Review: Gaian Consortium Book 4
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 17, 2014
This is the fourth book in a series (not counting the short story) and can easily be read as a standalone. So far, I've only read one of the previous books, but I had no trouble following the storyline.The important plot ideas are given in the summary above, so I'll just give you my take on the book:First and foremost, this is a romance. There are a few short action sequences, but conflicts are more often resolved through talking rather than through physical fights. Much of the tension originates in the different cultures and backgrounds of the two main characters. Lirzhan and Alexa come from two fundamentally different peoples, who might not exactly be at war, but who aren't friendly either. If Alexa and Lirzhan want to be together, one of them has to make a huge sacrifice. The big question is whether (and how) they can make it work.I really enjoyed reading chapters from Lirzhan's point of view. He's a likable hero. Probably not what you'd call an alpha hero, he isn't dominant or openly possessive enough for that. It makes for a nice change from many other romances that tend to go overboard with the alphaness. Lirzhan lets Alexa make her own choices and her own mistakes. He doesn't think that he knows everything best. He shows that he truly respects Alexa as a person in her own right.I truly enjoyed this book. It's a lovely romance with two likable main characters. The story is well-written and entertaining and effortlessly managed to keep my interest. If you know and like other books by this author, then you'll probably like this one, too. And if you haven't read the author before, this is a good place to start.