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Friction
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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
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.
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
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.
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.
Love the little look in at Sei and Gabe. It's interesting to see them before Sei accepted all that Gabe wanted from him. Sei's head space at this time in his life is interesting to read. It's not an easy time for him struggling with what he's capable of and the shunning he gets for being what he is.
This was a short snippet of what's to come from this author later this year. I loved it. Can't wait!
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! :)
Jan 24, 2012
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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.
3.25 stars Interesting.
This was one of a few short prequel's to a series. I originally saw the first book on here and then found out about the prequel's and thought I should read them in order. Seiran Rou is a male witch attending a female witch university because in this reality only females are supposed to be witches. Because he is the only male with Seiran gets bullied a lot by his fellow classmates.
When commitment phobic has an argument with his on and off again supposed to be only fuck buddy ( because that's what ...more
When commitment phobic has an argument with his on and off again supposed to be only fuck buddy ( because that's what ...more
This is the first of three downloadable prequels to Lissa Kasey’s Dominion series which is set in an alternative America governed by witches (called the Dominion) where not only witchcraft but also lycanthropy, shape-shifting and vampirism are commonplace. We are introduced to Seiran Rou, a 19- or 20-year-old gay college student, the only male taking classes in magic, who leads a wary existence due to frequent on-campus bullying and homophobia.
Going out on a date with his older gay vampire frien ...more
Going out on a date with his older gay vampire frien ...more
I liked the fact that I got to know a little bit more about Gabe and Seiran, which was something that I missed in book #1. I must say that I enjoyed the beginning a lot, but then bam...the meeting of Gabe and Seiran...I think Gabe has only good intentions, but I mind that they are not on the same page at all. On one hand I understand Seirans problems, but on the other hand I dont want to read about him over-reacting almost every single time. I wasnt up for interaction with Ryan, either. :/ But I
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Short and sweet, Friction introduces us to the main characters in the Dominion series, Seiran and Gabriel (Gabe). Seiran is a male witch in a world where witches are mainly women. Gabe is a powerful vampire who has a somewhat casual relationship with Seiran, but seems interested in turning it into something more profound. When an informal date turns into the celebration of an anniversary, Seiran freaks out and runs from his lover's house, only to find himself attacked by a college mate. When Gab
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Update June 2014
Re-reading these so I can continue with the series.
What a fascinating concept! Witches and vampires and shifters in a modern setting, where apparently you can choose witchcraft as a major--at least at the university Sei attends.
And I'm enthralled with the relationship between Seiran and Gabe. Having the two-thousand-year-old vampire be the one pining for a commitment and marking anniversaries on the calendar is unique and so, so sweet.
I maybe even love this world more the 2nd tim ...more
Re-reading these so I can continue with the series.
What a fascinating concept! Witches and vampires and shifters in a modern setting, where apparently you can choose witchcraft as a major--at least at the university Sei attends.
And I'm enthralled with the relationship between Seiran and Gabe. Having the two-thousand-year-old vampire be the one pining for a commitment and marking anniversaries on the calendar is unique and so, so sweet.
I maybe even love this world more the 2nd tim ...more
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
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
I absolutelly love Lissa for this story. She had become my favorite writer and I want to read all her stories. I couldn't believe that it is a writers who can be so amazing. She sees the world in a different way, similar with mine.
She desirves to be named ''the best writer of the year'', in my oppinion.
She desirves to be named ''the best writer of the year'', in my oppinion.
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.
Well... ummm... its not a horrible introduction to Gabe and Seiran.
Very short. Somewhat less intense than I expected. Really more focused on giving an introduction to the characters than anything. And not much about the world.
Very short. Somewhat less intense than I expected. Really more focused on giving an introduction to the characters than anything. And not much about the world.
Jan 21, 2012
Heather C
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Very interesting. Looking forward to reading more of Seiran and Gabe.
★★★★ = I may not read it again but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
A side story about how Gabe and Seiran met.
A side story about how Gabe and Seiran met.
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.
Update 7/14: reread and still loved it though still squicked by age difference
Read this to see if I can figure out where I've read the storyline for Inheritance before. An okay precursor to Inheritance.
So far this little series is rather cute.
3.5
Some insight into Seiran's comittment phobia and early dorm life.
I really enjoyed this, but it was way short. I did however get enough of a positive impression out of this slightly abrupt intro that I will continue with this series.
Thanks Mandy :)
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