Review: 3.5 to 4 Stars - But a great story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 16, 2011
I really enjoy the authors' world-building in the Kinsmen series.  This book illustrated their talent even more than in Silent Blade.  The contrast from Claire's home world of Uley and Ven's (Rada)  is extraordinary.  The fact that she assimilated to the differences so quickly (compared to her fellow Uley refugees) I chalk up to her  psycher abilities and experiences working in the bionet.  The chemistry between the hero and heroine is seen throughout the novella as is the relationship development.  You never want to yell at or smack Claire for not telling Ven about her abilities (TSTL heroines we have all read) as her life is on the line if anyone finds out.That said... the HEA was too abrupt.  The resolution of the issues of her fellow refugees felt pat and rushed.  I guess I just felt like the authors reached their word count limit and threw it all together in the final 15 pages.  Had the ending been better developed, I would definitely give this novella 5 Stars.  I will be reading any future releases in this series when/if the authors write them.