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Mates for the Raskarrans #5
Silenced
Carrie: The new arrivals at our tribe may have their minds only on one thing, but I can't even think about finding my mate. Not when my voice has been stolen away by a broken promise. Unable to communicate with the others, I'm relegated to the edges of the tribe. But I'm not the only one. Endzoh, the quiet warrior I've always thought didn't much like us girls, is right here with me. And this connection I'm feeling to him - it's more than just solidarity amongst outsiders...
Endzoh: I have always been a solitary male. Where my brothers rely on the companionship of the tribe, it is not something I have ever needed. Too many people around me only hurts my headspace. But the human female, Carrie, with her soft curves and quiet ways - I need her. I have longed for her as my mate since I first laid eyes on her. But I am not easy with others the way the rest of my tribe are. I do not know how I might make my female open her heartspace to me. With Darran's tribe arriving, their heartspaces set on winning a female into their pelts, I risk having her taken from me if I do not try. Especially when one of them decides it is my Carrie who will be his...
Endzoh: I have always been a solitary male. Where my brothers rely on the companionship of the tribe, it is not something I have ever needed. Too many people around me only hurts my headspace. But the human female, Carrie, with her soft curves and quiet ways - I need her. I have longed for her as my mate since I first laid eyes on her. But I am not easy with others the way the rest of my tribe are. I do not know how I might make my female open her heartspace to me. With Darran's tribe arriving, their heartspaces set on winning a female into their pelts, I risk having her taken from me if I do not try. Especially when one of them decides it is my Carrie who will be his...
201 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 26, 2022
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January 5, 2025
First finished book of 2025 and it deserves every bit of the 4 stars rating. Two people who are so different yet so much the same. I was so happy they both found what was missing in each other. A true happy ending!
January 1, 2023
I absolutely love this series. The characters are unique and robust. The world building is amazing. I also appreciate that there is danger/politics amongst the tribes (so not all the danger is just weather-based). One thing that continues to get to me about the series is that each book feels a bit rushed at the end. Like the story should only be at 50% when you're already at 75-80% of the way through. There is a ton of excellent ground-work done for the budding relationship but not much after the relationship is cemented (in this story they don't get physical until the 80% point). I'd love for the author to give the relationship time in the story to settle instead of having the defining relationship moment at the very end (especially as that is the only time the characters get to have a real, in=depth conversation with each other). This one was amazing but had the same feel. Like it was 2/3 of what the story was supposed to be. The MMC, for example, talks about her in this longing, pure way but makes zero mention of finding her arousing or wanting to have sex with her until she kisses him at the 75% mark. I think it would feel less abrupt if there was a bit more internal dialogue about what the characters would like to do to each other before it happens!
March 27, 2022
Loved, loved, loved. Each book just keeps getting better. The relationship building between Endzoh and Carrie was *chef's kiss*. Sweet and perfect. Highly recommend the entire series. Can't wait for more!
April 11, 2024
Another quick story and this one was probably the sweetest of the bunch. Endzoh is the quiet loaner of this very social tribe and he’s almost described as autistic (not quite, but kinda that way) who never wanted or thought he’d enjoy someone’s company. Carrie is also quiet of the girls and is mourning having to leave her mother behind when she left for Alpha Colony and promised to work hard to save enough money to send back for her — which clearly can’t happen now. Her guilt and grief have made her throat close up so she can’t talk which means her silence feels comforting to Endzoh. Sweet story that wraps up too quickly like the rest. Very quick and easy read, gets 3 stars from me ⭐️⭐️⭐️
February 29, 2024
4.5 stars.
The author does an incredibly great job of developing these multifaceted MCs with their anxieties, flaws, traumas, and longing. The slow burn of the relationships and plot are incredible well done. Her writing is good and it’s impressive how’s she’s built out these really diverse MCs in all her books.
That being said - I’m incredibly annoyed by how her endings are incredibly abrupt and short lived. It’s actually quite frustrating - she does a really great job in portraying MCs with so much depth (and they’re not all the same which is rare in series!!!) but then they accept each other and book ends. Several books in the series don’t end up in the dreamscaoes so crutch periods for the relationships until at least 80%. In this book it happens at 98%. I’m so annoyed because MCs have all this trauma and complexity and then when they actually can talk book ends. Yes you see small bits in other books but not how you’d want it. It’s an injustice to how well developed these characters are for readers to not also be shown how they share some key parts of themselves that the reader is literally reading about for nearly the entire book.
Listen my heart was melting while reading this book - it’s a slow burn like all her books and I think she does it incredibly well. But it’s a 200 page book - if she added another 50 pages it would do justice to how much depth exists from the build up to how it’s being resolved.
This author could be top tier honestly but I think she needs to really figure her endings out and how she rushes them. I know I’m not alone in thinking this and it seems like many people have this critique. This happens in other books too and honestly I wonder do they just get tired of writing so they rush the end out? Idk. She doesn’t need to really stretch it out for no reason but I think as most of the book is so well done, the endings can be much more complex and nuanced (without needing to add a million pages to it.). The endings needs some serious work on. While I know it’s a HEA - in some ways feels like HFN in how she builds the relationships resolution (and yeah sure they may be referenced in some of the other books but they’re just characters in the way they are just adding to whatever couples narrative is and maybe the overall series plot (which is honestly quite well done). Come on Heather give us a bit more. Another 50 pages and I’m positive how incredible the entire book could be.
The author does an incredibly great job of developing these multifaceted MCs with their anxieties, flaws, traumas, and longing. The slow burn of the relationships and plot are incredible well done. Her writing is good and it’s impressive how’s she’s built out these really diverse MCs in all her books.
That being said - I’m incredibly annoyed by how her endings are incredibly abrupt and short lived. It’s actually quite frustrating - she does a really great job in portraying MCs with so much depth (and they’re not all the same which is rare in series!!!) but then they accept each other and book ends. Several books in the series don’t end up in the dreamscaoes so crutch periods for the relationships until at least 80%. In this book it happens at 98%. I’m so annoyed because MCs have all this trauma and complexity and then when they actually can talk book ends. Yes you see small bits in other books but not how you’d want it. It’s an injustice to how well developed these characters are for readers to not also be shown how they share some key parts of themselves that the reader is literally reading about for nearly the entire book.
Listen my heart was melting while reading this book - it’s a slow burn like all her books and I think she does it incredibly well. But it’s a 200 page book - if she added another 50 pages it would do justice to how much depth exists from the build up to how it’s being resolved.
This author could be top tier honestly but I think she needs to really figure her endings out and how she rushes them. I know I’m not alone in thinking this and it seems like many people have this critique. This happens in other books too and honestly I wonder do they just get tired of writing so they rush the end out? Idk. She doesn’t need to really stretch it out for no reason but I think as most of the book is so well done, the endings can be much more complex and nuanced (without needing to add a million pages to it.). The endings needs some serious work on. While I know it’s a HEA - in some ways feels like HFN in how she builds the relationships resolution (and yeah sure they may be referenced in some of the other books but they’re just characters in the way they are just adding to whatever couples narrative is and maybe the overall series plot (which is honestly quite well done). Come on Heather give us a bit more. Another 50 pages and I’m positive how incredible the entire book could be.
September 1, 2023
the ending was to abrupt- where is the rest!
Ughhhh mannnnn… this author is killinggg me. Whyyyy did this book end how it did? Give us a little more to see their full HEA.
This series is so good y’all … it has serious IPB vibes and seriously would be a 5 ⭐️ if the endings weren’t so dang abrupt.
This couple was probably my favorite. Their connection without words was incredible. This had all the feels and the tribal memorial moment? I criedddd. Idk if the author reads these reviews but if you do- BABY PLEASEEE— give me a longer ending. They finally get the dreamscape and that’s it?! I wanna know what their first convo is like? What happens after?! I’m dyinnggggggggggg. Man someone tag her- send it- something I need more lol. These are seriously such good storylines and books but I can’t rate it as high as I want bc the FREAKING ENDING IS A MASSIVE letdown 😭😭😭😭 but I’ll read the next and pray someone else has said the same thing and we get more from the next. Whew man… these are in-depth and beautiful stories for an alien H and his human mate.
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Ughhhh mannnnn… this author is killinggg me. Whyyyy did this book end how it did? Give us a little more to see their full HEA.
This series is so good y’all … it has serious IPB vibes and seriously would be a 5 ⭐️ if the endings weren’t so dang abrupt.
This couple was probably my favorite. Their connection without words was incredible. This had all the feels and the tribal memorial moment? I criedddd. Idk if the author reads these reviews but if you do- BABY PLEASEEE— give me a longer ending. They finally get the dreamscape and that’s it?! I wanna know what their first convo is like? What happens after?! I’m dyinnggggggggggg. Man someone tag her- send it- something I need more lol. These are seriously such good storylines and books but I can’t rate it as high as I want bc the FREAKING ENDING IS A MASSIVE letdown 😭😭😭😭 but I’ll read the next and pray someone else has said the same thing and we get more from the next. Whew man… these are in-depth and beautiful stories for an alien H and his human mate.
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April 20, 2022
4&1\2fabulous 🌟s for book 5 my favorite so far😍😍
This has been my favorite in the series thus far. Both Carrie and Endzoh are quiet and reserved beings. Carrie has problems with her voice and a lot of guilt at leaving her mother behind and it says at her day and night. Endzoh is a hunter and a warrior, but he needs quiet time and space to think. When things get to much he retreats Into himself. That is until he sees Carrie their is and understanding that builds between them. They use their shared hand gestures and limited speech to truly Gain an intimate understanding of each other. This was a slow burn beautiful unfolding relation relationship. You could feel the trust build between them and the caring between the characters was tangible. It was very poignant and a beautiful read. Totally recommend!🔥💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖💖🔥🔥💖💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖
This has been my favorite in the series thus far. Both Carrie and Endzoh are quiet and reserved beings. Carrie has problems with her voice and a lot of guilt at leaving her mother behind and it says at her day and night. Endzoh is a hunter and a warrior, but he needs quiet time and space to think. When things get to much he retreats Into himself. That is until he sees Carrie their is and understanding that builds between them. They use their shared hand gestures and limited speech to truly Gain an intimate understanding of each other. This was a slow burn beautiful unfolding relation relationship. You could feel the trust build between them and the caring between the characters was tangible. It was very poignant and a beautiful read. Totally recommend!🔥💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖💖🔥🔥💖💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖
October 15, 2022
Touching story
While I do not understand her unrealistic promise to her Mother, or her loss of voice. I did enjoy this emotional story of live, lose, pain and realization that some promises are broken.
The courtship of the couple was wonderful. The ending was well written.
One thing that puzzles me. Why havent anyone realized Sally was not the only women that crashed 10 years ago? That maybe they should send some of the males to investigate where or if they are anymore humans? Or if anyother ships landed? Or if this planet is the destination they planned to stop at all along.
While I do not understand her unrealistic promise to her Mother, or her loss of voice. I did enjoy this emotional story of live, lose, pain and realization that some promises are broken.
The courtship of the couple was wonderful. The ending was well written.
One thing that puzzles me. Why havent anyone realized Sally was not the only women that crashed 10 years ago? That maybe they should send some of the males to investigate where or if they are anymore humans? Or if anyother ships landed? Or if this planet is the destination they planned to stop at all along.
October 10, 2023
I started the series with the first book and although they could all be stand-alones I found that by starting in the beginning it made me want to follow the whole story.
It was a fantasy with alien and high stakes and love but then equally it's about two people growing together and finding out about each other over time. It's not rushed or uninteresting and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who would like to see a good fantasy romance could be.
The only reason I gave it four stars is because I was comparing this book to the others which are in the series and some of those appealed to me more then others, which is understandable as you follow the lives of 12 people towards overcoming boundaries, personal issues and grief.
It was a fantasy with alien and high stakes and love but then equally it's about two people growing together and finding out about each other over time. It's not rushed or uninteresting and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who would like to see a good fantasy romance could be.
The only reason I gave it four stars is because I was comparing this book to the others which are in the series and some of those appealed to me more then others, which is understandable as you follow the lives of 12 people towards overcoming boundaries, personal issues and grief.
May 2, 2022
Reasonable
Likes:
The Hero is actually nice to the heroine. (The whole series is that way)
No foul language
HEA
Non creepy plot.
Less liked:
Some explicit sex, but it isn’t forced. There are rose colored glasses but it’s not wildly impossible stuff or passing on mythological folklore that hurts the reader who may not know any better.
Definitely better than most of the macho/abusive romance books available.
I personally prefer less explicit scenes but if the author is good enough I will skim to read the rest of the story.
4 stars because free will is honored.
Likes:
The Hero is actually nice to the heroine. (The whole series is that way)
No foul language
HEA
Non creepy plot.
Less liked:
Some explicit sex, but it isn’t forced. There are rose colored glasses but it’s not wildly impossible stuff or passing on mythological folklore that hurts the reader who may not know any better.
Definitely better than most of the macho/abusive romance books available.
I personally prefer less explicit scenes but if the author is good enough I will skim to read the rest of the story.
4 stars because free will is honored.
April 11, 2024
I read all of these prior to reviewing. Series thoughts: really, really good. Strong individually but makes a really nice, cohesive whole.
Book specific: The 'not mated yet' plot is wearing on me, because I continue to not care for it. It distracts me from the rest of the plot, waiting for it to happen. That said, the characters are cute. They're a bit on the bland side but I did find Carrie's speech interesting (despite the reasoning being flimsy) and the way they connected around that. Probably the weakest entry by far, though.
Book specific: The 'not mated yet' plot is wearing on me, because I continue to not care for it. It distracts me from the rest of the plot, waiting for it to happen. That said, the characters are cute. They're a bit on the bland side but I did find Carrie's speech interesting (despite the reasoning being flimsy) and the way they connected around that. Probably the weakest entry by far, though.
October 29, 2024
A sweet romance. Had forgotten I had read it once before until I was a few chapters into the next reading. 4 stars because Carrie's constant anxiety and guilt gave me emotional whiplash - just when I was starting to enjoy the story or get invested in a moment, she'd start fingering her locket and bringing up her mom. Which, ok yes, is probably how guilt works in real life, it pops up at inopportune times - but I didn't want to hear of it so often in an otherwise escapist affair (and a relatively quick read too). It was just repetitive.
May 24, 2022
Thoroughly Enjoyed
I held out as long as I could b/c I knew it would be awhile before the next book came, but I could wait no more, this was such a good story. I've never been great at writing summarizations but I can tell you that if you pick this book up, hell if you start this series, you'll definitely enjoy every book and Heather Fox will become one of your new favorite authors as she has become mine.
Great Job Heather, now hurry with the next one!
I held out as long as I could b/c I knew it would be awhile before the next book came, but I could wait no more, this was such a good story. I've never been great at writing summarizations but I can tell you that if you pick this book up, hell if you start this series, you'll definitely enjoy every book and Heather Fox will become one of your new favorite authors as she has become mine.
Great Job Heather, now hurry with the next one!
September 29, 2023
I was hoping this would be the first pairing of the girls with the new tribe, so when I saw it was Endzoh I was a little disappointed. Also a little underwhelmed by the concept of pairing the quiet guy with the quiet girl. However, I did like Endzoh and Carrie's story. Once again I thought the writing was a notch above the earlier books, which gives me hope for the rest of the series. There were a lot of very sweet and tender moments, alien hallmark vibes.
May 19, 2022
Love it !
I love all aspects of this story especially that there is no redundant writing from the previous books of this series. There is a great setting of the main characters but also a fantastic involvement of the other characters.
Another pod of women should land ( with the brother left behind sneaking on ) 2 dozen.
I love all aspects of this story especially that there is no redundant writing from the previous books of this series. There is a great setting of the main characters but also a fantastic involvement of the other characters.
Another pod of women should land ( with the brother left behind sneaking on ) 2 dozen.
January 24, 2023
Her best work of the series so far. Heartfelt and sweet with a little sour and what a cliffhanger!
These are the two loner introverts who are always looking uncomfortable in public. Of course they belong together. They quiet each other's minds and mend each other's wounds. And..excuse me; I have to go finish crying.
These are the two loner introverts who are always looking uncomfortable in public. Of course they belong together. They quiet each other's minds and mend each other's wounds. And..excuse me; I have to go finish crying.
March 30, 2022
Silenced
Carrie is losing her ability to talk from the trauma of crashing on an unknown planet and missing her mother. The Raskarrans tribe that took the women into their tribe are honourable and many of the women get mated. A must read!
Carrie is losing her ability to talk from the trauma of crashing on an unknown planet and missing her mother. The Raskarrans tribe that took the women into their tribe are honourable and many of the women get mated. A must read!
March 31, 2022
silenced is beautiful
Absolutely loved this story!! I find the characters and their growth endearing! They find the beauty in each other through speaking and reaching with their heart. Left me with a warm smile on my face!
Absolutely loved this story!! I find the characters and their growth endearing! They find the beauty in each other through speaking and reaching with their heart. Left me with a warm smile on my face!
April 8, 2022
Joy
Love love love the Raskarrans!!!! Silenced is a terrific romance. Endzoh and Carrie are both unique individuals who find joy in each other and their mating. Can’t wait for the next!!!!
Love love love the Raskarrans!!!! Silenced is a terrific romance. Endzoh and Carrie are both unique individuals who find joy in each other and their mating. Can’t wait for the next!!!!
April 15, 2022
Another beautiful, loving and tenders story!
Endzoh and Carrie is a wonderful story about two very special people. Carrie, who is unable to talk however there is nothing wrong with her. Endzoh just doesn't have a lot to say in until he starts spending time with Carrie.
Endzoh and Carrie is a wonderful story about two very special people. Carrie, who is unable to talk however there is nothing wrong with her. Endzoh just doesn't have a lot to say in until he starts spending time with Carrie.
August 11, 2023
Silenced
What an amazing story! I love this excellent series by Heather Fox that continues the stories of Raskarrans from a rainforest planet and the human women they saved after the women crash landed. What a wonderful world!
What an amazing story! I love this excellent series by Heather Fox that continues the stories of Raskarrans from a rainforest planet and the human women they saved after the women crash landed. What a wonderful world!
February 10, 2024
I’m a sucker for sign language
I was little concerned going into the story that it would be super boring because neither the FMC or MMC like talking. But then they started signing and I’m a sucker for that shit. MMC is a totally sweetheart.
I was little concerned going into the story that it would be super boring because neither the FMC or MMC like talking. But then they started signing and I’m a sucker for that shit. MMC is a totally sweetheart.
March 11, 2024
I said the last book was my favourite, but it's been surpassed by this one. Two shy, introvert characters building love through sign language and sweet gestures - sign me up! This was very tender and sweet and optimistic. I'll be reading the next one straight away.
January 10, 2025
Cute, sad, happy, interesting
Thought I didn’t get all the hand movements used for communication I loved that there were translations. It’s another cute book. Some slight errors editing would find but very slight.
Thought I didn’t get all the hand movements used for communication I loved that there were translations. It’s another cute book. Some slight errors editing would find but very slight.
April 24, 2025
I was tearing up at the epilogue lol
Story 4/5 -honestly quite a simple story characters were well thought out and I liked that although the FMC wasnt the loudest character at no point was I annoyed by the way she was portrayed
steam 2/5 its there
Story 4/5 -honestly quite a simple story characters were well thought out and I liked that although the FMC wasnt the loudest character at no point was I annoyed by the way she was portrayed
steam 2/5 its there
August 31, 2025
Somehow each book in the series is better than the last and each couple is sweeter than the last. I teared up more than once reading, it's so heartwarming. There's also an exploration of grief and it's physical effects which is really interesting and satisfying to read.
March 25, 2022
Wonderful sci-fi romance.. I liked it very much! Healing, heartfelt romance, fated mates and new families..
March 29, 2022
Heroine lost her voice because she feels guilty about her mom left behind on earth. Hero doesn't talk much but they enjoy sewing and working on leather clothes together.
April 18, 2022
Silence is golden (sometimes)
Carrie an Endzoh need each other. She because her voice has left her and he because he craves the quiet.Enjoy
Carrie an Endzoh need each other. She because her voice has left her and he because he craves the quiet.Enjoy
May 2, 2022
Beautiful story
A story of grief and loss and love. A very simple, but powerful story. Carrie's journey through her grief was beautiful.
A story of grief and loss and love. A very simple, but powerful story. Carrie's journey through her grief was beautiful.
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