Genre: Sci-Fi, Romance
LGBTQ+ Category: Gay
Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild
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About The Book
There was peace at last between Earth and Daran, despite the mixed feelings on both planets. At least Jon and Talin could visit now as allies, instead of former enemies, not to mention the trade opportunities waiting to grow.
Jon should have known his joy would be short-lived.
A call from his father informed him of a plague overtaking Earth, killing whomever it touches. Warned away by his parents, Jon is determined to do whatever he needs to aid them.
Daran answers Earth’s call for help, but now it is a race against time.
Leaving for Earth, neither Jon nor Talin know if they will survive, or if they will ever be able to return to Daran.
Will they be asked to make the ultimate sacrifice to ensure Earth’s survival? Or will a cure be the biggest threat to Jon and Talin’s lives while another enemy lurks in the shadows?
The Review
This is a series I absolutely love. If you’re not familiar with it, I’d highly recommend beginning with the first three books in the series: “Daranii Justice.”
When I picked this book up and read the first page, I immediately remembered everything that happened previously in the previous, and felt like it was yesterday that I ended my review for book three with a plea to the author for more. Now I wonder if I should be wishing to win the lottery too!
If you choose not to begin with the first books in the series, the author does give some information on what occurred previously, but to truly understand the relationship between Jon and Talin, a relationship that began with hatred, betrayal and torture, you need to start at the beginning.
Jon and Talin have returned from visiting Jon’s parents on Earth, but unfortunately the first message they receive is one of doom and gloom. A virus has hit Earth, and with no vaccine or cure, thousands are dying. Jon’s parents assure him and Talin that they are safe and have everything they need, but that doesn’t stop them from requesting the aid of Daran.
Since Daran and Earth have come to a treaty, each promising to come to the other’s aid if necessary, Daran agrees. Jon and Talin, with their guards and doctors, head to Earth on a science ship, with all the equipment necessary to analyze the virus and hopefully come up with a vaccine.
Calal, the doctor responsible for helping Jon when he needed it most, is happy to once again assist. He and his assistant put themselves in quarantine for the safety of the rest of the crew, but it becomes unnecessary when they discover that Daranii’s are immune.
In the past, Daranii’s and Earthlings came together and had pregnancies and children who had both human and Daranii DNA. Jon and his entire family are immune to the virus. A vaccine is created, but when it is discovered that the vaccine contains Daranii DNA, everyone prepares for the worst.
Since we have recently lived through the upheaval of COVID, it was not surprising to me what the conspiracy theorists in this story came up with. Many refuse the vaccine and many die because it contains the DNA of their sworn enemy. Earth started a war with Daran, and once again the hotheads are winning out.
Violence and upheaval add deaths unrelated to the virus. Jon and his family run into trouble, no doubt caused by their neighbors. Fear rules and keeps many from getting the vaccine that would save their lives.
If you read the first books in the series, then you know what Jon did to save his planet, and why even now he is still hated by so many. Jon and Talin’s love for each other is stronger than ever, and despite Jon’s rough start with the Daranii, he is now respected and is an Advocate for Daran.
I loved this book, and now end my review with the same plea I made before. Please don’t make me wait too long for the next one!
The Reviewer
I am an avid reader the mother of 3 sons and grandmother to seven grandchildren. Since retiring I have been doing more reading while volunteering as a CASA worker. CASA is an organization that works with the family court system to ensure that children are in the best living situation. There are way too many children that get overlooked in the foster care system and I visit homes and make visits to the parents. I was born and raised in New York and my husband of 50 years and I live in Upstate New York.
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