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A review by a_reader_obsessed
Freeing Luka by Victoria Aveline
4.0
4 Stars
This second installment did not disappoint, and I liked it better than the first!
Continuing the unique storyline of an advanced alien race who shares a common ancestor with humans, it’s discovered that humans may be the answer to their dire fertility problems. Thing is, there are some rogue factions who will stop at nothing to save their people with little regard to basic rights and free will.
As in the first book, Alice is a human captive, and it's discovered she invoked Luka’s mate bond who was working undercover to find out more information and was caught. They’re both prisoners and are forced to carry out the whims of a mad scientist. Ultimately, they escape and must navigate the political and cultural ramifications of the newly returned fated mates phenomena, not to mention their own conflicting undeniable feelings.
I will say that Luka was the classic yummy alpha male. His alien nature makes him powerful, more aggressive, and a bit more dangerous, but he also had some well founded vulnerabilities and a tender center that made him even sexier. Alice cant help but fall for him but wonders if the bond is only sex fueled. She doesn’t want to jump blindly into an irresistible, but foundationless, relationship and be trapped, having had her share of abusive boyfriends in the past.
Again, this by no means breaks any barriers in the alien/human fated mates trope, but I’m finding that it’s currently quite addictive especially since the males are super duper sexy and the females so far have not annoyed me. The UST and spice are also very nice!
Overall, I call this a huge win on all fronts, and I’m off to read the next book! Wish me luck that it continues to deliver the goods!
Clecanian Series
1. Choosing Theo - 3.5 Stars
2. Freeing Luka - 4 Stars
3. Saving Verako - 3.5 Stars
4. Tempting Auzed - 4 Stars
5. Using Fejo - 4 Stars
5.5. Releasing Maladek - 4 Stars
This second installment did not disappoint, and I liked it better than the first!
Continuing the unique storyline of an advanced alien race who shares a common ancestor with humans, it’s discovered that humans may be the answer to their dire fertility problems. Thing is, there are some rogue factions who will stop at nothing to save their people with little regard to basic rights and free will.
As in the first book, Alice is a human captive, and it's discovered she invoked Luka’s mate bond who was working undercover to find out more information and was caught. They’re both prisoners and are forced to carry out the whims of a mad scientist. Ultimately, they escape and must navigate the political and cultural ramifications of the newly returned fated mates phenomena, not to mention their own conflicting undeniable feelings.
I will say that Luka was the classic yummy alpha male. His alien nature makes him powerful, more aggressive, and a bit more dangerous, but he also had some well founded vulnerabilities and a tender center that made him even sexier. Alice cant help but fall for him but wonders if the bond is only sex fueled. She doesn’t want to jump blindly into an irresistible, but foundationless, relationship and be trapped, having had her share of abusive boyfriends in the past.
Again, this by no means breaks any barriers in the alien/human fated mates trope, but I’m finding that it’s currently quite addictive especially since the males are super duper sexy and the females so far have not annoyed me. The UST and spice are also very nice!
Overall, I call this a huge win on all fronts, and I’m off to read the next book! Wish me luck that it continues to deliver the goods!
Clecanian Series
1. Choosing Theo - 3.5 Stars
2. Freeing Luka - 4 Stars
3. Saving Verako - 3.5 Stars
4. Tempting Auzed - 4 Stars
5. Using Fejo - 4 Stars
5.5. Releasing Maladek - 4 Stars