Review: If you devour sci-fi/romance, you will truly enjoy The Consort!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 4, 2014
I received this book from Ms. MacArran in exchange for an honest review.The Consort is a thrilling sci-fi/romance. Just my type of adventure! The story starts off very dramatically when First Imperial Daughter Alari names Commander Kyndan Maere as her preferred mate resulting in a duel between Kyndan and the Alari's betrothed. In a scene reminiscent of the 'Amok Time' episode of the original Star Trek series, Kyndan accepts the challenge before he understands all the rules. There would be no story between Alari and Kyndan if the challenge went badly, but there is - quite a story - and not the Star Trek story!Alari's people, the Az-kye, are a matriarchal society steeped in traditions that are difficult for a Telleran such as Kyndan to appreciate. A particular tradition had once made Kyndan and many other Tellerans slaves. But peace talks are underway now and circumstances have put Kyndan in a position where he must learn and adapt to the Az-kye ways. If he doesn't, Alari may pay the price.The Consort has food and art, action and intrigue, swords and space ships, romance and heartbreak. A little something for everyone. I found it to be an excellent investment of my time!Though The Consort is part of a series, it is not necessary to read Stardancer in order to really like this book. I had not read Stardancer, but is now on my to-read list.If you devour sci-fi/romance like I do, you will truly enjoy The Consort!