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alikatson's review
4.0
This was a fun read about two really intense people who go from dislike to love. They are both badass agents/spies/assassins and are forced to work together by the heroine, Eden's, father. They have crazy sexual intensity to match all the other intensity of their personalities.
The world Showalter has created is dark and disturbing (people want to flay off Eden's golden skin to sell, yetch! plus slaves, aliens have very few rights, etc.). Still, Lucius and Eden are the good guys who are willing to risk themselves to help out the defenseless. Eden in particular is completely stubborn and unrelenting in her goals
I kind of wish the two had more scenes together - they are both working separate angles of a job, but overall entertaining!
The world Showalter has created is dark and disturbing (people want to flay off Eden's golden skin to sell, yetch! plus slaves, aliens have very few rights, etc.). Still, Lucius and Eden are the good guys who are willing to risk themselves to help out the defenseless. Eden in particular is completely stubborn and unrelenting in her goals
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which works out well with threatening and harassing her "master" into helping herI kind of wish the two had more scenes together - they are both working separate angles of a job, but overall entertaining!
ghoulshroom's review
4.0
i’m sorry but lucius real name KILLED ME that’s so unserious and a perfect ending imo
hlizmarie's review
2.0
I didn't hate it like I did the first book of the series but it certainly didn't blow my mind. I guess I'd consider it light filler reading. Overall it had some good moments and I liked the couple match but I'll probably forget about it by next week. Unlike the first book which made me rethink reading the rest of the series this one was good enough to keep going.
laurareadstoomuch's review
The first book starts out okay, but just gets worse and worse as it goes along. Not good, there are 6 more in the series - no thanks.
laurenjodi's review
5.0
Enslave Me Sweetly
4 Stars
Eden Black, an alien assassin renowned for never missing a target, discovers to her chagrin that there is always a first time. Forced to work with a human partner, Lucius Adaire, Eden is determined to put a stop to the trafficking ring selling humans as slaves to otherworlders. However, as Eden and Lucius go undercover and their attraction skyrockets, their mission takes a turn for the worse and they will have to utilize all of their skills and abilities to succeed before it is too late…
Series note: Although this is book #2 in the Alien Huntress series, it can be read as a standalone as the plot and characters are unconnected to the first book.
Eden and Lucius are an engaging couple with explosive chemistry. Nevertheless, the book suffers from the 1st person POV as readers are inundated with Eden’s insecurities, which get old after a while, and Lucius’s thoughts and emotions are missing. Moreover, he comes across as more of a beta hero that I would like.
The world that Showalter has created is very compelling with the various races and their reasons for being on Earth. The human trafficking plot is a unique variant of a familiar theme and there are some interesting twists and turns, as well as a surprise revelation at the end. The secondary characters are also intriguing, especially Devyn who is obviously a bad boy in need of redemption (one of my favorite hero types) and I eagerly await learning more about him when his book comes along.
In sum, although Enslave Me Sweetly did not make as much of an impact as book #1, the story is action packed and entertaining, and the romance is sweet and spicy. The audiobook is superbly read by Justine Eyre and I already have book #3 lined up.
4 Stars
Eden Black, an alien assassin renowned for never missing a target, discovers to her chagrin that there is always a first time. Forced to work with a human partner, Lucius Adaire, Eden is determined to put a stop to the trafficking ring selling humans as slaves to otherworlders. However, as Eden and Lucius go undercover and their attraction skyrockets, their mission takes a turn for the worse and they will have to utilize all of their skills and abilities to succeed before it is too late…
Series note: Although this is book #2 in the Alien Huntress series, it can be read as a standalone as the plot and characters are unconnected to the first book.
Eden and Lucius are an engaging couple with explosive chemistry. Nevertheless, the book suffers from the 1st person POV as readers are inundated with Eden’s insecurities, which get old after a while, and Lucius’s thoughts and emotions are missing. Moreover, he comes across as more of a beta hero that I would like.
The world that Showalter has created is very compelling with the various races and their reasons for being on Earth. The human trafficking plot is a unique variant of a familiar theme and there are some interesting twists and turns, as well as a surprise revelation at the end. The secondary characters are also intriguing, especially Devyn who is obviously a bad boy in need of redemption (one of my favorite hero types) and I eagerly await learning more about him when his book comes along.
In sum, although Enslave Me Sweetly did not make as much of an impact as book #1, the story is action packed and entertaining, and the romance is sweet and spicy. The audiobook is superbly read by Justine Eyre and I already have book #3 lined up.
thegeekyblogger's review
4.0
Listened for Review (Simon & Schuster)
Overall Rating: 4.25
Story Rating: 4.00
Character Rating: 4.50
Audio Rating: 4.00 (not part of the overall rating)
First Thought When Finished: Enslave Me Sweetly was a great book that I didn't realize was a 2nd in series. I never felt lost so feel free to jump in here (though I am going to get book 1).
Story Thoughts: Alright, so I already admitted that I have not read book 1 but I have read A Long Kiss Goodnight (which has some of the same aspects in it). That being said, I really enjoyed getting introduced into the world where the bad guys aren't necessarily who you think they are and the good guys are not always cut and dry. I was floored by the imagination that was put into creating the different species and can't wait to learn more. The action was fun and the mystery was pretty good too. I enjoyed this far more than I expected.
Character Thoughts: Eden was bad ass! I don't know a better way to describe her than that. She was tough as nails and had a very Lara Croft type of way about her (independent, stubborn, doesn't work well with others). Lucius was perfect for her. I can't imagine anyone else being stubborn enough to out Eden, Eden! My other favorite character (which I searched and doesn't appear to have his own book *pouty face*) was Devyn! Someone please tell me he reappears because I thought he was brilliant!
Audio Thoughts
Justine is one of my favorite narrators (especially when accents are involved). She has a lilt to her tone that just makes you settle into the story. Although her voicing of Lucius took a bit for me to get used to, it was never distracting. Overall, I would recommend this book on audio!
Final Thoughts: Why it took me forever to read this series is a mystery to me but I am glad I finally gave it a whirl!
Overall Rating: 4.25
Story Rating: 4.00
Character Rating: 4.50
Audio Rating: 4.00 (not part of the overall rating)
First Thought When Finished: Enslave Me Sweetly was a great book that I didn't realize was a 2nd in series. I never felt lost so feel free to jump in here (though I am going to get book 1).
Story Thoughts: Alright, so I already admitted that I have not read book 1 but I have read A Long Kiss Goodnight (which has some of the same aspects in it). That being said, I really enjoyed getting introduced into the world where the bad guys aren't necessarily who you think they are and the good guys are not always cut and dry. I was floored by the imagination that was put into creating the different species and can't wait to learn more. The action was fun and the mystery was pretty good too. I enjoyed this far more than I expected.
Character Thoughts: Eden was bad ass! I don't know a better way to describe her than that. She was tough as nails and had a very Lara Croft type of way about her (independent, stubborn, doesn't work well with others). Lucius was perfect for her. I can't imagine anyone else being stubborn enough to out Eden, Eden! My other favorite character (which I searched and doesn't appear to have his own book *pouty face*) was Devyn! Someone please tell me he reappears because I thought he was brilliant!
Audio Thoughts
Narrated By Justine Eyre / Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
Justine is one of my favorite narrators (especially when accents are involved). She has a lilt to her tone that just makes you settle into the story. Although her voicing of Lucius took a bit for me to get used to, it was never distracting. Overall, I would recommend this book on audio!
Final Thoughts: Why it took me forever to read this series is a mystery to me but I am glad I finally gave it a whirl!
dragon_lion64's review against another edition
4.0
Eden is golden.
In every way, Eden is golden - her hair, her skin, her eyes and her heart. She's a badass too.
Lucius is a hottie but I think I like Eden more.
Speaking of hot, Devyn is sizzling! Too bad he owns slaves. That ruined it for me.
I thought we might see some of the characters from the first book. Maybe we'll see them in the next book.
In every way, Eden is golden - her hair, her skin, her eyes and her heart. She's a badass too.
Lucius is a hottie but I think I like Eden more.
Speaking of hot, Devyn is sizzling! Too bad he owns slaves. That ruined it for me.
I thought we might see some of the characters from the first book. Maybe we'll see them in the next book.
readingrenbo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5