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Mates of the Kaluma #1
Hunted by the Alien Assassin
I always take out my target... until her.
Bosa: I have many talents and they're all for hire. My best skill is hunting the dregs of the galaxy, and when I find my prey... let's say no one ever hears from them again. My latest target is a human trafficker and the kicker is... she's human. Selling her own kind? I'll relish this. But when I find there's more to her story than I've been told, suddenly I'm not sure who's hunting who.
Karina: I've heard of the big Kaluma with a spiked bat so I know evading him won't be a cake walk. As my assassin, he's ruthless. Until he finds out my truth. Now he's sticking by my side, claiming me as his mate, and I can't believe it but... I think I'm falling for the smarta** alien with glowing blue eyes.
Hunted by the Alien Assassin is a full-length SciFi romance featuring a big bronze alien with a dirty mouth and a woman with a penchant for getting into trouble... no matter what galaxy she's in.
Bosa: I have many talents and they're all for hire. My best skill is hunting the dregs of the galaxy, and when I find my prey... let's say no one ever hears from them again. My latest target is a human trafficker and the kicker is... she's human. Selling her own kind? I'll relish this. But when I find there's more to her story than I've been told, suddenly I'm not sure who's hunting who.
Karina: I've heard of the big Kaluma with a spiked bat so I know evading him won't be a cake walk. As my assassin, he's ruthless. Until he finds out my truth. Now he's sticking by my side, claiming me as his mate, and I can't believe it but... I think I'm falling for the smarta** alien with glowing blue eyes.
Hunted by the Alien Assassin is a full-length SciFi romance featuring a big bronze alien with a dirty mouth and a woman with a penchant for getting into trouble... no matter what galaxy she's in.
186 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 23, 2021
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August 9, 2021
So this is the first book, to the 2nd spin off of the Drixonian Warriors series. This series will be centered around the Kaluma Warriors, whom we met for the first time, in Xavy's story of the Drixonian Warriors series...
I LOVE this book!😍😍😍 it gave me the same world that I've grown accustomed to with our Drixonians, but with a different color pattern of the cares and journeys of the Kaluma... This story was intense, deeply passionate, dangerous, and beautiful.
I love Bosa! And I'm totally in love with he and Karina together. There is not one dull thing about this first book in this new spin off. And I for one cannot wait for Craven's book (2), to get here.
I would definitely recommend this read to any Alien sci-fi fan and any Ella Maven fans out there.. Just please start with Drixonian Warriors series first. Then the Stolen Warriors, before you land here🤗
I LOVE this book!😍😍😍 it gave me the same world that I've grown accustomed to with our Drixonians, but with a different color pattern of the cares and journeys of the Kaluma... This story was intense, deeply passionate, dangerous, and beautiful.
I love Bosa! And I'm totally in love with he and Karina together. There is not one dull thing about this first book in this new spin off. And I for one cannot wait for Craven's book (2), to get here.
I would definitely recommend this read to any Alien sci-fi fan and any Ella Maven fans out there.. Just please start with Drixonian Warriors series first. Then the Stolen Warriors, before you land here🤗
November 27, 2021
This was pretty good. It didn't thrill me but it wasn't terrible. Good book to turn your brain off to and just read enjoyably!
July 23, 2021
'Había vivido sola todo este tiempo en este planeta, pero ahora que conocí a Bosa, no podía imaginar la vida sin él'.
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Hunted by the Alien Assassin de Ella Maven Serie Mates of the Kaluma libro 1
Argumento:
Siempre le doy a mi objetivo… hasta ella.
Bosa
Tengo muchos talentos y todos son por encargo. Mi mejor habilidad es cazar la escoria de la galaxia, y cuando encuentro a mi presa ... digamos que nadie vuelve a saber nada de ellas. Mi último objetivo es un traficante de personas y el truco es ... ella es humana.
¿Vendiendo los de su propia especie?
Disfrutaré esto. Pero cuando descubro que hay más en su historia de lo que me han contado, de repente no estoy seguro de quién está cazando a quién.
Karina
He oído hablar del gran Kaluma con con púas de murciélago, así que sé que evadirlo no será fácil. Como mi asesino, es despiadado. Hasta que descubra mi verdad.
Ahora está de mi lado, reclamándome como su compañera, y no puedo creerlo, pero ... creo que me estoy enamorando del extraterrestre engreído de brillantes ojos azules.
Mí humilde opinión:
Qué romance de ciencia ficción más emocionante! Disfruté con helado de chocolate la apasionante aventura de Karina y Bosa.
Flasheo con la raza Kaluma! Esas púas, su habilidad para hacerse invisible estilo 'depredador' y... Bueno, esa parte debajo de la cintura? Solo digamos que fue muy interesante en los momentos en que las cosas se calentaban.
Bosa me asustó al comienzo cuando iba detrás de Karina, este Kaluma da un miedo tremendo cuando tiene a alguien en la mira pero cuando el malentendido se aclara... el alien es un dulce de leche arrogante que terminé amando. Cuando sabe que Karina es su pareja se vuelve tan protector y amoroso que me dieron ganas de ser la kotche de uno!
También fue un lindo detalle de la unión los sueños premonitorios que tenía la pareja, podía tener un vistazo de su futuro.
Karina cumplió con todas mis espectativas. No hay nada que no me gustara de ella, era una mujer audaz, luchadora y quería ayudar a las mujeres que fueron abducidas de la tierra junto con ella y de hecho logra hacer daño al que las vendía con ayuda de Bosa.
Karina y Bosa hacen una pareja entrañable, tenían mucha química, sus interacciones enamoraban y divertían.
Me encanta el equipo que hacen al final destruyendo a Frenz y esos asquerosos Gattrix.
Ese es el primer libro que leo de la autora y resulta que es el spinoff de otra serie que sin dudas le estaré echando el ojo.
August 13, 2023
I didn't think I'd want to read this series, honestly, because in previous books Bosa was a twat. Honestly, all of the Kaluma were pretty douchey. But I read the first chapter (this author always puts the first chapter of the next book in the end of her books), and I was into it, so here we are. Continuing my run of alien smuttery. ;)
April 8, 2023
A quick entertaining read to fill your afternoon. Not the best alien romance out there but definitely not the worst. Love the fact that we have a strong, independent and smart heroine that's not a lady in distress but who also knows when help is needed and she takes it. The alien is pretty average except he has an interesting peen😁
July 26, 2021
Quick(ish) Review
Enjoyable spin-off to the Drixonian Warriors series that isn’t dependent on you reading the Drix books. On the run trope that turns pretty quick from antagonistic to smuttylicious but I’m not mad at it. My only complaint is I wanted to know more - how is Karina his Linyx (and yes I keep thinking she’s his operating system?) and what’s the deal with her necklace? But all in all, I’m looking forward to the next one.
Enjoyable spin-off to the Drixonian Warriors series that isn’t dependent on you reading the Drix books. On the run trope that turns pretty quick from antagonistic to smuttylicious but I’m not mad at it. My only complaint is I wanted to know more - how is Karina his Linyx (and yes I keep thinking she’s his operating system?) and what’s the deal with her necklace? But all in all, I’m looking forward to the next one.
April 11, 2023
Hunted by the Alien Assassin is book one in the Mates of the Kaluma series by Ella Maven.
This is my first taste of Ella Maven and I loved it. I picked up Hunted by the Alien Assassin as a freebie. I was delighted, entertained, & enthralled.
When I started I didn’t know that the Mates of the Kaluma is a spin-off of The Drixonian Warriors series, so I felt like I was missing something at the beginning since Bosa, our hero, mentioned another alien race, but that feeling soon went away and I was swept up into the adventure and romance.
Bosa is a sexy hawt alpha and Karina is a strong heroine. I loved them as individuals and together. Each has their own trials and things too over come; besides trying to stay alive. I adored their humor and banter. Their romance was fun and the sexy times enjoyable.
Hunted by the Alien Assassin was an exciting read. It’s got humor, romance, action and just the right amount of sexy times. I can’t wait to read on in the Mates of the Kaluma series and to start The Drixonian Warriors series.
Rated: 4 Stars
This is my first taste of Ella Maven and I loved it. I picked up Hunted by the Alien Assassin as a freebie. I was delighted, entertained, & enthralled.
When I started I didn’t know that the Mates of the Kaluma is a spin-off of The Drixonian Warriors series, so I felt like I was missing something at the beginning since Bosa, our hero, mentioned another alien race, but that feeling soon went away and I was swept up into the adventure and romance.
Bosa is a sexy hawt alpha and Karina is a strong heroine. I loved them as individuals and together. Each has their own trials and things too over come; besides trying to stay alive. I adored their humor and banter. Their romance was fun and the sexy times enjoyable.
Hunted by the Alien Assassin was an exciting read. It’s got humor, romance, action and just the right amount of sexy times. I can’t wait to read on in the Mates of the Kaluma series and to start The Drixonian Warriors series.
Rated: 4 Stars
June 9, 2023
2.5 stars. This one didn’t work for me. The writing was a bit rudimentary and the story as a whole felt rushed and underdeveloped. I was skimming to finish by the end.
January 11, 2025
"You can stare at me all you want. Because I intend to look and touch you as much as I want."
4.25 stars
This was another fantastic series start by one of my favorite alien romance authors! We first met the Kaluma in Xavy and Tab's book of the Drixonian Warriors series, and I loved getting to know them more as we followed Bosa and Karina. Karina was such a great heroine; I loved her determination and strength as she fought to prevent more human abductions. At the beginning of the story, Bosa was arrogant in his abilities and knowledge of who Karina was, but as he spent more time with her, his possessiveness over his mate grew as did his admiration of her character. I loved his cheekiness and vulnerability, and Karina was the perfect balance for his tormented past. I'm so excited to continue this new series by Ella🖤
Tropes: fated mates, enemies-to-lovers, arrogant bounty hunter hero, sassy resourceful heroine, forced proximity, mistaken identity, alien romance, 'touch her and die' vibes, hurt/comfort, dream-walking, found family, STEAMY🔥
January 12, 2023
I love anything this author puts out. Total “junk food sci-fi romance” but I don’t care. I like what I like.
July 23, 2021
This was amazing! Yet another Ella Maven hit! This woman seriously knows how to write her aliens 🤤
I loved everything about this:
The characters - Bosa and Karina were both amazing and really well developed for the length of the book (only 197 pages) I adored their humour and banter and it was just so playful wnd fun!
The plot - it was incredible, exactly what the blurb promised - some sizzling tension as he hunts her down and the budding trust that is built over time.
The World-building/creativeness - i didn't know that this was set in the same universe as the Drax warriors but i loved the occasional name drops. Also just the sheer creativeness it took to build these characters and all the different type of alien species, characteristics, their backstory, their belielfs and family life etc. It was just awesome and mind blowing.
The sex - it was so well done, even if a few of the lines did make me giggle a little... Bosa's anatomy is intriguing to say the least (yet another thing to be seriously impressed with from a creativity stand point.)
The Writing Style - i already knew i would love since I loved the other book I read from Ella Maven and this was no exception!
Seriously recommended you pick this up if you are trying to get into sci-fi romances. Had perfect balance of action, plot, romance, humour and just the right amount of sex. Truly amazing.
I loved everything about this:
The characters - Bosa and Karina were both amazing and really well developed for the length of the book (only 197 pages) I adored their humour and banter and it was just so playful wnd fun!
The plot - it was incredible, exactly what the blurb promised - some sizzling tension as he hunts her down and the budding trust that is built over time.
The World-building/creativeness - i didn't know that this was set in the same universe as the Drax warriors but i loved the occasional name drops. Also just the sheer creativeness it took to build these characters and all the different type of alien species, characteristics, their backstory, their belielfs and family life etc. It was just awesome and mind blowing.
The sex - it was so well done, even if a few of the lines did make me giggle a little... Bosa's anatomy is intriguing to say the least (yet another thing to be seriously impressed with from a creativity stand point.)
The Writing Style - i already knew i would love since I loved the other book I read from Ella Maven and this was no exception!
Seriously recommended you pick this up if you are trying to get into sci-fi romances. Had perfect balance of action, plot, romance, humour and just the right amount of sex. Truly amazing.
August 31, 2021
Very generously giving this 3 stars. While I did finish this book, it's not a book I would want to re-read or probably continue with the series for that matter. The flow was really slow in the first 1/2, and there was a lot of missing info, that took away from the book. The character development was light, so I really never felt like I knew them or could follow the romance as realistic, just cause she's having visuals (dreams), which ended up with it feeling more like lust than love. For the lust factor, the sexual encounters were actually less than I would have thought (not that I need the sex to enjoy a book, just surprised because I didn't feel the "love"). This read more like a novella than a book (though I don't know the page count to be sure it wasn't a novella, since it only took me 3 hours to read), and I read the first 2 from the series this split from, & that didn't help at all towards knowledge in this book. Maybe if I'd read the whole series, it would have, but the second book in the series was not enough to make me want to do that.
January 26, 2022
My favorite thing about this book was the characters. Bosa and Karina were so amazing. they had this violent action-packed romance (not violent with one another but against slavers). They were aggressive and weird and I loved it. There are strong heroines and then there is Karina. She is a survivor no doubt about it. I love that about her. And Bosa was a super alpha male and yet Karina was not afraid to put him in his place. they feed off one another and watch each other's backs. They save one another and when he gives her romantic presents it's weapons, because what girl wants a bouquet when you could have a mini version of your guy's weapon? Karina that's who. I loved her and their entire dynamic. It was definitely a never-giving up, fight-together forever relationship. I will read it again and finish the series.
May 7, 2023
Karina and Bosa
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I didn't know what to think of Bosa after meeting him in the previous books. He kinda seemed like a jerk. This book let's his fun, playful side out. I love how fierce Karina is, surviving on her own.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I didn't know what to think of Bosa after meeting him in the previous books. He kinda seemed like a jerk. This book let's his fun, playful side out. I love how fierce Karina is, surviving on her own.
August 1, 2021
Hunted by the Alien assassin
I enjoyed the back out of Karina's character and Bosa is an honourable hunter. Too short but a great read!
I enjoyed the back out of Karina's character and Bosa is an honourable hunter. Too short but a great read!
July 16, 2022
This was adorable.
March 19, 2024
The author tried wayyy too much with the alien appendages.
July 20, 2021
5 Stars
April 6, 2022
THIS is how you write alien romance! Karina was both strong AND smart, like how rare is it these days to read women being written with brains and more than walking vaginas. Just because Bosa was good-looking, Karina didn't lose herself or her purpose. Bosa was amazing! I loved how protective, sweet and caring he was of her once they got passed their "issue". Their relationship really started as "enemies" and gradually moved to lovers rather than a rapid slide. All it took was one book and I am now a die-hard Ella Maven believer. This is honestly the first solid 5-star read I have read in YEARS! If you enjoy alien romance, this author writes pure magic.
July 18, 2021
Omg I loved it! 💖
I really missed my Drix warriors, but this book gave me something new to love! Bosa is a Kaluma warrior his people helped the Drixonioan warriors defeat the uldoni and take back planet Torrin. Bosa takes off world jobs to help his people rebuild with the credits he makes. His new job is to track down a slaver of humans who happens to be a woman and a human herself. He has no pity for anyone who would enslave their own kind. But once he meets her he knows something is terribly wrong. She just does not fit the description he was given. Karina was stolen from Earth about 5 years ago and somehow got away and has been wreaking havoc on the insect like alien that put her in chains ever since. She's learned a lot about blowing things up and she uses her knowledge to disrupt the human women supply chain anytime she can. But her antics has put a bounty on her head with lies about her being the one to sell her own people. She finds out a Kaluma warrior is after her and he always completed his missions. When she finally sees him fear, desire and anger all war for top dog in her heart. She knows her time is up but is it. Once they learn the truth about each other respect , friendship and attraction grows quickly between them! They learn to rely on one another and find out they can truly bond in the Kaluma way. It's a fun, fast pace ride with loveable characters, funny moments with just enough danger and action to make the story great. They relationship building is wonderful and the chemistry between them is awesome. I really loved the story and I'm anxious for the next in the series! Highly recommend if you enjoyed any of Ella Maven's previous books you'll love this one!💖💖💖💖💖💖😍😍😍😍😍😍💖💖💖💖💖💖😍😍😍😍😍💖💖💖💖💖💖😍😍😍😍💖💖💖💖
I really missed my Drix warriors, but this book gave me something new to love! Bosa is a Kaluma warrior his people helped the Drixonioan warriors defeat the uldoni and take back planet Torrin. Bosa takes off world jobs to help his people rebuild with the credits he makes. His new job is to track down a slaver of humans who happens to be a woman and a human herself. He has no pity for anyone who would enslave their own kind. But once he meets her he knows something is terribly wrong. She just does not fit the description he was given. Karina was stolen from Earth about 5 years ago and somehow got away and has been wreaking havoc on the insect like alien that put her in chains ever since. She's learned a lot about blowing things up and she uses her knowledge to disrupt the human women supply chain anytime she can. But her antics has put a bounty on her head with lies about her being the one to sell her own people. She finds out a Kaluma warrior is after her and he always completed his missions. When she finally sees him fear, desire and anger all war for top dog in her heart. She knows her time is up but is it. Once they learn the truth about each other respect , friendship and attraction grows quickly between them! They learn to rely on one another and find out they can truly bond in the Kaluma way. It's a fun, fast pace ride with loveable characters, funny moments with just enough danger and action to make the story great. They relationship building is wonderful and the chemistry between them is awesome. I really loved the story and I'm anxious for the next in the series! Highly recommend if you enjoyed any of Ella Maven's previous books you'll love this one!💖💖💖💖💖💖😍😍😍😍😍😍💖💖💖💖💖💖😍😍😍😍😍💖💖💖💖💖💖😍😍😍😍💖💖💖💖
November 7, 2021
I like that an author invents humanoid aliens, but still quite different from humans. In this novel, "fuck" is replaced by "yerk", and their male anatomy is noticeably different from that of humans. I don't like when humanoid aliens talk and behave exactly like a human would. So, kudos to the author for taking the trouble to work on this aspect a bit. And there is more humor! I liked.
On the other hand, I found it hard to believe that an alien race so undeveloped technologically speaking, could carve out a place for itself in a highly technological universe.
I still enjoyed my reading, enough to read Book 2.
On the other hand, I found it hard to believe that an alien race so undeveloped technologically speaking, could carve out a place for itself in a highly technological universe.
I still enjoyed my reading, enough to read Book 2.
July 17, 2021
If you haven’t tried Ella Maven, Just Do It!
I have become crazy addicted to Ella Maven’s books! They’re all great reads! I love this new book/series already! There’s just enough of an arc that, if you read any of the Drixonian books with Boza in them, you can’t wait to see what happens to him in his story, but you don’t feel left out if didn’t read them. The books are creative without making the characters feel too alien to identify with. But, the characters, worlds, environments, etc. are stunning and literally out of this world!
I have become crazy addicted to Ella Maven’s books! They’re all great reads! I love this new book/series already! There’s just enough of an arc that, if you read any of the Drixonian books with Boza in them, you can’t wait to see what happens to him in his story, but you don’t feel left out if didn’t read them. The books are creative without making the characters feel too alien to identify with. But, the characters, worlds, environments, etc. are stunning and literally out of this world!
July 17, 2021
👏👏👏
I've been reading Maven since she first started with the Drixonians and have been a fan ever since. The new series is off to a great start with Bosa and Karina and I can't wait til the second one comes out. It's not necessary to read the other series first, but you definitely get the whole back story if you go in order. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves sci-fi and fated mates.
I've been reading Maven since she first started with the Drixonians and have been a fan ever since. The new series is off to a great start with Bosa and Karina and I can't wait til the second one comes out. It's not necessary to read the other series first, but you definitely get the whole back story if you go in order. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves sci-fi and fated mates.
August 30, 2022
Awesome
I loved this book and hate I have to wait for the next book!!! This was sooo very good. Both main characters are amazing and you fall in love with them!!!
I loved this book and hate I have to wait for the next book!!! This was sooo very good. Both main characters are amazing and you fall in love with them!!!
August 26, 2022
Ever wondered what it would be like to copulate with an alien that’s part man, part magical lizard? You don’t want to miss these!
This author is absolutely brilliant with her writing style. They (she?) have balanced the perfect amount of action, adventure, desire and romance. I have read every single book in this series (starting with the Drixonian Warrior Series), including every book of the each offshoot. This book in this series is one of those offshoots. We first met the Kaluma Species amidst the Drixonian series. The only similarity to the Drixonians the Kaluma have is a similar size and look, along with compatibility and attraction to human females. The Kaluma are not blue like the Drix, but bronze skin mixed with scales…
…And here is where these books lost me…
Supposedly, the Kaluma have the ability to “turn invisible” by “flipping” their lizard-like scales. Okay sure. We’re taking aliens here, so I can wrap my head around the biology incorporated with this idea. What I can’t wrap my head around? Somehow, once a human female is a bonded mate to a Kaluma, SHE now has the ability to turn invisible. HOW?! She doesn’t have magical scales that flip over, but we’re supposed to believe it just “happened?” Yeah… no. The author completely lost me there. I also cannot get on board with the “clothes” randomly turning invisible as well. This concept was not well thought out, in my humble opinion.
There are a numerous amount of editorial errors throughout each book, but not enough to take away from the experience.
I will add, however, with a bit of disappointment, that while each book has different characters with different outlooks, each outcome is exactly the same. Boy saves girl, boy has issues about his past that prevents him from “claiming” girl, girl has exact same issues, girl saves boy somehow, girl magically becomes invisible as a result of being mated, boy and girl finally accept their feelings for each other and live happily ever after. That’s the bases for each and every book. Still, I will read it over and over again with a sense of fulfillment.
Kinda glad the author ditched making more books with this offshoot, because I am looking forward to more Drixonian stories. This book is still worth the read, even with its flaws.
This author is absolutely brilliant with her writing style. They (she?) have balanced the perfect amount of action, adventure, desire and romance. I have read every single book in this series (starting with the Drixonian Warrior Series), including every book of the each offshoot. This book in this series is one of those offshoots. We first met the Kaluma Species amidst the Drixonian series. The only similarity to the Drixonians the Kaluma have is a similar size and look, along with compatibility and attraction to human females. The Kaluma are not blue like the Drix, but bronze skin mixed with scales…
…And here is where these books lost me…
Supposedly, the Kaluma have the ability to “turn invisible” by “flipping” their lizard-like scales. Okay sure. We’re taking aliens here, so I can wrap my head around the biology incorporated with this idea. What I can’t wrap my head around? Somehow, once a human female is a bonded mate to a Kaluma, SHE now has the ability to turn invisible. HOW?! She doesn’t have magical scales that flip over, but we’re supposed to believe it just “happened?” Yeah… no. The author completely lost me there. I also cannot get on board with the “clothes” randomly turning invisible as well. This concept was not well thought out, in my humble opinion.
There are a numerous amount of editorial errors throughout each book, but not enough to take away from the experience.
I will add, however, with a bit of disappointment, that while each book has different characters with different outlooks, each outcome is exactly the same. Boy saves girl, boy has issues about his past that prevents him from “claiming” girl, girl has exact same issues, girl saves boy somehow, girl magically becomes invisible as a result of being mated, boy and girl finally accept their feelings for each other and live happily ever after. That’s the bases for each and every book. Still, I will read it over and over again with a sense of fulfillment.
Kinda glad the author ditched making more books with this offshoot, because I am looking forward to more Drixonian stories. This book is still worth the read, even with its flaws.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 15, 2022
Fast, fun read and fairly smart
I am so glad I read this book, it was so much fun. I enjoyed the snappy dialog, a new twist to the female kidnapped by aliens thing, and especially the characters. Bosa is totally swoon worthy.
He is dominant without resorting to BDSM and possessive without being over the top. Not only is he confident, capable and hot, but his species has some cool natural defenses and weapons. Lots about his backstory is HIGHLY improbable though. Why make Bosa basically celibate pre-Karina?
Speaking of Karina. Sigh. We go from mildly impressive (and being TOLD how badass she is) to damsel in distress when she partners with Bosa. Odd that suddenly developing precog is like no big deal to her (really?) Why is she so weepy when she's already had visions of a happy and alive Bosa on Torin.
See if you can spot the inconsistencies in her behavior and also the weird gaps in knowledge.
The call between Gurla and Karina had potential but why not talk about HOW exactly to save your unconscious boyfriend who has alien biology?
Further patriarchal bull stuff on Torin. Like the leader apologizes to the guy but never to the female he was actually being an eggplant to. Females need to be protected and wear tube tops and long skirts? Child, please. Plus how silly is it that Gurla literally directs Karina to Torin but then the leader blithely walks onto their ship without expecting her? I'm hoping the author reads this and takes these noted in good stride! There's other bothersome bits but I only point out these big ones because this author has huge potential. I wish the book had been longer with a little more slow burn but I did really enjoy it. Like bubble gum pop, you know? Will read the next in the series to see if it's as good or better.
I am so glad I read this book, it was so much fun. I enjoyed the snappy dialog, a new twist to the female kidnapped by aliens thing, and especially the characters. Bosa is totally swoon worthy.
He is dominant without resorting to BDSM and possessive without being over the top. Not only is he confident, capable and hot, but his species has some cool natural defenses and weapons. Lots about his backstory is HIGHLY improbable though. Why make Bosa basically celibate pre-Karina?
Speaking of Karina. Sigh. We go from mildly impressive (and being TOLD how badass she is) to damsel in distress when she partners with Bosa. Odd that suddenly developing precog is like no big deal to her (really?) Why is she so weepy when she's already had visions of a happy and alive Bosa on Torin.
See if you can spot the inconsistencies in her behavior and also the weird gaps in knowledge.
The call between Gurla and Karina had potential but why not talk about HOW exactly to save your unconscious boyfriend who has alien biology?
Further patriarchal bull stuff on Torin. Like the leader apologizes to the guy but never to the female he was actually being an eggplant to. Females need to be protected and wear tube tops and long skirts? Child, please. Plus how silly is it that Gurla literally directs Karina to Torin but then the leader blithely walks onto their ship without expecting her? I'm hoping the author reads this and takes these noted in good stride! There's other bothersome bits but I only point out these big ones because this author has huge potential. I wish the book had been longer with a little more slow burn but I did really enjoy it. Like bubble gum pop, you know? Will read the next in the series to see if it's as good or better.
March 11, 2024
Good
We first met the Kaluma in the Drixonian Warriors series when Tabitha and Xavy went to ask them for help- and in fact that’s also where we first met Bosa too.
Karina is a human who managed to escape during the process of being sold into slavery: her former owner wants her back, and she wants her revenge on him.
Bosa has been hired to capture the human, believing she was a trafficker herself.
It’s not long before he realises that something fishy is going on, and instead teams up with Karina to help her cause!
Bosa hasn’t changed much from when we first encountered him. He’s a little grumpy, entirely too head strong, overconfident, and not inclined to trust strangers (his past has a lot to do with that last one). He’s an entertaining character primarily because he knows he’s acting out of character, but does it anyway.
Karina is one of the toughest humans-in-space (at least for the Drixonian universe) that we’ve met yet. She’s street smart, tough, and quick to learn- skills that have kept her alive despite the odds! She was also very funny (my favourite scene was probably the last because of it), and more than a match for Bosa.
If you have already read the Drixonian series, and the Stolen Warriors series, then you will know what to expect; Steamy scenes, alien anatomy, battle scenes, revenge, and of course a happily ever after.
If you haven’t read those series, I would recommend that you do so simply because it explains some of the references BUT it’s not entirely necessary since this is a new series within that established universe.
All in all, a fun and steamy alien romance adventure for the SFR fans out there.
We first met the Kaluma in the Drixonian Warriors series when Tabitha and Xavy went to ask them for help- and in fact that’s also where we first met Bosa too.
Karina is a human who managed to escape during the process of being sold into slavery: her former owner wants her back, and she wants her revenge on him.
Bosa has been hired to capture the human, believing she was a trafficker herself.
It’s not long before he realises that something fishy is going on, and instead teams up with Karina to help her cause!
Bosa hasn’t changed much from when we first encountered him. He’s a little grumpy, entirely too head strong, overconfident, and not inclined to trust strangers (his past has a lot to do with that last one). He’s an entertaining character primarily because he knows he’s acting out of character, but does it anyway.
Karina is one of the toughest humans-in-space (at least for the Drixonian universe) that we’ve met yet. She’s street smart, tough, and quick to learn- skills that have kept her alive despite the odds! She was also very funny (my favourite scene was probably the last because of it), and more than a match for Bosa.
If you have already read the Drixonian series, and the Stolen Warriors series, then you will know what to expect; Steamy scenes, alien anatomy, battle scenes, revenge, and of course a happily ever after.
If you haven’t read those series, I would recommend that you do so simply because it explains some of the references BUT it’s not entirely necessary since this is a new series within that established universe.
All in all, a fun and steamy alien romance adventure for the SFR fans out there.
July 11, 2022
First, let me say that I have only started reading Ella Maven - and it's not in any particular order - so when I say this makes my top 10 books, there might be others that fight for the title.
"Bring the action" - whooh, this story! Edge of my seat and having some serious TWD flashes of another yummy man.
**Spoiler Alert**
What I didn't like about the book is the lack of a backstory. We get it, he feels guilty but you can't tell me he's the badest assassin in the galaxy and then be like "he did nothing" like for real? Ehk, really did not like that. It at least needed a better explanation as to why someone who knew it was physically capable of wouldn't use his ability in saving the girls. Maybe it's just me but it gives him a negative savior complex that doesn't match his charater in the rest of the book. Maybe it's out there in a Drix book and I just haven't read it yet
What I liked about the story, and found really funny, is that the bad guys are giant lobsters that can catch on fire. That is freaking GOLD! Like for real for real.
The slow burn between Bosa and Karina was KILLING me! I loved the suppressed sexual tensions they had.
Which leads me to another - OMG, SAY WHAT - moment in the book. The description of Bosa's junk was CRAZY GOOD. I want to know what inspired those features so I can enjoy some of THAT in my life!
Definitely recommend this book, the writing style has gotten so much stronger than the beginning books in the Drixonian's series. *chef's kiss*
"Bring the action" - whooh, this story! Edge of my seat and having some serious TWD flashes of another yummy man.
**Spoiler Alert**
What I didn't like about the book is the lack of a backstory. We get it, he feels guilty but you can't tell me he's the badest assassin in the galaxy and then be like "he did nothing" like for real? Ehk, really did not like that. It at least needed a better explanation as to why someone who knew it was physically capable of wouldn't use his ability in saving the girls. Maybe it's just me but it gives him a negative savior complex that doesn't match his charater in the rest of the book. Maybe it's out there in a Drix book and I just haven't read it yet
What I liked about the story, and found really funny, is that the bad guys are giant lobsters that can catch on fire. That is freaking GOLD! Like for real for real.
The slow burn between Bosa and Karina was KILLING me! I loved the suppressed sexual tensions they had.
Which leads me to another - OMG, SAY WHAT - moment in the book. The description of Bosa's junk was CRAZY GOOD. I want to know what inspired those features so I can enjoy some of THAT in my life!
Definitely recommend this book, the writing style has gotten so much stronger than the beginning books in the Drixonian's series. *chef's kiss*
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 25, 2022
So, this is the first full book I’ve read by this author and I have to say I would read another one. (Spoiler: I downloaded a sample of the next in this series) The story had a decent plot, the characters were unique and likable, and the world was quite interesting.
The wildlife that pops up a few times in the book I could tell that the author put in some thought as to why something would exist. The “alien” the human woman falls for has the ability to blink (nope not that kind of blink) which makes him become nearly invisible 🫥 (ok, so kind of like a cuttlefish but better). There is an instance that the h is waiting for rescue and a pack of cat like creatures show up. As the h, she starts observing their characteristics and sees that they’re built a little differently than what she would know as a tiger so they can detect the H’s tribespeople even when they have blinked.
Obviously, the H has some 😉 specialty characteristics of his own that ahem enhance the horizontal refreshment that occurs a few times through the story. But beyond that, I like the world build and background to why the H may react certain ways due to cultural trauma and then not leave it at that. The author portrayed it within the other members and it was still a cause of grief and contention later in the story outside of the relationship being built. Other members were showing their own feelings about their personal experiences and desires to rebuild their community.
The wildlife that pops up a few times in the book I could tell that the author put in some thought as to why something would exist. The “alien” the human woman falls for has the ability to blink (nope not that kind of blink) which makes him become nearly invisible 🫥 (ok, so kind of like a cuttlefish but better). There is an instance that the h is waiting for rescue and a pack of cat like creatures show up. As the h, she starts observing their characteristics and sees that they’re built a little differently than what she would know as a tiger so they can detect the H’s tribespeople even when they have blinked.
Obviously, the H has some 😉 specialty characteristics of his own that ahem enhance the horizontal refreshment that occurs a few times through the story. But beyond that, I like the world build and background to why the H may react certain ways due to cultural trauma and then not leave it at that. The author portrayed it within the other members and it was still a cause of grief and contention later in the story outside of the relationship being built. Other members were showing their own feelings about their personal experiences and desires to rebuild their community.
April 8, 2024
reed worthy
I really loved this story Karina is alone on a self proclaimed mission on a alien planet and she's been able too hide from the one alien who wants her badly. She's good at disappearing in a crowd and she's in a bar and hears others talking about a hunter who is looking for someone. Karina knows that he's coming for her and she wants to get far away so she goes back to her small place and cleans up taking the necklace her grandmother gave her that she has to hide because anyone would steal it. She's planning to leave on any ship docked but she hears something? All of a sudden she's grappling with an invisible problem that she can't best but knows she's in big trouble so she graps her bag and crashes through the hole in her pod. the assassin Bosa is impressed with her abilities
but no one gets away from him lest of a a small human. He has his Babe with him and everyone clears a path for him! Karina goes to her hiding place and gets her explosives 🧨 but is grabbed from behind and trussed up and tossed into a shuttle by a huge muscular alien who is kinda sexy ( did she think that?) Bosa has a job too do so he can earn crez for his home planet and will do anything for them. But he's turning her over to bug like creatures who he just can't feel something isn't right but knows he shouldn't care for the human female. Karina knows she can argue with the council but finds out quickly that's not her fate. Will fate intervene?
I really loved this story Karina is alone on a self proclaimed mission on a alien planet and she's been able too hide from the one alien who wants her badly. She's good at disappearing in a crowd and she's in a bar and hears others talking about a hunter who is looking for someone. Karina knows that he's coming for her and she wants to get far away so she goes back to her small place and cleans up taking the necklace her grandmother gave her that she has to hide because anyone would steal it. She's planning to leave on any ship docked but she hears something? All of a sudden she's grappling with an invisible problem that she can't best but knows she's in big trouble so she graps her bag and crashes through the hole in her pod. the assassin Bosa is impressed with her abilities
but no one gets away from him lest of a a small human. He has his Babe with him and everyone clears a path for him! Karina goes to her hiding place and gets her explosives 🧨 but is grabbed from behind and trussed up and tossed into a shuttle by a huge muscular alien who is kinda sexy ( did she think that?) Bosa has a job too do so he can earn crez for his home planet and will do anything for them. But he's turning her over to bug like creatures who he just can't feel something isn't right but knows he shouldn't care for the human female. Karina knows she can argue with the council but finds out quickly that's not her fate. Will fate intervene?
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