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E**N
Better than good
I really enjoyed this trilogy and I'm going to confess that I went into it with the negative reviews in mind. I have a habit of always going to the 1 and 2 star reviews first as I tend to believe that they tend to be the most honest. That being said I didn't find it all to be "rapey" at all, I saw it as an alien who was determined to get what he wanted and used less than moral (by our standards) means of doing so. He didn't have to abide by human laws so he did what he liked.The first book was by far the best, in that it set the stage for the subsequent realizations by Korum just how much it meant for Mia to make her own decisions and come to her own conclusions about her feelings and how much she would have to give up to be with him. The second and third books built on that. He was the definition of an alpha male and she was a strong female (in her circumstances).What I had a problem with was with the sex, well not the act itself but the MINDBLOWING amount of REPETITION involved. I'm sorry but having an orgasm the first time you have sex with an over endowed alien, an orgasm is the last d--- thing this is going to happen especially since the pain was described as painfully overwhelming. I don't see why writers seem to think that the first time a woman has sex that there is going to be a "slight pinch" and then absolute heaven. In my experience and other women I have talked to, this is NOT the case (I'm sorry it just irks me to no end and a bit of realism is in order (as my eyes roll back into my head so often, I think they will stay that way, end rant). Furthermore I think that the phrases "mind shattering ", "exploding into a million pieces ", "screaming"(while in the throes of an orgasm) and other stupid overused descriptors should be outlawed and a thesaurus be used to beat writers who can't or won't find other words to use. I understand that Korum was highly sexed but come on, on every other page?I liked the world building and would like to see more of it in future books. Like what the government officials did, describe the Great Panic, what happened in other countries and the like. I like details, it gives me more of a connection to what I am reading and an idea of what the characters have experienced or are going through. I would also like to see more from the heroes perspective.What I didn't like was Mia's constant whining about "intelligent beings" being killed. It happens, get over it. Quit complaining about it. Also humanity is not at the point where it would benefit the planet by extending their lives or sharing the technology. It seemed like a cop out in the end. I would have preferred that the Elders were more prudent on that matter.So all in all I really enjoyed this story and I look forward to more like this. I am new to this genre, I prefer books by the GREAT Stephen King. I signed up for kindle unlimited and although this book isn't offered there, I have found that good storytelling (without grammatical, spelling errors and basic sentence structure) are few and far between. I would definitely recommend this trilogy.
A**R
Toxic relationships aren’t romantic
I purchased this book a while ago, I think about a year ago. Couldn’t get through the first book at that time and recently came back to it. I really wanted to like it, I’m a huge nerd for anything space or sci-fi, and some romance too?? Right up my alley. I’d forgotten why I stopped reading in the first place...the relationship between Korum and Mia is so harmful and toxic. He essentially takes over all decision making in her life and disregards her when she says she doesn’t consent. In fact, when he wasn’t laughing at her resistance he was basically threatening her. There were so many other examples but I guess I don’t want to spoil the book for the people that can look past this. Material like this is harmful to young impressionable people and I would hope that any person that finds themselves in an abusive, controlling situation like this would have the support and the strength to free themselves.
D**E
K DAY
For months I've been debating about purchasing this book. After reading the sample I decided, "What the heck! I'll give it a try." And I must say, at first I was pleasantly surprised. The first book is great. Mia and Korum have this instant connection. And Korum is totally a swoon worthy alien alpha male you wanna get to know personally( if you know what I'm sayin ;-) ). But, after the first installment, I was beginning to lose interest. The rest really, I mean Really, dragged. I was like, "Please just get to the point of this read and end it already." Halfway through this book I lost a lot of interest in it. I think this book would've been so much better if was a couple of hundred pages shorter. It became too repetitive. I mean every erotic scene which was a lot, had the same scenario. But, how many times do we have to read that Korum is a big boy, in every way, if you know what I'm sayin. And that Mia has a difficult time adjusting to his big package, every single time. I mean every three to four pages includes a sex scene and we have to read this every time. I was like, alright already, I got the point. Korum is packin it, big time. It became eye rolling boring. I'm sorry. Again I want to emphasize that the first part of the book was awesome. In fact, If I would've just read the first book on its own, I would've given it five stars. Hands down. It was the second and third books I didn't like as much. I still gave it three stars. And I would still recommend this book, but with a but. And my but is its unnecessarily too long. And if your going to have a lot of sex scenes, please, please, change it up a little.
P**L
Bad Alien
I only finished reading the first book because I hoped Mia would kill the Alien in the end like Sigourney Weaver did. I was very disappointed. This takes trashy novels to a new (low) level. Zaires writes about women with no control over their libidos who fall in 'love' with men because of their technical sexual skills and chiselled bodies. Very shallow. Her plots are ridiculous and her sex scenes are repetitive. I cant believe women give her books more than 2 stars.
B**Y
The Krinar series that started it all.
I purchased this book after reading three of this authors dark romance series. I was so desperate to read anything else from this author, I purchased this alien read. I was never a fan of anything alien, not reads, television series or movies. All that changed with this writer. ANNA ZAIRES turned me into a complete alien fan.Fantastic in world building, vivid characters and engaging story from the beginning to the end.The Krinar are far more advanced than humans but allow certain humans access to their technology.Mia is one of those humans that is eventually allowed access to Krinar technology. This happens after Korum spots Mia one day and decides he must have her. This trilogy is their complete story, a completely engrossing read. FIVE STARS.
S**A
Sadly but not for me...
I couldn't wait to read this series! It was on my TBR from ages and even after I got it on my kindle I wasn't ready to read it for me it was one of those series that will take all my attention and emotions on a very twisty rollercoaster ride! But it wasn't the case it just wasn't for me I couldn't make myself like the heroine and being at first on the hero side he lost my attention soon enough as well. I love alien books and I love strong alpha men who want to possessed women only for themselves but this series didn't give me that. I didn't feel the chemistry between the main characters and even sex which I absolutely love in books (if it's good) simply didn't rock my boat at all I get it he was big I don't need to read every single time how he was hitting her cervix and stretching her tight little channel... simply not my cup of tea and I really really wanted to like if not love this series... plus the ending was just too perfect too sweet too stickyI really don't like to give bad reviews as I respect all Authors and I can only imagine that writing a book and coming up with story and twists is not easy but for me this series wasn't special and I couldn't give it 4 stars but it's definitely 3.5 starsI'm sure many people would love it but it just wasn't for me still in time I will give this author a go as her other series are on my kindle but similar like this one I was putting it for later and later as too good to read now hopefully I will get more into them than I did into this one
I**I
Odd Mixture
I had never read this author and the three volumes were being sold cheaply and why not give it a try.I have read the first volume and think it unlikely that I will read the remaining two.Earth has been conquered by an alien species. They are fairly benevolent and set about putting right what the human race has messed up in the environment.Mia an extremely naive college student encounters and becomes involved with an alien.If it were not for the many and explicit scenes of sex, something like 10 in this first volume, I would say it had been written for young adults.
M**R
Addictive, imaginative and sexy. Just brilliant!
I’ve just finished reading this series and I couldn’t put it down. It was a mix of all the kind of romantic fiction and I like with a good splash of science fiction the own in. Like 50 shades meets Twilight meets Southern vampire mysteries meets Star Trek. Intelligently written with believable characters and wonderfully imaginative sci-fi/futuristic tech and a likeable heroine. Probably the best alien fic that I’ve read on Kindle in years. I wish there was more of Mia and Korum.
F**Y
Worth a Read
An unusual read for me, this trilogy mixes erotica with sci fi and I must say that I really was engrossed from the start. Although there is lot of sex in the books, there is also a great plot which is well structured and I do so love good grammar and spelling in books! The general plot and developing relationships between Mia and Korum and the humans and Krinars had me philosophising a bit, which was actually fun. So not just a wee series about an alien invasion at all: I am not telling, but I like the ideas offered by Anna Zaires! This is something to keep in my Kindle library for another read in the future for sure.
S**.
Fantastic
This is definitely worth the five stars I have given it. I loved the characters of Mia and Korum, a young Earth girl and a (not so young) gorgeous alien man. They have various relationship problems to contend with, plus some scary adventures. There is also romance with lots of hot sex. Phew! I have read a lot of books by this author Anna Zaires and I consider her one of the best writers of this style of fiction around. Her characters are so believable you can’t help getting engrossed in their lives. Please let’s have lots more.
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