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Star Marked Warriors #3
Submitted
An alien bastard, a man without a home, and a war to end an entire planet…
Beau: I never had a place to belong. The only gay kid in my small town on the shores of the southern Mississippi River, I’ve spent my life hiding who I am. And the night I came out of the closet? Yeah, my dad kicked me out of his house. But there’s not belonging, and then there’s being kidnapped and whisked off the flipping planet and hanging out with huge, intimidating extraterrestrials.
Okay, given that I’ve been caged by a bunch of big blue aliens, I guess “hanging out” is an overstatement, but at least they’re feeding me. We get to an entirely new planet, and these warriors have more in mind for me than I’m prepared to give. Only, there’s one surly alien warrior who’ll put his life on the line to save mine.
Vorian: Son of Crux the Progenitor, self-proclaimed savior of Thorzan, I have spent my life outcast from Thorzi society, watching my princely half-brother Kaelum from the shadows. Hated by my human mother and a hybrid myself, the Thorzi see me as soft and weak. My father expects me to mate with one of our own kind, but I see my own weaknesses, hopes, and angers in the form of one beautiful human, trapped in one of my father’s cages.
To save him from the fate my father has in store, I’ll have to betray everything I’ve ever known, but I may need help from my people. And whether they know it or not, they’ll need Beau and me to survive the war with our greatest enemies.
By popular cowriting duo Sam Burns & W.M. Fawkes, Submitted is an M/M alien romance with a hybrid warrior who’s spent his life as an outsider, a homeless young man who’ll find a place to belong on a planet he never dreamed of, and a battle for all of Thorzan in the hands of a special bonded mate pair. This book is third in the Star Marked Warriors series, but each book can be read as standalone.
Beau: I never had a place to belong. The only gay kid in my small town on the shores of the southern Mississippi River, I’ve spent my life hiding who I am. And the night I came out of the closet? Yeah, my dad kicked me out of his house. But there’s not belonging, and then there’s being kidnapped and whisked off the flipping planet and hanging out with huge, intimidating extraterrestrials.
Okay, given that I’ve been caged by a bunch of big blue aliens, I guess “hanging out” is an overstatement, but at least they’re feeding me. We get to an entirely new planet, and these warriors have more in mind for me than I’m prepared to give. Only, there’s one surly alien warrior who’ll put his life on the line to save mine.
Vorian: Son of Crux the Progenitor, self-proclaimed savior of Thorzan, I have spent my life outcast from Thorzi society, watching my princely half-brother Kaelum from the shadows. Hated by my human mother and a hybrid myself, the Thorzi see me as soft and weak. My father expects me to mate with one of our own kind, but I see my own weaknesses, hopes, and angers in the form of one beautiful human, trapped in one of my father’s cages.
To save him from the fate my father has in store, I’ll have to betray everything I’ve ever known, but I may need help from my people. And whether they know it or not, they’ll need Beau and me to survive the war with our greatest enemies.
By popular cowriting duo Sam Burns & W.M. Fawkes, Submitted is an M/M alien romance with a hybrid warrior who’s spent his life as an outsider, a homeless young man who’ll find a place to belong on a planet he never dreamed of, and a battle for all of Thorzan in the hands of a special bonded mate pair. This book is third in the Star Marked Warriors series, but each book can be read as standalone.
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First published October 21, 2021
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October 22, 2021
For a lot of the time period of this book we're going over old ground but this time we see it from Vorian and Beau's perspective.
It was interesting to get a different view of what was going on in Kaelum's book (not as much with Jax/Wesley's) but it did mean that for the first half of the book, the only new thing happening was the burgeoning romance.
Fortunately, that was enough for me to not care because Vorian and Beau were so desperately right for each other. They've both been treated as disposable objects, have had little support, encouragement or kindness in their lives.
So when they meet on Crux's ship after Beau's been beamed up from Earth, the situation is ripe for them to find a soulmate. And I very much appreciated the slow nature of their relationship, it's not all instant chemistry and big lusty thoughts.
They connect through acts of compassion, Beau sees Vorian as something other than the bastard child of the disliked Crux, the half-brother of Kaelum that no-one wanted, the Queen's child - but one born from an act of violence.
My heart hurt for Vorian so much. He is nothing like the character we were given a perspective for in Book One. He is steadfast, faithful, conflicted and - ultimately - a Thorizan halfbreed who will help remove the danger his father presents to all.
Beau is a sweetheart, he's had a rough time of it and just wants to find a home and in the strange alien ways of Thorzan he does just that.
I loved Kenosi throughout this book too, and I really hope we might get back to this series and find out if he also finds his own eight-foot blue-skinned warrior to love!
#ARC kindly received from the authors in return for an honest and unbiased review
It was interesting to get a different view of what was going on in Kaelum's book (not as much with Jax/Wesley's) but it did mean that for the first half of the book, the only new thing happening was the burgeoning romance.
Fortunately, that was enough for me to not care because Vorian and Beau were so desperately right for each other. They've both been treated as disposable objects, have had little support, encouragement or kindness in their lives.
So when they meet on Crux's ship after Beau's been beamed up from Earth, the situation is ripe for them to find a soulmate. And I very much appreciated the slow nature of their relationship, it's not all instant chemistry and big lusty thoughts.
They connect through acts of compassion, Beau sees Vorian as something other than the bastard child of the disliked Crux, the half-brother of Kaelum that no-one wanted, the Queen's child - but one born from an act of violence.
My heart hurt for Vorian so much. He is nothing like the character we were given a perspective for in Book One. He is steadfast, faithful, conflicted and - ultimately - a Thorizan halfbreed who will help remove the danger his father presents to all.
Beau is a sweetheart, he's had a rough time of it and just wants to find a home and in the strange alien ways of Thorzan he does just that.
I loved Kenosi throughout this book too, and I really hope we might get back to this series and find out if he also finds his own eight-foot blue-skinned warrior to love!
#ARC kindly received from the authors in return for an honest and unbiased review
October 21, 2021
I knew there was more to Vorian than meets the eye, but I was still shocked by how badly he'd been treated by the Thorzi.
It's easy to lay the sins of the father onto the son. Crux has abused and belittled Vorian for so long, he has no sense of self-worth. He's just a machine who does his father's bidding.
That changes when Beau of Earth puts his trust in Vorian. Beau knows a thing or two about "shitty fucking" fathers. His is a homophobic jackass who kicked Beau out because Beau was too femme, too gay. Like Vorian, Beau just wants to belong.
Submitted overlaps in time with the first two books, beginning with the humans arriving on Thorzan and ending right after Vorian is tasked with bringing his father to justice.
The scenes of tenderness between Vorian and Beau had me holding back tears. Beau is the first person to see the real Vorian and accept him as he is. And Vorian would do anything to be with Beau, including give up his own life.
The final scene in the throne room was everything I wanted for Vorian and everything he deserved: recognition, honor restored, a place in society.
I was also damn proud of Kaelum (of Kaelum and Lucas, book 1) for once again proving that he's a good man.
The last chapter is perfect and poignant. I'm hoping for a fourth book (Kenoshi's story), but I think this might be the end of the Star Marked Warriors.
If you haven't read this phenomenal series, start with the first book. You won't be disappointed.
It's easy to lay the sins of the father onto the son. Crux has abused and belittled Vorian for so long, he has no sense of self-worth. He's just a machine who does his father's bidding.
That changes when Beau of Earth puts his trust in Vorian. Beau knows a thing or two about "shitty fucking" fathers. His is a homophobic jackass who kicked Beau out because Beau was too femme, too gay. Like Vorian, Beau just wants to belong.
Submitted overlaps in time with the first two books, beginning with the humans arriving on Thorzan and ending right after Vorian is tasked with bringing his father to justice.
The scenes of tenderness between Vorian and Beau had me holding back tears. Beau is the first person to see the real Vorian and accept him as he is. And Vorian would do anything to be with Beau, including give up his own life.
The final scene in the throne room was everything I wanted for Vorian and everything he deserved: recognition, honor restored, a place in society.
I was also damn proud of Kaelum (of Kaelum and Lucas, book 1) for once again proving that he's a good man.
The last chapter is perfect and poignant. I'm hoping for a fourth book (Kenoshi's story), but I think this might be the end of the Star Marked Warriors.
If you haven't read this phenomenal series, start with the first book. You won't be disappointed.
July 20, 2025
Reread June 2025
Still my favorite of the series
Reread September 2023
Originally read January 2022
Yes! OMG I love when a character we're made to hate gets a book and shows the real story behind his behavior. This was my favorite one so far. I read it in one sitting.
I loved, loved that Vorian only showed his true self to sweet Beau, and Beau stuck by him, knew he wasn't what he showed to others. I swooned at their sweet words to each other.
Vorian's abusive prick father got what he deserved, FINALLY. I was ready to email the authors and be like 'come on, kill the bastard' lol.
I really would like to see more of these two and their little family. And...Kenosi definitely needs a book!
Still my favorite of the series
Reread September 2023
Originally read January 2022
Yes! OMG I love when a character we're made to hate gets a book and shows the real story behind his behavior. This was my favorite one so far. I read it in one sitting.
I loved, loved that Vorian only showed his true self to sweet Beau, and Beau stuck by him, knew he wasn't what he showed to others. I swooned at their sweet words to each other.
Vorian's abusive prick father got what he deserved, FINALLY. I was ready to email the authors and be like 'come on, kill the bastard' lol.
I really would like to see more of these two and their little family. And...Kenosi definitely needs a book!
November 27, 2021
4.5 Stars
Book three in this sci-fi themed, alien/human M/M romance series and we finally get bad-seed Vorian’s story, and oh-boy, was it everything and more that fans of the series could hope to expect!
In keeping with the previous sequel, this story chronicles the events of book one (Captured), only through two new perspectives, once again expanding the readers world-view of the Thorzian people and the complex political happenings amongst the leaders of their planet.
This may sound like it could be repetitive, but that is far from my experience. I’ve relished seeing so many important moments through a new lens, as well as so many new, unknown occurrences that I had no idea about during my first two runs in this series.
In this instance, Vorian—the bastard son of the human Queen and an overall outcast by his people—gets his time to shine, as he falls in love with gentle-souled human, Beau, and finally gets the opportunity to voice his truth and take a stance against his tyrannical father, the series overarching “bad guy,” Crux.
I loved every sweet and tender moment between Vorian and Beau, as they learned about each other and found new strength in their growing love. I loved that all of this was happening off page during the timeline of the previous stories, unbeknownst to the reader. It made me want to start the whole series again just to catch little glimpses of their time on-page as secondary characters, to see if I could already see their connection forming.
It was great to get a fist-pumping conclusion to the whole Crux matter too, because this scoundrel has been a real nuisance since the beginning and I do love me a good comeuppance of cheer-worthiness.
Undoubtedly, the Star Marked Warriors series has easily been my favourite new M/M series of 2021. High praise, I know… but it’s so very warranted for the complete immersion and pure enjoyment I felt across the whole reading experience.
I can only hope it’s not truly over yet, because as perfect as this trilogy has been, there are still so many potential off-planet adventures and romances to be shared between the alluring Thorzi warriors and the brave humans that came along for the ride—at the bare minimum, imma gonna need Kenoshi’s story, because this guy is too wonderful not to get his own story! *crosses fingers and toes*
Book three in this sci-fi themed, alien/human M/M romance series and we finally get bad-seed Vorian’s story, and oh-boy, was it everything and more that fans of the series could hope to expect!
In keeping with the previous sequel, this story chronicles the events of book one (Captured), only through two new perspectives, once again expanding the readers world-view of the Thorzian people and the complex political happenings amongst the leaders of their planet.
This may sound like it could be repetitive, but that is far from my experience. I’ve relished seeing so many important moments through a new lens, as well as so many new, unknown occurrences that I had no idea about during my first two runs in this series.
In this instance, Vorian—the bastard son of the human Queen and an overall outcast by his people—gets his time to shine, as he falls in love with gentle-souled human, Beau, and finally gets the opportunity to voice his truth and take a stance against his tyrannical father, the series overarching “bad guy,” Crux.
I loved every sweet and tender moment between Vorian and Beau, as they learned about each other and found new strength in their growing love. I loved that all of this was happening off page during the timeline of the previous stories, unbeknownst to the reader. It made me want to start the whole series again just to catch little glimpses of their time on-page as secondary characters, to see if I could already see their connection forming.
It was great to get a fist-pumping conclusion to the whole Crux matter too, because this scoundrel has been a real nuisance since the beginning and I do love me a good comeuppance of cheer-worthiness.
Undoubtedly, the Star Marked Warriors series has easily been my favourite new M/M series of 2021. High praise, I know… but it’s so very warranted for the complete immersion and pure enjoyment I felt across the whole reading experience.
I can only hope it’s not truly over yet, because as perfect as this trilogy has been, there are still so many potential off-planet adventures and romances to be shared between the alluring Thorzi warriors and the brave humans that came along for the ride—at the bare minimum, imma gonna need Kenoshi’s story, because this guy is too wonderful not to get his own story! *crosses fingers and toes*
June 1, 2022
Re-read May 2022
I hope there will be more books. Kenosi deserves his own book.
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I wasn’t too sure how the authors would redeem Vorian. But when I started this I found out that he never needed redemption at all. He was always good. Everyone around him just didn't know him and blamed him for the crimes of his father.
It took me one chapter from Vorian’s POV to get that the way others perceived him, was not how he was at all. He protected himself by showing no emotions, but he sure felt things deeply.
I was also glad to finally find out why Beau never had his clothes returned when he arrived at the space ship. ;)
Overall I really liked this.
These books are easy reads without too much relationship angst. The Thorzi are interesting people and I hope this series will have lots and lots of books.
I hope there will be more books. Kenosi deserves his own book.
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I wasn’t too sure how the authors would redeem Vorian. But when I started this I found out that he never needed redemption at all. He was always good. Everyone around him just didn't know him and blamed him for the crimes of his father.
It took me one chapter from Vorian’s POV to get that the way others perceived him, was not how he was at all. He protected himself by showing no emotions, but he sure felt things deeply.
I was also glad to finally find out why Beau never had his clothes returned when he arrived at the space ship. ;)
Overall I really liked this.
These books are easy reads without too much relationship angst. The Thorzi are interesting people and I hope this series will have lots and lots of books.
October 24, 2021
Vorian e Beau ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Melhor casal dessa série. Adorei Lucas e kaellun, Wes e Jax, mas Vorian e Beau tocaram meu coração de um jeito diferente. No primeiro livro já sentia que Vorian estava sendo obrigado pelo puto do Crux, Vorian é aquele tipo de personagem que não tem como não sentir pena. Têm um pai filho da puta, uma mãe que o evita por ele ser fruto de um abuso, um rei que o detesta por ele ser filho do homem que abusou de sua companheira, são muitas coisas contra Vorian ( muito desprezo para um alien só 😭). É compreensível que sua mãe o trate daquela forma, não existe coisa pior para uma mulher que ver o fruto de um estupro. Sei que a criança não tem culpa, mas o melhor é abortar do que ter de conviver com tal peso. Rochelle teve Vorian, mas foi só isso mesmo, teve o bebê e o entregou para própria sorte nas mãos do perverso do pai. Não podemos culpá-la por não ser mãe do filho que nasceu de um estupro. O mais doentio é que Crux ainda ficou num cargo importante, mesmo depois da merda que fez ( injustiça até no espaço). Como eu disse, Vorian levou uma vida desgraçada tendo que aturar o desprezível do pai, ele realmente precisava de amor, precisava de alguém para lhe dar o que ele nunca teve. O engraçado é que Beau tbm precisava ser amado e tbm teve um pai filho da puta. Beau e Vorian foram como a metade de uma mesma moeda, juntaram suas dores e fizeram disso um amor. Os dois deram um ao outro o que precisavam urgentemente. Eu amei esse casal e por mim teria mais livros deles💓💓💓💓💓💓💞💞💞💞💞💟💟💟💟💟 Sou romântica e não posso negar. Ah, Rochelle é mesmo uma mulher forte, bela atitude em tentar reconhecer o filho que não teve culpa de ser fruto de algo horrendo. Ela deu uma chance ao filho e achei lindo e forte da parte dela 😭
October 21, 2021
3.5 Stars
I've been fascinated by Vorian since his first appearance in Book 1, where I found myself being sympathetic to him even though his father was the evil Crux.
This was because back then in Book 1, and as the series progressed, I didn't think he deserved all he went through at the hands of his father and the Thorzian society.
He was not at fault for anything that occurred so I guess even the actions that might've been suspect were all him trying to make the best of the terrible hand life dealt him. Plain and simple.
Beau, too had an abusive upbringing with and faced some pretty tough times. Even so, he was so kind and selfless.
These two were so sweet together primarily because Vorian allowed Beau to see him as no one else had and Beau allowed himself to feel worthy of such affection/devotion.
The story explored the events that happened over the course of books 1 & 2 and
I really enjoyed this culmination all those events.
One thing I would say is I would'veloved more page time of Beau and Vorian as a couple because I felt that out of all the couples, they deserved this the most.
Nonetheless, I enjoyed this book and thought it was pretty solid. Hitherto, I'd assumed this was going to be the final book in the series but I have my suspicions that there'll be more books and I for one, cannot wait!!!
**eARC Provided by Author in Exchange for An Honest Review**
I've been fascinated by Vorian since his first appearance in Book 1, where I found myself being sympathetic to him even though his father was the evil Crux.
This was because back then in Book 1, and as the series progressed, I didn't think he deserved all he went through at the hands of his father and the Thorzian society.
He was not at fault for anything that occurred so I guess even the actions that might've been suspect were all him trying to make the best of the terrible hand life dealt him. Plain and simple.
Beau, too had an abusive upbringing with and faced some pretty tough times. Even so, he was so kind and selfless.
These two were so sweet together primarily because Vorian allowed Beau to see him as no one else had and Beau allowed himself to feel worthy of such affection/devotion.
The story explored the events that happened over the course of books 1 & 2 and
I really enjoyed this culmination all those events.
One thing I would say is I would'veloved more page time of Beau and Vorian as a couple because I felt that out of all the couples, they deserved this the most.
Nonetheless, I enjoyed this book and thought it was pretty solid. Hitherto, I'd assumed this was going to be the final book in the series but I have my suspicions that there'll be more books and I for one, cannot wait!!!
**eARC Provided by Author in Exchange for An Honest Review**
May 26, 2024
Finally, a book worth reading in this series!
3.75 - 4, rounding it up, although it's not quite at 4⭐, but this was so much better than the rest of the books, but you have to read those bores in order to get to this one. By the time you're here, you're already discouraged and almost impassive, so you probably won't be able to appreciate it as much, especially since it's losing its momentum in the final conflict and resolve, leaves an abrupt ending and there's no epilogue, but even so, it's well written, the main characters fleshed out and the chemistry between them palpable and worth fighting for.
Oh, and the sex is better!
🟢 Thorzi hated villain/human effeminate twink
🔵 No mpreg, but a lab insemination
🟣 Story could be a little more developed in terms of life on Thorzan, it's a complex society and the books don't delve too much into that, everything is surface level
🌶️ Sex is much better than in the previous installments, a lot of passion and there could be more added to the story; t/b
Vorian was a fantastic character. He's Crux's bastard son, hated because he's a product of rape, he doesn't have any friends and noone wants him, his own father uses him for his own agenda and Vorian is basically a big, hot virgin with a tender heart, dressed up as a killing machine, since he's the best warrior on Thorzan.
With that in mind, more could be written about his rightful step into the Thorzi society that happened in the end, him finding his family and place in the palace. It was chucked aside in that abrupt ending that really left me disappointed, because Vorian had enormous potential. He was the best character in this series.
This was Vorian in my head.
"No one had ever needed me before. Never even wanted me. Never thought it important that I had chosen them. And I had chosen him, and every part of me longed to go back to him. To choose him again."
Beau was a homeless gay kid who's been abducted, like all the rest of the humans have been abducted - beemed up into the sky and then living in the lab, getting his balls emptied for his DNA material, so these guys could've been a little more scared or something, I don't know, they were too dickmatized to get there, I guess. 😄
This was my Beau.
"All I could hear was the heartbeat of a single human, see those crystalline green eyes, that shining gold hair, and those lush pink lips. For the first time since I had realized that nothing would ever earn me Crux’s love, or even respect, I felt the strangest stirring in my gut. Looking at this tiny golden human, I found that I . . . wanted. I wanted something for myself."
Vorian and Beau had instant chemistry but what was different between them and the rest of the couples is that they also had depth. Their connection meant something and it was changing them both on a deeper level.
That wasn't present in the previous books at all. It was very superficial and meant nothing more than hooking up while here it was actually believably progressing into love.
When they had sex, it was passionate and intense and you wanted more of it,
"When I was sunk deep in his body, cock sheathed, I wrapped my arms around him and held his whole body tight against me. Never in my life had I felt so settled. So grounded. So . . . home. Home inside of Beau, and his perfect tight heat."
especially because the visual was fantastic. Vorian was big, muscular, powerful and apparently a virgin, but he wanted and desired and got lost in Beau, who was small and liked to dress up in a silky dress with his blonde hair and gentle features. So a rags to a silky boudoir kinda love story. 😄👌
They both came from a shitty background and didn't really think they deserved this special kind of love - there was a little bit of miscommunication trope going on, but thankfully not much of it, so for me this couple had amazing potential - some of it was on-page, but more could definitely be explored, especially when they publicly declared they were together, I think their relationship needed to go a step further, make it even better and for them on Thorzan, the ending was abrupt and quite a few things were quickly done with, so - not that great.
The plot of Vorian destroying his scheming father was quite good and Vorian definitely got what he deserved in the end, but again I'd maybe want more for him, not just a room in the palace. That was a consolation prize, wasn't it? Vorian didn't get his own place, just a room in the palace, never got his own big important role in the society, he was made to do great things, but none of it was written down.
I thought he was going to take over the whole procreation part, at least get his father's house. He needed a bigger reward for sure and a prominent place amongst the Thorzi.
This book was worth reading, the first 80% left me completely excited and inspired, but then as I've stated the conflict wasn't that well thought-out and a lot of things were left in the air.
No new books are coming, so I'm guessing that's that.
Overall series would make a 3.5⭐ for me, so if you're not that demanding and need a few easy alien books, this would be a good choice, but don't expect too much.
3.75 - 4, rounding it up, although it's not quite at 4⭐, but this was so much better than the rest of the books, but you have to read those bores in order to get to this one. By the time you're here, you're already discouraged and almost impassive, so you probably won't be able to appreciate it as much, especially since it's losing its momentum in the final conflict and resolve, leaves an abrupt ending and there's no epilogue, but even so, it's well written, the main characters fleshed out and the chemistry between them palpable and worth fighting for.
Oh, and the sex is better!
🟢 Thorzi hated villain/human effeminate twink
🔵 No mpreg, but a lab insemination
🟣 Story could be a little more developed in terms of life on Thorzan, it's a complex society and the books don't delve too much into that, everything is surface level
🌶️ Sex is much better than in the previous installments, a lot of passion and there could be more added to the story; t/b
Vorian was a fantastic character. He's Crux's bastard son, hated because he's a product of rape, he doesn't have any friends and noone wants him, his own father uses him for his own agenda and Vorian is basically a big, hot virgin with a tender heart, dressed up as a killing machine, since he's the best warrior on Thorzan.
With that in mind, more could be written about his rightful step into the Thorzi society that happened in the end, him finding his family and place in the palace. It was chucked aside in that abrupt ending that really left me disappointed, because Vorian had enormous potential. He was the best character in this series.
This was Vorian in my head.
"No one had ever needed me before. Never even wanted me. Never thought it important that I had chosen them. And I had chosen him, and every part of me longed to go back to him. To choose him again."
Beau was a homeless gay kid who's been abducted, like all the rest of the humans have been abducted - beemed up into the sky and then living in the lab, getting his balls emptied for his DNA material, so these guys could've been a little more scared or something, I don't know, they were too dickmatized to get there, I guess. 😄
This was my Beau.
"All I could hear was the heartbeat of a single human, see those crystalline green eyes, that shining gold hair, and those lush pink lips. For the first time since I had realized that nothing would ever earn me Crux’s love, or even respect, I felt the strangest stirring in my gut. Looking at this tiny golden human, I found that I . . . wanted. I wanted something for myself."
Vorian and Beau had instant chemistry but what was different between them and the rest of the couples is that they also had depth. Their connection meant something and it was changing them both on a deeper level.
That wasn't present in the previous books at all. It was very superficial and meant nothing more than hooking up while here it was actually believably progressing into love.
When they had sex, it was passionate and intense and you wanted more of it,
"When I was sunk deep in his body, cock sheathed, I wrapped my arms around him and held his whole body tight against me. Never in my life had I felt so settled. So grounded. So . . . home. Home inside of Beau, and his perfect tight heat."
especially because the visual was fantastic. Vorian was big, muscular, powerful and apparently a virgin, but he wanted and desired and got lost in Beau, who was small and liked to dress up in a silky dress with his blonde hair and gentle features. So a rags to a silky boudoir kinda love story. 😄👌
They both came from a shitty background and didn't really think they deserved this special kind of love - there was a little bit of miscommunication trope going on, but thankfully not much of it, so for me this couple had amazing potential - some of it was on-page, but more could definitely be explored, especially when they publicly declared they were together, I think their relationship needed to go a step further, make it even better and for them on Thorzan, the ending was abrupt and quite a few things were quickly done with, so - not that great.
The plot of Vorian destroying his scheming father was quite good and Vorian definitely got what he deserved in the end, but again I'd maybe want more for him, not just a room in the palace. That was a consolation prize, wasn't it? Vorian didn't get his own place, just a room in the palace, never got his own big important role in the society, he was made to do great things, but none of it was written down.
I thought he was going to take over the whole procreation part, at least get his father's house. He needed a bigger reward for sure and a prominent place amongst the Thorzi.
This book was worth reading, the first 80% left me completely excited and inspired, but then as I've stated the conflict wasn't that well thought-out and a lot of things were left in the air.
No new books are coming, so I'm guessing that's that.
Overall series would make a 3.5⭐ for me, so if you're not that demanding and need a few easy alien books, this would be a good choice, but don't expect too much.
May 16, 2023
Another solid read. I skipped the second in the series cos if you know me, you’ll know that I
love
the unloved/unwanted MC finally getting someone who wants/picks them. 🥰 it’s honestly my favorite trope ever and I can’t find enough romance with that type of stuff. 😭😭😭😭 gimmie all the rejected and abandoned MCs and pair them with a gentle soul who cherishes them 🥺
Anyways, I’m a sap so obv I wanted a deeper connection with my favorite trope but I’ll take what I can get, I’m scrappy.
I wasn’t a big fan of how this story takes place during the same time/events of the first book but we’re seeing what was going on with these two MCs during it instead of the couple from the first book. I mean, it’s not like I wasn’t interested in what was going on with them but i always prefer a story continuation instead of just a different POV, give me their POV at the beginning in then just continue but not the whole book taking place at the same time 🥲
Those are my two cents that I’ll continue to write about even tho no one is asking for it.
Anyways, I’m a sap so obv I wanted a deeper connection with my favorite trope but I’ll take what I can get, I’m scrappy.
I wasn’t a big fan of how this story takes place during the same time/events of the first book but we’re seeing what was going on with these two MCs during it instead of the couple from the first book. I mean, it’s not like I wasn’t interested in what was going on with them but i always prefer a story continuation instead of just a different POV, give me their POV at the beginning in then just continue but not the whole book taking place at the same time 🥲
Those are my two cents that I’ll continue to write about even tho no one is asking for it.
February 19, 2025
what do you mean this is the end of the series is this a joke
October 22, 2021
Perhaps I was being ridiculous and childish, as no doubt Crux would say if he could see me, but Beau was . . . he was kind, and sweet, and he smiled at me and met my eye and called me by my name, as no one else did, and no one ever had. In his presence, I felt . . . human.
Like I said in the previous books this is the perfect series if you want to read something fast-paced and cute. Clearly, if you don’t like insta-love or aren’t in the mood for it I wouldn't recommend this series for you. I must say that insta-love is not my thing but this is perfect for me when I want a break from angsty stories (which I love but sometimes can be A LOT, even for me).
Vorian and Beau are the perfect example that it doesn't matter which planet you’re from, you can still have the worst father in the galaxy. This installment wasn't focus on the action like Declared. Instead, we can see in depth Vorian and Beau’s feelings and how they overcome them to create their own family. The plot doesn’t advance much, so now I’m intrigued by what's going to happen next with all the changes that already happen.
An alien and a man rejected from their families. Hopelessness. Love. A new beginning. A lovely addition to this series.
*Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book in exchange for a free and honest review*
June 9, 2022
4 stars
this series is a trip, i was excited to jump in to Vorian's book, he was one of my favorite misunderstood characters.
and this book didn't disappoint. i think that this planet really needed the humans to mix things up and show the thorzan what they were missing/couldn't see.
Beau and Vorian are two peas in a pod, they were raised similarly and so that made it easy for them to understand one another.
i hope that this series continues, even though the books are short they have a lot going on!
i would say you could read this as a standalone, but you might be a little lost just not knowing the full backstory on crux or vorian, but other than that, i think this could be read on its own.
this series is a trip, i was excited to jump in to Vorian's book, he was one of my favorite misunderstood characters.
and this book didn't disappoint. i think that this planet really needed the humans to mix things up and show the thorzan what they were missing/couldn't see.
Beau and Vorian are two peas in a pod, they were raised similarly and so that made it easy for them to understand one another.
i hope that this series continues, even though the books are short they have a lot going on!
i would say you could read this as a standalone, but you might be a little lost just not knowing the full backstory on crux or vorian, but other than that, i think this could be read on its own.
October 31, 2021
Waiting for the next book in the series
This book was my last favorite book so far, mostly because it’s started where book 1 did and I found it kind of boring. Still, I don’t give up the series, I hope the next will be a hit again ☺️
This book was my last favorite book so far, mostly because it’s started where book 1 did and I found it kind of boring. Still, I don’t give up the series, I hope the next will be a hit again ☺️
dnf
September 11, 2023Dnf at 50 %. I’m so fed up with it. I’ve been reading about the inability to put an average villain in his place for 3 whole books.
The society on that planet is doomed and I don’t care anymore.
The society on that planet is doomed and I don’t care anymore.
October 21, 2021
If I were pressed to pick which of the stories in this series were my favorite, I likely would not be able to choose as so far I’ve enjoyed them all equally, all for different reasons. But if you are to ask me that in relation to the characters, Vorian would absolutely be the standout at the top of my list.
In the first two books you get the sense that Vorian is no better than his father, that he’s part of his father’s devious plans and has no remorse and cares not at all about the humans beyond what they can provide for the Thorzans. I love these types of characters since there’s always that possibility that everything is not as it seems, and that there is a personal struggle and/or rebellion, or redemption arc close at hand for them. I got that feeling about Vorian in Captured and Declared, and boy oh boy…I love it when my feelings pan out.
Vorian has one heck of a convoluted life as the son of Crux and as a hybrid. I LOVED seeing events from earlier in the series now from his point of view, and the human Beau was perfect for bringing out Vorian’s compassionate side. My sympathy for him continued to grow the more his internal struggle was revealed.
As for Beau, he’s learned how to blend in and live among those who find him contemptible to protect himself. He also recognizes Vorian’s true nature, and helps him to break free of everything that was keeping him boxed in. When everything finally comes to a head near the end, it’s amazing to see how both of their characters have grown and transformed, and how they stand up for each other.
Okay…maybe I would choose this one as my favorite. 5 stars for Submitted! I’d recommend reading the series in order as for Submitted in particular it will elevate your enjoyment of the books. This story is meant for readers 18+ for adult language and sexual content (oh yes, these two are plenty hot together!).
In the first two books you get the sense that Vorian is no better than his father, that he’s part of his father’s devious plans and has no remorse and cares not at all about the humans beyond what they can provide for the Thorzans. I love these types of characters since there’s always that possibility that everything is not as it seems, and that there is a personal struggle and/or rebellion, or redemption arc close at hand for them. I got that feeling about Vorian in Captured and Declared, and boy oh boy…I love it when my feelings pan out.
Vorian has one heck of a convoluted life as the son of Crux and as a hybrid. I LOVED seeing events from earlier in the series now from his point of view, and the human Beau was perfect for bringing out Vorian’s compassionate side. My sympathy for him continued to grow the more his internal struggle was revealed.
As for Beau, he’s learned how to blend in and live among those who find him contemptible to protect himself. He also recognizes Vorian’s true nature, and helps him to break free of everything that was keeping him boxed in. When everything finally comes to a head near the end, it’s amazing to see how both of their characters have grown and transformed, and how they stand up for each other.
Okay…maybe I would choose this one as my favorite. 5 stars for Submitted! I’d recommend reading the series in order as for Submitted in particular it will elevate your enjoyment of the books. This story is meant for readers 18+ for adult language and sexual content (oh yes, these two are plenty hot together!).
October 23, 2021
I bonded with Vorian in the first book.
This book is definitely an improvement from the first. I skipped the second though.
Human reactions to relatives are all over the spectrum. Therefore, is hard for me to understand how Vorian could still want Crux’s approval. However, you cannot help how you feel about your family.
Beau was adorable. After all that Vorian went through he needed that unwavering loyalty and endless understanding. Their relationship felt like both were a safe haven for one another. I am not a fan of small disagreements blown out of proportions just to give the couple that pivotal moment. However the disagreement they had was not an eye rolling one since it was saved by the couples inner turmoil based on their past. Sometimes when our emotions are all over the place is hard to compartmentalize what is in front of us and what is us projecting our feelings. Both of this characters had traumatic backgrounds and they found in one another something worth fighting for. I would have loved to see them as parents. Totally would read a book about that journey.
This book is definitely an improvement from the first. I skipped the second though.
Human reactions to relatives are all over the spectrum. Therefore, is hard for me to understand how Vorian could still want Crux’s approval. However, you cannot help how you feel about your family.
Beau was adorable. After all that Vorian went through he needed that unwavering loyalty and endless understanding. Their relationship felt like both were a safe haven for one another. I am not a fan of small disagreements blown out of proportions just to give the couple that pivotal moment. However the disagreement they had was not an eye rolling one since it was saved by the couples inner turmoil based on their past. Sometimes when our emotions are all over the place is hard to compartmentalize what is in front of us and what is us projecting our feelings. Both of this characters had traumatic backgrounds and they found in one another something worth fighting for. I would have loved to see them as parents. Totally would read a book about that journey.
July 15, 2022
4.7 stars
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October 7, 2023DNF at 15%
Lost interest in the plot of the series. Every book has too many similarities.
Lost interest in the plot of the series. Every book has too many similarities.
October 19, 2021
4.5 Stars, and my favorite of the series!
There's nothing I love more than a tortured hero, and if Vorian is anything it's just that. Throw out everything you thought you knew about him from previous books, because while he always seemed hard and unlikeable, he's really got this super soft, but traumatized, marshmallow center underneath it all. And while we didn't really get to see Beau much in the previous books, he really shines here. These two are a couple you can't help but root for, even when it seems like the problems they face are insurmountable. While this amazing romance develops, we also get to see a culmination of all the Thorzan plot lines, and they are tied up in such an amazing way! The villains get vanquished exactly how they should, the hybrids get to see all that they are meant to be, and a bunch of lost humans find their way into a new and amazing life. A truly fun series, that I'm desperately sad to see end, especially since Kenosi NEEDS a story.
There's nothing I love more than a tortured hero, and if Vorian is anything it's just that. Throw out everything you thought you knew about him from previous books, because while he always seemed hard and unlikeable, he's really got this super soft, but traumatized, marshmallow center underneath it all. And while we didn't really get to see Beau much in the previous books, he really shines here. These two are a couple you can't help but root for, even when it seems like the problems they face are insurmountable. While this amazing romance develops, we also get to see a culmination of all the Thorzan plot lines, and they are tied up in such an amazing way! The villains get vanquished exactly how they should, the hybrids get to see all that they are meant to be, and a bunch of lost humans find their way into a new and amazing life. A truly fun series, that I'm desperately sad to see end, especially since Kenosi NEEDS a story.
January 13, 2024
It was as if these books were all written in summary - no depth or rich descriptions just a basic summary of plot points that couldn’t hold on to a proper timeline over three books. I wanted to love these and they could have been so good but they fell pretty flat for me.
August 1, 2022
Didn't much like Vorian in the first two books. He seemed super jealous of his younger half-brother, the Prince, and very much an asshole, like his father.
He's actually not. Born out of his father's rape of Vorian's human mother, he's been shunned by society. He has no one and nothing in his corner. His father berates, mocks, and degrades him daily. The first hybrid on his planet, Vorian is seen as weaker than full-blooded Thorzi and has worked his whole life to be just as great a warrior as they are, if not better. He's the only one with 7 star markings, something that his father seems jealous of.
Enter Beau, who was stolen from Earth by Vorian's father along with the other humans. Beau is seen as weak (a recurring thread in this series) since he's only human. However, Beau had a spine, and he's not backing down from Cruz, no matter what.
His attraction to Vorian, which is being returned just the same, is immediate. And Beau gives Vorian the reason to finally defy his father and become the man/alien he was meant to be.
A fitting conclusion in this series, I enjoyed every minute of this. Highly recommended.
He's actually not. Born out of his father's rape of Vorian's human mother, he's been shunned by society. He has no one and nothing in his corner. His father berates, mocks, and degrades him daily. The first hybrid on his planet, Vorian is seen as weaker than full-blooded Thorzi and has worked his whole life to be just as great a warrior as they are, if not better. He's the only one with 7 star markings, something that his father seems jealous of.
Enter Beau, who was stolen from Earth by Vorian's father along with the other humans. Beau is seen as weak (a recurring thread in this series) since he's only human. However, Beau had a spine, and he's not backing down from Cruz, no matter what.
His attraction to Vorian, which is being returned just the same, is immediate. And Beau gives Vorian the reason to finally defy his father and become the man/alien he was meant to be.
A fitting conclusion in this series, I enjoyed every minute of this. Highly recommended.
May 12, 2022
What a lovely novel.
"Submitted" was my favourite in this series, by far! I managed to devour it in a few hours: it was a quick read, definitely light-hearted, although it was a bit more angstier than the two previous books. It was also very romantic, very sweet and it left me grinning like a fool.
Vorian and Beau were fantastic protagonists! They're both insecure and damaged in some ways, but the care and affection they had for each other was lovely to witness, as the fierce protectiveness and respect. They were, by far, my favourite couple and individually too, they were both pretty fantastic. I'm happy with the way the things have ended, although, now I'm kind of sad we won't be getting new stories about the other humans, especially Kenosi *wishful sighing*
Anyway, this was a lovely, lovely book and my favourite in the whole series.
"Submitted" was my favourite in this series, by far! I managed to devour it in a few hours: it was a quick read, definitely light-hearted, although it was a bit more angstier than the two previous books. It was also very romantic, very sweet and it left me grinning like a fool.
Vorian and Beau were fantastic protagonists! They're both insecure and damaged in some ways, but the care and affection they had for each other was lovely to witness, as the fierce protectiveness and respect. They were, by far, my favourite couple and individually too, they were both pretty fantastic. I'm happy with the way the things have ended, although, now I'm kind of sad we won't be getting new stories about the other humans, especially Kenosi *wishful sighing*
Anyway, this was a lovely, lovely book and my favourite in the whole series.
October 23, 2021
Quick(ish) Review
The third book is sadder and darker than the first two but more poignant. There’s abuse suffered by both MCs and anti-gay slurs are in this as examples of Beau’s life before being kidnapped by aliens. Vorian is a long suffering villain who was really just abused and lonely. I liked them both and was rooting for their HEA by the end, even if wrapped up pretty easily when all was said and done. Curious to see what’s next because I’ll definitely be reading it.
The third book is sadder and darker than the first two but more poignant. There’s abuse suffered by both MCs and anti-gay slurs are in this as examples of Beau’s life before being kidnapped by aliens. Vorian is a long suffering villain who was really just abused and lonely. I liked them both and was rooting for their HEA by the end, even if wrapped up pretty easily when all was said and done. Curious to see what’s next because I’ll definitely be reading it.
July 17, 2023
I'm so glad we got to see why Beau stayed at the lab when all the humans were rescued. I really liked Vorian getting his own story and redemption arc. I really hope this isn't the last book written in this series. I enjoyed being on Thorzan and seeing how their society is changing for the better. There are so many questions I have about the Zathki and hope there are books about them.
January 28, 2024
This one was my fav because as soon as Vorian became a character I knew he was good and I HOPED he’d get a redemption, and that he did.
I am sad to see this series end because I really love this trope/plot of books. One of my fav other series is the Clecanian series and this has same vibes, but these were MM.
I am sad to see this series end because I really love this trope/plot of books. One of my fav other series is the Clecanian series and this has same vibes, but these were MM.
June 19, 2022
⭐️ 3.5/4 stars ⭐️
July 28, 2024
1.5⭐️
October 29, 2025
This is my favorite book of all three. I hated Vorian in the first book but I loved him in this last book. 😭😭 He suffered so much, was so misunderstood but sweet Beau gave him hope, love and a home.
February 12, 2022
The two wounded main characters in this book have to fight to stand on their own and find their place in society. Both come from bad families and are trying to stand on their own merit. They find that by standing together they can have all that they want - freedom, love, happiness, a sense of belonging, and strength. Please have that unexpected fourth book!!!
July 19, 2022
Damn. I only went through the other two installments to get to this book. I wanted to love it, a good, misunderstood villian, who's also supposed to be this bad ass warrior (his epic trounament fight with Kaelum in the first book just about solidified my race to read his book), I'm there.
There was a lot of potential in the story overall and great chemistry between the two MCs. Beau was this sweet, all around kind and pure soul and I loved him for 'villianous' Vorian and vice versa.
But alas. This book seriously suffers from the trap of saying too much without actually showing anything and it's one of my personal great pet peeves when creating great character arcs but failing on the delivery.
We don't get nearly enough about Beau, his life with his father, his life as a literal homeless person and the hardships that has caused. Just microscopic crumbs of it. I couldn't feel an emotional investment in how he developed such a poor self image of himself. All we literally get is him saying his father was a jackass and ruled with an ironfist and his mother left him (these three exact words the only time he even mentioned his mother). Nothing more. No recall scenes. No exploring how hard it must have been being kicked out of his home as a gay teen. How terriefied, and lonely and hard it was just getting food and shelter and not risking r*pe as this femme male that he was. Something that would have played even more on Vorians utter disgust with r*pe and all it had entailed for his relationshipwith his father. No nothing. It sucked because I could totally see all the potential.
And Vorian. My god. He suffered from the lack of show don't tell the most. Supposedly this great warrior with *seven* marks, outclassing almost all the warriors of the current generation. Yet, the tournament scene from his pov is pretty much glossed over. No fighting scenes, but one where he lost so quickly it was a joke. He didn't do much in being protective of Beau where I thought he would shine the most in that regard. And don't even get me started on that final showdown with his father. We don't even get to explore what all his marks and powers were for. At that point Beau used them more than Vorian did, honestly. And we didn't get much of the Thorzi's distaste of him either. And there was also that jarring turnabout in his feelings toward Kaelum that was never explained or rationalised?
All in all, was super disappointing that he just basically was portrayed as a victim and nothing else.
His mother's story was sad, but I really felt nobody stood up for Vorian and how he was treated, not even Beau when he realized the queen was his mother, which I thought we would've at least said how the sins of the father wasn't on him and had showed her own cruelness to an innocent. But I guess that was asking too much when Vorian barely even shared his story of how everyone treated him, least of all his mother with Beau for him to know.
I do think what would have helped is that my expectations of his portrayal in books 1 and 2 were set too high and I read this in one sitting.
Both stars are for the first half of the book, which I actually thought was great.
There was a lot of potential in the story overall and great chemistry between the two MCs. Beau was this sweet, all around kind and pure soul and I loved him for 'villianous' Vorian and vice versa.
But alas. This book seriously suffers from the trap of saying too much without actually showing anything and it's one of my personal great pet peeves when creating great character arcs but failing on the delivery.
We don't get nearly enough about Beau, his life with his father, his life as a literal homeless person and the hardships that has caused. Just microscopic crumbs of it. I couldn't feel an emotional investment in how he developed such a poor self image of himself. All we literally get is him saying his father was a jackass and ruled with an ironfist and his mother left him (these three exact words the only time he even mentioned his mother). Nothing more. No recall scenes. No exploring how hard it must have been being kicked out of his home as a gay teen. How terriefied, and lonely and hard it was just getting food and shelter and not risking r*pe as this femme male that he was. Something that would have played even more on Vorians utter disgust with r*pe and all it had entailed for his relationshipwith his father. No nothing. It sucked because I could totally see all the potential.
And Vorian. My god. He suffered from the lack of show don't tell the most. Supposedly this great warrior with *seven* marks, outclassing almost all the warriors of the current generation. Yet, the tournament scene from his pov is pretty much glossed over. No fighting scenes, but one where he lost so quickly it was a joke. He didn't do much in being protective of Beau where I thought he would shine the most in that regard. And don't even get me started on that final showdown with his father. We don't even get to explore what all his marks and powers were for. At that point Beau used them more than Vorian did, honestly. And we didn't get much of the Thorzi's distaste of him either. And there was also that jarring turnabout in his feelings toward Kaelum that was never explained or rationalised?
All in all, was super disappointing that he just basically was portrayed as a victim and nothing else.
His mother's story was sad, but I really felt nobody stood up for Vorian and how he was treated, not even Beau when he realized the queen was his mother, which I thought we would've at least said how the sins of the father wasn't on him and had showed her own cruelness to an innocent. But I guess that was asking too much when Vorian barely even shared his story of how everyone treated him, least of all his mother with Beau for him to know.
I do think what would have helped is that my expectations of his portrayal in books 1 and 2 were set too high and I read this in one sitting.
Both stars are for the first half of the book, which I actually thought was great.
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