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Sweet Starfire (Lost Colony #1)
by
Jayne Ann Krentz (Goodreads Author)
Beautiful Cidra, raised amid a serene, spiritual race, is unprepared for Teague, the rugged adventurer from another race, the Wolves. Side by side on a dangerous quest, they battle both human and alien dangers--and find that their passion holds more danger than they know.
Paperback, 375 pages
Published
January 1st 1994
by Grand Central Publishing
(first published January 1st 1985)
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The planet Renaissance is a clever detailed thorough invention, full of dangerous alien monsters and vegetation. Some parts seem unnecessary stretches by the author, such as gigantic toothed lizards that crash land and leave eggs in an ancient safe-hold. Huge mantis insects attack by glowing and somehow terrifying in the process, handily eliminating one villain.
Krentz incorporates terms, such as skimmer vehicles that traverse swamps, with easily flowing language and images to simplify and expand...more
Krentz incorporates terms, such as skimmer vehicles that traverse swamps, with easily flowing language and images to simplify and expand...more
Nice, pleasant romantic suspense. Ok but nothing really special.
STORY BRIEF:
In the future humans have evolved into two types. Harmonics are intuitive, telepathic and more intelligent. They do scientific research. They meditate and seek harmony with others. Sex is secondary to them. Wolves are like humans of today. They can be smart. They like sex. (These wolves are not shifters, it’s a label.)
Cidra’s parents are Harmonics, but she does not have Harmonic abilities. She wants to search for an arti...more
STORY BRIEF:
In the future humans have evolved into two types. Harmonics are intuitive, telepathic and more intelligent. They do scientific research. They meditate and seek harmony with others. Sex is secondary to them. Wolves are like humans of today. They can be smart. They like sex. (These wolves are not shifters, it’s a label.)
Cidra’s parents are Harmonics, but she does not have Harmonic abilities. She wants to search for an arti...more
This is a science fiction story about a for-hire pilot and a woman who is part of a race of beings that only feel "Higher Emotions."
I don't know that I could describe it any better than that in one sentence. Unfortunately, it's a bit complicated. I love Krentz, I've said it before, and while not everyone agrees with me, this is a great example of Krentz doing what she does best: creating strong, dangerous, yet caring heroes. The kind of men who don't--or can't-- express themselves well. The wor...more
I don't know that I could describe it any better than that in one sentence. Unfortunately, it's a bit complicated. I love Krentz, I've said it before, and while not everyone agrees with me, this is a great example of Krentz doing what she does best: creating strong, dangerous, yet caring heroes. The kind of men who don't--or can't-- express themselves well. The wor...more
It's always interesting reading older books by a favourite author. This book is set in a world very similar to Harmony. The colonists are divided into Harmonics (telepaths who have gone above physical desires) and are revered by the people as "Saints" and Wolves - those who are not telepathic and are more governed by instincts and passions.
The story begins with Cidra, born to Harmonic parents but without telepathic abilities. She ventured out into the world in search of a mail pilot who would ta...more
The story begins with Cidra, born to Harmonic parents but without telepathic abilities. She ventured out into the world in search of a mail pilot who would ta...more
Apr 05, 2011
Carrie
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4 of 5 stars
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Sweet Starfire was published in 1986, presumably before Jayne Ann Krentz was writing her sci-fi romance under the name Jayne Castle. I didn't look at the copyright date until after I'd finished, and was surprised to find this was Krentz's first "futuristic" book. In my opinion, it's one of the best I've read by her under any pen name. The book has a solid plot, great action scenes, a slow-building romance, well-developed characters, and detailed world-buildin...more
Sweet Starfire was published in 1986, presumably before Jayne Ann Krentz was writing her sci-fi romance under the name Jayne Castle. I didn't look at the copyright date until after I'd finished, and was surprised to find this was Krentz's first "futuristic" book. In my opinion, it's one of the best I've read by her under any pen name. The book has a solid plot, great action scenes, a slow-building romance, well-developed characters, and detailed world-buildin...more
I did enjoy the relationship between Teague and Cidra. They worked well together. If I was just basing the review on the relationship dynamice between Teague and Cidra, I would have given the book 4 stars. However, the plot was all over the place and I felt left a lot of holes. It was as if the last 1/3 of the book was a completely different story. Once they get pulled to the safehold and the alien/lizards. Also, in the end it didn't really explain what the point of the safehold and alien/lizard...more
It's one of Krentz's earlier books and it's interesting to see her play with some of the ideas she develops later. The pace is fast. The two characters memorable and work well together. Not sure how much the rug pet helps the plot--I definitely prefer her later work with the dust bunnies on Harmony. But I'm glad I bought the book. It's definitely on my re-read shelf.
This was my first futuristic romance and I loved it. Of course I read this when it first came out and my copy was almost worn out so when I saw they had re-released this one, Yep, You got it I bought it again. Give this one a try I think you will like it. Also try Crystal Flame I loved that one also.
This book was wonderful! I really enjoyed reading it. Wolves, Harmonics: the two-sided coin of humanity in space. The imagery was very good in this book, and I couldn't believe some of the creatures that live on Renaissance, so beautiful yet so very deadly. Cidra and Severance made a good combination and a good end to the book.
I enjoy reading JAK's science fiction romances. I like that her core values shine through whether she's writing about contemporary men & women, Victorian era or other worlds. The important things are love, loyalty, honor, responsibility, family, trust and commitment.
This genre is always a delight. Jayne Ann Krentz creates wonderful worlds and characters with interesting plots while throwing in a little philosophy to get you thinking, like what would happen to the world if everyone lost their aggressive tendencies? Peace, certainly, but JAK makes you realize there could be some downsides as well. This book is possibly my favorite in this genre. I love the way the progression of events moves so smoothly to a turnabout in Cidra's way of thinking. It's easy to...more
Really enjoyable book. This is book comes before the Harmony books. I love the characters Severance and Cidra. He is rough and ready she starts as demure and contained but he brings out the Wolf in her is and enchanting story.
Very different from my average romance. Imaginative and -stealing a word off the back cover-untamed.
Full of adventure and passion.
Full of adventure and passion.
this is a good book it started out kind of weird than it got better the more you read see what you think
I didn't really like the female protagonist at first, but the story was good and moved along quickly. A good read.
i did like the book but at times it was complicated not my number one favorite book from her.
I love the reprint cover with Paul Marron but the leads are only okay. The story is good though.
My first Valentine's Day gift from Bill, on our first Valentine's Day as a married couple.
Reading Jayne's older series. Good read, not as good as the Harmony series, but enjoyable.
Disappointing book. The main plot gets lost. Characters have unbelievable revelations. It just kinda sucked.
One of Krentz's early fantasy romances, but not too bad.
Futuristic romance is just not my thing! Weird.
Good book, interesting series!
Interesting sci-fi romance with lots of adventure and creative beings. Most of the hero and heroine's behavior in the relationship throughout the story seemed mature especially at the end. Cidra was raised in serenity and asks adventurer Severance to take her on a quest to find her missing component for inner peace.
Very enjoyable as far as I'm concerned. Just what you'd expect a sci-fi romance to be. :)
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Good book. I was expecting it to be set in the world of Shield's Lady, but it is completely different. Not as captivating as some of the other Krentz books, but certainly an enjoyable read.
JAK does futuristic SF romance and does it well.
May 20, 2013
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The author of over 40 consecutive New York Times bestsellers, JAYNE ANN KRENTZ writes romantic-suspense, often with a psychic and paranormal twist, in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle). There are over 30 million copies of her books in print.
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