Review: Very good Darklands romance!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 18, 2011
Dagon's people are suffering, and as their king he can do little to help them. His enemies released a virus that has killed most of the women, and those that remain can only bear male children. Their race desperately needs more young women if it is to survive. A plan is formed and Dagon gets more than he bargained for.Vana is a geek who is slowly being smothered by debt. When she gets an offer to apply to the Dagon Academy, she can't wait to send her information in. Who wouldn't when offered the chance to study and be paid to do it?Once the women are assembled, they are quickly walked through the portal to arrive on the Beasts' homeworld. When the portal closes, Vana knows there is no escape; she is stranded like all of the other women. She is in no mood to be a meek, obedient hostage, regardless of how well they are treated.Dagon didn't mean for the women to become a part of the war between him and his enemies; they aren't about to let the Beasts casually enjoy their new women. They have their own spies in the Beasts' stronghold, and are making plans.Witness the relationship that grows between two very different, but strong people. She is no wilting flower, and gives as good as she gets. Against his will, Dagon is unbearably attracted to this spectacular specimen of womanhood. Striking sparks off each other, before long, neither will be able to deny what they feel for each other.The science fiction elements are fascinating, and bring a different kind of element to this love story. I enjoyed the author's worldbuilding, and how she didn't overwhelm the reader with too much detail--just enough to be quite interesting. I love the Darklands books, and cannot wait to read the rest! Highly recommended!