Ashley L. HuntCritiques

It was much better than I expected, you know...for what it is. But, in all honesty, I can’t even think of this genre without at least a certain level of cheese involved. I can’t take it seriously. It’s just a bit of a laugh.

I actually liked it better than the first one, but couldn’t bring myself to rate it any higher. The plot holes are pretty thick on the ground, and random stuff is stated, but never explained. It just “is”, and you’re not supposed to question it...even if it doesn’t make sense, or is ridiculously convenient.

Also, warning to the haters. Totally “fated Mates” territory. They didn’t make it quite so blatant in the first book. But, it was instant -bolt of lightening- kind of action in this one.

Okay, this one? The cheesetasticness was hilarious. Like actually laugh out loud funny/horrid lines. Gah! It was very enjoyable in that way. Otherwise? Meh. More plot holes and oddities. Also, I hate it when American authors Americanize their completely unrelated cultures.

Like, fantasy made up worlds, or in this case the massively hung blue alien men from another universe, who are circumcised. Because, everyone is right? Um, no. Americans generally are, and Jews, because it has religious significance and started with them. Pretty much the rest of the planet does NOT cut the end off of baby boys’ penises for no real reason.

These are also absurdly easily resolved. One minute everything is all teen drama queen, then poof, it’s over. And you’re all, “What the?!?!” and looking around, thinking you must’ve missed some pages. Nope that’s it. Everything is dire and death one minute and, happily ever after the next paragraph.

Probably the best of the first 4. Still truly horrendously cheesy lines. *snorts*

Still some plot holes and weirdness as well. But it was the best actual story. Again, resolved remarkably effortlessly. I can commend her (author) for not flogging the old “misunderstanding dragged out for half the book” trope. I’ll give another half star for that. :)

Okay, still a bit cheesy, especially in the smexy scenes. But, the best so far by a long shot in story, characters, and editing. Probably still 3.something, but we’ll give it the bump for good measure.

I’m actually excited to read the next story, as we were introduced to Zuran in this book and I quite liked him.

Still some gaping plot holes, mostly the same ones. Still some editing issues. And, the author uses the word “orbs” for eyes incessantly in this one. Gah!

BUT, she’s growing as a writer. Her characters are getting more depth, as well as her plot. When I think back to Rex and Duke (#1 & 2) there’s just a lot more here. But more to sink your teeth into.

End if the book resolutions and HEA is still a little too easy. But, not so abrupt as the early books.

(By plot holes, I mean things in the world building that just make zero sense. Like a space travel capable culture with holographic “x-ray” type medical technology that does not have electricity, regular currency, and is mainly an agrarian society trading by barter. That just makes no sense to me. Or, the whole thing where the Aliens - somehow magically - understand and can speak any language spoken to them, even if no one in the history of their race has ever heard it before. Stuff like that.)

They got better as the series went on.

I think I’m going to miss Albaterra.

I received a arc of Lokos in return for a honest review..

I thought Duke was my favorite charter but not when I read this now its Lokos.the author has a way of writing that make you go wow if you love alien romance then this is a must read

REVIEW: Creating a believable alternative society is always a challenge but Ashley Hunt definitely met that in building the planet of Euthenia. I especially liked the less than palatable food sources handled in a gourmet fashion. Kataline was bred to be awarded to an alien race. Prince Kerr from Euthenia was delighted to be paired with such an innocent beauty. Neither were aware of the plots, deceptions, and planned rebellions around their mating. As things heat up, both in the bedroom and in the rebellion, Kataline begins to hear voices demanding her assignation of the King. Be aware of the slightly rough transition as the story shifts focus from Kerr and Kataline. The book picks up the other side of the story with Caleb and Emerald. Earthlings, Kataline and Caleb find their strengths to defuse the rebellion. There were a few more plot twists that made this a satisfying read.
DESCRIPTION NOT REVIEW: My dad decided about my future without me.
I have to marry an Alien Prince I have never seen before, and I will have to sacrifice my happiness for the best of humanity.
But how can I do that?

Kataline is a curvy, sensitive, lovely woman who has to marry the Alien Prince, Kerr. Her father arranged this marriage to bring peace on Earth without asking her about her feelings! She is the first genetically engineered woman, and she has never had sex before in her life!

Kerr is the Alien Prince of the Planet Euthenia. His mother died while he was very young and he has never met true love. He is the most handsome Alpha male on his planet, and even though he could have any woman he wanted, he arranged this marriage for political reasons. His father is against his decision, but Kerr has to follow his own path as he is to become the future King!

Those two never-loved souls have to make this work. However, one of them has a dark secret. A secret unknown to everyone except for Kataline’s father who will not say anything about it until it is too late. While they are heading back to Planet Euthenia, an Uprising starts there by Earth Colonists.

When Kerr’s father is informed about it, he imprisons Kataline.

Was this Kataline’s father plan all along? Was she a part of the scheme? Will Kerr save her or not? What will happen between those two?

REVIEW: Creating a believable alternative society is always a challenge but Ashley Hunt definitely met that in building the planet of Euthenia. I especially liked the less than palatable food sources handled in a gourmet fashion. Kataline was bred to be awarded to an alien race. Prince Kerr from Euthenia was delighted to be paired with such an innocent beauty. Neither were aware of the plots, deceptions, and planned rebellions around their mating. As things heat up, both in the bedroom and in the rebellion, Kataline begins to hear voices demanding her assignation of the King. Be aware of the slightly rough transition as the story shifts focus from Kerr and Kataline. The book picks up the other side of the story with Caleb and Emerald. Earthlings, Kataline and Caleb find their strengths to defuse the rebellion. There were a few more plot twists that made this a satisfying read.½

Isolde’s first space mission goes takes a wild turn when she misses her ride and has to hitch one with the most notorious aliens in the galaxy.

Alien General's Bride is much larger than the first two books and has a number of edits that needed fixing. As a part of the Brion Brides series it lacks continuity when it comes to the characters, because in the first book, Alien Warrior's Mate (Brion Brides #1) which is professed to be the prequel to Alien General's Bride, Deliya finds her mate in Darien. Yet, according to Alien General's Bride Deliya has no mate and it is the third book in the series begging the question, how much effort did Vi Voxley really put into her creation. I was genuinely disappointed in Alien General's Bride because even though the story was longer the really was nothing that tied the three books together. Narath and Urenya (from Alien Warrior's Wife (Brion Brides #2) were both in the story but again there was nothing to indicate they were a couple because they were never found together.

I usually tell you what I like about a book first, but to be honest I needed to time to really think about what I liked because I had stopped reading it several times, in favor of other books that were less disappointing than Alien General's Bride. Thankfully, the time I took to think about what I really liked paid off because I can say the bedroom scenes were hot and steamy and the challenge between Diego and the monster was pretty awesome, but other than that I was bored. Between the edits and my overall disappointment, I am giving Alien General's Bride one-star.

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