Whitefire

Chay Trilogy #2

by Gloria H. Giroux

In the far-distant future, a long and brutal war of independence between Ptolem and its colonial planet, Osiron, has ended. Their civilizations are building a new future and are a still-fragile alliance. Two former enemy warriors, the Ptolemii High Commander Pyke and the Osiron Prince Vin-Chay, whose unexpected passion and sacrifice were the cornerstones to the final peace, live in serenity with their families. Integral to both civilizations, the men have spent years helping to socially and politically redefine their worlds. They are unaware that hidden enemies-fueled by personal hatred and secret agendas with a longtime thirst for power and revenge-have targeted them for destruction. Their enemies conceived a devious, deadly plan that has both personal and societal ramifications that will destroy the fragile alliance and any hope for the future. The evil that stalks these men and their loved ones has no concept of the true strength and determination of these warriors who will let nothing stand in the way of reclaiming their families and ending the pernicious threat. The final showdown between good and evil explodes in a fiery confrontation that will seal their fates for millennia to come.

Genres: M M Romance, Science Fiction, Romance, Enemies To Lovers, Royalty, Military Fiction

720 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2009

Reviews

[Magnolia]

I wanted to let everybody know that you can also buy all three books at lulu.com. As of now, the 1st two books are on sale for $4.80 and the third book is listed for $9.99. lulu usually has 20% coupons so that you can get the books for an even lower price. Coupons STUFFER and REMARKABLEYEAR305 are still working(12/19/10) and are for 20% off. You will need Adobe Digital Editions to read them, as they are DRM protected. I know a lot of people do not like DRM, but for this author and these books, it did not bother me. I would have even paid full price for the books. I think you can buy the 1st two books on iuniverse, drm free, but the third is not for some reason. I highly recommend buying these books as they are an incredible series. I encourage anyone who loves m/m sci fi to give this series a try. You will not be disappointed!!

[Reflection · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the first book, and I wasn't sure if I wanted to read the second installment in case it was not as enthralling. I need not have worried, this book was a joy to read as well full of depth and passion.
The plot takes place around thirteen years after the Fireheart left off, and encompasses the next generation as well as their fathers.
I found the characters deeply drawn and the world building to be full of flavour. Plus drama into which the characters are drawn and struggle to survive both emotionally and physically.
The first book was largely about redemption. Whitefire is an exploration of the struggle for acceptance and belonging. Highly recommended.

[Kiki · Rating 3 out of 5]

Still liked (and was interested in) the characters, but the plot was both convoluted and implausible.

[SueM · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars