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A review by rellimreads
The Protector by Elin Peer
2.0
Audible Escape. ebook also available via Kindle Unlimited.
I actually sat on this a bit after finishing it before writing my review. While I did finish the audiobook, ultimately I was underwhelmed. It started out with a somewhat interesting premise, but the world building never came together as cohesively as I had hoped and bogged down the story quite a bit. While the characters were in their 30s, it had a distinctly YA/NA feel to it in regards to conversations, interactions, & maturity. As an archaeologist, Christina was completely unwilling to have any understanding or compassion for a different society's way of life. She constantly belittled not only the NMen as a people, but complained about them personally, including constantly disparaging Boulder's looks. Despite having a sexual relationship and spending nearly the entire book together ~ I never actually felt real chemistry or romance between Christina and Boulder. There were a lot of sex scenes, but most felt almost clinical in interaction and description.
It's likely the narration is the reason I finished this. Both Noelle Bridges and John Masterson did an excellent job and I'd definitely listen to more by either of them.
Trigger Warnings (possible spoilers):
I actually sat on this a bit after finishing it before writing my review. While I did finish the audiobook, ultimately I was underwhelmed. It started out with a somewhat interesting premise, but the world building never came together as cohesively as I had hoped and bogged down the story quite a bit. While the characters were in their 30s, it had a distinctly YA/NA feel to it in regards to conversations, interactions, & maturity. As an archaeologist, Christina was completely unwilling to have any understanding or compassion for a different society's way of life. She constantly belittled not only the NMen as a people, but complained about them personally, including constantly disparaging Boulder's looks. Despite having a sexual relationship and spending nearly the entire book together ~ I never actually felt real chemistry or romance between Christina and Boulder. There were a lot of sex scenes, but most felt almost clinical in interaction and description.
It's likely the narration is the reason I finished this. Both Noelle Bridges and John Masterson did an excellent job and I'd definitely listen to more by either of them.
Trigger Warnings (possible spoilers):