Joel Leslie is the PERFECT narrator for this (often he's hit/miss for me) because he gets Carter's humor & snark just right, plus Pykh's naivete, innocence and devotion to his mates comes through with the edge of confusion and is heart-breakingly good. I loved it even more the second time around. So, no, I do not think that I have been rating this series too high. It's better than the first book, but still needs some editing. I was waiting for this moment, when Carter finally realizes what was really going on. This installment ended on a cliff-hanger. Like the one who seemed to be really interested in Pykh. Interestingly I wouldn't mind if some of the other aliens would. I'll throw a hissy fit if he becomes their lover too. The 3 of them were doing so good without anyone else and I don't want Auk interfering, and becoming a part of Carter's "court", whatever that means. Other than the 3 main characters, there's a new-comer, Auk, who I don't like. It's more of a fluffy read, but not shallow.
The characters are well fleshed out, and have unique voices. When I started reading this series, I thought it would be filled with shallow characters, and lots of erotic sexual encounters. The trio of guys are of my favourite gruff but adorable types and I can't wait to reunite with them and see them get their HEA. I will most likely pick up the next book in the series when it's released, because I want to know where the story goes from here. At the high price of the book I as a reader expect a higher professional level content. I think the story is so good it deserves a proper edit. Like other reviewers have mentioned, this book is in need of an editor overhaul to reduce typos, missing words, and at a few places tighten up the plot progression and dialogue. Mpreg in this book? No, the aliens continue to mention male pregnancy, but no one is pregnant in book 2. The three main characters have distinct voices and personalities, and the story is both creative, immersive and wonderfully unpredictable.
I loved the action and suspense parts of the escape plot, as well as the slow development of the romantic bond. This continued adventure had me hooked solid, just as the first book.
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