Posts labeled C.J. Dragon
Review - Emissary Prince by C.J. Dragon
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River and Eris are back together again after a fight over Eris’ attitude, but River still can’t accept the limitations that being Eris’ consort would place on him. To everyone’s surprise, it’s the king that comes up with the perfect solution: make River a prince, a near-equal to Eris. It’s an elegant solution that removes the barriers to the two being together in every way possible. The one problem it creates comes from a surprising quarter.
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Review - The Envoy by C.J. Dragon
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The new settlement for human refugees on Drakonis is ready, so River and Prince Eris travel to Earth to collect them. The refugees include River’s best friend Ben in addition to hundreds of others that have fallen out of favor with the Guardians. Getting the 700 humans settled in their new home is just one of the challenges for River. The Guardian he is now beholden to, Sebastian, sends River on dangerous missions to hostile planets.
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Review - River by C.J. Dragon
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Earth was a dying planet when the Guardians arrived and took over. They ended all wars. Polluting industries and the billionaires who perpetuated them were eliminated. Everyone has a guaranteed basic income and the freedom to pursue their interests. But the Guardians permit no dissent. Those who do speak out tend to disappear. River works in the diplomatic service for the Guardians, dealing with other aliens who come to Earth.
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Review - The Perfection of Peace by C.J. Dragon
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Much to his dismay, Jon in put in command of the joint Daranii and Earth fleet that is sent to confront the alien invaders who dealt Daran its first ever defeat. Jon will return to his old ship, the Excalibur, as captain, while Talin commands one of the Daranii ships. Once again, the two life mates face an uncomfortable separation. Will Jon’s unpredictable humanity win the day again, justifying the faith both races put in him?
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Review - The Precipice of Understanding by C.J. Dragon
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An old enemy of the Daranii is once again probing the borders of their space. Talin and Jon are sent with a fleet of ships to take on the invaders. The expedition and its aftermath forces the Daranii to face some very uncomfortable ideas. It falls on Jon to help his life mate and the rest of Daran understand how to deal with failure and learn from their loss.
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Review - The Proposal for Unity by C.J. Dragon
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Jon and Talin have only just returned to Daran when news of a devastating pandemic sweeping Earth reaches them. Fearing for their parent’s safety, the couple organizes a Daranii mission to assist the humans. As expected, the Daranii help is not universally welcomed by everyone on Earth, even when a vaccine is quickly developed. The cure itself introduces even more complications into Human-Daranii relations. This is the first book of a trilogy that forms a sequel to the Daranii Justice series.
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Review - The Purpose of Sactuary by C.J. Dragon
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Note, this book is part of a series meant to be read in order. This review of the third book in the set may contain spoilers about the previous installments. Jon and Talin have returned to Daran, but things are far from settled there. A rogue member of the Warriors is rallying support against acceptance of the human Jon, even more so after it’s revealed he has Duranii DNA. Talin’s over-protective warrior mentality doesn’t really help put Jon at ease.
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Review - Review - The Promise of Sacrifice by C.J. Dragon
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Note: The books of this series are very much meant to be read in order. If you haven't read the first book, this review of the second may contain some spoilers. Jon has been given permission to visit Earth to get surgery that might fix the damage to his heart caused by the Daranii torture. His life-mate Talin will accompany him along with their guard. Jon is overjoyed at the chance to see his family, who were told he was dead.
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Review - The Price of Surrender by C.J. Dragon
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The humans’ first encounter with the Daranii didn't go well. It started a war Earth had no hope of winning. They only beat the more advanced race in one battle, under the command of Captain Jonathan Thomsin. When Earth is forced to surrender, one of the terms calls for Captain Thomsin to be turned over to the Duranii as a “sacrifice.” Jon knows he will probably be executed, and he definitely won't ever see Earth again.
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Review - Vale by C.J. Dragon
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Far into the future, a generation ship from Earth finds a planet with the right atmosphere, plenty of water, and an established ecosystem, but no intelligent life, or so they think. It's only well after the settlements are established that the humans discover the planet is taken care of by an omniscient guardian. The guardian, having studied the Earthlings, is willing to let them stay, but only if they abide by his decisions regarding the use of the planet's resources.
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