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Briar Boleyn
by Lilo Quie
Four hundred years of life as a second-class reptilian hybreed has left Vil cynical and weary. As a descendant of the mysterious progenitors who once uplifted and then abandoned humanity, he spends his days traversing the stars with a ragtag, found-family crew. They are survivors in a galaxy that treats their kind as relics of a poisoned legacy. But when their latest salvage mission leads them to an abandoned military base on a desolate asteroid, they uncover a secret that changes everything: a man frozen in time, waiting for a rescue that never came.
Noel has spent centuries in cryogenic stasis, his mind tethered to a singular, desperate hope. As the last Omega of his kind, he is a living piece of history, burdened by the memories of the government that controlled him and the family that left him behind. When Vil finally clears the frost from his chamber, the connection is immediate and volatile.
This gripping series opener masterfully blends historical sci-fi lore with the intensity of a paranormal romance. Readers will find themselves immersed in a rich, complex world that balances humor, tragedy, and high-stakes tension. With its unique take on shifter dynamics and a touch of space-bound spice, this is the perfect escape for those seeking a story where deep emotional stakes meet cosmic discovery.
February 6, 2025
Fantastic world build here, truly got sucked in. It's been ind of tricky to find good mm scifi romance or as one of the characters would say, \"space smutt\". Nice read, only caveat would be that the character grow too quickly, really could have spread it over longer, potentially more books. but all in all a good one. hope to read more... ) 2 people found this helpful
November 11, 2024
I’m normally a fast reader but I had to slow down to understand some of the technical details of story. Otherwise it good reading. ) 3 people found this helpful
May 24, 2026
This is the start of a series. It's a great story with humor and tragedy. And a blue egg to make this a family thing. Can't wait for the next book. )
December 11, 2024
What a strange ending. What a strange story. Was there a beginning, middle and end? It felt like the beginning the entire time. I can’t even really understand what happened. ) 3 people found this helpful
November 14, 2024
Another wonderful and wild world from Lilo! I absolutely loved the world building in this new series and I am so excited to see more from some of the side characters in this series eventually! This book also hit a lot of nostalgia feelings for me as it reminded me in some ways of older sci-fi series I read growing up. ) One person found this helpful
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