Review: 3.5 Stars
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 11 29, 2011
Warning:  spoilers in this reviewGreat world building.  LIked the strong leads and appreciated that the central female is a person of color, but the author doesn't make a big deal of it, she just is.  Xairn too is very distinct and one to admire BUT I missed the romance. Felt there could have been more relationship building.  The story really went south for me when they got back to Earth - became too much of a soap opera.  Also, as with her previous Kindred books, the heroine's attempt to seduce the alien feels awkward and I really felt embarrassed for her during the jam scene.I loved reading about the relationship between Kat and her twins! Love the character of Kat in general.  Sheesh, hope Sophie doesn't become a weepy mess again over not becoming pregnant.  I really like how the Kindred guys got together to back up Xairn in the end and that Xairn did return to his previous red-eye/grey skin look.  Not sure about the Rast guy, while he looks Kindred, doesn't seem to have the nice characteristics of them (more respectful towards women).Despite my less than 4 star review, I really am in love with this series and hope that the author gets creative inspiration soon to write books 5 & 6!  I appreciate her letting her readers know she needs a break from writing the series and expect her YA venture will be well done.