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whitneykelley's review
4.0
Really 2 novellas in 1 book
Writing: good
Plot: ok
Characters: well-defined with clear motivations - great
World-building: subtle but present
Romance believable with chemistry? yes
The author doesn’t put any separation in the story, but this very much get like 2 stories that flow into each other. I really liked the first half - when they are on Earth. The world building is subtle, but I found it more present than other reviewers said. Romance was sweet and character development worked.
The second half really kicks off a whole different story, and I wasn’t a huge fan of it. I’m not a huge fan of sequels where our couple is ripped apart and have to deal with some external issue. I’d much rather have no sequel and let them just be happy together.
Writing: good
Plot: ok
Characters: well-defined with clear motivations - great
World-building: subtle but present
Romance believable with chemistry? yes
The author doesn’t put any separation in the story, but this very much get like 2 stories that flow into each other. I really liked the first half - when they are on Earth. The world building is subtle, but I found it more present than other reviewers said. Romance was sweet and character development worked.
The second half really kicks off a whole different story, and I wasn’t a huge fan of it. I’m not a huge fan of sequels where our couple is ripped apart and have to deal with some external issue. I’d much rather have no sequel and let them just be happy together.
lindoforbes's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
offmyredcarpet's review
DNFd at 42%. The writing is extremely choppy, which is unfortunate because the alien culture was unique and interesting.
iammread's review against another edition
This was just awful I kept hoping it would finish but also hoping it would get better. The story did so much and did it poorly. Would have been better if it was condensed and fleshed out.
sofia19_reading's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
jje121579's review against another edition
4.0
Good world building, love the characters...
For a short story this one delivers on imagery and "feels". I like that Zoriah is believable as a single mother and her kids are also realistic. Benyon is so sweet and loyal and sexy. For SciFi romance fans this is well worth the read, I just wish it was longer.
For a short story this one delivers on imagery and "feels". I like that Zoriah is believable as a single mother and her kids are also realistic. Benyon is so sweet and loyal and sexy. For SciFi romance fans this is well worth the read, I just wish it was longer.
angels_gp17's review
2.0
Warrior’s Bond is book one in the Yadeshi Brides series by Emma Alisyn.
Zoriah, is a single mother of three working two jobs.
Benyon, is a blue warrior alien on earth to train the kids that apply to the Yadeshi program.
I felt this story was rushed and things didn’t flow well. We barely get any background on the Yadeshi and we don’t get any history on how they came to be on earth, nor do we zip off to an alien plant in this story. We also don’t get to dive into the characters.
From what I understand about the world. Earth’s government isn’t nice and they are regulating their people, in that once you are in a class level you stay and don't get a chance to improve your situation. They are also hiding all the benefits of joining the Yadeshi organization from it's earth citizens.
I found some things interesting, like the Yadeshi and their training program, but we don’t get to dive into it all, so I was disappointed on the lack of information and world building. The romance was a slow, sweet, and a nice courtship.
The major downside with this book for me besides the lack of flow, information, and world building is that we actually ended at 62%. The last 40% of this book is all advertisement for the other books in the Yadeshi Brides series. I don't like when an author does this. It’s misleading the readers and not giving us a full story.
Warrior’s Bond was ok, but didn’t win me over. Their was potential, but it need more. If the blurb intrigues you, I urge you to give it a shot. Just because it did not work for me does not mean it won’t for you.
Rated: 2.5 Stars
Zoriah, is a single mother of three working two jobs.
Benyon, is a blue warrior alien on earth to train the kids that apply to the Yadeshi program.
I felt this story was rushed and things didn’t flow well. We barely get any background on the Yadeshi and we don’t get any history on how they came to be on earth, nor do we zip off to an alien plant in this story. We also don’t get to dive into the characters.
From what I understand about the world. Earth’s government isn’t nice and they are regulating their people, in that once you are in a class level you stay and don't get a chance to improve your situation. They are also hiding all the benefits of joining the Yadeshi organization from it's earth citizens.
I found some things interesting, like the Yadeshi and their training program, but we don’t get to dive into it all, so I was disappointed on the lack of information and world building. The romance was a slow, sweet, and a nice courtship.
The major downside with this book for me besides the lack of flow, information, and world building is that we actually ended at 62%. The last 40% of this book is all advertisement for the other books in the Yadeshi Brides series. I don't like when an author does this. It’s misleading the readers and not giving us a full story.
Warrior’s Bond was ok, but didn’t win me over. Their was potential, but it need more. If the blurb intrigues you, I urge you to give it a shot. Just because it did not work for me does not mean it won’t for you.
Rated: 2.5 Stars
cmbohn's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
traditionson's review
5.0
A woman down on her luck in a society that doesnt care and a government that will do anything to ruin you and control you has the opportunity through her three kids to a new life as they are all training under an alien warrior. I loved this book. Steamy but not forceful with great characters that seemed to grow. Would have loved to learn more about his past but still they grew. A great and quick read.
mountainblue's review
3.0
I really liked the slow developing romance here but the ending was rushed making it feel I've only reading half the book.