⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Was I hooked by that book? Yes. The bond between Kyrion and Vesper is stretched to its limits while they are trying to find a safe place to hide. Is there anyone they can trust?

A WOMAN WHO CAN’T CONTROL HER POWER…
Everyone knows the name Vesper Quill. I used to be a lowly lab rat working in a Regal-owned corporation, but thanks to my truebond with Kyrion Caldaren, I’m now one of the most wanted fugitives in the Archipelago Galaxy. Kyrion and I have spent the last few weeks avoiding bounty hunters, along with the Arrows, the elite Imperium warriors tasked with capturing us. Now we’ve journeyed to a distant planet that’s supposed to be a refuge for truebonded couples, but when new enemies appear, we’re once again in grave danger. As a seer, inventor, and engineer, I’m skilled at figuring out how things work, but I can’t quite understand my growing magic and newfound psionic abilities. The clock is ticking, and if I don’t figure out how to tap into my power, I’ll doom myself to a gruesome fate, along with Kyrion.

A MAN WHO CAN’T LET GO OF HIS FEAR…
As Kyrion Caldaren, I’m used to being respected and feared, especially given my telekinesis, telepathy, telempathy, and other powerful psionic abilities. What I’m not used to is being on the run, but as a rogue Arrow, I’ll do anything to protect Vesper. Just when I think we’ve finally reached a safe haven, trouble finds us again, reigniting all my fears about losing Vesper. When the cold depths of our enemies’ plan are finally revealed, the truth is more terrifying than anything I could imagine. Soon Vesper and I are fighting for our lives again, but even with our growing truebond power, this is one battle we might not survive.

MY THOUGHTS

Kyrion and Vesper, their plight for sanctuary, and their indomitable spirit had me hooked and I just couldn’t put this book down. I was there for every longing look, intimate touch, and the intense feelings that their bond evoked. These characters delivered everything expected from them and more. Zane was a somewhat predictable but still delightful surprise.

The insidious ways the villains got into Vesper and Kyrion’s heads were just so diabolical and frustrating. Vesper’s fears were very real and Esmina exploited that to the extreme. Their bond waxed and waned realistically with their insecurities. I loved the forays into Vesper’s dream world that was used so effectively to describe her state of mind and any revelations Vesper or Kyrion had to deal with the situation.

A fast-moving plot and breath-taking action will have you at the edge of your seat. I can highly recommend this series if you like steamy space operas with magical elements and plenty of suspense. It is best to read these books in order.

Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Genre: Fantasy Romance
Published: October 29, 2024
Sensuality Rating: Warm
Series: Galactic Bonds
Other books in the series: Only Bad Options, Only Good Enemies, Only Hard Problems