Review: 3.5 stars. Rich world building
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 05 29, 2012
3.5 stars.I only read a couple of m-preg romance, and one I didn't like at all, the other had other themes which were more important and I liked it better. I was reluctant about this particular book. It was good, though. The process through which males can get pregnant and then give birth is explained in a way I found more believable and almost logical in the evolutive history of that world.I must confess that I thought the story would be more violent and angsty, but even if there was a lot of drama, it never really reached unbearable peaks. It was a bit difficult to get into the story at the beginning, because the odd names worked against my reading, then the story became more interesting, with political intrigue and heartache.The main couple was sweet, but unfortunately I wasn't really impressed. Lassen was too good, too passive. I think it was because he was conscious of his role as a concubine and didn't want to play outside his role at court. I didn't really like Rohyr, the King. At the end of the story, when many details were revealed, I couldn't help wondering why he did what he did.***spoiler*** The mate thing brought everything into perspective, but it was as if it came as a second thought, a bit out of nowhere, and I didn't feel it was worked into the story so well.***end spoiler***The world building was very interesting and rich. The author thought the hystory, politcs, biology, of these people in a very creative way. I would recommend it if you want to read about m-preg and you like fantasy. If you want your characters strong, it could be a bit disappointing.