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Friction (Dominion 0.1)
by
Lissa Kasey (Goodreads Author)
Seiran Rou finds school more challenging than most. Not because he's not intelligent or can't follow along in class, but because he's different than all the other students. He's a male witch in a society ruled by females. That's no minor problem since Magic Theory is his major.
His visits to his sometime lover, Gabe Santini, provide him a safe and uncomplicated haven to esc...more
His visits to his sometime lover, Gabe Santini, provide him a safe and uncomplicated haven to esc...more
ebook, 13 pages
Published
July 1st 2011
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3.5 stars
I decided to pick up this right after Inheritance; thought I might get a little background of Seiran and Gabe. Though this short story doesn't start right at the beginning (I did get the story on how Sei and Gabe met in "Inheritance") but it does give a glimpse on how Seiran and Gabe's relationship is.
Seiran might be a commitment-phobic and he runs fast and long every time he senses a sign of domesticity or couple's activities ((view spoiler)...more
I decided to pick up this right after Inheritance; thought I might get a little background of Seiran and Gabe. Though this short story doesn't start right at the beginning (I did get the story on how Sei and Gabe met in "Inheritance") but it does give a glimpse on how Seiran and Gabe's relationship is.
Seiran might be a commitment-phobic and he runs fast and long every time he senses a sign of domesticity or couple's activities ((view spoiler)...more
You can definitely read Inheritance without reading the 3 prequel short stories first, but I wish I'd read them first, especially since they're free and really short.
This one does feel a little chunky and rushed, as if watching a movie in fast forward; you don't get many details, but it gives a clear idea of the MCs and their life.
No worries; the next stories get better.
A couple of things left me perplexed - such as Sei running with a punctured lung...?
The ending was adorable though, and very ho...more
This one does feel a little chunky and rushed, as if watching a movie in fast forward; you don't get many details, but it gives a clear idea of the MCs and their life.
No worries; the next stories get better.
A couple of things left me perplexed - such as Sei running with a punctured lung...?
The ending was adorable though, and very ho...more
3 1/2 stars!
I really enjoyed the three short stories that start the Dominion series. Friction (0.1), Decadence (0.2), and Resolute (0.3). They whetted my appetite for the novellas to come in the series. There were a number of typos but when it’s a free story you can’t be too picky. Hopefully the published for pay works have been edited more carefully. I’m eager to see how things turn out for Sei and Gabe.
See my full review of all three short stories at http://mrsconditreadsbooks.com/?p=405
I really enjoyed the three short stories that start the Dominion series. Friction (0.1), Decadence (0.2), and Resolute (0.3). They whetted my appetite for the novellas to come in the series. There were a number of typos but when it’s a free story you can’t be too picky. Hopefully the published for pay works have been edited more carefully. I’m eager to see how things turn out for Sei and Gabe.
See my full review of all three short stories at http://mrsconditreadsbooks.com/?p=405
Actually a really good short. Seiran Rou is a male witch in a matriarchal witch society. He is tormented and shunned at the college he attends. He has a casual relationship with Gabe, a vampire. In only a very few short pages, Lissa Kasey made me want to read a lot more about these characters. Sei seems to have more baggage than good sense, but Gabe is very patient and you can tell he loves Sei but doesn't want to scare him away. I'll be reading the full length novel based on these shorts.
A free story with witches, vampires and M/M romance. How could I have resisted?
This short story definitely got me interested in more - liked the characters, liked the writing and anyway I'm a sucker for stories with all the ingredients mentioned above. If I enjoy the other free stories as much as this one, I'm fairly sure "Inheritance" will find its way on my shopping list!
This short story definitely got me interested in more - liked the characters, liked the writing and anyway I'm a sucker for stories with all the ingredients mentioned above. If I enjoy the other free stories as much as this one, I'm fairly sure "Inheritance" will find its way on my shopping list!
Great! I really do prefer stories with little to no sex. And this one was really good. The best I've read from this author yet. I really liked that Sei was no wilting flower here, that he knew how to pack a punch and defend himself.
This was another good one about Gabe and Seiran from Lissa Kasey. After reading Decadence, I was really curious about the characters and wanted to learn more about them.
I'm not positive, but I'm pretty sure I read them out of order, if they're in an order. Either way, I was extremely happy when I realized that Friction was about the same characters and their lives.
This novella was great and I won't lie, I'm a sucker for the romancin' and the lovin'. I do, however, still wish it were a full lengt...more
I'm not positive, but I'm pretty sure I read them out of order, if they're in an order. Either way, I was extremely happy when I realized that Friction was about the same characters and their lives.
This novella was great and I won't lie, I'm a sucker for the romancin' and the lovin'. I do, however, still wish it were a full lengt...more
I never took the time to read all free short stories in this series, now I'm catching up. The start into this series was well written and interesting.
3.5 stars. Good short paranormal m/m romance that introduces an unusual male witch and his sometimes vampire lover. Set in the Twin Cities of Minnesota! :)
I read this one after I read Inheritance and Reclamation because I just couldn't get enough of Seiran and Gabe. It was great reliving some of the things mentioned in both books and understanding what's caused some issues. Definitely gave more insight into their characters and how they've ended up where they are now. I feel closer to Seiran and Gabe as well as a bit closer to Kelly as well.
Read this to see if I can figure out where I've read the storyline for Inheritance before. An okay precursor to Inheritance.
Favourite Character: Gabe
I like this just fine... Short, but enough to make you want to keep reading.
I like this just fine... Short, but enough to make you want to keep reading.
This was a short snippet of what's to come from this author later this year. I loved it. Can't wait!
Yeah, more Sei (and of course Gabe)!!
I'm really glad to see more of their world.
I'm really glad to see more of their world.
Some insight into Seiran's comittment phobia and early dorm life.
Interesting beginning
Brief but sweet :)
Sweet story
3.25 stars Interesting.
Very interesting beginning as we learn a little about Seiran and Gabe. This one starts to set up the world of the Dominion and explains about its structure.
Sep 07, 2012
Heather C
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Very interesting. Looking forward to reading more of Seiran and Gabe.
Free short on the website. So good.
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Lissa Kasey lives in St. Paul, MN, has a Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Writing, and collects Asian Ball Joint Dolls who look like her characters. She has three cats who enjoy waking her up an hour before her alarm every morning and sitting on her lap to help her write. She can often be found at Anime Conventions masquerading as random characters when she's not writing about boy romance.
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