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Listen, sometimes sci-fi romance gets a little weird and Monster Whisperer: Second Class gets more than just a little weird. But what's a little tentacles among friends?
Being a reader of romance, I'm not exactly new to the world of smut. These things generally come in different shades of burn: Fast or Slow. Slow can be anything from a clean read, to a feisty kiss, to a smut scene toward the end. Fast burn usually means there are multiple sex scenes throughout the book and it doesn't quite take that long for the MC to jump into bed with someone.
And while I wouldn't really call this a romance, it's the closest comparison to the level of smut because this book takes Fast Burn to the extreme, in fact the very first scene is on page.. 2 or 3 where the main character who is training to become a monster handler gets a crash course in what it means to being these monsters desired prey. (Which means submissive and a touch of fear)
It's a little wacky story where these monster creatures have the power to jump instantly through space, and somehow they really like having sex with humans. I got the impression that the sex actually fed them and their powers, but it was never explicitly stated. It was more of an "this is how we bribe these amazingly powerful creatures to work for us".
It's not pure erotica, but it's pretty darn close. There is a plot there where the MC have a romance life (outside the monster fucking), and there's drama there. And there's a war to prevent, and people trying to sabotage the mission. But mostly it's Sandra Tevins getting laid.
I wanted more though, I wanted the story to go slower and give me more information. She was being trained in these monsters, learning about their habits, preferences and habitats. I wanted more of that instead they kind of glossed over it and just threw in the sex scenes.
It's the closest thing I've ever had to pure erotica on my kindle. And if that is what you want, this could be a fun read (Tho I wish there were bigger differences between the sex scenes since they were with different creatures). And while it was fairly well written, if you cut out said smut, the story you get is a fairly thin one.
Being a reader of romance, I'm not exactly new to the world of smut. These things generally come in different shades of burn: Fast or Slow. Slow can be anything from a clean read, to a feisty kiss, to a smut scene toward the end. Fast burn usually means there are multiple sex scenes throughout the book and it doesn't quite take that long for the MC to jump into bed with someone.
And while I wouldn't really call this a romance, it's the closest comparison to the level of smut because this book takes Fast Burn to the extreme, in fact the very first scene is on page.. 2 or 3 where the main character who is training to become a monster handler gets a crash course in what it means to being these monsters desired prey. (Which means submissive and a touch of fear)
It's a little wacky story where these monster creatures have the power to jump instantly through space, and somehow they really like having sex with humans. I got the impression that the sex actually fed them and their powers, but it was never explicitly stated. It was more of an "this is how we bribe these amazingly powerful creatures to work for us".
It's not pure erotica, but it's pretty darn close. There is a plot there where the MC have a romance life (outside the monster fucking), and there's drama there. And there's a war to prevent, and people trying to sabotage the mission. But mostly it's Sandra Tevins getting laid.
I wanted more though, I wanted the story to go slower and give me more information. She was being trained in these monsters, learning about their habits, preferences and habitats. I wanted more of that instead they kind of glossed over it and just threw in the sex scenes.
It's the closest thing I've ever had to pure erotica on my kindle. And if that is what you want, this could be a fun read (Tho I wish there were bigger differences between the sex scenes since they were with different creatures). And while it was fairly well written, if you cut out said smut, the story you get is a fairly thin one.
I loved this journey and I have problems finding the words without going into deep spoilers.
The premise of the book is pretty plain. Six years after one country has occupied another country, Jebi is an artist who just wants to survive. They doesn't care about revolution or war, they doesn't want to make waves. They learns the new language, they wears the new clothes, they signs up for a new name.
Their older sister however, is very different. Their older sister lost her wife in the war, and is strongly opposed to the new rule and barely learned the language. And my heart aches as the strife between the sisters grows.
In the end, Jebi gets tossed out onto the streets and end up working for the government division called "Armour" and this is where things start getting complicated.
I absolutely love the universe. It's whimsical and magical and mechanical. There are automatons, which reminded me of the Golems found in Jewish mythology. Controlled by using magical paint and coding specific behavior on their masks. There are fox-creature character which they don't go too deeply into, just casually shrugging "yeah there is more than humans and they prey on peoples livers, so what?".
I really like how the main character was non-binary. And I loved how this was implemented into the story. Apparently, it was a common enough theme that it was widely accepted, if though of as a little peculiar. And other non-binary people would show their preference by having their hair cut asymmetrical.
I loved the dragon Arazi, I loved how Jebi and Arazi bonded. I loved the loyalty between the two. I wish more of the book was focused on Arazi, and his communications with Jebi. I mean, he's not a human, he's not even another supernatural being. He's one of the automatons. What is his first memory? how does he identify
And when Jebi and her sister meet again?
But I suppose that's realistic. Both Jebi and their sister represent humanities reaction to strife. Not everyone is full of pride and justice and willing to die for their beliefs. Just as many is willing to hunker down, lower their heads, and attempt to survive their new lives. Adapt and survive. I don't think there is any shame in that. But I bet some people might dislike Jebi because of it.
The ending however, underlined that this was a truely whimsical and mystical place, and not just a fantasy version of earth. I mean,
The premise of the book is pretty plain. Six years after one country has occupied another country, Jebi is an artist who just wants to survive. They doesn't care about revolution or war, they doesn't want to make waves. They learns the new language, they wears the new clothes, they signs up for a new name.
Their older sister however, is very different. Their older sister lost her wife in the war, and is strongly opposed to the new rule and barely learned the language. And my heart aches as the strife between the sisters grows.
In the end, Jebi gets tossed out onto the streets and end up working for the government division called "Armour" and this is where things start getting complicated.
I absolutely love the universe. It's whimsical and magical and mechanical. There are automatons, which reminded me of the Golems found in Jewish mythology. Controlled by using magical paint and coding specific behavior on their masks. There are fox-creature character which they don't go too deeply into, just casually shrugging "yeah there is more than humans and they prey on peoples livers, so what?".
I really like how the main character was non-binary. And I loved how this was implemented into the story. Apparently, it was a common enough theme that it was widely accepted, if though of as a little peculiar. And other non-binary people would show their preference by having their hair cut asymmetrical.
I loved the dragon Arazi, I loved how Jebi and Arazi bonded. I loved the loyalty between the two. I wish more of the book was focused on Arazi, and his communications with Jebi. I mean, he's not a human, he's not even another supernatural being. He's one of the automatons. What is his first memory? how does he identify
And when Jebi and her sister meet again?
Spoiler
My heart ached at their communication. It ached that the revolution was more important than family. It ached at the implied threat that her sister would force Jebi and Arazi if she could, to use magic and their power to win the upcoming war. Regardless of Jebi's desires or feelings, regardless of the fact that Arazi was a sentiment being. She'd make more automatons and force them into war if she couldBut I suppose that's realistic. Both Jebi and their sister represent humanities reaction to strife. Not everyone is full of pride and justice and willing to die for their beliefs. Just as many is willing to hunker down, lower their heads, and attempt to survive their new lives. Adapt and survive. I don't think there is any shame in that. But I bet some people might dislike Jebi because of it.
The ending however, underlined that this was a truely whimsical and mystical place, and not just a fantasy version of earth. I mean,