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Shamans & Shifters Space Opera #2
Cosmic Catalyst
Everyone has secrets. But some people will risk the galaxy to protect theirs.
When starship shaman Jaya Romanov and her new mate partner, galactic bounty hunter and robot wolf shifter, Vulf Trent, saved the galaxy from the deadly actions of a determined geriatric terrorist, they forgot that old Earth truism: no good deed goes unpunished.
Now, the galaxy is exploding with unexpected aliens, greedy politicians—well, that’s normal enough, it’s what the politicians will attempt that is worrying—and a radically new aspect to sha energy that has the potential to change everything.
And then there’s the mystery of Jaya’s father…who is he? Some big secrets are lurking in Jaya’s past, and to save those she loves, she’ll be forced to risk the galaxy in a shoot ’em up, take-no-prisoners rescue because sometimes there’s no fighting your destiny.
Fortunately, Vulf is always ready for a fight!
When starship shaman Jaya Romanov and her new mate partner, galactic bounty hunter and robot wolf shifter, Vulf Trent, saved the galaxy from the deadly actions of a determined geriatric terrorist, they forgot that old Earth truism: no good deed goes unpunished.
Now, the galaxy is exploding with unexpected aliens, greedy politicians—well, that’s normal enough, it’s what the politicians will attempt that is worrying—and a radically new aspect to sha energy that has the potential to change everything.
And then there’s the mystery of Jaya’s father…who is he? Some big secrets are lurking in Jaya’s past, and to save those she loves, she’ll be forced to risk the galaxy in a shoot ’em up, take-no-prisoners rescue because sometimes there’s no fighting your destiny.
Fortunately, Vulf is always ready for a fight!
197 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 22, 2017
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Jenny Schwartz
110 books569 followersAustralian science fiction and fantasy author.
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Jenny Schwartz has a degree in sociology and history, and a lifelong fascination with understanding people. Her character-driven science fiction and fantasy novels explore other worlds and how people navigate strange situations and complicated emotions, while retaining their sense of self. Her plots are twisty and unexpected.
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Avid reader.
Jenny Schwartz has a degree in sociology and history, and a lifelong fascination with understanding people. Her character-driven science fiction and fantasy novels explore other worlds and how people navigate strange situations and complicated emotions, while retaining their sense of self. Her plots are twisty and unexpected.
***
I've curated my bookshelf to share books which I hope readers of Caldryn Parliament will enjoy. With the older books, please be aware that they are a product of their times and read with care.
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April 12, 2022
Wow, addicting and enthralling.
What a roller coaster, once started I read straight through to the end, ignoring family demands etc. Book 3 will definitely be interesting. So happy that the two upcoming novellas will keep the momentum going and will expand secondary characters and this universe more.
Deeper look into Vulf and Jaya's families and home environments, or lack of, and the impact of those on their actions and decisions.
New characters introduced that are a delight. More fleshing out of some of the people and places from book one. All the potential interactions between old and new characters and cultures in book three will be interesting. Hopefully representatives, the leaders please, from the newly proclaimed shifter clan will also be present in the next book.
Some almost betrayals and revelations that the characters, and I, didn't see coming. The final was a surprise. Felt sorry for the average guy and the impact of events on their future since most of humanity isn't a shaman or shifter.
Highly recommend this story. If you haven't read book one yet don't worry, just jump into the action here. Then go back and read book one then two, that's what I plan to do since I'm not ready to leave this universe and characters.
What a roller coaster, once started I read straight through to the end, ignoring family demands etc. Book 3 will definitely be interesting. So happy that the two upcoming novellas will keep the momentum going and will expand secondary characters and this universe more.
Deeper look into Vulf and Jaya's families and home environments, or lack of, and the impact of those on their actions and decisions.
New characters introduced that are a delight. More fleshing out of some of the people and places from book one. All the potential interactions between old and new characters and cultures in book three will be interesting. Hopefully representatives, the leaders please, from the newly proclaimed shifter clan will also be present in the next book.
Some almost betrayals and revelations that the characters, and I, didn't see coming. The final was a surprise. Felt sorry for the average guy and the impact of events on their future since most of humanity isn't a shaman or shifter.
Highly recommend this story. If you haven't read book one yet don't worry, just jump into the action here. Then go back and read book one then two, that's what I plan to do since I'm not ready to leave this universe and characters.
August 25, 2023
5 stars
I love a good space opera. With shifters. And Shamans. And elves. And AI sidekicks. And robots. And wormholes. And space pirates.
I love a good space opera. With shifters. And Shamans. And elves. And AI sidekicks. And robots. And wormholes. And space pirates.
December 11, 2017
Fun read
I. Really enjoy this series. A hot relationship, hiss worthy villains, lots of action and a few surprises. I recommend this book
I. Really enjoy this series. A hot relationship, hiss worthy villains, lots of action and a few surprises. I recommend this book
August 25, 2021
Wonderful story! I couldn't put the book down!
June 2, 2020
I was initially inclined to like this series, but then this second novel greatly diminished that hope. The FMC starts to act without thinking, jumping into a life-threatening mission without getting all the pertinent info. Then when her fault is pointed out to her, she continues down her path instead of stopping to get the pertinent info. Infuriating. The dots aren't connected with the political intrigue, and I think that is due to a lack of world-building. There's really no explanation as to why things are the way they are. The characters say a particular nation is a particular way, or that certain actions will result in a specific reaction, but there is no context to support the assertions. The reader is supposed to just accept those facts as true. So instead of having a full-bodied universe, the reader gets the skeleton.
There are huge swaths of narration in between key dialogue. So I had to go back and search for what was said last to understand what was said next. That narration tended to be interesting, but it could have been presented differently so that the reader isn't lost.
Editing missed a great deal and needs another pass. Key words in sentences, like verbs, are omitted. Grammar errors are missed. Punctuation is haphazard.
I may read the next book in the series because I'm curious what's going to happen to the Ceph, but I won't expect much from the rest of this series, except to skim a great deal.
There are huge swaths of narration in between key dialogue. So I had to go back and search for what was said last to understand what was said next. That narration tended to be interesting, but it could have been presented differently so that the reader isn't lost.
Editing missed a great deal and needs another pass. Key words in sentences, like verbs, are omitted. Grammar errors are missed. Punctuation is haphazard.
I may read the next book in the series because I'm curious what's going to happen to the Ceph, but I won't expect much from the rest of this series, except to skim a great deal.
November 22, 2024
Book 2 of a fantastic sf-fantasy romance series
Jaya and Vulf are currently fully established as a committed, mated couple, and Vulf has become the first shifter who has been able to shift into his animal shape since humanity fled from planet Earth after it was destroyed in a nuclear winter. This second book is every bit as exciting as the first one. The romantic relationship continues to be extremely satisfying, and the expansion of fulfilling personal relationships with Vulf's family and many other beings from different planets is a satisfying emotional experience.
For more information about this series as a whole, I have included additional details in my review of Book 1, Her Robot Wolf.
All of the books in this series are available through Kindle Unlimited.
Jaya and Vulf are currently fully established as a committed, mated couple, and Vulf has become the first shifter who has been able to shift into his animal shape since humanity fled from planet Earth after it was destroyed in a nuclear winter. This second book is every bit as exciting as the first one. The romantic relationship continues to be extremely satisfying, and the expansion of fulfilling personal relationships with Vulf's family and many other beings from different planets is a satisfying emotional experience.
For more information about this series as a whole, I have included additional details in my review of Book 1, Her Robot Wolf.
All of the books in this series are available through Kindle Unlimited.
December 21, 2018
3.6 stars Goodreads; 4 stars Amazon. Factions, and Freels, and family, oh, my!
This story begins with Jaya and Vulf separated by distance, as she deals with political manipulations among the shamans and from the human leadership in general. We then move to the idyllic shifter planet Corsairs, where Jaya finds welcome among Vulf's family, and meets her biological father, too.
But the schemers aren't done with either the most powerful shaman now known, nor the first shifter to change form post-exodus from Earth, who's also thus become the first non-AI inorganic sentient known. The plot involves a lot of hopping from one star-system to another, and often-tense negotiations and discussions, including getting a look at Freels, humanoids previously mentioned merely as a race the shifters fight or avoid.
Jaya is troubled by having to deal with the foster father who abandoned her at an already painful point in her childhood (one of the Galaxy Proper's only two powerful and authoritative Shaman Justices), and also by the fact that she and Vulf disagree re. what should be done about the Ceph, the genocidally-conquering shamanic race the Meitj have been holding in stasis for millenia.
Trust is difficult, and Jaya's remaining naive belief in authority is betrayed, but she's not just a shrinking violet, and proves that she's as able to take care of herself as Vulf is. Some pretty major shake-ups have happened by the end of this book, and humanity may find themselves dealing with major consequences of their leaders' ill-judged actions (in violation of the contract under which humans were admitted as probationary members of the interstellar union). The next volume' s mission is also determined in the final scenes.
There are lighter moments along the way, though, both romantic ones and humorous ones, and the protagonists continue to be appealing.
As for proofreading slips, I think there were a few more this time than last, but still mainly of the same minor sorts: once or twice each a missing letter, short word, or comma; a couple I-vs.-me goofs, a compound-tense problem, and "dissect" (like in a bio lab) used in place of "transect". The most significant error was when Professor Summer was once, at location 2707, referred to as a mLa'an instead of a Meitj; I hope Ms. Schwartz fixes it.
Anyway, I do think I've found another author to follow, which is always good news.
This story begins with Jaya and Vulf separated by distance, as she deals with political manipulations among the shamans and from the human leadership in general. We then move to the idyllic shifter planet Corsairs, where Jaya finds welcome among Vulf's family, and meets her biological father, too.
But the schemers aren't done with either the most powerful shaman now known, nor the first shifter to change form post-exodus from Earth, who's also thus become the first non-AI inorganic sentient known. The plot involves a lot of hopping from one star-system to another, and often-tense negotiations and discussions, including getting a look at Freels, humanoids previously mentioned merely as a race the shifters fight or avoid.
Jaya is troubled by having to deal with the foster father who abandoned her at an already painful point in her childhood (one of the Galaxy Proper's only two powerful and authoritative Shaman Justices), and also by the fact that she and Vulf disagree re. what should be done about the Ceph, the genocidally-conquering shamanic race the Meitj have been holding in stasis for millenia.
Trust is difficult, and Jaya's remaining naive belief in authority is betrayed, but she's not just a shrinking violet, and proves that she's as able to take care of herself as Vulf is. Some pretty major shake-ups have happened by the end of this book, and humanity may find themselves dealing with major consequences of their leaders' ill-judged actions (in violation of the contract under which humans were admitted as probationary members of the interstellar union). The next volume' s mission is also determined in the final scenes.
There are lighter moments along the way, though, both romantic ones and humorous ones, and the protagonists continue to be appealing.
As for proofreading slips, I think there were a few more this time than last, but still mainly of the same minor sorts: once or twice each a missing letter, short word, or comma; a couple I-vs.-me goofs, a compound-tense problem, and "dissect" (like in a bio lab) used in place of "transect". The most significant error was when Professor Summer was once, at location 2707, referred to as a mLa'an instead of a Meitj; I hope Ms. Schwartz fixes it.
Anyway, I do think I've found another author to follow, which is always good news.
September 21, 2021
4 Bye, Mom. Remember That Evisceration Is Messy. Choose An Easy Site For Clean-up Stars
Cosmic Catalyst is the second book in the Shamans & Shifters Soace Opera series by Jenny Schwartz.
I've come to recognize in myself this incessant need for fictional humanities spanning the galaxies to be more morally and emotionally advanced than what reality can showcase. That there is so much despair in the wake of humanity's pride and ego alone is a constant source of grief in me. Where I wish that we as a whole could compromise and strengthen the entirety of our species, for the betterment of all. Yet, I do not see the maturity as an entirety to even suggest the possibility of such an outcome. The level of hypocrisy of thinking any other idealist can imagine a truly equal and peaceful human race just occurred to me.
Falling further into the shifter aspect of this humanity was a brilliant decision on Schwartz' part. Their yearning for wholeness, in reconnecting with the physical manifestation of their animal consciousness alone can successfully strengthen and carry the story. Which is something, with the lack of similar predominance, the Shamanic portion of this fictional people falls behind in. That their uniqueness alone carried the human race through extinction and yet these two sides of the freak coin are still ostracized largely through their own race is baffling. Only reasoned/understood in what is more likely than not inadequacy issues, as Alex showcased in fearing the Ceph.
Alex's betrayal blindsided me. Maybe I possessed a vague suspicion in his forced and recent prominence to Jaya's progression? But that yet another family member attacked, kidnapped, and threatened those guided by her love is building a troubling precedent for the future of this series.
Followed closely by what can only be seen as political posturing and manipulation playing to loose with consequences to their allies lives. How will the Galaxy Proper as while confront the Ceph's freedom? When can we advance the Shifters desire to rejoice in their animal forms? Where will Jaya's first Justice mission take them, besides Ceph space?
Cosmic Catalyst is the second book in the Shamans & Shifters Soace Opera series by Jenny Schwartz.
I've come to recognize in myself this incessant need for fictional humanities spanning the galaxies to be more morally and emotionally advanced than what reality can showcase. That there is so much despair in the wake of humanity's pride and ego alone is a constant source of grief in me. Where I wish that we as a whole could compromise and strengthen the entirety of our species, for the betterment of all. Yet, I do not see the maturity as an entirety to even suggest the possibility of such an outcome. The level of hypocrisy of thinking any other idealist can imagine a truly equal and peaceful human race just occurred to me.
Falling further into the shifter aspect of this humanity was a brilliant decision on Schwartz' part. Their yearning for wholeness, in reconnecting with the physical manifestation of their animal consciousness alone can successfully strengthen and carry the story. Which is something, with the lack of similar predominance, the Shamanic portion of this fictional people falls behind in. That their uniqueness alone carried the human race through extinction and yet these two sides of the freak coin are still ostracized largely through their own race is baffling. Only reasoned/understood in what is more likely than not inadequacy issues, as Alex showcased in fearing the Ceph.
Alex's betrayal blindsided me. Maybe I possessed a vague suspicion in his forced and recent prominence to Jaya's progression? But that yet another family member attacked, kidnapped, and threatened those guided by her love is building a troubling precedent for the future of this series.
Followed closely by what can only be seen as political posturing and manipulation playing to loose with consequences to their allies lives. How will the Galaxy Proper as while confront the Ceph's freedom? When can we advance the Shifters desire to rejoice in their animal forms? Where will Jaya's first Justice mission take them, besides Ceph space?
December 25, 2018
Political campaigners use dangerous tactics when members of the Human sector decide they want more power in the Galaxy Proper – a consortium of alien races. The last to join the consortium thanks to another of the alien races taking pity on the humans who’d destroyed their own planet, Jaya and Vulf find themselves political pawns in a game that has dire consequences for all involved. New alliances, old enemies, and those with their own agenda come together in this story of political greed and power. And through it all, Jaya must rely on her shaman gifts and her love for the promise of family that Vulf offers if she’s to succeed where so many others have failed.
I enjoyed this twist in storyline Ms Schwartz used. In fact, I could easily picture the book in my mind as if I was watching a sci fi movie with all its twists, negotiations, double dealing, and humour. There was great attention to detail with the world building for this story, and I can already see how it’s going to work for future stories in the series. All the elements are there. And leading the reader from one book to the next is something Ms Schwartz does so well. And if you click on the link provided, you’ll find the next book in this series has just been released. :)
I enjoyed this twist in storyline Ms Schwartz used. In fact, I could easily picture the book in my mind as if I was watching a sci fi movie with all its twists, negotiations, double dealing, and humour. There was great attention to detail with the world building for this story, and I can already see how it’s going to work for future stories in the series. All the elements are there. And leading the reader from one book to the next is something Ms Schwartz does so well. And if you click on the link provided, you’ll find the next book in this series has just been released. :)
May 25, 2025
a fabulous tale
Rating: 4.5✨
Cosmic Catalyst is an excellent sequel to Her Robot Wolf, picking up after the highly dramatic events in that story that saw Jaya saving the galactic empire, along with her mate Vulf and companions.
Cosmic Catalyst deals with the ramifications from that event, the reveal of previously unknown powers that Jaya has and the hope that Vulf’s robot wolf represents for the shifter worlds.
As they say no good deed goes unpunished. And so those who want to profit from this event and her powers circle around them.
It’s an exceedingly wild, exciting, and amazing read. It moves all the relationships and overall dynamics forward and develops the world building even better by giving the reader more information about the Meitj, the other races, and the processes behind what drove saving certain species.
And the romance between Jaya and Vulf enables the author to explore the shifter society and interlock it into an expanded family for Jaya.
Another fabulous story and it’s onto the next!
Loving the covers. Highly recommended.
Shamans & Shifters Space Opera series:
Her Robot Wolf
Cosmic Catalyst
Shattered Earth
Jingle Stars
The Ceph Sector
Rating: 4.5✨
Cosmic Catalyst is an excellent sequel to Her Robot Wolf, picking up after the highly dramatic events in that story that saw Jaya saving the galactic empire, along with her mate Vulf and companions.
Cosmic Catalyst deals with the ramifications from that event, the reveal of previously unknown powers that Jaya has and the hope that Vulf’s robot wolf represents for the shifter worlds.
As they say no good deed goes unpunished. And so those who want to profit from this event and her powers circle around them.
It’s an exceedingly wild, exciting, and amazing read. It moves all the relationships and overall dynamics forward and develops the world building even better by giving the reader more information about the Meitj, the other races, and the processes behind what drove saving certain species.
And the romance between Jaya and Vulf enables the author to explore the shifter society and interlock it into an expanded family for Jaya.
Another fabulous story and it’s onto the next!
Loving the covers. Highly recommended.
Shamans & Shifters Space Opera series:
Her Robot Wolf
Cosmic Catalyst
Shattered Earth
Jingle Stars
The Ceph Sector
December 9, 2019
Power mad and on the loose
Another great read. Firstly please bear in mind that this is an ongoing saga - similiar to David Eddings famous books, so there is no solution as such. However that doesn't mean that the story stagnates as it moves along at a fair clip. Not only in the way her control over her power grows but also in the way the interspecies interact and the way we learn more about the most feared group in the history books. However it also draws attention to the fact that even having destroyed the Earth, some of the less desirable elements of human failings survive. Remember the quote "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely". It seems that this is alive and kicking.
A wonderful read and can't wait to find out what other tricks are up people's sleeves and how our couple and their intrepid AI will deal with them.
Another great read. Firstly please bear in mind that this is an ongoing saga - similiar to David Eddings famous books, so there is no solution as such. However that doesn't mean that the story stagnates as it moves along at a fair clip. Not only in the way her control over her power grows but also in the way the interspecies interact and the way we learn more about the most feared group in the history books. However it also draws attention to the fact that even having destroyed the Earth, some of the less desirable elements of human failings survive. Remember the quote "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely". It seems that this is alive and kicking.
A wonderful read and can't wait to find out what other tricks are up people's sleeves and how our couple and their intrepid AI will deal with them.
October 26, 2017
After finishing Cosmic Catalyst I am now rereading Her Robot Wolf to pick up on the details I had forgotten since my initial read-through. I would recommend reading the books in order, as the relationships between Jaya, Vulf, Ahab and their respective families will be more meaningful if you've read book one.
Jaya and Vulf are a newly mated couple on separate planets due to the heavy demands of their respective governments. The point of view stays with Jaya and so we don't get to see as much of Vulf for the first 1/3 of the book :-(.
My favorite new characters are Jaya's cousin Kohia and a Freel woman that Jaya encounters. Ahab however continues to rock as the sentient AI that powers Vulf's starship Orion.
Jaya and Vulf are a newly mated couple on separate planets due to the heavy demands of their respective governments. The point of view stays with Jaya and so we don't get to see as much of Vulf for the first 1/3 of the book :-(.
My favorite new characters are Jaya's cousin Kohia and a Freel woman that Jaya encounters. Ahab however continues to rock as the sentient AI that powers Vulf's starship Orion.
December 15, 2021
Intricate political plot work with some action.
This book spent generally spent more time navigating galactic politics than the previous but was still interesting and entertaining. This go round, Jaya and Vulf dealt with power hungry politicians, big societal changes on the horizon, determining their stance and response to the Ceph issue, and further development of their unique skills and abilities. There was a bit more focus on their relationship this book, which was super cute.
The blurb mentions mysteries of Jaya's past . . .but there really weren't any in this book. The identity of her father is discovered easily and early in the book. Kind of sweet but with no real bearing on the plot.
This book spent generally spent more time navigating galactic politics than the previous but was still interesting and entertaining. This go round, Jaya and Vulf dealt with power hungry politicians, big societal changes on the horizon, determining their stance and response to the Ceph issue, and further development of their unique skills and abilities. There was a bit more focus on their relationship this book, which was super cute.
The blurb mentions mysteries of Jaya's past . . .but there really weren't any in this book. The identity of her father is discovered easily and early in the book. Kind of sweet but with no real bearing on the plot.
August 10, 2024
What Are We To Do With You?
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Jaya Romanov opened a can of worms. Now everyone wants a chance to control her, and use her abilities for their agendas. Too many chiefs, not enough indians, as the song goes.
It doesn’t help that the man who first abandoned her - her foster father, Alex - is now trying to join the manipulation team. Definitely no love lost there. No one at the academy is making any real progress on the project of restoring shifting ability using sha energy; she hasn’t seen Vulf in weeks; and now, the humans want to put her under guard!
Enough.
Jaya goes to Vulf on his home planet. There she finds welcome and acceptance and bonding room. And, meets her biological father. Who wants her. Too many pieces on the board going in too many directions. And, both Jaya and Vulf are tired of being puppets.
Time to get answers and gather allies…
Shamans&Shifters2
Jaya Romanov opened a can of worms. Now everyone wants a chance to control her, and use her abilities for their agendas. Too many chiefs, not enough indians, as the song goes.
It doesn’t help that the man who first abandoned her - her foster father, Alex - is now trying to join the manipulation team. Definitely no love lost there. No one at the academy is making any real progress on the project of restoring shifting ability using sha energy; she hasn’t seen Vulf in weeks; and now, the humans want to put her under guard!
Enough.
Jaya goes to Vulf on his home planet. There she finds welcome and acceptance and bonding room. And, meets her biological father. Who wants her. Too many pieces on the board going in too many directions. And, both Jaya and Vulf are tired of being puppets.
Time to get answers and gather allies…
December 16, 2017
I really loved the first book and Vulf and Jaya and was very excited to discovered this sequel. However, the whole story ended up being too much about politics and little about the characters. The first 1/3 of the book was full of action, discoveries, new meetings and betrayals. It gave a great rhythm to the story. But after that, it grew slower and slower, jumping from one political issue to another, spending a lot of time in explanation that kind of got boring and in which I lost interest.
I still love the characters and am curious about the Ceph but I am also a bit apprehensive in regards to the style of writing.
I still love the characters and am curious about the Ceph but I am also a bit apprehensive in regards to the style of writing.
November 26, 2022
Great storyline
This is a refreshing and interesting storyline, simply love it! I've read about both shifters and shamans separately and never even thought about putting them together - so glad someone did. Most shifter books authors seem to feel they have to add several hot sex scenes and that is fine if it adds something to the story but a lot of times all it does is making me skip several pages (a couple of this is okay) but sometimes all it does is make the book longer. Jenny's shows that what is important is the actual story 😊. Give this books a try, you will not be sorry.
This is a refreshing and interesting storyline, simply love it! I've read about both shifters and shamans separately and never even thought about putting them together - so glad someone did. Most shifter books authors seem to feel they have to add several hot sex scenes and that is fine if it adds something to the story but a lot of times all it does is making me skip several pages (a couple of this is okay) but sometimes all it does is make the book longer. Jenny's shows that what is important is the actual story 😊. Give this books a try, you will not be sorry.
July 12, 2021
Awesome story about shifters, shamans, and aliens
Jaya is a shaman who is very powerful and mate to Vulf, a robotic wolf shifter. Jaya doesn't want to become Shaman Justice because she feel it will take away from time with her mate. But what will happen with the Ceph, a Alien race that looks like kracken?
The characters are intriguing, unique, and stubborn. This fast paced drama is vividly descriptive action packed scenes keeps the reader engaged. The banter between Jaya and Vulf is funny.
Highly recommended.
bookwormsuzy
Jaya is a shaman who is very powerful and mate to Vulf, a robotic wolf shifter. Jaya doesn't want to become Shaman Justice because she feel it will take away from time with her mate. But what will happen with the Ceph, a Alien race that looks like kracken?
The characters are intriguing, unique, and stubborn. This fast paced drama is vividly descriptive action packed scenes keeps the reader engaged. The banter between Jaya and Vulf is funny.
Highly recommended.
bookwormsuzy
November 5, 2023
Rather 3,5 stars.
It had a lot of action, some development, but it lacked depth for me a bit.
The end was really strange, because somehow it all became a great joke, a lot of laughter and levity all around - although there is a botched genocide, a genocidal alien race about to awaken and death and chaos in the future. From the tone and atmosphere you would think it was all a nice mellow picnic in the park.
That really threw me out of the story - although I really liked the setting of the story.
It had a lot of action, some development, but it lacked depth for me a bit.
The end was really strange, because somehow it all became a great joke, a lot of laughter and levity all around - although there is a botched genocide, a genocidal alien race about to awaken and death and chaos in the future. From the tone and atmosphere you would think it was all a nice mellow picnic in the park.
That really threw me out of the story - although I really liked the setting of the story.
July 22, 2025
*magic in space
*fated mates (not my favorite, but there’s still choice and consent here)
*secrets and betrayals
*sapient dinosaur-bats (only mentioned, but so cool!)
*telepathy
In Book 2 some of Jaya's secrets have come out and she’s now fighting being used as a political pawn in an intergalactic tug of war. She's found a family and there’s no way she’s going to give them up. But even though the terrorist threat was averted, events continue to spiral out of her control.
So good! On to book 3!
*fated mates (not my favorite, but there’s still choice and consent here)
*secrets and betrayals
*sapient dinosaur-bats (only mentioned, but so cool!)
*telepathy
In Book 2 some of Jaya's secrets have come out and she’s now fighting being used as a political pawn in an intergalactic tug of war. She's found a family and there’s no way she’s going to give them up. But even though the terrorist threat was averted, events continue to spiral out of her control.
So good! On to book 3!
July 27, 2018
I love big families.
You can always use a good group to stand behind you, in front of you, and beside you. That is Wulf's shifter family, and I adore them. This second book in the series continues the plots set out in Book One without leaving your head spinning. The relationship between Jaya and Wulf continues to blossom when when a substantial issue arises which could destroy a lot of things.
I continue to recommend this series.
You can always use a good group to stand behind you, in front of you, and beside you. That is Wulf's shifter family, and I adore them. This second book in the series continues the plots set out in Book One without leaving your head spinning. The relationship between Jaya and Wulf continues to blossom when when a substantial issue arises which could destroy a lot of things.
I continue to recommend this series.
March 5, 2019
Intrigue, betrayal and consequences
I what a tangled web... So much secrecy, lies and machinations who d the scenes. I loved it!!!! The forgotten and sidelined now have a voice and the humans have shot themselves in the foot with their absurd grab for power. This world is turning out to be so much fun. Vulf and Jaya have a lot of work to do but now that have a lot more help. Would the Ceph be formidable enemies or could they be a misunderstood species???
I what a tangled web... So much secrecy, lies and machinations who d the scenes. I loved it!!!! The forgotten and sidelined now have a voice and the humans have shot themselves in the foot with their absurd grab for power. This world is turning out to be so much fun. Vulf and Jaya have a lot of work to do but now that have a lot more help. Would the Ceph be formidable enemies or could they be a misunderstood species???
September 27, 2020
Gripping Read
Jaya and Volf are betrayed again. Who can they really trust? A shaman she used to love and respect poisons her so that he can use her, and holds Volf hostage. In the aftermath, the safety of the Galaxy is in question. I like the action, humor, and romance. The mate bond they have is intriguing. I look forward to the next book.
Jaya and Volf are betrayed again. Who can they really trust? A shaman she used to love and respect poisons her so that he can use her, and holds Volf hostage. In the aftermath, the safety of the Galaxy is in question. I like the action, humor, and romance. The mate bond they have is intriguing. I look forward to the next book.
April 30, 2021
The trouble with 5's
This series shows top craftsmanship. It shows para-normal romance. My problem is I am getting more and more reluctant to grant 5's because I need to distinguish between excellent and the very best of science fiction / fantasy.
4 is my new excellent. 5 will be reserved for Nebulae/Hugo award class winners.
This series shows top craftsmanship. It shows para-normal romance. My problem is I am getting more and more reluctant to grant 5's because I need to distinguish between excellent and the very best of science fiction / fantasy.
4 is my new excellent. 5 will be reserved for Nebulae/Hugo award class winners.
April 21, 2025
usual Jenny Schwartz adventure Inc
Which includes building families, creating alliances, making (and helping and being helped by) friends, standing up to “business as usual” with integrity and imagination, and delving deep to share vulnerabilities and strengths for the greater good- oh, and adventures upon adventure-interesting times, indeed!
Which includes building families, creating alliances, making (and helping and being helped by) friends, standing up to “business as usual” with integrity and imagination, and delving deep to share vulnerabilities and strengths for the greater good- oh, and adventures upon adventure-interesting times, indeed!
October 31, 2017
Another Great Book
This was completely awesome. It did get a touch confusing while the main character was trying to understand the political world she had been thrust into. But, it was the perfect sequel and I can't wait for the next one.
This was completely awesome. It did get a touch confusing while the main character was trying to understand the political world she had been thrust into. But, it was the perfect sequel and I can't wait for the next one.
November 2, 2017
Great continuation of the story from book 1. Love the characters and the constant adventures that seem to happen to them. This author does an excellent job of keeping a reader involved in the story. Looking forward to the next one.
September 16, 2018
Very cute series!
I love this series. Very much a traditional space operation well built characters. Also very pollyannaish but it's good for readers to consume some feel good books as well as all the drama that's out there.
Not quite as good as the first book but still 4 stars.
I love this series. Very much a traditional space operation well built characters. Also very pollyannaish but it's good for readers to consume some feel good books as well as all the drama that's out there.
Not quite as good as the first book but still 4 stars.
July 30, 2020
Fell flat
I really enjoyed book 1. But this didn’t work for me. I didn’t see growth in the relationships. There was way too much talking about what was happening and repetition of key points instead of actual action.
I really enjoyed book 1. But this didn’t work for me. I didn’t see growth in the relationships. There was way too much talking about what was happening and repetition of key points instead of actual action.
March 24, 2021
Great sci-fi
Fun book, great characters. I love family loyalty and the love. The relationship between Vulf and Jaya is such a fun adventure. So happy there are more books!!!! Highly recommended.
Fun book, great characters. I love family loyalty and the love. The relationship between Vulf and Jaya is such a fun adventure. So happy there are more books!!!! Highly recommended.
May 22, 2021
Lovely Sequel
I just love your writing style. Take you to the edge then change it all again by throwing you into a completely different direction. Kept me enthralled all the time. This was a really great read and I am looking forward to starting the next book in the series.
I just love your writing style. Take you to the edge then change it all again by throwing you into a completely different direction. Kept me enthralled all the time. This was a really great read and I am looking forward to starting the next book in the series.
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