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Shadow Quest #1
The Demon's Possession
From USA Today bestselling author Kiersten Fay comes this devilishly passionate tale of a fierce demon captain and the vulnerable young princess he vows to protect. Their passion will ignite the stars.
As captain of the merchant ship Marada, Sebastian has only one goal: keep his family and his crew safe while they deliver a curious parcel to a ruthless pirate. But when a bewitching young woman mysteriously appears on his ship, he finds it impossible to focus on the job...and to keep his hands off her.
Analia has known only one life: enslavement. In a bid for freedom, she escapes onto a craft led by a fearsome demon captain. If she is to maintain her freedom, she must gain Sebastian's trust while concealing her true nature.
Together they contend with the hazards of open space, but what no one knows is her secrets are more dangerous than anything they have encountered before.
As captain of the merchant ship Marada, Sebastian has only one goal: keep his family and his crew safe while they deliver a curious parcel to a ruthless pirate. But when a bewitching young woman mysteriously appears on his ship, he finds it impossible to focus on the job...and to keep his hands off her.
Analia has known only one life: enslavement. In a bid for freedom, she escapes onto a craft led by a fearsome demon captain. If she is to maintain her freedom, she must gain Sebastian's trust while concealing her true nature.
Together they contend with the hazards of open space, but what no one knows is her secrets are more dangerous than anything they have encountered before.
474 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 15, 2011
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About the author
Kiersten Fay
42 books779 followersKiersten Fay is the USA Today bestselling author of the steamy Ever Nights Chronicles, the award winning Shadow Quest series, and the popular Creatures of Darkness Series.
The first book in her Ever Nights series, Keeping His Siren, won the 2018 National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award, and the third Shadow Quest novel, The Demon’s Retribution won the 2012 Gravetells Favorite Story award, earning her a nomination for Favorite Author in that same year.
When not writing or catering to her two demanding cats, she can be found fussing over cover designs for her next novel.
The first book in her Ever Nights series, Keeping His Siren, won the 2018 National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award, and the third Shadow Quest novel, The Demon’s Retribution won the 2012 Gravetells Favorite Story award, earning her a nomination for Favorite Author in that same year.
When not writing or catering to her two demanding cats, she can be found fussing over cover designs for her next novel.
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January 23, 2023
A totaly guilty pleasure of escaping romance full of sexy demons and a decent plot to go with
Analia the shy wallflower who doesn't quite know her powers yet
“With that, he left, racing down the hall grumbling.
“Dammit Anya. How many times do I need to rush you to the doctor? This will be the last time. You hear me!”
Of course, she didn’t. Once more, she was unconscious in his arms. He promised to keep her safe but it seemed an impossible job.”
Sebastian the capable captain of a merchant ship
“Gripping the hilt of her sword, she froze. “Shouldn’t I practice on a dummy or something? I might …”
“If you can even touch me with the air from your swing, I'll eat my own hand. Now do it. Attack!”
Who is also a total cute sap *oohing and awwing*
“It made his heart swell with pride that he had such a room to offer her. He couldn’t wait to show her the sanctuary. If flowers and plants could make Anya smile like that he’d be sure she had access to all the flowers she could possibly want.”
These were two adorable dynamic characters. They had clear great chemistry in how their storylines were suddenly thrown together and Sebastian damn well decided they were going to stay together *squeals*
To be honest, I fully just wanted some hot demon sexy guilty pleasure. And the author absolutely delivered but also gave me a fun plot that worked to highlight the characters together I really enjoyed. So I’ll definitely be going to the series to meet the rest of the sisters especially after that build-up
“Hours ago Ethanule had rushed to tell them that he’d discovered the location of Anya’s eldest sister. A lowly planet called Earth, supposedly teeming with life, though unevolved.”
Analia the shy wallflower who doesn't quite know her powers yet
“With that, he left, racing down the hall grumbling.
“Dammit Anya. How many times do I need to rush you to the doctor? This will be the last time. You hear me!”
Of course, she didn’t. Once more, she was unconscious in his arms. He promised to keep her safe but it seemed an impossible job.”
Sebastian the capable captain of a merchant ship
“Gripping the hilt of her sword, she froze. “Shouldn’t I practice on a dummy or something? I might …”
“If you can even touch me with the air from your swing, I'll eat my own hand. Now do it. Attack!”
Who is also a total cute sap *oohing and awwing*
“It made his heart swell with pride that he had such a room to offer her. He couldn’t wait to show her the sanctuary. If flowers and plants could make Anya smile like that he’d be sure she had access to all the flowers she could possibly want.”
These were two adorable dynamic characters. They had clear great chemistry in how their storylines were suddenly thrown together and Sebastian damn well decided they were going to stay together *squeals*
To be honest, I fully just wanted some hot demon sexy guilty pleasure. And the author absolutely delivered but also gave me a fun plot that worked to highlight the characters together I really enjoyed. So I’ll definitely be going to the series to meet the rest of the sisters especially after that build-up
“Hours ago Ethanule had rushed to tell them that he’d discovered the location of Anya’s eldest sister. A lowly planet called Earth, supposedly teeming with life, though unevolved.”
July 27, 2020
This isn't a review because I wrote this book, but if you're looking for a really epic story, some steamy love scenes, and unique characters, then you should give it a try.
Try a sample from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004...
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Try a sample from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004...
Or go to my site to try the first three chapters. http://www.kierstenfay.com/demon-poss...
February 5, 2020
THE DEMON'S POSSESSION by Kiersten Fay is the first book in the Shadow Quest science fiction romance series. Sebastian is the captain of the merchant ship Marada and works to keep his family and crew safe as they deliver cargo to a variety of places and ships. Analia has been a slave for almost as long as she can remember. To try for freedom, she hides away on Sebastian's ship. What follows is an entertaining tale of romance and danger.
Sebastian and Analia are compelling characters and someone you can root for. Their motivations and conflicts seem believable and well defined. The secondary characters enhanced the story and led this reader to believe that there could be several sequels. The characters were also relatable and their reactions felt genuine. There were enough stakes and tension to make the book a page-turner. There are several steamy love scenes in the book. While several major aspects of the story were wrapped up, there were some cliffhangers.
Overall, the book was appealing, entertaining, thought-provoking, absorbing and at times heartbreaking. Themes include slavery, war, building a new life, friendship, family, romance, treachery and much more. This is the second book that I have read by this author. I enjoyed this more than the first book in her Creatures of Darkness series. I look forward to reading more of the Shadow Quest series.
I won a digital copy of this book in a Goodreads Giveaway. Thanks go to Goodreads, the publisher, and the author for the opportunity to provide an honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.
Sebastian and Analia are compelling characters and someone you can root for. Their motivations and conflicts seem believable and well defined. The secondary characters enhanced the story and led this reader to believe that there could be several sequels. The characters were also relatable and their reactions felt genuine. There were enough stakes and tension to make the book a page-turner. There are several steamy love scenes in the book. While several major aspects of the story were wrapped up, there were some cliffhangers.
Overall, the book was appealing, entertaining, thought-provoking, absorbing and at times heartbreaking. Themes include slavery, war, building a new life, friendship, family, romance, treachery and much more. This is the second book that I have read by this author. I enjoyed this more than the first book in her Creatures of Darkness series. I look forward to reading more of the Shadow Quest series.
I won a digital copy of this book in a Goodreads Giveaway. Thanks go to Goodreads, the publisher, and the author for the opportunity to provide an honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.
July 30, 2011
I'm in the process of cleaning out my kindle and realized I never rated or reviewed this book, which I finished well over a month ago and loved every bit of. This is one of those meaty escapist romantic adventures, a true guilty pleasure. These types of books, at least the ones worthy of 5 stars, are rare and this one happens to be Fay's first novel. Talk about an excellent start to what I hope ends up as a long series.
Not to say that there were not any flaws with this book. It does need a little more editing and the cliches were apparent but considering how much fun I had reading this, I do not care about any of the faults. I was completely lost in the story and the character interactions.
Analia is the female lead, an escaped slave, and I loved her character in every way possible. She was incredibly strong and resilient. Her character never felt forced and her development is a true testament to the author. To create a character who changes so drastically in one novel and to do so convincingly, exhibits a pure talent for characterization. Sebastian and all of the other characters were quite fun to connect with and I enjoyed exploring the Marada just as much as Analia did.
Fay also managed to blend many of my favorite genres and qualities. First and foremost, the book is a paranormal romance, but Fay takes the typical tale and uses a setting that worked perfectly. I loved that no one was able to leave or enter the ship for an extended time and though it might have felt contrived to force the characters into such close quarters, it worked and I loved it. There were great moments of adventure and action. There were enough varied lifeforms on the ship to interest me. Some traits of urban fantasy and science fiction (light on the science) and even fantasical magic were all present. Everything coalesced to create a unique and exciting novel. I eagerly look forward to book 2 of this series.
Not to say that there were not any flaws with this book. It does need a little more editing and the cliches were apparent but considering how much fun I had reading this, I do not care about any of the faults. I was completely lost in the story and the character interactions.
Analia is the female lead, an escaped slave, and I loved her character in every way possible. She was incredibly strong and resilient. Her character never felt forced and her development is a true testament to the author. To create a character who changes so drastically in one novel and to do so convincingly, exhibits a pure talent for characterization. Sebastian and all of the other characters were quite fun to connect with and I enjoyed exploring the Marada just as much as Analia did.
Fay also managed to blend many of my favorite genres and qualities. First and foremost, the book is a paranormal romance, but Fay takes the typical tale and uses a setting that worked perfectly. I loved that no one was able to leave or enter the ship for an extended time and though it might have felt contrived to force the characters into such close quarters, it worked and I loved it. There were great moments of adventure and action. There were enough varied lifeforms on the ship to interest me. Some traits of urban fantasy and science fiction (light on the science) and even fantasical magic were all present. Everything coalesced to create a unique and exciting novel. I eagerly look forward to book 2 of this series.
June 12, 2012
4-4.5 stars. Thanks Angela, for putting this on my radar!
I really enjoyed this story! I'm not sure what I was expecting, but I was pleasantly surprised by how good this was. It kind of reminded me of SK's The League, KC's IAD and LI's Demonica series, yet it was unique enough in it's own right to feel like a fresh addition to the paranormal/sci-fi romance genre.
Fay didn't spend a lot of time on world building - we're kind of thrust into a world of numerous alien species with space-faring capabilities - but I'm ok with that, her story arc for this series unfolds at a pleasant pace and her character building was pretty darn good. Analia and Sebastien have amazing chemistry from the moment they meet and the secondary characters (who are being set up for books of their own - yay!) were complex and interesting. I will definitely be checking out those books when they're released.
One thing that was unfortunate (and a tad distracting) were the amount of typos in this book :( - the most I've ever come across in a published work! E.g. 'weather' being used in place of 'whether', 'wonton' instead of 'wanton' (yes, at one point Analia was described as a wonton!), accent for ascend, plus numerous misspelled words, wrong tenses etc (it was kinda a grammatical nightmare). Nevertheless, I still enjoyed this story so I'm sticking with my high rating, but I really hope someone takes a red pen to the next books before publishing....
I really enjoyed this story! I'm not sure what I was expecting, but I was pleasantly surprised by how good this was. It kind of reminded me of SK's The League, KC's IAD and LI's Demonica series, yet it was unique enough in it's own right to feel like a fresh addition to the paranormal/sci-fi romance genre.
Fay didn't spend a lot of time on world building - we're kind of thrust into a world of numerous alien species with space-faring capabilities - but I'm ok with that, her story arc for this series unfolds at a pleasant pace and her character building was pretty darn good. Analia and Sebastien have amazing chemistry from the moment they meet and the secondary characters (who are being set up for books of their own - yay!) were complex and interesting. I will definitely be checking out those books when they're released.
One thing that was unfortunate (and a tad distracting) were the amount of typos in this book :( - the most I've ever come across in a published work! E.g. 'weather' being used in place of 'whether', 'wonton' instead of 'wanton' (yes, at one point Analia was described as a wonton!), accent for ascend, plus numerous misspelled words, wrong tenses etc (it was kinda a grammatical nightmare). Nevertheless, I still enjoyed this story so I'm sticking with my high rating, but I really hope someone takes a red pen to the next books before publishing....
June 12, 2012
Boring, flat, uninteresting are the nicest words I can think of, if I have to describe this book. Completely false is an other. What we are told and what is shown to us are at odds. The story drags, drags and keeps dragging. There's a strong need of a helping editor to underline character coherence, plot, cuts, clichés.
There's no world-building, the sci-fi settings is a prop. We could be on a XVIII century ship and there would be no difference. And If I think about it, the story can easily be one found in a 80's historical romance. You simply swap the adjectives and voilà.
Characters aren't one-dimensional: they aren't at all. At 80% mark, when the heroine did the next WTF move that had no reasoning in the story, I stopped and moved on.
I want to thank Jamie for the loan and apologize to her. I had her waste her only loan to me.
As usual when I don't like a story, I'd recommend you read a better review to balance mine: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... (Jamie).
There's no world-building, the sci-fi settings is a prop. We could be on a XVIII century ship and there would be no difference. And If I think about it, the story can easily be one found in a 80's historical romance. You simply swap the adjectives and voilà.
Characters aren't one-dimensional: they aren't at all. At 80% mark, when the heroine did the next WTF move that had no reasoning in the story, I stopped and moved on.
I want to thank Jamie for the loan and apologize to her. I had her waste her only loan to me.
As usual when I don't like a story, I'd recommend you read a better review to balance mine: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... (Jamie).
March 23, 2016
3.5 stars
I really wanted to love this book. Many of my GR friends did! Do not get me wrong, I liked it. But was not sucked in like I wanted to be. I found myself frustrated by the Heroes denial of his feelings for her. Her naivety and going on a date with another man, just pissed me off. Since they were mates, I expected something different.
Heroine had a really horrible life before meeting the hero. Very, very bad. There are not a lot of details, but it is implied. Later, her date tries to rape her. Does not get far and I loved that she took care of herself. The bad guy also hurts her badly later.
Also for the hero being such a badass, he tended to not be able to protect her. Which disappointed me. Anywho - it was enjoyable, just not fabulous.
I am not sure about the remaining books. Maybe the next one, but if there is a book about Cale. Probably not. Really gross manwhore who already had a mate. Not a book hero for me.
I really wanted to love this book. Many of my GR friends did! Do not get me wrong, I liked it. But was not sucked in like I wanted to be. I found myself frustrated by the Heroes denial of his feelings for her. Her naivety and going on a date with another man, just pissed me off. Since they were mates, I expected something different.
Heroine had a really horrible life before meeting the hero. Very, very bad. There are not a lot of details, but it is implied. Later, her date tries to rape her. Does not get far and I loved that she took care of herself. The bad guy also hurts her badly later.
Also for the hero being such a badass, he tended to not be able to protect her. Which disappointed me. Anywho - it was enjoyable, just not fabulous.
I am not sure about the remaining books. Maybe the next one, but if there is a book about Cale. Probably not. Really gross manwhore who already had a mate. Not a book hero for me.
September 14, 2015
Apparently, Demon guys are super duper horn dogs. Just looking at a pretty girl turns 'em on. Sebastian just can't seem to stop telling us about his thingy and he calls it his 'shaft'. So I kept hearing this guy's theme song.
Not a winner for me. Analia is a self sacrificing Mary Sue, and everybody loves her. Demon + Captain of a spaceship should = true love in my book. Alas, I didn't like Sebastian much either. He was all never-gonna-fall-in love, which was great. He had to go ruin everything by getting all cheesy. He didn't do the Alpha thing. Talked the talk but didn't walk he walk, too bad. Not my cuppa tea.
Not a winner for me. Analia is a self sacrificing Mary Sue, and everybody loves her. Demon + Captain of a spaceship should = true love in my book. Alas, I didn't like Sebastian much either. He was all never-gonna-fall-in love, which was great. He had to go ruin everything by getting all cheesy. He didn't do the Alpha thing. Talked the talk but didn't walk he walk, too bad. Not my cuppa tea.
March 19, 2015
I was skeptical to read this one because the reviews varied drastically. It appears this is one of those that you either love or hate. Thankfully I really enjoyed it. Here's my breakdown:
The pros:
* I loved the world created and how there were so many diverse paranormal beings
* In lots of reads the insta-love is brutal - I never got that feeling here
- The hero and heroine seemed realistic and genuine
* The character depth was great - Even the secondary characters felt relatable - I adored them all
* The plot was fast paced and I never found myself growing tiresome of the plot
* Steamy sex - not only was it hot but filled with passion
The cons:
* I think it's over priced at its current listing of $5.99 - Especially considering it’s the first book of a series
* It could use an editor
* The writing style could have had more depth but this didn’t seem to take away from the overall story or character development - it just could have been a bit more
Overall, I liked this book and look forward to reading the next one in this series.
The pros:
* I loved the world created and how there were so many diverse paranormal beings
* In lots of reads the insta-love is brutal - I never got that feeling here
- The hero and heroine seemed realistic and genuine
* The character depth was great - Even the secondary characters felt relatable - I adored them all
* The plot was fast paced and I never found myself growing tiresome of the plot
* Steamy sex - not only was it hot but filled with passion
The cons:
* I think it's over priced at its current listing of $5.99 - Especially considering it’s the first book of a series
* It could use an editor
* The writing style could have had more depth but this didn’t seem to take away from the overall story or character development - it just could have been a bit more
Overall, I liked this book and look forward to reading the next one in this series.
April 7, 2012
Disclaimer: The author provided this book to me in .epub format for review, but I did not receive any compensation. The review is honest and strictly my opinion.
Title & Cover: The title seems a good fit after reading the book, but it did nothing to actually pique my interest in the story. The cover, however, is rather nice. I'd probably leave the printed book lying around for visual appeal instead of returning it to the book shelf.
Plot & Elements: I really appreciate unique stories, and that is where Demon Possession scores most of its points. Even though it's a paranormal romance, there's much more happening around the couple. The author took elements which don't normally work together, such as demons and spaceships, and made a great story out of them.
Characters & Dialogue: The characters weren't extremely multifaceted, but they were distinct and believable. The author did a good job at making the reader forget they were demons running a spaceship with an alien hitch hiker, and instead introduced relatable characters .
Analia is a great main character. It's easy to get attached to her with the right amount of sympathy and respect. She doesn't spend her time moping around, but she's also not flawless. Sebastian was entertaining with his internal torment. And though the supporting characters, such as Sonya and Calic, border a little close to cliché, they were still fun to be around. They also provided the right environment to foster Analia's character into staying believable.
The dialogue itself flows quite well throughout, and kept the story moving forward for the most part. I enjoyed the exchanges, but I think it could have improved just a little by giving the characters slightly more distinct speech patterns, word choices, etc. to really drive home their differences. But considering how long they've all been in a ship together, I'll let it pass.
Grammar, Style & Voice: The points Demon Possession rack up for plot and elements, it begins to lose for grammar. I don't expect any book to be flawless, but there are many grammatical issues throughout. For example, the format for dialogue quotes are often grammatically incorrect. Also, there are several wrong words in the narrative, such as “verses” instead of “versus”. And there are a variety of other issues: problems with verb tenses, clauses and the misuse of commas.
Outside of that, the style and voice were easy to follow and pleasurable to read. Despite the grammatical issues, I never had to re-read to understand what was happening.
Point-of-View, Structure & Pace: The author stays in the right point-of-view in each section, which I feel is a mark of a good writer. She made sure to show what others were feeling based on interpretation from the POV character and not bopping around from one head to another.
The structure of the book was pretty good. I was a little jarred on a couple of occasions, such as when Sebastian had so many point-of-view pages near the beginning. Since Analia is the starting character, I would have liked to spend a little more time with her, in between Sebastian, than being thrown straight to him for a longer period. There were also a few random point-of-views that crop up, such as Ethan. It felt more like a convenience to the author than a benefit to the reader. It all works out in the end, though.
I like that the author started the story right at the action: Analia's escape. No lolling around, it got right to the point and set off on the adventure. How Analia escaped showed both her desperation and creativity; her thoughts about Darius illustrated just how terrible of a master he was; and, right away, we learn there must be more to Analia and her captivity than a normal slave. In fact, the author provided enough questions to keep me wanting to turn the pages even through the occasional down time.
Overall: All in all, I liked Demon Possession. It mainly lost stars over the grammar issues, because they were simply too much to be ignored. However, Analia was a great character who was depicted quite well. The author kept in mind many things Analia wouldn't know due to her time in captivity, as well as keeping the psychology of a slave in the forefront. I also appreciated the author using plant-and-payoff, subplots, both a character and story arc, and other techniques which really tied the book together. Every rock turned revealed pieces that eventually fit together into a satisfying conclusion which leaves just enough open for the series to continue. And what more can you ask from a story?
Edit: Now that the story has been edited, I've boosted it from three stars to four.
Title & Cover: The title seems a good fit after reading the book, but it did nothing to actually pique my interest in the story. The cover, however, is rather nice. I'd probably leave the printed book lying around for visual appeal instead of returning it to the book shelf.
Plot & Elements: I really appreciate unique stories, and that is where Demon Possession scores most of its points. Even though it's a paranormal romance, there's much more happening around the couple. The author took elements which don't normally work together, such as demons and spaceships, and made a great story out of them.
Characters & Dialogue: The characters weren't extremely multifaceted, but they were distinct and believable. The author did a good job at making the reader forget they were demons running a spaceship with an alien hitch hiker, and instead introduced relatable characters .
Analia is a great main character. It's easy to get attached to her with the right amount of sympathy and respect. She doesn't spend her time moping around, but she's also not flawless. Sebastian was entertaining with his internal torment. And though the supporting characters, such as Sonya and Calic, border a little close to cliché, they were still fun to be around. They also provided the right environment to foster Analia's character into staying believable.
The dialogue itself flows quite well throughout, and kept the story moving forward for the most part. I enjoyed the exchanges, but I think it could have improved just a little by giving the characters slightly more distinct speech patterns, word choices, etc. to really drive home their differences. But considering how long they've all been in a ship together, I'll let it pass.
Grammar, Style & Voice: The points Demon Possession rack up for plot and elements, it begins to lose for grammar. I don't expect any book to be flawless, but there are many grammatical issues throughout. For example, the format for dialogue quotes are often grammatically incorrect. Also, there are several wrong words in the narrative, such as “verses” instead of “versus”. And there are a variety of other issues: problems with verb tenses, clauses and the misuse of commas.
Outside of that, the style and voice were easy to follow and pleasurable to read. Despite the grammatical issues, I never had to re-read to understand what was happening.
Point-of-View, Structure & Pace: The author stays in the right point-of-view in each section, which I feel is a mark of a good writer. She made sure to show what others were feeling based on interpretation from the POV character and not bopping around from one head to another.
The structure of the book was pretty good. I was a little jarred on a couple of occasions, such as when Sebastian had so many point-of-view pages near the beginning. Since Analia is the starting character, I would have liked to spend a little more time with her, in between Sebastian, than being thrown straight to him for a longer period. There were also a few random point-of-views that crop up, such as Ethan. It felt more like a convenience to the author than a benefit to the reader. It all works out in the end, though.
I like that the author started the story right at the action: Analia's escape. No lolling around, it got right to the point and set off on the adventure. How Analia escaped showed both her desperation and creativity; her thoughts about Darius illustrated just how terrible of a master he was; and, right away, we learn there must be more to Analia and her captivity than a normal slave. In fact, the author provided enough questions to keep me wanting to turn the pages even through the occasional down time.
Overall: All in all, I liked Demon Possession. It mainly lost stars over the grammar issues, because they were simply too much to be ignored. However, Analia was a great character who was depicted quite well. The author kept in mind many things Analia wouldn't know due to her time in captivity, as well as keeping the psychology of a slave in the forefront. I also appreciated the author using plant-and-payoff, subplots, both a character and story arc, and other techniques which really tied the book together. Every rock turned revealed pieces that eventually fit together into a satisfying conclusion which leaves just enough open for the series to continue. And what more can you ask from a story?
Edit: Now that the story has been edited, I've boosted it from three stars to four.
April 29, 2020
A 're read for me of what was the first sci fi romance I read and I still love these characters as much as I did the first time. Anya has escaped from a man who treated her appallingly and hides on the ship that has been trading with him. She’s scared, quite literally starving and yet still so hopeful that this time she will finally make it. Sebastian doesn’t understand how his beautiful stowaway came to be on his spaceship but he’s determined to protect her. Anya finds friendship and a new purpose but has secrets too deadly to share but as danger threatens everyone she’s come to care for her past has well and truly caught up !
I loved these characters the first time I read this and I still loved them this time around. I particularly enjoyed the camaraderie and teasing that goes on but who am I kidding ? This story has such a sexy romance running through it and it doesn’t matter how big, scary or tough Sebastian is he definitely melts when it comes to his Anya ! Discount her at your peril though because she might be dainty and naive but she’s certainly brave and loyal. There is a resolution of sorts here but it’s left in an intriguing way that just invites the reader to continue the journey and boy what a quest it’s going to be !
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair
I loved these characters the first time I read this and I still loved them this time around. I particularly enjoyed the camaraderie and teasing that goes on but who am I kidding ? This story has such a sexy romance running through it and it doesn’t matter how big, scary or tough Sebastian is he definitely melts when it comes to his Anya ! Discount her at your peril though because she might be dainty and naive but she’s certainly brave and loyal. There is a resolution of sorts here but it’s left in an intriguing way that just invites the reader to continue the journey and boy what a quest it’s going to be !
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair
March 11, 2012
Was fooled by a beautiful cover. Again. :(
Problems I had with this book :
1. Grammar. This has definitely been mentioned before in other reviews, but I just breezed right past it, figuring I could deal with some grammar errors because I read a lot of fanfiction, and fanfiction can really have some terrible grammar. However, it got to the point where the book became confusing because of the grammar, and that's usually the point where you need to fix it before it gets published.
2. Heroine. Or more specifically, the romantic male lead's description of the heroine. I mean, I get that it's going to be a bit unrealistic because this is a fantasy-scifi romance, with the whole fated mate concept thrown in, but honestly, he talks about her "full breasts" when she's just gotten out of her hiding place, where she's been starving for weeks, after she'd been starving on-and-off over the course of her entire lifetime. Last time I checked, starving women did not have "breasts", let alone "full breasts."
3. The Scifi. This may be because I also read a fair bit of scifi/fantasy books (also a Trekkie), but I found the world building to be terrifically disappointing. Where was the new technology? Are there any other politics to be aware of? The main problem was that there didn't really seem to be much logic to this world, other than "this is cool, lemme put it in".
So all in all, I stopped about half way through the book, not because I hated or disliked this book intensely, but because I have better things to do with my time - better books to read. Also, it was reaching the point where I was just bored, and it just became not worth it to power through.
Problems I had with this book :
1. Grammar. This has definitely been mentioned before in other reviews, but I just breezed right past it, figuring I could deal with some grammar errors because I read a lot of fanfiction, and fanfiction can really have some terrible grammar. However, it got to the point where the book became confusing because of the grammar, and that's usually the point where you need to fix it before it gets published.
2. Heroine. Or more specifically, the romantic male lead's description of the heroine. I mean, I get that it's going to be a bit unrealistic because this is a fantasy-scifi romance, with the whole fated mate concept thrown in, but honestly, he talks about her "full breasts" when she's just gotten out of her hiding place, where she's been starving for weeks, after she'd been starving on-and-off over the course of her entire lifetime. Last time I checked, starving women did not have "breasts", let alone "full breasts."
3. The Scifi. This may be because I also read a fair bit of scifi/fantasy books (also a Trekkie), but I found the world building to be terrifically disappointing. Where was the new technology? Are there any other politics to be aware of? The main problem was that there didn't really seem to be much logic to this world, other than "this is cool, lemme put it in".
So all in all, I stopped about half way through the book, not because I hated or disliked this book intensely, but because I have better things to do with my time - better books to read. Also, it was reaching the point where I was just bored, and it just became not worth it to power through.
Did not finish
September 10, 2019Okay, okay, this book is actually good. The premise is cool, the characters interesting and the world diverse. The main character actually reminded my of the gelflings from the dark crystal.
So why did I stop reading it?
It dragged on and on and on. I could cut out like, half of it and it would still be a clear concise story.
I couldn't force myself to go on at about 70%.
So why did I stop reading it?
It dragged on and on and on. I could cut out like, half of it and it would still be a clear concise story.
I couldn't force myself to go on at about 70%.
April 3, 2012
A very enjoyable sci fi romance. It wasn't perfect but it was a fun read.
First I liked that the story started in the middle of the action. There was no long winded set up. That way you were immediately drawn into the story hoping that Anya would be able to escape her ship and stow away on the other.
The sci fi elements were okay. Not the most fully developed I've ever read but decent. For example no thought was given to the possibility that the mechanics of sex might be problematic for two people of dissimilar races. And mechanics of ship drive were not given any thought. You can't just throw in warp drive and call 'er done. First warp drive is unique to Star Trek. Accepted convention in the sci fi world is to use FTL or faster than light speed to talk about engines. Scientist and theorists in the field all agree that just going faster is not the answer, that folding space or worm holes (essentially the same thing) or something of that sort, some sort of place not actually of the universe proper is going to be necessary. Anyhoo, using warp drive shows you didn't put a lot of thought into it. I could go into more detail about elements that didn't work so well on the sci fi front but I won't although I usually have low tolerance for poor sci fi in an SFR. The reason I'm not too worried about it is that it was well enough done to hang the rest of the story on and that other part of the story was good.
The strength of the story was definitely the characterization and the building of the relationship between the hero and the heroine. However, having the hero named Sebastian in a book that had not even a toe hold on Earth was kind of strange. Plus calling them Demons was an odd choice. These guys are aliens. Make up a name for their people don't burden them with the associations that the word demon has. Maybe the author was trying to shorthand her characterization but it bothered me throughout the entire book. I liked the way their race was described and the things that happened like the horns heating up and changing colors and the going to the Edge thing. I enjoyed the heroine and how courageous and how pragmatic she was. She just rolled with the punches and made the best of her situation. I felt like the love between them was well done and mostly believable. The interaction between the two was sweet and fun. The secondary characters were interesting and I'm looking forward to the brother and sister each having a book.
There were a few other problems in two major areas. First the ending was a bit contrived. The story felt as it the major threads and plot lines were being forced unnaturally and awkwardly to go where the author wanted them to. Second the editing was awful. There were tense problems and atrocious word usage problems. I tried to ignore them as the story was good but they did jump out at you.
All in all though if you like SFR I think you'll like this one. I will definitely be getting the next book.
First I liked that the story started in the middle of the action. There was no long winded set up. That way you were immediately drawn into the story hoping that Anya would be able to escape her ship and stow away on the other.
The sci fi elements were okay. Not the most fully developed I've ever read but decent. For example no thought was given to the possibility that the mechanics of sex might be problematic for two people of dissimilar races. And mechanics of ship drive were not given any thought. You can't just throw in warp drive and call 'er done. First warp drive is unique to Star Trek. Accepted convention in the sci fi world is to use FTL or faster than light speed to talk about engines. Scientist and theorists in the field all agree that just going faster is not the answer, that folding space or worm holes (essentially the same thing) or something of that sort, some sort of place not actually of the universe proper is going to be necessary. Anyhoo, using warp drive shows you didn't put a lot of thought into it. I could go into more detail about elements that didn't work so well on the sci fi front but I won't although I usually have low tolerance for poor sci fi in an SFR. The reason I'm not too worried about it is that it was well enough done to hang the rest of the story on and that other part of the story was good.
The strength of the story was definitely the characterization and the building of the relationship between the hero and the heroine. However, having the hero named Sebastian in a book that had not even a toe hold on Earth was kind of strange. Plus calling them Demons was an odd choice. These guys are aliens. Make up a name for their people don't burden them with the associations that the word demon has. Maybe the author was trying to shorthand her characterization but it bothered me throughout the entire book. I liked the way their race was described and the things that happened like the horns heating up and changing colors and the going to the Edge thing. I enjoyed the heroine and how courageous and how pragmatic she was. She just rolled with the punches and made the best of her situation. I felt like the love between them was well done and mostly believable. The interaction between the two was sweet and fun. The secondary characters were interesting and I'm looking forward to the brother and sister each having a book.
There were a few other problems in two major areas. First the ending was a bit contrived. The story felt as it the major threads and plot lines were being forced unnaturally and awkwardly to go where the author wanted them to. Second the editing was awful. There were tense problems and atrocious word usage problems. I tried to ignore them as the story was good but they did jump out at you.
All in all though if you like SFR I think you'll like this one. I will definitely be getting the next book.
August 19, 2013
2.5 stars
Ehhhh. I started off liking this, the characters were believable and I really liked the mentality of the female lead. But then... things moved too fast in the book. I know months were supposed to have gone by, but it didn't read that way. Besides that, I feel that the main female advanced too quickly. Even after months of work I feel that her mentality would still be fractured, she wouldn't have progressed into such a strong lead (again, it was supposed to be months, but it seemed to read as if weeks had passed), and the way they went about training her, especially self defense, probably would have scared the shit out of someone who had been tortured for most of their life. (it seems like it's been over 200 years of torture for her).
Dates and timelines were another thing I was confused about and I didn't see the book flat out state how long she was with Darius and tortured or how old she even was. The ages of the characters also pulled the believability away from the story (Sorry but that planet has been under siege for how long? You've never been on a date before and you're how many hundreds of years old?).
I also know that Analia and Sebastian were essentially soul mates, I don't feel her reactions to him were believable. They were, to a point, but after that they fell flat. The whole over-bearing alpha male is wonderful in many stories, but in this one I just couldn't get into it (I was too shocked that her annoyance and frustration at him wanting to claim her as his own and him being pushy only lasted for a little bit).
Don't even get me started on the grammar in this book. Misspellings, punctuation and... I'm sorry did you REALLY mean to use that word? Because it doesn't mean what you think it means...
Basically this book started off wonderful and got worse as it continued (character believability).
I would have given it a 4 star rating at the beginning of the book.
Ehhhh. I started off liking this, the characters were believable and I really liked the mentality of the female lead. But then... things moved too fast in the book. I know months were supposed to have gone by, but it didn't read that way. Besides that, I feel that the main female advanced too quickly. Even after months of work I feel that her mentality would still be fractured, she wouldn't have progressed into such a strong lead (again, it was supposed to be months, but it seemed to read as if weeks had passed), and the way they went about training her, especially self defense, probably would have scared the shit out of someone who had been tortured for most of their life. (it seems like it's been over 200 years of torture for her).
Dates and timelines were another thing I was confused about and I didn't see the book flat out state how long she was with Darius and tortured or how old she even was. The ages of the characters also pulled the believability away from the story (Sorry but that planet has been under siege for how long? You've never been on a date before and you're how many hundreds of years old?).
I also know that Analia and Sebastian were essentially soul mates, I don't feel her reactions to him were believable. They were, to a point, but after that they fell flat. The whole over-bearing alpha male is wonderful in many stories, but in this one I just couldn't get into it (I was too shocked that her annoyance and frustration at him wanting to claim her as his own and him being pushy only lasted for a little bit).
Don't even get me started on the grammar in this book. Misspellings, punctuation and... I'm sorry did you REALLY mean to use that word? Because it doesn't mean what you think it means...
Basically this book started off wonderful and got worse as it continued (character believability).
I would have given it a 4 star rating at the beginning of the book.
May 2, 2019
4.5/5.0
If one is in the mood for an awesome si-fi romance this one will fit the bill perfectly! It is rich and emotional, has enough action to keep it interesting and the love story is absolutely delicious! Sebastian and Amalia have taken top-spot on my all-time favorite characters list in this genre for sure!
I especially love how, even though both are extremely drawn to each other and the chemistry is smokin hot, the author allows the relationship to grow organically. It was beautifully done and gives the reader’s heart time to really become invested in the characters happiness, making it much more moving and unforgettable!
If one is in the mood for an awesome si-fi romance this one will fit the bill perfectly! It is rich and emotional, has enough action to keep it interesting and the love story is absolutely delicious! Sebastian and Amalia have taken top-spot on my all-time favorite characters list in this genre for sure!
I especially love how, even though both are extremely drawn to each other and the chemistry is smokin hot, the author allows the relationship to grow organically. It was beautifully done and gives the reader’s heart time to really become invested in the characters happiness, making it much more moving and unforgettable!
June 4, 2017
Let me sum this book up for you in a few words..
Too freaking fucking convenient!
Too
May 3, 2011
It’s been a long time since I read a really great paranormal romance that incorporates a little sci-fi. Demon Possession is an incredibly strong debut novel for Kiersten Fay. The book starts off with a rush of adrenaline as the heroine escapes her “Hell Ship.” Analia's escape had me glued to my e-reader, and rooting for her right from the start. As she escapes, the author alludes to a past of sorrow and pain, while revealing a mysterious gift that we learn more about later in the book.
Analia is one of my favorite female characters of recent, she's tough, on the cusp of being badass, yet she's venerable and kind. Despite her horrible past she manages to find the good in life.
Sebastian is a smoldering hot demon, and the captain of the ship that Analia sneaks onto. He's a great combination of broody, dark, and honorable. Not your typical mythical creature. Kiersten creates a wonderfully detailed world away from Earth. The mixture of sci-fi and paranormal romance worked for me.
I loved how Analia and Sebastian's relationship grew, mostly against Sebastian's will, a hurtful past event has him guarding his heart, but Analia unwittingly finds her way in. The sex scenes were done very well, they added an emotional level to the story without being cheesy, and they were smoking hot.
The supporting characters added another dimension to the story. All the personalities are so different and just as well developed as the two main characters. Calic is Sebastian’s brother and is your typical womanizer, but I still loved him. Sonya is their sister and one of the funniest characters. She’s carefree and likes to have fun, but is strong and can hold her own against just about anyone.
Over all this book was great, and is one of the few book I would read over again. If you like paranormal romance, well developed story lines, and some steamy love scenes, then you are going to love this book.
Analia is one of my favorite female characters of recent, she's tough, on the cusp of being badass, yet she's venerable and kind. Despite her horrible past she manages to find the good in life.
Sebastian is a smoldering hot demon, and the captain of the ship that Analia sneaks onto. He's a great combination of broody, dark, and honorable. Not your typical mythical creature. Kiersten creates a wonderfully detailed world away from Earth. The mixture of sci-fi and paranormal romance worked for me.
I loved how Analia and Sebastian's relationship grew, mostly against Sebastian's will, a hurtful past event has him guarding his heart, but Analia unwittingly finds her way in. The sex scenes were done very well, they added an emotional level to the story without being cheesy, and they were smoking hot.
The supporting characters added another dimension to the story. All the personalities are so different and just as well developed as the two main characters. Calic is Sebastian’s brother and is your typical womanizer, but I still loved him. Sonya is their sister and one of the funniest characters. She’s carefree and likes to have fun, but is strong and can hold her own against just about anyone.
Over all this book was great, and is one of the few book I would read over again. If you like paranormal romance, well developed story lines, and some steamy love scenes, then you are going to love this book.
July 29, 2017
The first book in the Shadow Quest series by Kiersten Fay. Analia (Anya) stows away on a cargo spaceship after escaping from the man who has kept her captive for hundreds of years. Captain of the ship is a demon named Sebastian.
The ages of these people shocked me as they all are hundreds of years old and yet have the appearance of being young and in their prime. Hard to shallow that part but the story was entertaining and I did enjoy it.
The ages of these people shocked me as they all are hundreds of years old and yet have the appearance of being young and in their prime. Hard to shallow that part but the story was entertaining and I did enjoy it.
September 27, 2013
Review: Demon Possession Disappointing lightweight scifi romance that stretched on waaaay too long. I think I was duped by the pretty cover and the high ratings. The plot and the characters were a big hot mess of cliches. I skimmed most of it because I was bored. Occasionally I'm in the mood for some pulp erotica but not today and not this book.
February 2, 2017
3.5 stars
February 2, 2018
The world seems interesting as do the demons the h not so much. The h’s personality is entirely too innocent & helpless for my taste. She screams dócil & victim to me. 2.5 stars
April 22, 2020
The Demon’s Possession is the first book in the Shadow Quest series. This spicy sci-fi romance focuses on the relationship between Analia and Sebastian. Analia, captured when she was a young child, lived in captivity and was abused, used, and tortured. It wasn’t until she escaped onto Sebastian’s ship that she felt free. Unfortunately, her captor is relentless in his pursuit of Analia.
As Sebastian falls for the kind-hearted and trusting stowaway, he realizes he will not rest until Analia is safe. This includes protecting her as well as teaching her to protect herself. I love this! He is more concerned about her ability to protect herself than he is his own alpha-male tendencies.
Underneath his gruff, bad-ass exterior, Sebastian is strong, caring, gentle, and selfless. Analia uses her time on the ship, with Sebastian’s encouragement and guidance, learning how to defend and provide for herself. They both still see the good in others, and they both value friendship and love even as they fear it.
The other characters in the book are also well developed and dynamic. My favorites are Sebastian’s effervescent and sometimes snarky sister and his cook/best friend. Sonya is a tremendous support to her brothers and to Anya, and her selfless yet no-nonsense attitude is a delightfully amusing combination. Other crew members, the antagonists, and even the minor characters have defined and realistic personalities, despite the fact that they are from a variety of different planets.
Let’s talk about my favorite part – the romance! The chemistry between Sebastian and Analia is palpable. Initially, both characters seem reluctant to give themselves wholly to another. Their past experiences have wounded them deeply as Sebastian and his siblings were betrayed by their mother, and Analia is a victim of abuse. What I like is that they help each other heal. Their connection is much deeper than just simple attraction and has the potential to be a great and long-lasting love. Plus, their romance is steamy! It’s a sweet and spicy build-up of explosively sexy and sensual fantastic-ness!
In addition to the likable characters and sexy romance, the plot-line is intriguing. Sebastian is transporting a mysterious package to a ruthless pirate. His entire ship is protected, but no one can leave until the package is delivered. When the ship is under attack, Analia fears she must reveal a secret that could change everything. This aspect of the story, as well as Analia’s search to find the truth about her past is fascinating.
This is an engaging read with interesting characters and a well-paced plot. Thanks so much to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
As Sebastian falls for the kind-hearted and trusting stowaway, he realizes he will not rest until Analia is safe. This includes protecting her as well as teaching her to protect herself. I love this! He is more concerned about her ability to protect herself than he is his own alpha-male tendencies.
Underneath his gruff, bad-ass exterior, Sebastian is strong, caring, gentle, and selfless. Analia uses her time on the ship, with Sebastian’s encouragement and guidance, learning how to defend and provide for herself. They both still see the good in others, and they both value friendship and love even as they fear it.
The other characters in the book are also well developed and dynamic. My favorites are Sebastian’s effervescent and sometimes snarky sister and his cook/best friend. Sonya is a tremendous support to her brothers and to Anya, and her selfless yet no-nonsense attitude is a delightfully amusing combination. Other crew members, the antagonists, and even the minor characters have defined and realistic personalities, despite the fact that they are from a variety of different planets.
Let’s talk about my favorite part – the romance! The chemistry between Sebastian and Analia is palpable. Initially, both characters seem reluctant to give themselves wholly to another. Their past experiences have wounded them deeply as Sebastian and his siblings were betrayed by their mother, and Analia is a victim of abuse. What I like is that they help each other heal. Their connection is much deeper than just simple attraction and has the potential to be a great and long-lasting love. Plus, their romance is steamy! It’s a sweet and spicy build-up of explosively sexy and sensual fantastic-ness!
In addition to the likable characters and sexy romance, the plot-line is intriguing. Sebastian is transporting a mysterious package to a ruthless pirate. His entire ship is protected, but no one can leave until the package is delivered. When the ship is under attack, Analia fears she must reveal a secret that could change everything. This aspect of the story, as well as Analia’s search to find the truth about her past is fascinating.
This is an engaging read with interesting characters and a well-paced plot. Thanks so much to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
May 9, 2020
Analia has been a slave all her life but after being sexually abused by the man who owns her, she escapes and takes refuge on a ship of demons.
Sebastian isn't sure he can trust Analia when he finds her on his ship but they fall for each other and he knows he has to try and keep her safe.
Analia is a strong character but she's had to be with the way her life has been. But even after being sexually abused by her owner, when she gets to know Sebastian, she feels something for him. I think it's because he treated her kindly and was nice to her. I really liked these two together. I liked how wonderful he is with her and how we see her excitement at times when she experiences something new. Her being a slave her entire life and her secret abilities made her owner Darius want to get her back and it also showed just how sheltered she had been kept.
I really liked the secondary characters that were aboard the ship and I look forward to getting to know them more in future books. I've read this author before and liked her books so I thought I would give this one a try and I'm glad I did.
Disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book via NetGalley but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Sebastian isn't sure he can trust Analia when he finds her on his ship but they fall for each other and he knows he has to try and keep her safe.
Analia is a strong character but she's had to be with the way her life has been. But even after being sexually abused by her owner, when she gets to know Sebastian, she feels something for him. I think it's because he treated her kindly and was nice to her. I really liked these two together. I liked how wonderful he is with her and how we see her excitement at times when she experiences something new. Her being a slave her entire life and her secret abilities made her owner Darius want to get her back and it also showed just how sheltered she had been kept.
I really liked the secondary characters that were aboard the ship and I look forward to getting to know them more in future books. I've read this author before and liked her books so I thought I would give this one a try and I'm glad I did.
Disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book via NetGalley but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 17, 2019
Meh.
January 27, 2016
One question: Why didn't I read this sooner?!
This book started with our heroine, Analia who successfully escaped from her cruel man, Darius, who captured and kept her for years for his selfish gains. She escaped and hid in a ship called the Marada whose owner and Captain happened to be the Hero, Sebastian, who was there for his business with Darius. She managed to hid in the ship for DAYS before she was found by the crews of Marada and the man of the ship himself.
I think what I liked most about this book is that it flows smoothly and I really like the author's writing style, despite the book being written in 3rd person. For some reasons, it just worked. I loved all the characters in it, there's well-written character growth for both main characters. And I liked that they didn't jump each other's bones so early in the book.
It took time for Analia "Anya" to be able to integrate into society, learning the social norms, socializing with people and such. There were things she didn't know existed, like showers, flowers, and even stars! She also suffered from memory loss. She had been captured when she was about five years, lived in sole captivity, was mentally abused her whole life and tortured on a daily basis. But through it all, she was strong and she never came off as bitter and resentful. She was a sweet young woman, who's eager to learn about other, pleasing people and very, very kind. I loved that about her.
There's also a suspense element in this book which I really enjoyed. Lots of magic, steamy sex scenes and hot as hell alpha male. What's not to like? If you're a fan of PRN books, please please pick this one up!
This book started with our heroine, Analia who successfully escaped from her cruel man, Darius, who captured and kept her for years for his selfish gains. She escaped and hid in a ship called the Marada whose owner and Captain happened to be the Hero, Sebastian, who was there for his business with Darius. She managed to hid in the ship for DAYS before she was found by the crews of Marada and the man of the ship himself.
I think what I liked most about this book is that it flows smoothly and I really like the author's writing style, despite the book being written in 3rd person. For some reasons, it just worked. I loved all the characters in it, there's well-written character growth for both main characters. And I liked that they didn't jump each other's bones so early in the book.
It took time for Analia "Anya" to be able to integrate into society, learning the social norms, socializing with people and such. There were things she didn't know existed, like showers, flowers, and even stars! She also suffered from memory loss. She had been captured when she was about five years, lived in sole captivity, was mentally abused her whole life and tortured on a daily basis. But through it all, she was strong and she never came off as bitter and resentful. She was a sweet young woman, who's eager to learn about other, pleasing people and very, very kind. I loved that about her.
There's also a suspense element in this book which I really enjoyed. Lots of magic, steamy sex scenes and hot as hell alpha male. What's not to like? If you're a fan of PRN books, please please pick this one up!
July 4, 2016
I received a free copy of Demon Possession from the author Kiersten Fay. Ms. Fay has created a fascinating world of space travelers. This is the story of Sebastian the Captian of the merchant space ship Marada and a runaway slave Analia.
Analia has been enslaved on the ship Extarga know as the Hell Ship for many centuries since she was a small girl. She doesn't remember much of her past life but at times she gets glimpse of what she thinks are dreams. Analia has very powerful and unsual gifts or powers. She escapes and boards the Marada.
Sebastian his brother Calic and sister Sonya have excaped a horrible war on there planet. There planet was destroyed by the Kayadon's. Calic's mate and there mother betrayed there planet.
Analia and Sebastian's are destained to mate.
I don't ususally read Sci Fi but it was free and I am glad I read it. Its very fast paced. Tons of action, interesting characters and unusal planets. The romance is a slow build up to one heck of erotic sex between Analia and Sebastian.
The biggest problem I had with the story was the physical abuse that Analia went through while enslaved on the Extarga at the hands of its sadist Capt. Darius. Then again at the end of the story when he recaptures her. It was just to much for me. I hate reading about physical abuse and it does not endear me to those kinds of storylines. Physical abuse is just not necessary to make a story more exciting!! It really puts cold water on a hot romance!!
Analia has been enslaved on the ship Extarga know as the Hell Ship for many centuries since she was a small girl. She doesn't remember much of her past life but at times she gets glimpse of what she thinks are dreams. Analia has very powerful and unsual gifts or powers. She escapes and boards the Marada.
Sebastian his brother Calic and sister Sonya have excaped a horrible war on there planet. There planet was destroyed by the Kayadon's. Calic's mate and there mother betrayed there planet.
Analia and Sebastian's are destained to mate.
I don't ususally read Sci Fi but it was free and I am glad I read it. Its very fast paced. Tons of action, interesting characters and unusal planets. The romance is a slow build up to one heck of erotic sex between Analia and Sebastian.
The biggest problem I had with the story was the physical abuse that Analia went through while enslaved on the Extarga at the hands of its sadist Capt. Darius. Then again at the end of the story when he recaptures her. It was just to much for me. I hate reading about physical abuse and it does not endear me to those kinds of storylines. Physical abuse is just not necessary to make a story more exciting!! It really puts cold water on a hot romance!!
November 3, 2024
Some editing needed (for instance, it's "faring", not "fairing"; and it's "looked as though he were considering it", not "looked considerate", etc.). Also, the heroine takes on a too-saintly, Mary Sue quality.
That said, the author was very good at provoking good feels throughout the book, and chemistry between the hero and heroine. Everyone in the book was--with the exception of the bad guys--terribly understanding and kind to the heroine.
It's definitely a feel-good read, and I'll be rereading it again in the future.
That said, the author was very good at provoking good feels throughout the book, and chemistry between the hero and heroine. Everyone in the book was--with the exception of the bad guys--terribly understanding and kind to the heroine.
It's definitely a feel-good read, and I'll be rereading it again in the future.
May 15, 2020
3.5 stars Aside from a moment of "I'm betraying you to save you" that made me want to spit nails and the heroine being the worst kind of naive and self-loathing Mary Sue, I quite liked this. It's ridiculous and fun.
As much as I enjoyed the secondary cast of characters we're introduced to, I'm not really interested in their stories at the moment.
As much as I enjoyed the secondary cast of characters we're introduced to, I'm not really interested in their stories at the moment.
April 9, 2012
WOW. Just wow! Sebastian and Anya just rock! Spacecity romance. I've always loved tales of demons, but this one has got to take the cake. Even if you don't like a bit of erotic romance with your books this one is just very well put together. The family histories, the background to each character. You can almost see each demon's horns change colors! Well done story Kiersten Fay
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