Review: Hunted
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 06 3, 2011
PLOT: Sophia Waterhouse is on the Kindred Mothership to be a part of her sister's wedding. When Sylvan attempts to return her to Earth, their ship is almost captured by the AllFather, an evil alien. They crash land and Sylvan protects her.This is book 2 in the Brides of the Kindred series. Book one is called Claimed. There is a glossary in the front to explain some of the alien terms, but it's not needed if you've read the first one recently.PROS: I liked Sophia and I loved Sylvan. The writing is creative.CONS: There's too much time spent on everyone but Sylvan and Sophia. I don't think they were totally neglected. But this story felt like they were given a place of honor in an ensemble cast. Time was devoted to her sister Olivia and Baird, to her friend Kat and her developing relationship with twins, and to the AllFather and his abuse of his son.It ends with a cliffhanger. Normally this would lead to 2 stars or less from me. Enough foundation was laid for the sequel that a cliffhanger was not necessary. I'm not interested in ménage stories so I never had any intention of buying any part of the series that involved the twin kindred. If these stories become so dependent upon each other that I have to read them all, I may as well stop here.I liked Sophia, but if I read one more story where the heroine leaves some poor guy sexually frustrated up until the very end of the story I will scream. While they are intimate, they don't actually have sex until the end. Sylvan is always so patient and understanding. He practically deserves a metal for putting up with Sophia constantly judging him for something he couldn't change.3 STARS: I debated writing a review for this book. I have almost every M/F story Evangeline Anderson has written. I've even e-mailed her and told her when I loved one of her stories and she kindly wrote me back. I'm constantly visiting her blog to see what's coming out next. I buy most of her M/F books without even reading the plot because I know I'll love it. I've seen books of hers on this site that deserved far more stars than they have. Most deserve 5 stars in my opinion. But I just didn't enjoy this story. I wanted it to be over and it went on and one. I was on the verge of giving it 2 stars, but I do feel that the writing is strong enough, and creative enough to garner 3 stars.