never feels juvenile or under-developed. It's a true skill.
This first installment of Neverwylde is mostly a set up for the rest of the series, but it's a fun adventure with a budding romance in it.
More information about the situation of humanity and their relations with the Seneecians comes out in later installments, but for now, we know enough: humanity and Seneecians are enemies and seem to be having some sort of a turf war. This story opens with the crew of Kel's ship chasing down a Seneecian vessel, when both are disabled by an anomaly and sucked into a wormhole, where they crash land into a physically impossible planet and need to work with each other to survive.
Early on, Kel and acting-in-command for his people, Kyber, start to form a bond, based on fascination at how similar they actually are, despite their respective government's propaganda campaigns about the other. Kel is one of the more reasonable and active people in her crew and gets the alliance rolling by saving the Seneecians from some of the more hot-headed members of hers. Kyber is smitten and Kel quickly follows suit, and this story has a real strong Romeo and Juliet vibe to it: they love each other, but their people are not having it and really grumpy about the whole thing. As Kel and Kyber grow more attached to each other, trading off who is saving who at any given time, the reality of their situation hits home and starts some conflict simmering in the background: Kel is the only female surviver in a group with 11 males combined, and soon, she starts to realize just how ugly this whole thing could get for her when desperation sets in.
As with all of her works, Mooney creates an interesting cast of characters—though, very, very white on the human side when we do get physical descriptions, some are left open to fill in how you wish—and you get a pretty good baseline feel for who they all are. Yes, some of the secondary characters are tropes in this installment—like the red headed security guy who is trigger happy and refuses to cooperate—and one character has a very original Trek feel to him, but her mains are both level-headed people who do their best to avoid conflict and work to creatively survive their situation. And I appreciate that Mooney manages to write alien cultures without the usual SFR crutch of Extreme Misogyny™ to accomplish it. There is a lot of misogynistic BS in her stories, which mostly feature women who are military or law enforcement, but her alien cultures usually are not of the, "Me Man, You Woman, I Take Over And Control You," "alpha" nonsense that gets overused but most readers eat up. Seriously, can we have some variety, please? And not of the equally lazy variety where it's flipped that females are in control and then act like men but to men and males. But I find her alien/human romances pretty satisfying and fast moving without being super lusty.
And like all of her works where sex is involved, there is erotic content in this installment, but it's not overly explicit, and it has an endearing awkwardness to it that gives it an air of believability. Blanche Devereaux's sexcapades, this is not. Sex with some very non-human anatomy? Absolutely. Just how humanoid the Seneecians are otherwise is left up to you. I picture them as being a little more human that Wookies—shorter fur, more facial structure, and more defined hands, ears, etc.
Compared to some of her other works, this one does have a noticeably higher number of typos and errors in it. Including the kinda funny recurring problem in romances of a character with changing eye color. It doesn't seem it was ever revisited for corrections.
And, others are incorrectly labeling this story as having a cliffhanger ending. There are no dramatic events in progress without resolution at the end of this installment. It is a fully completed story arc in a continuing serial with an overarching storyline that doesn't conclude until the sixth installment. So this is fully contained and ends on an optimistic HFN until the events of installment two.
Something I keep saying in all of my Mooney reviews is that she has a writing style that feels like a comforting and familiar procedural drama. It's nothing fancy, it can even be called cold from an emotional perspective, but it's coherent and gets the job done—often better than more flourished and emotional styles. The way she writes reminds me of all the 70s and 80s media I grew up consuming, back in the days before 25% or more of anything targeted at an audience was explanation and hand holding. They used to just toss us in, confident we were intelligent and imaginative enough to piece together enough to understand a story and work with it. Mooney writes very much in this style, giving just enough world building to work with but never getting bogged down in details and explanations. There's a nice smoothness to her narrative that keeps it moving, and the simplicity never feels juvenile or under-developed. It's a true skill.
This first installment of Neverwylde is mostly a set up for the rest of the series, but it's a fun adventure with a budding romance in it.
More information about the situation of humanity and their relations with the Seneecians comes out in later installments, but for now, we know enough: humanity and Seneecians are enemies and seem to be having some sort of a turf war. This story opens with the crew of Kel's ship chasing down a Seneecian vessel, when both are disabled by an anomaly and sucked into a wormhole, where they crash land into a physically impossible planet and need to work with each other to survive.
Early on, Kel and acting-in-command for his people, Kyber, start to form a bond, based on fascination at how similar they actually are, despite their respective government's propaganda campaigns about the other. Kel is one of the more reasonable and active people in her crew and gets the alliance rolling by saving the Seneecians from some of the more hot-headed members of hers. Kyber is smitten and Kel quickly follows suit, and this story has a real strong Romeo and Juliet vibe to it: they love each other, but their people are not having it and really grumpy about the whole thing. As Kel and Kyber grow more attached to each other, trading off who is saving who at any given time, the reality of their situation hits home and starts some conflict simmering in the background: Kel is the only female surviver in a group with 11 males combined, and soon, she starts to realize just how ugly this whole thing could get for her when desperation sets in.
As with all of her works, Mooney creates an interesting cast of characters—though, very, very white on the human side when we do get physical descriptions, some are left open to fill in how you wish—and you get a pretty good baseline feel for who they all are. Yes, some of the secondary characters are tropes in this installment—like the red headed security guy who is trigger happy and refuses to cooperate—and one character has a very original Trek feel to him, but her mains are both level-headed people who do their best to avoid conflict and work to creatively survive their situation. And I appreciate that Mooney manages to write alien cultures without the usual SFR crutch of Extreme Misogyny™ to accomplish it. There is a lot of misogynistic BS in her stories, which mostly feature women who are military or law enforcement, but her alien cultures usually are not of the, "Me Man, You Woman, I Take Over And Control You," "alpha" nonsense that gets overused but most readers eat up. Seriously, can we have some variety, please? And not of the equally lazy variety where it's flipped that females are in control and then act like men but to men and males. But I find her alien/human romances pretty satisfying and fast moving without being super lusty.
And like all of her works where sex is involved, there is erotic content in this installment, but it's not overly explicit, and it has an endearing awkwardness to it that gives it an air of believability. Blanche Devereaux's sexcapades, this is not. Sex with some very non-human anatomy? Absolutely. Just how humanoid the Seneecians are otherwise is left up to you. I picture them as being a little more human that Wookies—shorter fur, more facial structure, and more defined hands, ears, etc.
Compared to some of her other works, this one does have a noticeably higher number of typos and errors in it. Including the kinda funny recurring problem in romances of a character with changing eye color. It doesn't seem it was ever revisited for corrections.
And, others are incorrectly labeling this story as having a cliffhanger ending. There are no dramatic events in progress without resolution at the end of this installment. It is a fully completed story arc in a continuing serial with an overarching storyline that doesn't conclude until the sixth installment. So this is fully contained and ends on an optimistic HFN until the events of installment two.
June 26, 2015
3.5 stars because CLIFFHANGER ENDING. Otherwise it would have been a solid 4 stars. Great start. Loving the sci-first aspect.
November 17, 2016
Kelen the Terran and Kyber the Seneecian. They should hate each other, as that's what they were brought up to feel. But how can you hate the other half of your heart?
Two ships locked in battle crash onto the surface of an unknown planet full of hostile creatures and mysterious ruins. They are forced to work together to survive, but not all of them are happy about it. Kelen has the most precarious position, being the only female survivor. Her Captain is dead and the second in command is not acting like himself. Kyber's commander is missing, putting him in command of the Seneecians. They are very similar to humans except that they are covered in short fur and have talons on their hands and feet.
There are some cultural differences but they don't play a big part of the story. Even language isn't an issue. The romance between Kelen and Kyber is pretty quick but sweet and tender. The action is nail biting and the fantasy is imaginative.
As other reviewers have mentioned, it isn't strictly an HEA or a stand-a-lone. There are 3 more books slated to be written (hopefully soon?). I will say that I was satisfied with the ending and look forward to reading the next book. I would call the ending a sweet HFN.
I listened to this on audio and the reader, Samantha Ward does a wonderful job.
Two ships locked in battle crash onto the surface of an unknown planet full of hostile creatures and mysterious ruins. They are forced to work together to survive, but not all of them are happy about it. Kelen has the most precarious position, being the only female survivor. Her Captain is dead and the second in command is not acting like himself. Kyber's commander is missing, putting him in command of the Seneecians. They are very similar to humans except that they are covered in short fur and have talons on their hands and feet.
There are some cultural differences but they don't play a big part of the story. Even language isn't an issue. The romance between Kelen and Kyber is pretty quick but sweet and tender. The action is nail biting and the fantasy is imaginative.
As other reviewers have mentioned, it isn't strictly an HEA or a stand-a-lone. There are 3 more books slated to be written (hopefully soon?). I will say that I was satisfied with the ending and look forward to reading the next book. I would call the ending a sweet HFN.
I listened to this on audio and the reader, Samantha Ward does a wonderful job.
July 21, 2017
The first book in The Rim of the World series by Linda Mooney. Two ships are dragged into an unexplained anomaly and end up crashed on a strange planet. Enemies are forced to call a truce to survive a planet with dangerous creatures. Terran Lt Kelen Chambliss is the only woman survivor and finds herself attracted to the Seneecian named Kyber.
While not perfect and ends rather suddenly, it wasn't bad. I enjoyed the story but wish I had gotten the entire story instead of a portion. I absolutely HATE it when authors do this. Makes me want to NEVER read their books again. That said, I invested my time in the first and I will continue the series but whether I read other books by this author is up in the air.
While not perfect and ends rather suddenly, it wasn't bad. I enjoyed the story but wish I had gotten the entire story instead of a portion. I absolutely HATE it when authors do this. Makes me want to NEVER read their books again. That said, I invested my time in the first and I will continue the series but whether I read other books by this author is up in the air.
June 17, 2015
2.5 stars
Was surprised at the lack of resolution, not only was there a HFN but the precarious situation they are in is unresolved. Maybe it is a cliffie?
Was surprised at the lack of resolution, not only was there a HFN but the precarious situation they are in is unresolved. Maybe it is a cliffie?
January 11, 2016
I usually dislike and DNF books for being full of humongous and sometimes unnecessary info-dumps, so it makes a change to dislike and DNF for the opposite reason.
I managed to get 30% through this and in that time I don't think I was given a single adequate description about any of the characters or locations in this story, everyone was referred to by name/ title and either she or he and that was it. Oh, except for Dox, who was called "a little man" (I believe this to mean slight of build, not as in a little person) several times and is apparently an engineering genius but everyone talks down to him as if he's the Forest Gump of space. The Seneecians were described as having talons and being covered in fur, but I couldn't even say if they were supposed to be humanoid or not or how large/ small compared to the (presumably human) Terrans they were.
We were also never told how and why the Terrans and Seneecians were enemies, why they were involved in battle/ chase on the very first page, or any other details that would form in to any kind of coherent back-story or world-building to make any signs of a plot relevant. Actually I kept getting the feeling this was a far later book in a series where it was expected that I should already know all these details and the author wasn't going to be bothered going over old ground for the sake of a new reader.
I finally called it quits when I realised I'd somehow been side-tracked in to spending an entire afternoon reading a Teen Titan fanfic where Raven and Beast Boy shack up and have a baby together and found it more enjoyable, coherent and well thought out than this.
I wouldn't recommend this in the state I read it, especially since flicking to the end I discover it ends abruptly with no resolution. If you want to know how things go you'll have to shell out nearly £3 for another 145 pages. I'm going to pass, thanks.
I managed to get 30% through this and in that time I don't think I was given a single adequate description about any of the characters or locations in this story, everyone was referred to by name/ title and either she or he and that was it. Oh, except for Dox, who was called "a little man" (I believe this to mean slight of build, not as in a little person) several times and is apparently an engineering genius but everyone talks down to him as if he's the Forest Gump of space. The Seneecians were described as having talons and being covered in fur, but I couldn't even say if they were supposed to be humanoid or not or how large/ small compared to the (presumably human) Terrans they were.
We were also never told how and why the Terrans and Seneecians were enemies, why they were involved in battle/ chase on the very first page, or any other details that would form in to any kind of coherent back-story or world-building to make any signs of a plot relevant. Actually I kept getting the feeling this was a far later book in a series where it was expected that I should already know all these details and the author wasn't going to be bothered going over old ground for the sake of a new reader.
I finally called it quits when I realised I'd somehow been side-tracked in to spending an entire afternoon reading a Teen Titan fanfic where Raven and Beast Boy shack up and have a baby together and found it more enjoyable, coherent and well thought out than this.
I wouldn't recommend this in the state I read it, especially since flicking to the end I discover it ends abruptly with no resolution. If you want to know how things go you'll have to shell out nearly £3 for another 145 pages. I'm going to pass, thanks.
May 27, 2016
This book was ok. Not too bad. Not great. It was really very short and I didn't think the length could support the amount of characters within. Because of this, I didn't feel like any of the characters were developed very well at all, with the exception of the two main characters. The rest of the group did nothing more than serve as placeholders to give the groups their numbers. I was never sure and didn't find out enough about their personalities to separate them in my head or to even begin to predict what one of them might do or how they might react to any situation. Upon hearing a name, I wouldn't begin to be able to guess which group that individual belonged to, if not for the fact that Seneecians had names which sounded more exotic. (At least to me anyway)
I did like the setting. I found it interesting and wanted to know more about the past inhabitants and some of the creatures.
I liked that fact that there were other things going on besides just google-eyed looks and pining between the two main characters but still the romance was too prevalent between them in the amount of time that passed. I really hate it when this happens. I like a slower build-up between two characters before I am expected to believe that they are falling in love with each other. I like to actually figure it out based on their interactions before I ever have to hear one of them say it. This is another problem with the short length and large amount of characters. It just didn't really feel like anything that happened within these pages got enough attention to make an impact.
I did like the setting. I found it interesting and wanted to know more about the past inhabitants and some of the creatures.
I liked that fact that there were other things going on besides just google-eyed looks and pining between the two main characters but still the romance was too prevalent between them in the amount of time that passed. I really hate it when this happens. I like a slower build-up between two characters before I am expected to believe that they are falling in love with each other. I like to actually figure it out based on their interactions before I ever have to hear one of them say it. This is another problem with the short length and large amount of characters. It just didn't really feel like anything that happened within these pages got enough attention to make an impact.
December 31, 2019
This was a decent read, the worldbuilding was spot on- and really the world is what had me finishing this book.
The characters were okay- although they did come across a little flat. I felt the romance was lacking, but this is only the first instalment in what looks to be a total of six books- so that can be forgiven.
That being said i would have expected this book to come to a semi fulfilling end- instead it feels like it has been bluntly cut. As if maybe all six of the series was, at one point, one big book that the author cut up with no thought to ending each installment individually.
Also an issue of mine, was all of the padded sentences. Every action a character made was overexplained, and there were alot of repeated phrases in the same paragraphs. You can tell the story has alot of excess that was never edited out or polished after reading the first page.
But overall this first instalment is worth a read. I cant say im going to be rushing to read the second- but i might pick it back up if i cant find anything else.
The characters were okay- although they did come across a little flat. I felt the romance was lacking, but this is only the first instalment in what looks to be a total of six books- so that can be forgiven.
That being said i would have expected this book to come to a semi fulfilling end- instead it feels like it has been bluntly cut. As if maybe all six of the series was, at one point, one big book that the author cut up with no thought to ending each installment individually.
Also an issue of mine, was all of the padded sentences. Every action a character made was overexplained, and there were alot of repeated phrases in the same paragraphs. You can tell the story has alot of excess that was never edited out or polished after reading the first page.
But overall this first instalment is worth a read. I cant say im going to be rushing to read the second- but i might pick it back up if i cant find anything else.
May 20, 2015
Actual a Fun sci-fi romance. That's got potential to become more. OK so the sci-fi tech parts at the beginning and introductions where off and overwelming. But soon after the crash it got better and better. I think with some editing and deleting of the fillers this book has potential to become more. Amazon says book 1 so only can hope there Will be a book 2
June 16, 2015
The writing is not bad...
And the story is interesting. However, I feel like it could do with more description and the romance could have been better developed. I also really don't like cliffhangers, so I hope the author comes up with a sequel that further expands this universe soon.
And the story is interesting. However, I feel like it could do with more description and the romance could have been better developed. I also really don't like cliffhangers, so I hope the author comes up with a sequel that further expands this universe soon.
May 27, 2017
The world was interesting, the characters as well, but there were some annoying shortcuts the author took in order to push the plot in the direction she wanted. For example:
The ending was abrupt, it's just first part of longer story but I expected something more definitive.
The ending was abrupt, it's just first part of longer story but I expected something more definitive.
September 18, 2017
This is a simple, cliched story suitable for young readers. Low level of steam. It was all rather obvious with a sweet h who is the only female in a human crew and a crew of aliens, they are wrecked on alien planet. They need to work together to survive but they are so stupid, they want to kill each other. Except for the H who falls for the h. It was OK.
July 12, 2018
I am totally gripped ,my new to go drug. I was waiting for the last book to be published to start this series. And it payed off! Couldn't put it down,lost sleep , shirked responsibilities and chores . I read all six books back to back .Awesome world Building,just good Scifi! I will reread these again and treasure them .
May 1, 2018
Good read!
June 21, 2024
Not to my taste, which is a deception because I like her stand alone!
May 14, 2015
Enjoyable Read
Stranded on an unknown and somewhat hostile planet brings bitter enemies together in survival but not everyone agrees. Hostility and bias run deep. Can they overcome their years of programming? The planet is mysterious filled with mazes, dangerous plants, creepy crawlies and secret agendas. Two find Solis with each other but being from different sides can be deadly from their own. Great read and interesting characters that keep readers glued to surviving along side them.
Stranded on an unknown and somewhat hostile planet brings bitter enemies together in survival but not everyone agrees. Hostility and bias run deep. Can they overcome their years of programming? The planet is mysterious filled with mazes, dangerous plants, creepy crawlies and secret agendas. Two find Solis with each other but being from different sides can be deadly from their own. Great read and interesting characters that keep readers glued to surviving along side them.
June 12, 2015
A very intersting story
The characters in this story we awesome. The imagination to create such a world and labyrinth is simply amazing. This book was action packed and sexy. The tension and the added fear for Kelen being the only female in a group of men in the middle of nowhere is muscle clenching. You just know that every day for her is going to be a bit more dangerous and she will have to use more caution. Very good book. Cannot wait for the next book.
The characters in this story we awesome. The imagination to create such a world and labyrinth is simply amazing. This book was action packed and sexy. The tension and the added fear for Kelen being the only female in a group of men in the middle of nowhere is muscle clenching. You just know that every day for her is going to be a bit more dangerous and she will have to use more caution. Very good book. Cannot wait for the next book.
July 14, 2015
I really liked this story. The characters were capable and always thinking. Decisions were discussed amongst the entire group so none of them felt like filler characters. I am very interested in finding out what happens next, more about the maze-like shelter, how the other people will take their relationship, what sort of creatures live there, what the rogue guys are planning, etc. This stopped too abruptly for me so I'm bummed but I really enjoyed what was here. I would definitely read more.
December 28, 2015
2.5 stars. There were some things I really liked about this book - the relationship between the H/h, the animosity between the two species - but there were bits I wasn't keen on. The alien creatures were a bit B-movie for me and I wasn't sure about the build up to the ending. I'd have made more about the h being the only woman - if she wasn't aware of it until 85% of the way through, I certainly was.
January 28, 2016
I like this book a lot. It's set in space and the story is between 2 warring factions. There are several edge of your seat action sequences. Also featuring prominently, is the developing love story between the two main characters. This novel also reminded me of another sci-if book that I love, The Last Hour of Gann. All in all, it's a pretty good read.
May 27, 2015
This is a cool scifi/romance story. Likeable characters, a great plot, and one very steamy sex scene, make this an enjoyable melding of genres. It could also be taken as a social commentary on the idiocy of racism. I can't wait to read more of this series!
July 29, 2015
Enjoyed the story and the characters. Looking forward to more from this author.
Science fiction with a budding romance between different beings. Good story and adventure. A beginning story and interesting series. I recommend this.
Science fiction with a budding romance between different beings. Good story and adventure. A beginning story and interesting series. I recommend this.
October 29, 2015
3.5 STARS. There are a lot of characters in this book. Once I got used to who was who, I was able to enjoy the story. This is one of those books that gets better as you read it. I will definitely read book 2.
June 3, 2015
abrupt ending so 4.5 stars!
June 10, 2015
2.5
I love Linda Mooney, sadly this didn't do it for me
I love Linda Mooney, sadly this didn't do it for me
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