| Dr. Sheleigh O’Brien is an anthropologist sent to the planet Avera to study the people and their culture. She was not there long before she came under notice of the heir to the planet Kleet Krysan. Kleet is taken by Sheliegh from the very beginning and makes a point to get to know her better. Kleet is the first man that Sheliegh has ever desired and decides would allow him to become her lover. She becomes his mate not realizing that it would be a bond that would last forever. With the world on the brink of a civil war things quickly escalate out of control and Sheleigh finds herself caught in the middle.
Mating Flight is an exciting and emotionally stirring futuristic fantasy. Readers will become involved in the lives of the two compelling characters of Sheleigh and Kleet. Two people who find love in spite of all their differences. Their passionate story will move the hearts of the readers. Sheleigh is a woman that has been tossed into a situation that she is unprepared emotionally to handle. She manages to survive although at times her problems will bring tears to the readers’ eyes. She is a character that readers can identify with. She is also character readers will admire and find themselves rooting for in the end. Kleet is a strong man that has a lot of changes thrown at him. He does not handle them well and readers will find themselves alternating between feeling sorry for him and being angry at the way he treats others. He is a strong man and is expected not to show any weaknesses. His sadness and anger is internalized and shown how it can be destructive to a relationship. Readers will be drawn into this story from the beginning with the passion of their attraction and find themselves captivated by the way their relationship progresses. The heat between the two is amazing. In this story readers will see a couple that has let their hormones rule them and they act before thinking about the consequences. There relationship is filled with mistakes and heartache that is conveyed strongly to the reader. This is a fast paced story with a strong moral theme. It speaks against prejudice and effects on all that come in contact with it. It’s very creative and highly imaginative. This story is believable in its progression and quite entertaining. Readers are encouraged to look for Mating Flight by Shay Lacy.
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Reviewer: Anita |