Review: Different take on shifters
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 13, 2014
Fighting Kat is the second book in this sci fi series by new to me author Pj Schneider . Part of the Triton Experiment series this book manages to combine action with sci fi romance but the emphasis here is definitely action! If  you are looking to read something that features original story lines told in a  way that delights then you have certainly found it here. A feisty heroine who truly can kick butt and doesn't pretend otherwise!Kaitlyn is a mercenary just working her way through life and the galaxy. She's the victim of an experiment that has forever changed her and now she possesses the ability to shape shift into a panther. She's careful to keep her abilities under wraps and only the trusted few on board ship with her share her secret. She's an odd mix of sass and innocence and has recently met Rygard a man who fights like a warrior and loves her like no other. Kats determined to remain hidden as if discovered she would either be killed or used for further experimentation.What starts out as a routine mission taking a military group to a distant planet very soon starts to get complicated. Rygard and his men have been  taken prisoner whilst waiting for Kats reinforcements and she's not too sure the military crew on board with her have told them all there is to know. Something strange is going on and the mysterious prisoner on board seems to know more than he's letting on. He's an ex gladiator but just like Kat he's also quite different to other humans. Worse he seems to sense that Kat also is carrying a secret. When Kat learns of Rygards fate her newly awakened emotions start to take over and all she can think about is saving him but can the woman control her inner cat?This is an engaging story which manages to straddle several different genres. It's a sc fi romance but it's mixed with paranormal and hot sex. Strong supporting characters that are surprisingly well developed and excellent world building . Kat is a really interesting character and I can't wait to read more about her and her crews adventures.