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Psions of SPIRE #3
Quick Fire
When you love your work, you never work a day—when you love your work partner, life gets complicated.
Finn Cooper is content to use their pyrokinesis fighting infernal forces on behalf of SPIRE. Their only problem is their lack of a psionic link to replace their little brother. And not having a dedicated anchor is taking a toll. Their struggle to control their abilities is impacting their job performance. And if they lose their job, that means they could lose custody of their little brother, Tim. Failure is not an option.
Oliver Hawkins wants to join SPIRE. Working with other psions appeals to him. He wants a job where his trans identity won’t hold him back from his career goals. His plans hit a speed bump when he learns his psionic abilities are too weak to qualify him for fieldwork.
When a chance encounter brings the two of them together, Oliver’s aura draws Finn to him. They devise a plan to solve each other’s problems by forming a link bond. As Finn’s link, Oliver can join SPIRE and in return he will stabilize Finn’s volatile aura. That way Finn can regain control of their pyrokinesis and their life.
At first their solution seems perfect, but then work drama intrudes on the situation. Oliver suspects all is not as it seems with his new team and their mission. And when your work has fangs, claws, and venom, the drama can get intense. Throw in guardianship of a teenage math whiz and Finn’s life is about to get hectic.
This is a queer (M/NB) sci-fi/paranormal romance featuring a trans man and an asexual non-binary person who is raising their teenage brother after they lost their parents.
Finn Cooper is content to use their pyrokinesis fighting infernal forces on behalf of SPIRE. Their only problem is their lack of a psionic link to replace their little brother. And not having a dedicated anchor is taking a toll. Their struggle to control their abilities is impacting their job performance. And if they lose their job, that means they could lose custody of their little brother, Tim. Failure is not an option.
Oliver Hawkins wants to join SPIRE. Working with other psions appeals to him. He wants a job where his trans identity won’t hold him back from his career goals. His plans hit a speed bump when he learns his psionic abilities are too weak to qualify him for fieldwork.
When a chance encounter brings the two of them together, Oliver’s aura draws Finn to him. They devise a plan to solve each other’s problems by forming a link bond. As Finn’s link, Oliver can join SPIRE and in return he will stabilize Finn’s volatile aura. That way Finn can regain control of their pyrokinesis and their life.
At first their solution seems perfect, but then work drama intrudes on the situation. Oliver suspects all is not as it seems with his new team and their mission. And when your work has fangs, claws, and venom, the drama can get intense. Throw in guardianship of a teenage math whiz and Finn’s life is about to get hectic.
This is a queer (M/NB) sci-fi/paranormal romance featuring a trans man and an asexual non-binary person who is raising their teenage brother after they lost their parents.
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453 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 17, 2019
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August 5, 2021
3.5 Stars
Review:
Though about different main characters, this was similar to the previous books in style and feel, a story that combined romance and work-related drama about characters with psionic abilities working as special agents for a government organization. This whole series has had great attention to detail in the world-building about a world like ours but with psions, some diversity among lgbtqia+ rep, and super communicative, healthy relationships.
This time, the story was about Finn, a pyrokinetic, and a new character named Oliver, a telepath. Finn was also taking care of their younger brother, and the main characters from the previous books were all present.
This one picked up the thread where the last book left off in terms of plot. The romance and work drama plots blended together better this time than in the previous book.
I was especially looking forward to this book though because of the nonbinary, asexual, and trans rep. One main character was possibly nonbinary and asexual but didn't like how confining labels felt and preferred not to use them, and my gosh, if I couldn't relate to that! (I've used the labels in my review and to categorize the book so that I can help people find the kind of rep they're looking for.) I especially loved it because it's so rare for me to find characters who have gender or sexuality feels but aren't fully comfortable with a label. Furthermore, as someone who might be more toward the asexual side of the spectrum, I've appreciated how the sex positivity in this series is so inclusive of all feelings and positions on the spectrum, including people who love sex, or like it but want to take it slow, or don't like penetration, or just aren't interested in sex. The message is very much that, whatever your feelings toward sex are, as long as you're communicating and the situation is consensual, it's normal. This book even touched upon the fine line between sexual and sensual and how what's considered what can differ from person to person. I'm talking so much about this one thing, but it was just very validating to me personally to see all this portrayed. The other main character was a trans guy, which I was also happy to see! And this was actually the first book I've come across that tackles bottom dysphoria, using packers, not wanting penetration, etc. So although it was kind of unrealistic that the two characters were so open and comfortable discussing details of what they like and dislike sexually almost immediately upon meeting, it was still nice to see the rep and nice to see such a healthy, ideal relationship, especially between an asexual and allosexual person.
Overall, this was another enjoyable book in this series about sweet, healthy relationships and interesting psionic abilities!
*Even though each book in this series focuses on different characters, I recommend reading them in order, or you might be lost in regards to some background info, plot elements, and character/relationship backgrounds.*
*Rating: 3.5 Stars // Read Date: 2020 // Format: Ebook via TTS*
Recommended For:
Anyone who likes nby/m romance, nonbinary rep, trans rep, asexual rep, telepaths, and pyrokinetics (this book). Anyone who likes queer romance, diverse queer rep, healthy relationships with lots of communication, supernatural mind abilities, detailed world-building, a bit of conspiracy-esque drama, a bit of action, and found family (series).
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Review:
Though about different main characters, this was similar to the previous books in style and feel, a story that combined romance and work-related drama about characters with psionic abilities working as special agents for a government organization. This whole series has had great attention to detail in the world-building about a world like ours but with psions, some diversity among lgbtqia+ rep, and super communicative, healthy relationships.
This time, the story was about Finn, a pyrokinetic, and a new character named Oliver, a telepath. Finn was also taking care of their younger brother, and the main characters from the previous books were all present.
This one picked up the thread where the last book left off in terms of plot. The romance and work drama plots blended together better this time than in the previous book.
I was especially looking forward to this book though because of the nonbinary, asexual, and trans rep. One main character was possibly nonbinary and asexual but didn't like how confining labels felt and preferred not to use them, and my gosh, if I couldn't relate to that! (I've used the labels in my review and to categorize the book so that I can help people find the kind of rep they're looking for.) I especially loved it because it's so rare for me to find characters who have gender or sexuality feels but aren't fully comfortable with a label. Furthermore, as someone who might be more toward the asexual side of the spectrum, I've appreciated how the sex positivity in this series is so inclusive of all feelings and positions on the spectrum, including people who love sex, or like it but want to take it slow, or don't like penetration, or just aren't interested in sex. The message is very much that, whatever your feelings toward sex are, as long as you're communicating and the situation is consensual, it's normal. This book even touched upon the fine line between sexual and sensual and how what's considered what can differ from person to person. I'm talking so much about this one thing, but it was just very validating to me personally to see all this portrayed. The other main character was a trans guy, which I was also happy to see! And this was actually the first book I've come across that tackles bottom dysphoria, using packers, not wanting penetration, etc. So although it was kind of unrealistic that the two characters were so open and comfortable discussing details of what they like and dislike sexually almost immediately upon meeting, it was still nice to see the rep and nice to see such a healthy, ideal relationship, especially between an asexual and allosexual person.
Overall, this was another enjoyable book in this series about sweet, healthy relationships and interesting psionic abilities!
*Even though each book in this series focuses on different characters, I recommend reading them in order, or you might be lost in regards to some background info, plot elements, and character/relationship backgrounds.*
*Rating: 3.5 Stars // Read Date: 2020 // Format: Ebook via TTS*
Recommended For:
Anyone who likes nby/m romance, nonbinary rep, trans rep, asexual rep, telepaths, and pyrokinetics (this book). Anyone who likes queer romance, diverse queer rep, healthy relationships with lots of communication, supernatural mind abilities, detailed world-building, a bit of conspiracy-esque drama, a bit of action, and found family (series).
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