Review: Collision (Colliding Worlds series, #1)
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 31, 2012
Advanced Reading Copy provided by the AuthorThere are many things I enjoyed about this novel. Most of all is the heroine the author has created. Even though she isn't the strongest physically, she's brave and totally kickass. She's also very impetuous which turns the human and alien races militant way of life upside down. She saves the hero's ass, she plays an integral role in blending the societies, and the feminist in me loved the fact that the Sephian race is a matriarchal society. Women ruled the roost so to speak and I rather enjoyed this refreshing story world the author created.Sci-fi isn't normally my genre to read however since its paranormal romance, I jumped at the chance when approached by the author. I'm so glad I did. I believe it has t led me to an epiphany. I'm so over bossy Alpha males! The "I'm the all powerful, you are mine, you will do what I say because I make all the decisions" male that seems to be all too common in our romance novels these days. Thanks Ms. Rae for the refreshing escape! Time for the chicks to rule.________________________________________About the Story________________________________________Collision is the story of alien beings (Sephians) that secretly came to planet earth hunting their enemy alien race (Draeken). The Sephians believed that the Draeken were here with plans to enslave humans as they did the Sephians years ago. The Sephians stepped in partly because they did not want humans to be enslaved like they were but mainly because they just hated the Draeken and they wanted to kill as many as they can.Our heroine, Siena, wasn't too shocked at the discovery of other races on our planet since she grew up with parents that researched alien societies. She also worked for the military's elite force that studied paranormal life forms. What was shocking for her to discover is that they were so much like humans that they could mate and that she was the pre-destined one true mate (his tahren) of Legian - a member of the leader's trinity of advisors.The story then evolves into a suspenseful tale of initiating contact between humans and Sephians, convincing them of the Draeken threat and how they could work together to overcome the threat.________________________________________About the Characters________________________________________I talked about Sienna above so you know I loved her character. I also enjoyed meeting the hero, Legian. He's hot as hell like all of our favorite romance heroes are, strong willed and definitely no pushover but willing to do whatever Sienna wanted to make his tahren happy. Including accepting her taking another lover if that was what she wanted. He wouldn't like it but he was willing to do it. He had her back no matter what messes she gotten herself into, painted her toenails and went out of his way to bring her things on the base where they lived because she missed them - like an Xbox. He offered complete and total support and didn't boss her around. Tried a few times, didn't get far and he was ok with that. No big ego for Legian.The intensity of their passion was compelling from the start and felt throughout the entire story. A passion that was made stronger through mutual respect for each other.________________________________________About the Writing________________________________________The writing in this novel is smart and funny. I enjoyed it when a few of the supporting characters were trying to learn English slang. Imagine a hot alien mate saying to you they would like a "fastee" instead of a "quickie". Or "you fight unclean" instead of saying she "fought dirty," and "hold your hollies" instead of "hold your horses." These little things added to the novel providing a comic relief from the seriousness of the war they were fighting.It's a fast paced novel and thus a fast read. There are no slow downs that do not make sense. Even though some of the subject matter is serious, the tone is light and offsets the seriousness. Maybe a little too light at times when perhaps it should have been more intense. That is the only reason I rated it at 4 stars instead of 5. That being said, it doesn't take away from the overall story.________________________________________Bottom Line________________________________________Overall, an enjoyable read. There's good character development, a unique story world, intriguing plot, an engaging story with lots of action and very steamy love scenes. I enjoyed it and highly recommend adding it to your To Be Read list.Happy Reading!!4 Stars - Really Enjoyed It!