Book Review: Venery

• Book Blurb

  I’ve been abducted by an alien in a cowboy hat.

  He needs me to play the role of fake fiancée to appease his family of tentacle-tailed cops.

  I’ll keep up the charade as long as I need if it means being reunited with Abraxas and Rurik.

  Shouldn’t be too hard, right? To play pretend …

  My life force is now inextricably tied to handsome, gun totin’ Officer Hyt.

  But do you know what happens if my new in-laws find out that I’m mated to three different males?

  Intergalactic war, that’s what.

  Eve Wakefield here, currently stationed on the water planet, Yaoh. I’ve been subject to all sorts of unimaginable cruelty since landing here: family drama, ill-fitting bathing suits, and Hyt’s horrible childhood friend. This woman is not only in love with my (fake) mate, but she’s also disturbingly perceptive. If she tells the Chief of Police that his son and I are liars: we’re dead. Did I mention that liars are executed here?

  And what about the king and queen, the ones stuck on that horrible spaceship?

  Liars might be killed on Hyt’s planet, but Rurik’s people won’t stand for adultery.

  If they find out, they’ll do worse: they’ll start eating planets and they won’t stop.

  Ah, hell.

  I did not intend to be crowned the queen of aliens.

  It sounds like the dumbest dumb-dumb alien romance plot ever.

  But if that’s the only way to save the people that I love, can I do it?

  Wear the crown, take the throne, save the universe.

  Yeah, I got this.VENERY – book 3 of 3 in the For the Love of Aliens trilogy. This is a why choose/reverse harem alien romance. In the series finale, we’ll see what it looks like when Eve’s three alien males come together, find out what it really means when a spaceship eats something, and see our beloved caterer/queen of the universe get the ending she deserves.

  I’ve been abducted by an alien in a cowboy hat.

  He needs me to play the role of fake fiancée to appease his family of tentacle-tailed cops.

  I’ll keep up the charade as long as I need if it means being reunited with Abraxas and Rurik.

  Shouldn’t be too hard, right? To play pretend …

  My life force is now inextricably tied to handsome, gun totin’ Officer Hyt.

  But do you know what happens if my new in-laws find out that I’m mated to three different males?

  Intergalactic war, that’s what.

  Eve Wakefield here, currently stationed on the water planet, Yaoh. I’ve been subject to all sorts of unimaginable cruelty since landing here: family drama, ill-fitting bathing suits, and Hyt’s horrible childhood friend. This woman is not only in love with my (fake) mate, but she’s also disturbingly perceptive. If she tells the Chief of Police that his son and I are liars: we’re dead. Did I mention that liars are executed here?

  And what about the king and queen, the ones stuck on that horrible spaceship?

  Liars might be killed on Hyt’s planet, but Rurik’s people won’t stand for adultery.

  If they find out, they’ll do worse: they’ll start eating planets and they won’t stop.

  Ah, hell.

  I did not intend to be crowned the queen of aliens.

  It sounds like the dumbest dumb-dumb alien romance plot ever.

  But if that’s the only way to save the people that I love, can I do it?

  Wear the crown, take the throne, save the universe.

  Yeah, I got this.VENERY – book 3 of 3 in the For the Love of Aliens trilogy. This is a why choose/reverse harem alien romance. In the series finale, we’ll see what it looks like when Eve’s three alien males come together, find out what it really means when a spaceship eats something, and see our beloved caterer/queen of the universe get the ending she deserves.

• My review

  In a nutshell

  Venery was entertaining but ultimately disappointing compared to the first book. Elements that felt slightly over-the-top yet vibrant and original in book one crossed the line into excessive exaggeration here. The story had a “campy” feel—think theatrical and overly dramatic—but it eventually became tiresome. 

  When everything is exaggerated and there are too many plot twists, each twist stops feeling relevant.

   

  Overall story:

  The book had its enjoyable moments, but my internal tolerance for twists and turns was maxed out by this point, especially since I’d read this immediately after book two. 

  Regarding the series finale—I personally prefer longer, detailed epilogues where I can savor a happily-ever-after. Here, it felt rushed and short. It may satisfy most readers, but I was hoping for something more fulfilling.

  The book was unnecessarily long—some sections felt like filler, making the genuinely exciting scenes rare and scattered.

  Romance:

  On the bright side, we finally see the harem truly consolidate—although briefly. I was left wanting more. 

  Among Eve’s three romantic interests, Hyt is my second favorite after Abraxas (who remains unmatched from the first book). 

  • Hyt brings charisma, sexiness, and surprising tenderness to his relationship with Eve. His scenes were deliciously dirty, definitely a highlight. 
  • Eve, while the protagonist, sometimes got overshadowed by the sheer amount of chaos happening around her.

   

  Overall, the trilogy offers plenty of humor, sweetness, and alien-themed spice. Despite my mixed feelings about this book, the series itself was fun and worth reading, especially if you space them out a bit rather than binge-read them back-to-back.

  In a nutshell

  Venery was entertaining but ultimately disappointing compared to the first book. Elements that felt slightly over-the-top yet vibrant and original in book one crossed the line into excessive exaggeration here. The story had a “campy” feel—think theatrical and overly dramatic—but it eventually became tiresome. 

  When everything is exaggerated and there are too many plot twists, each twist stops feeling relevant.

   

  Overall story:

  The book had its enjoyable moments, but my internal tolerance for twists and turns was maxed out by this point, especially since I’d read this immediately after book two. 

  Regarding the series finale—I personally prefer longer, detailed epilogues where I can savor a happily-ever-after. Here, it felt rushed and short. It may satisfy most readers, but I was hoping for something more fulfilling.

  The book was unnecessarily long—some sections felt like filler, making the genuinely exciting scenes rare and scattered.

  Romance:

  On the bright side, we finally see the harem truly consolidate—although briefly. I was left wanting more. 

  Among Eve’s three romantic interests, Hyt is my second favorite after Abraxas (who remains unmatched from the first book). 

  • Hyt brings charisma, sexiness, and surprising tenderness to his relationship with Eve. His scenes were deliciously dirty, definitely a highlight. 
  • Eve, while the protagonist, sometimes got overshadowed by the sheer amount of chaos happening around her.

   

  Overall, the trilogy offers plenty of humor, sweetness, and alien-themed spice. Despite my mixed feelings about this book, the series itself was fun and worth reading, especially if you space them out a bit rather than binge-read them back-to-back.

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