There is nothing Aleron Pitre can't steal, nobody he can't con and no situation he can't slip out of—until he's sent to the prison planet Tantoret,...
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Jan 28, 2011
Bookwatcher
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I was sooooo scared reading this book!
and I LOVED IT!
Tantoret is a prison planet from the Athess system
Convicted don't go there to stay behind bars and think about their sins, but to mining a very potent narcotic/drug/venon called Chojal. So, we are talking about a banned potent drug being extracted by the worst possible criminals. Why do they it? First because they are trapped in the underground, second because it's what their "guards" made they do, and More...
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Jun 10, 2011
Nikyta
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4.5 stars
It's taken me a while to actually write this review because I wanted to figure out my feelings for this book first and also because I had a hard time deciding what to write.
I want more than anything to give this book five stars because it's really an extraordinary story with an abundance of suspense, world-building and intriguing characters. Unfortunately, I can't because, while it was fascinating to read and kept me captivated, I was still left with a bunch of More...
It's taken me a while to actually write this review because I wanted to figure out my feelings for this book first and also because I had a hard time deciding what to write.
I want more than anything to give this book five stars because it's really an extraordinary story with an abundance of suspense, world-building and intriguing characters. Unfortunately, I can't because, while it was fascinating to read and kept me captivated, I was still left with a bunch of More...
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May 07, 2011
Wendy
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Mmm… “lickable” has taken on a whole new level of erotic in this book! I never thought I could/would get so turned on reading about sweat and licking, but I’m now a believer:)
This book is a sci-fi masterpiece blended with an m/m romance element you can hardly believe would be possible under the circumstances. The world building is incredible and the story is one of the most unique I’ve ever read. I’m in awe of the writing skill it takes to spin a tale about a desperate situation l More...
This book is a sci-fi masterpiece blended with an m/m romance element you can hardly believe would be possible under the circumstances. The world building is incredible and the story is one of the most unique I’ve ever read. I’m in awe of the writing skill it takes to spin a tale about a desperate situation l More...
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Jun 13, 2011
Laddie
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5+++ stars!!
I'm not usually one for futuristic, outerspace drama. I have to say though that I've never read anything quite like this book.
I could rehash the plot but that's already been done in a number of reviews.
I will say a couple of things I loved.
1.) Usually when a book is set in outerspace, the vastness of the universe is a key plot point. Jamie Craig did the exact opposite. This was one of the most calustrophobic settings I've read in a long More...
I'm not usually one for futuristic, outerspace drama. I have to say though that I've never read anything quite like this book.
I could rehash the plot but that's already been done in a number of reviews.
I will say a couple of things I loved.
1.) Usually when a book is set in outerspace, the vastness of the universe is a key plot point. Jamie Craig did the exact opposite. This was one of the most calustrophobic settings I've read in a long More...
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Jan 27, 2012
Audiobook review-The audio quality of the recording was excellent. The sound was clear with no distortion. No discernible background noise, stops and starts or errors in reading. With a variety of "voices" this is a well done audiobook.
As for the story itself, I can't really rate it. I knew going in that it wasn't my thing but I thought I'd give it a chance. Aliens with claws and pointy ears don't make my heart go pitter-patter.
As for the story itself, I can't really rate it. I knew going in that it wasn't my thing but I thought I'd give it a chance. Aliens with claws and pointy ears don't make my heart go pitter-patter.
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Jan 05, 2012
Tj
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Loved the descriptions, you could almost feel the tunnels on Tantoret. The characters were realistic. Jasak's honor and how he grieved for his lost life. Aleron's cocky attitude and realistic outlook on life. The two get paired up early but the relationship develops more slowly. Both are drawn to each other. Loved the read and enjoyed watching the relationship grow through the entire book.
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Apr 02, 2011
Mouse
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Dear Outcast Mine,
It’s not you, it’s me – really, that’s the only reason you earned an average grade. Totally, totally me. Because the truth is, you did everything right. The writing was beautiful. The plot was compelling. More than that, it was interesting. When I read it, I thought: people will love this book and give it a four or a five easy.
I also would like to say, the setting was amazing. Dark and creepy. I can't believe you made an underground prison work to the point More...
It’s not you, it’s me – really, that’s the only reason you earned an average grade. Totally, totally me. Because the truth is, you did everything right. The writing was beautiful. The plot was compelling. More than that, it was interesting. When I read it, I thought: people will love this book and give it a four or a five easy.
I also would like to say, the setting was amazing. Dark and creepy. I can't believe you made an underground prison work to the point More...
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Mar 07, 2011
Lady*M
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The books of this writing tandem are pretty much hit and miss for me. While I liked some of them very much, the others left me pretty disappointed. However, even if there isn't such a thing as perfect book, this one came pretty close. The dark setting, power struggles between prisoners and guards, political implications, the protagonists and their development, their relationship, secondary characters - everything was masterfully handled.
I have a few very minor niggles which didn't af More...
I have a few very minor niggles which didn't af More...
Feb 24, 2011
Ellen - CFS
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What can I say about this title, except that it kept me glued to the page - or, ereader. I read an egalley courtesy of netgalley.com, and am now eager to read more from Carina Press. There were all the elements that I look for in a romantic fantasy read; engaging characters, solid world building, page-turning plot development, and as an added bonus to this type of erotic read - increasingly smoking sex scenes. This is not to say that I read this just for the sex, or even just for the plot, but
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Aug 30, 2011
Jess
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This has one of the BEST endings in the history of the best endings.
Recently I have read alot of good books that seem to end to abruptly. This book has one of the HOTTEST but SWEETEST endings in history.
But it is not just the ending that impresses.
The beginning starts out a bit odd. Our lovable thief is dumped into a hole on a prison planet and the first 10 pages is him crawling along in blind darkness. BUT it is also a vital 10 pages because it gives us insight in More...
Recently I have read alot of good books that seem to end to abruptly. This book has one of the HOTTEST but SWEETEST endings in history.
But it is not just the ending that impresses.
The beginning starts out a bit odd. Our lovable thief is dumped into a hole on a prison planet and the first 10 pages is him crawling along in blind darkness. BUT it is also a vital 10 pages because it gives us insight in More...
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Jan 30, 2011
Emanuela ~plastic duck~
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Aleron is a thief from Old Earth and he's been sentenced to prison in Tantoret, a planet where the only richness is a mineral that can be made into a drug. The prisoners have to mine the drug, which has terrible effects on their bodies, and live underground in a dark and violent environment. Their guards are of the Athaki race and they are immune to the effects of the drug, that's why they were chosen for that role. The guards themselves are prisoners of the prison they have to guard, as they we
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Mar 10, 2011
Alex
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Overall
The romance in this novel almost seems secondary to the politics and plot, but this doesn't weaken the story or the romance. The relationship of the two lead males grows slowly over time, starting as a forced bond and evolving as they face dangers together and begin to come to terms with how they feel and how it relates to the prison they are in both literally and emotionally. A strong world creation, good characters and interesting plot all work to make this an enjoyable novel.
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The romance in this novel almost seems secondary to the politics and plot, but this doesn't weaken the story or the romance. The relationship of the two lead males grows slowly over time, starting as a forced bond and evolving as they face dangers together and begin to come to terms with how they feel and how it relates to the prison they are in both literally and emotionally. A strong world creation, good characters and interesting plot all work to make this an enjoyable novel.
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Dec 08, 2011
LdDurham
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Ooh, I liked this one! High-energy, intense emotion. It had a very rich landscape and a strong world it worked in. Really enjoyed all of it. The author writes well, with no huge info dumps in the middle of the story. Details, back history, and information was layered into the story organically.
My only quibble is that our lead, Aleron, sorta lost some of his oomph half-way through the book. He started off as a kind of quick-witted pirate character, and then sort of petered out a little More...
My only quibble is that our lead, Aleron, sorta lost some of his oomph half-way through the book. He started off as a kind of quick-witted pirate character, and then sort of petered out a little More...
Apr 11, 2011
Lacey
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I've been a big fan of Jamie Craig's writing for years, but Outcast Mine absolutely blew me away. I think it's the author's best work to date. Vivid characters, exquisite world-building, and a plot that moves along at a fast clip made this a book I couldn't put down.
Make no mistake, Outcast Mine is quite dark -- very appropriate for a prison theme -- but the characters aren't. And it's that beautiful juxtaposition that makes the story work so well.
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Make no mistake, Outcast Mine is quite dark -- very appropriate for a prison theme -- but the characters aren't. And it's that beautiful juxtaposition that makes the story work so well.
Well-developed secondary c More...
Jun 27, 2011
Christine
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This was my first book by Jamie Craig, but I'm going to be on the lookout for more. What a fantastic erotic sci-fi romance! The relationship between Jasak and Aleron was hot and intense. I loved how, even though they were both criminals, they each had a sense of honor and a set of principles they lived their lives by.
And OMG the sex was HOT!
The sci-fi elements were a perfect blend and added beautifully to the story, rather than overpower it. The prison world had a life of it More...
And OMG the sex was HOT!
The sci-fi elements were a perfect blend and added beautifully to the story, rather than overpower it. The prison world had a life of it More...
May 26, 2011
Jody
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Aleron Pitre is a master of everything. He's gotten through life by his clever scheming and faster tongue until the day he's sentenced to life on the prison planet of Tantoret where death is the only thing that's certain in this intriguing futuristic read from the m/m genre. Because of the harsh conditions of the planet where mining for a mineral called chojal that is transformed into a lucrative drug quickly and painfully kills the prisoners, few guards are needed. The guards that are there
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Feb 14, 2011
Nerine
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Aaah! Protect me from all the arrows coming my way! I'm sorry, I just didn't get it. I should say sci-fi aren't my favourite stories. The overall story was a good idea, but I couldn't get into the fighting or the lack of me being able to keep up because my brain didn't move as fast as the characters and I got a bit lost in all the intrigue...but if you like sci-fi, I still say ignore my rating, cause then this one will probably be right up your ally! This is my personal opinion and in no way ref
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Mar 03, 2011
Lexi
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Aleron Pitre is a thief who has escaped from two prisons. Betrayed, he is captured for a third time and is sent to Tantoret – a place that no one escapes and no one leaves alive. If the mining doesn’t kill him then an inmate or guard is going to kill him.
Head guard Jasak tries to keep a balance. A balance that the mere presence of Aleron has disrupted. Jasak knows what he should do. It’s simple. He can get rid of Aleron and the balance would be restored and his position with the More...
Head guard Jasak tries to keep a balance. A balance that the mere presence of Aleron has disrupted. Jasak knows what he should do. It’s simple. He can get rid of Aleron and the balance would be restored and his position with the More...
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Oct 17, 2011
Antonella
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3,5
Above average. Still, not a full 4 stars IMO ((I really would like half stars!))
What I liked: the writing is good, the setting powerfully described: one feels a bit of claustrophobia reading about the mine.
What I didn't like: some points of the plot remain unclear even in the end <spoiler>(why all the fuss about Jasak not fully claiming Aleron as his mate? When he finally did it, nothing terrible happened, as it was somehow suggested before)</spoiler>; both J More...
Above average. Still, not a full 4 stars IMO ((I really would like half stars!))
What I liked: the writing is good, the setting powerfully described: one feels a bit of claustrophobia reading about the mine.
What I didn't like: some points of the plot remain unclear even in the end <spoiler>(why all the fuss about Jasak not fully claiming Aleron as his mate? When he finally did it, nothing terrible happened, as it was somehow suggested before)</spoiler>; both J More...
Apr 04, 2011
Lily
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While sci-fi may not be my preferred genre this book really impressed me. The setting, characters and storyline were all very well done and I was engaged, and entertained, throughout. Aleron, a human thief sent to a prison planet and Jasak, the head Athaki prison guard are both interesting characters and I enjoyed the slow progression of their relationship, definitely no insta-love in this story. There's action and intrigue throughout and the dark tone and the world building all combined to make
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Feb 23, 2011
Yvonne
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I really loved this story and the two characters, Aleron & Jasak. I think the synopsis pretty much describes the plot (Aleron is a thief sent to a prison on the planet Tantoret & Jasak is his prison guard--love & intrigue follows). Aleron & jasak just sparkle together as a couple. I think if you love non stop action and science fiction along with your romance, then this story is the one for you. But be warned, there are some violent elements in this story. This is a collaboration between two
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Feb 22, 2012
Paisley
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4.5 stars
I am a sci-fi junkie so it's not a stretch for me to love this book.
There is some serious hot alien monkey-love going on during this story - which all takes place on a wretchedly awful prison mining planet. Really the setting itself is not pleasant, but the story is very interesting with a lot of twists and turns and the two main characters are hot, intense and very sexy.
Of course if that is not your cup of tea - I mean aliens and crazy intergalacti More...
I am a sci-fi junkie so it's not a stretch for me to love this book.
There is some serious hot alien monkey-love going on during this story - which all takes place on a wretchedly awful prison mining planet. Really the setting itself is not pleasant, but the story is very interesting with a lot of twists and turns and the two main characters are hot, intense and very sexy.
Of course if that is not your cup of tea - I mean aliens and crazy intergalacti More...
May 24, 2011
Charming
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I listened to the audiobook. It was good - nice and long and had a good reader. The reader was a bit over-serious and portentous, but that actually matched well with Jasak, who is also over-serious and portentous, so it worked.
I liked the chemistry between the main characters, and I always like a good alien lover, and Jasik was very appealing indeed. There is a scene with licking which was way hotter than I would ever have thought it would be. Warning though - Jasak's species is More...
I liked the chemistry between the main characters, and I always like a good alien lover, and Jasik was very appealing indeed. There is a scene with licking which was way hotter than I would ever have thought it would be. Warning though - Jasak's species is More...
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Apr 26, 2011
Wenj
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Outcast Mine by Jamie Craig is without a doubt one of my favorite books so far in 2011. The writing is phenomenal creating a wonderful science fiction setting filled with action and a romance that held me captive late in to the night. The charismatic characters quickly became some of my favorites proving that this writing team is definitely one to watch!
The world the authors created is was phenomenal with wonderful development that More...
Outcast Mine by Jamie Craig is without a doubt one of my favorite books so far in 2011. The writing is phenomenal creating a wonderful science fiction setting filled with action and a romance that held me captive late in to the night. The charismatic characters quickly became some of my favorites proving that this writing team is definitely one to watch!
The world the authors created is was phenomenal with wonderful development that More...
Oct 14, 2011
Trix
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That was an incredible story! Well deserving 4.5 star rating.
<spoiler>I was drawn in the story as soon as it began. Aleron was an interesting character. He was funny, witty, resourceful, intelligent and beneath it all, hiding bravery, self sacrifice and powerful feelings. It took an alien would-be enemy to unleash all that and make him aware of what he was capable of, in the name of love.
Jasak was just as surprising as Aleron. Although, at first, he appeared as a ja More...
<spoiler>I was drawn in the story as soon as it began. Aleron was an interesting character. He was funny, witty, resourceful, intelligent and beneath it all, hiding bravery, self sacrifice and powerful feelings. It took an alien would-be enemy to unleash all that and make him aware of what he was capable of, in the name of love.
Jasak was just as surprising as Aleron. Although, at first, he appeared as a ja More...
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Apr 15, 2011
Jess the Romanceaholic
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I. Loved. This. Book.
What worked for me:
* A prison planet with ruthless social dynamics and a toxic mine that ensures a horrible death sentence to all humans sentenced to reside there.
* A cunning thief as one of the heroes, who isn't magically smarter, stronger, and just overall better than others. I loved that Aleron made mistakes just as any other human would, rather than being this paragon among prisoners
* Jasak. Oh Jasak. Why must you be attracted to men? You and I c More...
What worked for me:
* A prison planet with ruthless social dynamics and a toxic mine that ensures a horrible death sentence to all humans sentenced to reside there.
* A cunning thief as one of the heroes, who isn't magically smarter, stronger, and just overall better than others. I loved that Aleron made mistakes just as any other human would, rather than being this paragon among prisoners
* Jasak. Oh Jasak. Why must you be attracted to men? You and I c More...
Apr 18, 2011
EllieNY
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Utter perfection! If I could give this book a higher rating I would. This is a wonderful sci-fi based novel that has it all....new worlds, adventure, beauty, ugliness, and smokin hot love. The writing is just magical. I was engrossed in the plot and characters from the first page and the story held me through the end. IMO, the authors Jamie Craig have set the bar against which other 5 star books should be rated. I just might have to edit my other reviews! Highly recommended.
Apr 17, 2011
Damon
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Incandescent.
A macabre, masterful space opera that ranks with the best of M/M sci-fi writing. I LOVED these characetrs and the plotting is top-notch. Oh, the lush worldbuilding! Oh, the dextrous use of POV and voice! COmplex and satisfying in the extreme.
SOrry to be so brief here; Jessewave invited me to guest review and I've posted my full Outcast Mine review over there.
Check it out!
A macabre, masterful space opera that ranks with the best of M/M sci-fi writing. I LOVED these characetrs and the plotting is top-notch. Oh, the lush worldbuilding! Oh, the dextrous use of POV and voice! COmplex and satisfying in the extreme.
SOrry to be so brief here; Jessewave invited me to guest review and I've posted my full Outcast Mine review over there.
Check it out!
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Oct 13, 2011
Spynonu
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Suspenseful, creepy, dark, sexy and disturbing. Outcast Mine was a great read. Underground and claustrophobic you can almost hear the sounds and choke on the smells. Great plot and for the most part good pacing.
I hesitate on the five stars only because the relationship felt rushed in the overall sense of the story and I was left with some unanswered questions - perhaps there is a follow up story?
Off to search for other books by this author. :-)
I hesitate on the five stars only because the relationship felt rushed in the overall sense of the story and I was left with some unanswered questions - perhaps there is a follow up story?
Off to search for other books by this author. :-)
Jan 23, 2012
Sandra
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This was OK, but I felt like it could have better. I liked the story and it definitely wasn't too light on plot. But I think it should have been shorter, they tended to go on and on for a while about the same stuff where it could have been more concise. And believe me, Jasak and Alerson were hot... but there is only so much smelling and licking I can read about.
