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Galaxy Games #1
Alien Warrior Unleashed
A tortured alien hero determined to protect his fated mate.
As a child, I was stolen by the lord of my planet’s invaders. He brought me to the chamber, where he held others he’d also taken. Through the years, me and my new brothers were twisted into hardened beasts, each with a unique ability that shouldn’t exist outside of myth. We’re monsters. Any female who gazes upon us will run.
Now we’ve been entered into the Galaxy Games. Each landscape contains a series of deadly pitfalls, shifting goalposts, and an elusive final destination. It’s my chance to break free.
But I’m paired with a delectable Earth female who makes me see color for the very first time, proving she’s my fated mate.
I’ll finish this Game. I’ll free my brothers. And I’ll claim the Earthling female as my prize.
Alien Warrior Unleashed is book 1 of the Galaxy Games Series. Each book features a different, tortured alien hero who’s desperate to find—and protect—his fated mate.
As a child, I was stolen by the lord of my planet’s invaders. He brought me to the chamber, where he held others he’d also taken. Through the years, me and my new brothers were twisted into hardened beasts, each with a unique ability that shouldn’t exist outside of myth. We’re monsters. Any female who gazes upon us will run.
Now we’ve been entered into the Galaxy Games. Each landscape contains a series of deadly pitfalls, shifting goalposts, and an elusive final destination. It’s my chance to break free.
But I’m paired with a delectable Earth female who makes me see color for the very first time, proving she’s my fated mate.
I’ll finish this Game. I’ll free my brothers. And I’ll claim the Earthling female as my prize.
Alien Warrior Unleashed is book 1 of the Galaxy Games Series. Each book features a different, tortured alien hero who’s desperate to find—and protect—his fated mate.
237 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 22, 2022
About the author
Ava Ross
171 books803 followersAVA ROSS fell for men with unusual features when she first watched Star Wars, where alien creatures have gone mainstream. She lives in New England with her husband (who is sadly not an alien, though he is still cute in his own way), her kids, and assorted pets, including a yorkie pup and three cats.
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April 7, 2025
Good plot, exciting adventure!
The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 🖤💙🩷💚
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙📔
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏
Character development: 🙂🙁😀🥰
Narration: 🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration Type: Dual Narration
The Hero: Tetryx - when he was eight years old, the Shidars invaded his world, and his parents were both killed. He promised his mother that he would hide aboard a ship and get to the world his mother came from, to find the rest of her family. He promised he would stay away from the Shidars and someday would find his fated mate and he would know it was her because he could see colors. Broudire warriors could only see black and white till they found their mates. However, he was captured by a Shidar warlord, Lord Voon.
The Story: Tetryx and 3 other males from different species were taken by the Lord, tortured and experimented on for twenty years, till they looked monstrous and had special abilities. They also had a bond between them. Though they refused to show their captors that they actually had abilities, so they were sold and entered into the Galaxy Games, a televised event throughout the galaxy where they were each paired with a female and had to finish different tasks without being killed. Few, if any, made it through alive.
The heroine: Anna - she was working a dead-end job as a maid for a man who sexually harassed her on the regular. She needed the job though, since she’d had to quit high school when her parents died. When the mans wife caught them together, the guy blamed her and she was fired. On her way home, she was abducted by aliens, along with some other human women. They were the females paired with each of the monsters in the Galaxy Games.
Tetryx is paired with Anna and knows immediately that she is his fated mate by the fact that he can see colors for the first time. This book was exciting. They came up against some very dangerous animals and more. There was also the storyline about Tetryx being scarred from the experiments and thinking he is monstrous, he doesn’t think there is any way that Anna could love him. Anna thinks she is just holding him back because he has to do everything for them.
This audiobook was told in dual points of view and was narrated in dual narration by Tawnia Murray and Lance Greenfield. Lance Greenfield has a fairly deep voice that is a bit gravelly. He is very expressive, though he isn’t one of my favorite narrators. Tawnia Murray has a nice voice, though you can tell she is reading by her tempo. She isn’t too bad though.
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The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 🖤💙🩷💚
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙📔
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏
Character development: 🙂🙁😀🥰
Narration: 🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration Type: Dual Narration
The Hero: Tetryx - when he was eight years old, the Shidars invaded his world, and his parents were both killed. He promised his mother that he would hide aboard a ship and get to the world his mother came from, to find the rest of her family. He promised he would stay away from the Shidars and someday would find his fated mate and he would know it was her because he could see colors. Broudire warriors could only see black and white till they found their mates. However, he was captured by a Shidar warlord, Lord Voon.
The Story: Tetryx and 3 other males from different species were taken by the Lord, tortured and experimented on for twenty years, till they looked monstrous and had special abilities. They also had a bond between them. Though they refused to show their captors that they actually had abilities, so they were sold and entered into the Galaxy Games, a televised event throughout the galaxy where they were each paired with a female and had to finish different tasks without being killed. Few, if any, made it through alive.
The heroine: Anna - she was working a dead-end job as a maid for a man who sexually harassed her on the regular. She needed the job though, since she’d had to quit high school when her parents died. When the mans wife caught them together, the guy blamed her and she was fired. On her way home, she was abducted by aliens, along with some other human women. They were the females paired with each of the monsters in the Galaxy Games.
Tetryx is paired with Anna and knows immediately that she is his fated mate by the fact that he can see colors for the first time. This book was exciting. They came up against some very dangerous animals and more. There was also the storyline about Tetryx being scarred from the experiments and thinking he is monstrous, he doesn’t think there is any way that Anna could love him. Anna thinks she is just holding him back because he has to do everything for them.
This audiobook was told in dual points of view and was narrated in dual narration by Tawnia Murray and Lance Greenfield. Lance Greenfield has a fairly deep voice that is a bit gravelly. He is very expressive, though he isn’t one of my favorite narrators. Tawnia Murray has a nice voice, though you can tell she is reading by her tempo. She isn’t too bad though.
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September 16, 2022
A Sweet & steamy Sci-fi Romance w/Fated Mates
It's a sweet & steamy sci-fi romance w/fated mates.
I loved the detailed physical descriptions of the aliens, very cool and unique. Character building and backstory were excellent too.
There was plenty of action and danger as the couple competed in the games. The games themselves, weren't very believable or intricate (the setup seemed improbable). But once I overlooked that, it was a solid and enjoyable read. The pet companion was probably my favorite, so very cute.
Due to some sailor language and spicy scenes, I suggest for adults only. It never went to dark places (though there is violence & survival in the games) and it always had consent. I will def give the next book in this series a go. The sneak-peek for book 2 seemed 🔥, so I'm hopeful I'll like it even more than this one.
I accidentally bought the wrong series the first time around, bc the authors first names are the same lol. But I have to say that the "games" in Ava York's (The Alien Games) series were more intricate and believable to me. (Personal opinion ofcourse)
Description:
Four alien males, ranging in species, were stolen as children and experimented on. The torture lasted for years- giving them monstrous appearances, extra abilities and a bond with each other that can't be broken.
Refusing to show their new abilities eventually got them all sold as adults. They've each been paired with a human female and thrown into the live Galaxy Games.
A televised event where contestants must complete 3 tasks in the allotted timeframe without dying. While the game master puts them through a relentless series of traps and tricks to ensure they can't win. Each book follows a different couples journey and has a HEA. But the overall story arc evolves in each book.
This book showcases the leader of the 4 brothers, Tetryx, and his human mate Anna. That's all I can give without spoiling the story.
I read this book through KU.
Happy reading fellow romance enthusiasts!!
It's a sweet & steamy sci-fi romance w/fated mates.
I loved the detailed physical descriptions of the aliens, very cool and unique. Character building and backstory were excellent too.
There was plenty of action and danger as the couple competed in the games. The games themselves, weren't very believable or intricate (the setup seemed improbable). But once I overlooked that, it was a solid and enjoyable read. The pet companion was probably my favorite, so very cute.
Due to some sailor language and spicy scenes, I suggest for adults only. It never went to dark places (though there is violence & survival in the games) and it always had consent. I will def give the next book in this series a go. The sneak-peek for book 2 seemed 🔥, so I'm hopeful I'll like it even more than this one.
I accidentally bought the wrong series the first time around, bc the authors first names are the same lol. But I have to say that the "games" in Ava York's (The Alien Games) series were more intricate and believable to me. (Personal opinion ofcourse)
Description:
Four alien males, ranging in species, were stolen as children and experimented on. The torture lasted for years- giving them monstrous appearances, extra abilities and a bond with each other that can't be broken.
Refusing to show their new abilities eventually got them all sold as adults. They've each been paired with a human female and thrown into the live Galaxy Games.
A televised event where contestants must complete 3 tasks in the allotted timeframe without dying. While the game master puts them through a relentless series of traps and tricks to ensure they can't win. Each book follows a different couples journey and has a HEA. But the overall story arc evolves in each book.
This book showcases the leader of the 4 brothers, Tetryx, and his human mate Anna. That's all I can give without spoiling the story.
I read this book through KU.
Happy reading fellow romance enthusiasts!!
March 29, 2022
It was good, but I felt the storyline and the relationship development was too rushed.
February 24, 2022
This book is so good! It is filled with action, suspense and romance! The world building is great. The characters are incredible. The storyline is engrossing. I adore Tetryx! Such a beautiful soul. Anna is a great match for him. The ending is awesome! This series is amazing! I can't wait for the other Brothers stories! I love Ava Ross, her writing always touches me.
February 13, 2026
“Would you like me to give you my fiery kiss of bliss?” My laughter bubbled around inside me. This almost sounded corny, or like a pick-up line from a guy back on Earth. But my alien, Tetryx, was sweet and vulnerable. I didn’t sense a manipulative bone in his body. “Sure,” I said. “Why not? Lay it on me.”
What is a fiery kiss of bliss you may be wondering. a kiss with tongue that induces an instant orgasm. I got the ick and DNF.
What is a fiery kiss of bliss you may be wondering. a kiss with tongue that induces an instant orgasm. I got the ick and DNF.
March 6, 2022
Let the games begin! Tetryx (H) and Anna (h) are forced participants in a series of televised challenges that are constructed for failure. The H/h are very strong characters who use their skills and abilities to aid one another to get through the games. Tetryx has been traumatized by years of experimentation and abuse. Anna is traumatized by her abduction from Earth. There is a lot of action - in terms of the game challenges and the growing relationship between them, which very quickly becomes sexual. This is a fated mates story - the H recognized the h as his mate almost immediately. Their relationship is initially troubled by communication barriers. Two things that bugged me a little bit have to do with the resolution of the story. First, the end of the game felt like it relied on Deus ex machina - the unexplained outside entity, which I realize will likely be explored as part of the other three books, felt like a tack on. Second, the ultra-quick revenge - I felt kind of cheated as the H kept talking about wanting revenge, like Inigo Montoya in The Princess Bride not really getting a full, worthy revenge. On a side note, this story reminds me of the labyrinth game in Alien Hunter's Fate, also by Ava Ross.
February 9, 2023
hmmm space ✨hunger games ✨
jt was good at first because this has my fav alien-romance tropes: scarred and virgin hero, fated mates, strong heroine...
but i got bored after a while, they were constantly running for life and i think she accepted mate thing so easily so yeah 😶😔
anyways i'll be continuing this series because why not
jt was good at first because this has my fav alien-romance tropes: scarred and virgin hero, fated mates, strong heroine...
but i got bored after a while, they were constantly running for life and i think she accepted mate thing so easily so yeah 😶😔
anyways i'll be continuing this series because why not
October 8, 2024
DNF at 70%.
March 9, 2022
What a fantastic book! I absolutely loved it! Great world building. The story hooked me from the start. It was exciting, fast paced, and full of action, danger, and suspense. But as much as I loved the story, I loved the characters even more. They completely captivated me. Tetryx and Anna have such amazing chemistry and worked so well together against all they had to face over the course of this book. Tetryx won my heart. In all of these alien romances, there is always some telltale sign that the alien experiences when they find their mate- from a scent, to the sudden beating of a second heart, or the sudden working of an extra appendage *wink.* I loved that in this book, that sign was the ability to see in color. I thought that was very unique- and what a wonderful experience that must be to know only black and white and to suddenly see all the world in color when you find the one you are fated to spend your life with. Too bad Tetryx wasn't in a position to enjoy the moment when it happened for him here. I loved this story and can't wait to read those of his brothers. 5 stars.
March 6, 2022
Tetryx was held captive by a cruel warlord that invaded his planet. He and his band of three brothers was experimented on and turned into fighting monsters. The captor sold them to compete in the Galaxy Games.
Anna and three other women were kidnapped from Earth. There were delivered to compete with four warriors as teams.
Anna is picked by Tetryx. He can now see colors and knows she is his fated mate. But at first Anna sees blunted horns, claws and spikes. After getting a language translator, she begins to understand that they must work together to survive the games. Tetryx will do anything to save his mate. Anna behind to see past his looks and see he has a beautiful heart. It is a brutal game. However, they get moments to explore their passion.
Has HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Anna and three other women were kidnapped from Earth. There were delivered to compete with four warriors as teams.
Anna is picked by Tetryx. He can now see colors and knows she is his fated mate. But at first Anna sees blunted horns, claws and spikes. After getting a language translator, she begins to understand that they must work together to survive the games. Tetryx will do anything to save his mate. Anna behind to see past his looks and see he has a beautiful heart. It is a brutal game. However, they get moments to explore their passion.
Has HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 8, 2022
Alien Warrior Unleashed was an engaging Sci-Fi Romance, the first book of a new series and filled with action, adventure, and suspense.
With a tortured alien hero Tetryx and human Anna who have been paired together in the Galaxy Games for the entertainment of its viewing audience they are told they must complete three tasks successfully in order to gain their freedom.
Tetryx knows better though and after realizing Anna is his mate becomes determined to insure she survives.
Another great fast paced read soon takes the reader on a fabulous well crafted journey.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
With a tortured alien hero Tetryx and human Anna who have been paired together in the Galaxy Games for the entertainment of its viewing audience they are told they must complete three tasks successfully in order to gain their freedom.
Tetryx knows better though and after realizing Anna is his mate becomes determined to insure she survives.
Another great fast paced read soon takes the reader on a fabulous well crafted journey.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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March 5, 2022This book was a great kick off to what I have a feeling is going to be a amazing new series. It gives a good starting point and the promise of variety with the characters.
Tetryx and Anna kick off the series and they do not have anything easy. Think The Amazing Race mixed with The Hunger Games and you’ve got an idea of what their dealing with. Despite the crazy they go through, we have plenty of time to get to know them. Sally was the best little addition to their group. I was cheering them on the whole way.
The Secondary characters are set up to get their own stories in the series and I can’t wait to see how they overcome their own obstacles.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Tetryx and Anna kick off the series and they do not have anything easy. Think The Amazing Race mixed with The Hunger Games and you’ve got an idea of what their dealing with. Despite the crazy they go through, we have plenty of time to get to know them. Sally was the best little addition to their group. I was cheering them on the whole way.
The Secondary characters are set up to get their own stories in the series and I can’t wait to see how they overcome their own obstacles.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 17, 2023
Really enjoyed the challenges that determined the result of the game. The rest of the writing was standard fare.
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May 29, 2026
3⭐️ for both the story and narration
March 6, 2022
A great start to a new series. Great characters, wonderful plot and on the edge of your seat action. Another wonderful story by Ava Ross.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 27, 2022
she is a tiny Human and He is a giant monster of an Alien experimented on for years by his owner. And fate chose her to be his fated mate, meeting her at the Moment they are both tossed in to the galaxy games.
this is a great read, the first in the series and fulled with action, adventure, tons of emotion, and plenty of buildup to the steamy bits.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
this is a great read, the first in the series and fulled with action, adventure, tons of emotion, and plenty of buildup to the steamy bits.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 26, 2022
Anna (An-an) is abducted from Earth. She is entered into the Galaxy Games along with Tetryx. They face three challenges. To say the games are riged would be an understatment. Tetryx knows Anna is his mate the second he see's her.
This story held my attention from start to finnish. I Look forward to Jade and Bahros story so much.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This story held my attention from start to finnish. I Look forward to Jade and Bahros story so much.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 23, 2022
Another fabulous start to a series I will definitely read with pure enjoyment! Ava Ross has become my favorite author! She is clever with her prose and is constantly reinventing this reading genre! Once again this is a new series that grabs you from the first chapter. Four young boys are taken and experimented on to become Lord Vunne’s army of beasts. When they are sold as gladiators for entertainment, throw in some strong Earth women, and you have a fabulous read into a dangerous alien world. The romance is hot! Download and enjoy ❤️❤️❤️❤️
February 24, 2022
Wow what a great start to the series. It’s similar to hunger games but with aliens called galaxy games. There’s constant excitement and just when you think they are going to succeed something else comes along and they have to beat it. Lots of action and hot romance. A definite read! Looking forward to reading about the other couples in the series.
I received this book as an arc for an honest review.
I received this book as an arc for an honest review.
February 24, 2022
Tetryx, an alien who has a tortured past and Anna has been abducted from Earth, have been forced to be a part of the Galaxy Games where they have to complete 3 tasks or die trying. Once I picked this book up I absolutely couldn’t put it down until I finished it, I tried numerous times lol. I can’t wait for the next book!!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 23, 2022
Wonderful new series by Ava Ross. Four horribly abused alien males and four kidnapped females from Earth are paired off to compete in the Galaxy Games. Each book is one pairs story. Action packed danger and a steamy romance. Loved it.
February 23, 2022
The start of a new series and it's going to be another unmissable one! I loved the characters and like always they have loads of depth and there's an engaging story line. Another superb book by Ava Ross
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 10, 2025
I wanted to take this competition more seriously but I couldn't because somehow a small cute and cuddly rodent creature was taking out giant mechanical dinosaurs out for blood. And how it felt like the odds were stacked sooooooooo high against them and then somehow every single time they make it there alive (and obviously I know they aren't going to die but it was close call after close call so at some point it feels overdramatic). But, the premise of the televised life and death competition did provide for a way more high stakes background than normally. Although there was one quote in there that I am convinced was lifted directly from the hunger games.
I know it is a staple of the genre but once again the way that the earth girlies are so ready to throw away the creature comforts of earth life immediately after getting dicked down once (or twice) is INSANE.
The romance was pretty insta lovey and I wanted more development because I think it was relying a lot on the adrenaline from all of the action. But it was a pretty interesting premise and I am intrigued by some of the other dynamics with the brothers and other other abducted humans so I'm sure I will eventually be returning to read the rest of the series
I know it is a staple of the genre but once again the way that the earth girlies are so ready to throw away the creature comforts of earth life immediately after getting dicked down once (or twice) is INSANE.
The romance was pretty insta lovey and I wanted more development because I think it was relying a lot on the adrenaline from all of the action. But it was a pretty interesting premise and I am intrigued by some of the other dynamics with the brothers and other other abducted humans so I'm sure I will eventually be returning to read the rest of the series
February 12, 2026
It was okay.
I liked the characters, but everything seemed to happen very quickly.
On his side I understand, because for him the relationship is fated, but on her end of things, it seemed to move quite quickly.
It wasn't bad, I just expected higher stakes and more story.
*** Okay Read, 3 stars ***
I liked the characters, but everything seemed to happen very quickly.
On his side I understand, because for him the relationship is fated, but on her end of things, it seemed to move quite quickly.
It wasn't bad, I just expected higher stakes and more story.
*** Okay Read, 3 stars ***
June 13, 2022
3/5
Spice 3/5
Characters 3.5/5
Solid 3 out of 5. This was like the hunger games but in space. I really liked the main characters they were fun. Sally is by far the strongest character in this book. She literally carried the story at some points.
It was a little insta lovie for me, and fighting their attraction at first but once they decided to give in it was sickly sweet and over the top.
The story was also a little repetitive at times. And some of the tasks were a little over the top. No matter the dire situation they were in, they made it through pretty much unscathed.
This book has quite a few typos and errors.
The spice was fun. I love me some weird alien phallus. And having an orgasm from just kissing? Saaaay whaaaat. Yes please.
Tropes include size difference, virgin H, fated mates, forced proximity, probably a few others but that's all I can remember at the moment.
Spice 3/5
Characters 3.5/5
Solid 3 out of 5. This was like the hunger games but in space. I really liked the main characters they were fun. Sally is by far the strongest character in this book. She literally carried the story at some points.
It was a little insta lovie for me, and fighting their attraction at first but once they decided to give in it was sickly sweet and over the top.
The story was also a little repetitive at times. And some of the tasks were a little over the top. No matter the dire situation they were in, they made it through pretty much unscathed.
This book has quite a few typos and errors.
The spice was fun. I love me some weird alien phallus. And having an orgasm from just kissing? Saaaay whaaaat. Yes please.
Tropes include size difference, virgin H, fated mates, forced proximity, probably a few others but that's all I can remember at the moment.
September 27, 2023
Anna is an earth women that isn’t prepared for an alien hunger games. She is picked up and dropped off with a giant alien male.
Tetryx has been on a horror course for his life up to the point where he meets Anna. She is the one his mother told him about. They will have a HEA if they can beat and win this game. But will the game even let them win. Chances are slim they will get out of there alive.
Tetryx has been on a horror course for his life up to the point where he meets Anna. She is the one his mother told him about. They will have a HEA if they can beat and win this game. But will the game even let them win. Chances are slim they will get out of there alive.
October 19, 2024
My favorite thing about this book was the characters. Tetryx was a tortured soul but sweet, determined, and protective. Anna was compassionate and able to see past appearances to the type of person someone is on the inside. Their chemistry was amazing, the way they worked together as a team to survive was proof they were meant to be. A successful mix of humor, chemistry, romance, and action.. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 7, 2022
This was a super interesting concept - it's the Hunger Games, but in space! However, the characters felt really one dimensional and flat. Parts of the plot strongly resembled the plot of some Honey Phillips books I've read, so that was disappointing. The writing was okay, but there were a lot of errors that detracted from my enjoyment of the book.
Idk, could have been great, but it just wasn't.
Idk, could have been great, but it just wasn't.
July 22, 2022
Always a hit or miss
This would be a miss. Ava Ross has some books I really like while others are complete misses. This book seems more like an outline for a story that was never filled in. It's like reading bulletpoint ideas with no depth or building. Seemed very immature too, they way they talked & interacted was juvenile.
This would be a miss. Ava Ross has some books I really like while others are complete misses. This book seems more like an outline for a story that was never filled in. It's like reading bulletpoint ideas with no depth or building. Seemed very immature too, they way they talked & interacted was juvenile.
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