Anna Butler
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Despite (in spite of?) the end of this story, this was one heck of a ride. A bit of a bittersweet ending.
[ETA - 01/11/19]: Been thinking about the influences on this series and this book in particular so as my brain pulls this stuff up I need to write it down the battles between the Maese fighters and the Hornets is pure Star Wars [b:Rogue Squadron|513176|Rogue Squadron (Star Wars X-Wing, #1)|Michael A. Stackpole|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1327860341s/513176.jpg|987443]; the jump gates and quote ("So it begins") comes from [b:A Call to Arms|797209|A Call to Arms (Babylon 5)|Robert Sheckley|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1178467046s/797209.jpg|654684] and maybe a little bit of [b:Stargate SG-1|151162|Stargate SG-1 (Stargate SG-1, #1)|Ashley McConnell|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1388194689s/151162.jpg|145889]; and of course a whole slew of earlier SF stories, including [b:Battlestar Galactica|77284|Battlestar Galactica|Glen A. Larson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1301634341s/77284.jpg|1098890] . I just needed to get that out. Thanks. … (mehr)
[ETA - 01/11/19]: Been thinking about the influences on this series and this book in particular so as my brain pulls this stuff up I need to write it down
The. Best.
However, if you are after erotica, UST, romantic relationship... all that, this is not a book for you. This is pure sci-fi with a gay protagonist and a gay secondary character, who in this book is behind the scene. No sex in this installment, which doesn't make this book any less appealing. Like I said pure sci-fi. Love these books to pieces! :D
However, if you are after erotica, UST, romantic relationship... all that, this is not a book for you. This is pure sci-fi with a gay protagonist and a gay secondary character, who in this book is behind the scene. No sex in this installment, which doesn't make this book any less appealing. Like I said pure sci-fi. Love these books to pieces! :D
This was neither a full blown sci-fi nor a romance.
Wait though!!!! I didn't mean it in a discouraging way.
This book is an in-between stage, a suspension if you will.
The story starts with the history of Bennett and Joss.
It's very sweet and I do feel for Joss in the end, even if he turns out to be stuck in his ways just like one of his beloved mummies - dead to the change. His rituals, his sacrifice, which I found heartbreaking and endearing at the same time, reflects vividly on his character and the state of his affairs with Bennett. He is done, he just won't admit it to himself and the world.
The middle of the book is a state of suspension.
Bennett is in between the worlds physically and metaphorically; between life and death, stuck on a planet run over by hostiles.
Bennett knows that Joss belongs in his past, but he's yet to do something about it when and if he gets back. His relationship with Flynn is uncertain, at best.
This part, tho, is where all the exciting sci-fi is. Not enough to please the majority of the genre fans (it seems), because it's not this book's true focus, but very satisfying at the same time.
There is no romance in the third part of the story either, despite all the feels between Flynn and Bennett. Bennett is still in transition. His old life is no more. His future, that depends on his health, is unpredictable at this point.
Flynn, however much in love, is too independent, with a very strong sense of purpose. His life is not his own, he will not resign and compromise his integrity. I love that about him. About both characters.
I don't think I am risking a spoiler: there is no HEA here, not even a HFN, the boys simply cannot be together at this stage of their lives. I hope very much that book three will tie everything together ...or book four. I am not picky :D Looking forward to it.
Maddening writing skills :)
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Wait though!!!! I didn't mean it in a discouraging way.
This book is an in-between stage, a suspension if you will.
The story starts with the history of Bennett and Joss.
It's very sweet and I do feel for Joss in the end, even if he turns out to be stuck in his ways just like one of his beloved mummies - dead to the change. His rituals, his sacrifice, which I found heartbreaking and endearing at the same time, reflects vividly on his character and the state of his affairs with Bennett. He is done, he just won't admit it to himself and the world.
The middle of the book is a state of suspension.
Bennett is in between the worlds physically and metaphorically; between life and death, stuck on a planet run over by hostiles.
Bennett knows that Joss belongs in his past, but he's yet to do something about it when and if he gets back. His relationship with Flynn is uncertain, at best.
This part, tho, is where all the exciting sci-fi is. Not enough to please the majority of the genre fans (it seems), because it's not this book's true focus, but very satisfying at the same time.
There is no romance in the third part of the story either, despite all the feels between Flynn and Bennett. Bennett is still in transition. His old life is no more. His future, that depends on his health, is unpredictable at this point.
Flynn, however much in love, is too independent, with a very strong sense of purpose. His life is not his own, he will not resign and compromise his integrity. I love that about him. About both characters.
I don't think I am risking a spoiler: there is no HEA here, not even a HFN, the boys simply cannot be together at this stage of their lives. I hope very much that book three will tie everything together ...or book four. I am not picky :D Looking forward to it.
Maddening writing skills :)
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While I did not enjoy reading about Joss's self-centered mourning, especially as I wondered just which version of Bennet he was mourning - the young, idealistic kid he still wanted or the man who he never really actually knew - I did enjoy this story. Getting through those parts was a bit like walking through a Telnos bog - which was an interesting juxtaposition on the author's part.
I like Bennet's parents, especially Meriel who isn't afraid to give her son a good dressing down for his part and behavior in his relationship, but she's realistic enough to stay out of it otherwise. Caeden, too, is a surprise - giving his tacit approval of Bennet and Flynn's relationship.… (mehr)