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Himiko #2
Warrior
When the aliens arrived on Earth, it turned out that Plato was right. You really can find your other half - your soulmate, and Matt found his. Now he's got an unbreakable mental bond to his mate and some intriguing telekinetic abilities to explore. Full of excitement, Matt returns to his old life, but he's completely unprepared for the anger and rejection he encounters because of his bond with Pietr. Shunned and assaulted, Matt realizes the hard way that you can never go back. Especially not when you're bonded with the enemy.
Giving up isn't an option, though. Even though Matt's pretty sure that Pietr's the most annoying alien in history, he's also sure that his mate is more important to him than anything else. But Matt's mental strength is increasing, and Pietr can no longer hide the one secret he's been desperate to keep. Matt's world falls apart, and he's not sure if he's ever going to be able to put it back together.
He might not have a choice. The hostility between humans and Himika is increasing, and Matt is forced to face some unwelcome truths about his own nature in order to ensure not only his own survival, but that of his fellow human beings as well.
Warrior is the sequel to Bonding
Giving up isn't an option, though. Even though Matt's pretty sure that Pietr's the most annoying alien in history, he's also sure that his mate is more important to him than anything else. But Matt's mental strength is increasing, and Pietr can no longer hide the one secret he's been desperate to keep. Matt's world falls apart, and he's not sure if he's ever going to be able to put it back together.
He might not have a choice. The hostility between humans and Himika is increasing, and Matt is forced to face some unwelcome truths about his own nature in order to ensure not only his own survival, but that of his fellow human beings as well.
Warrior is the sequel to Bonding
192 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 26, 2011
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C.B. Conwy
18Ìýbooks167ÌýfollowersDoing relatively sane and responsible things during the day, I'm always looking forward to coming home to see what my characters have been up to. It’s only very rarely what I want them to do, but there you go. I have no problems whatsoever reading both Flaubert and smut (although not at the same time), and the only thing I like more than chocolate is a good comfort read.
To me, the best thing about writing is the rush; it’s almost a physical high when you’re writing and it’s going well. As for the worst part: Nobody ever told me that fictional characters do exactly as they please! All that talk about ‘the author’s intention�? This author is running around, desperately trying to figure out what my heroes want to do and then coaxing everybody into something vaguely resembling a consistent plot. Sigh.
To me, the best thing about writing is the rush; it’s almost a physical high when you’re writing and it’s going well. As for the worst part: Nobody ever told me that fictional characters do exactly as they please! All that talk about ‘the author’s intention�? This author is running around, desperately trying to figure out what my heroes want to do and then coaxing everybody into something vaguely resembling a consistent plot. Sigh.
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December 29, 2012
Oh My God, the stupidity!!!!
Okay, the basic setup: aliens have more or less occupied Earth. They aren't doing much -- except that every once in awhile they kidnap a human. The humans either never come back, or if they do come back they are completely psychotic. The aliens don't talk to humans, so nobody knows what's really going on.
So our MC, Matt, gets kidnapped by the aliens. He's terrified, but he finds out that the aliens really don't seem to be bad guys. They're just deeply stupid. Despite being "advanced" and telepathic and all, and despite having studied human cultures for centuries, the aliens have somehow gotten the idea that NOT telling the human race what they're doing is somehow going to minimize fear and hysteria. Ummmmmm....really????
So okay. Our hero survives being kidnapped, yadda yadda, and in this second volume he returns to human society. And what does he do???? Does he go tell human governments that the aliens aren't evil??? Does he go on TV and tell people that the aliens aren't evil??? Does he friggin' write NEWSPAPER ARTICLES and tell people that aliens aren't evil????? NOOOOOOOOOOOOO, of COURSE not. He goes right back to his old job that he was doing before he got kidnapped, and then he walks around being all Shocked and Saddened because everyone thinks that the aliens are evill!!!
And how about the press? This guy is the ONLY human to EVER return safe and sane after being kidnapped by the aliens. And he's walking around in public -- grocery stores and hospitals and such -- arm in arm with one of the Evil Aliens. You know, the aliens who never talk to or interact with humans. Except for this one guy. So -- is the press pounding at his door?? NOOOOOOO. Are there news vans parked outside his home?? NOPE. Are government sedans waiting to take him to meetings with the president?? UH-UH. The guy is invisible. Or boring. Or something.
ARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGG. This is one of the times when I REALLY wish I had a paper copy of a book, so I could throw it against the wall and then stomp on it several times and then tear it into tiny shreds!!!!
And it's a shame, too. I've enjoyed Conwy's BDSM books, and these Himiko books are written with the same engaging skill. But the ILLOGIC running rampant throughout both books just makes me tear my hair out. In case you couldn't tell.
Okay, the basic setup: aliens have more or less occupied Earth. They aren't doing much -- except that every once in awhile they kidnap a human. The humans either never come back, or if they do come back they are completely psychotic. The aliens don't talk to humans, so nobody knows what's really going on.
So our MC, Matt, gets kidnapped by the aliens. He's terrified, but he finds out that the aliens really don't seem to be bad guys. They're just deeply stupid. Despite being "advanced" and telepathic and all, and despite having studied human cultures for centuries, the aliens have somehow gotten the idea that NOT telling the human race what they're doing is somehow going to minimize fear and hysteria. Ummmmmm....really????
So okay. Our hero survives being kidnapped, yadda yadda, and in this second volume he returns to human society. And what does he do???? Does he go tell human governments that the aliens aren't evil??? Does he go on TV and tell people that the aliens aren't evil??? Does he friggin' write NEWSPAPER ARTICLES and tell people that aliens aren't evil????? NOOOOOOOOOOOOO, of COURSE not. He goes right back to his old job that he was doing before he got kidnapped, and then he walks around being all Shocked and Saddened because everyone thinks that the aliens are evill!!!
And how about the press? This guy is the ONLY human to EVER return safe and sane after being kidnapped by the aliens. And he's walking around in public -- grocery stores and hospitals and such -- arm in arm with one of the Evil Aliens. You know, the aliens who never talk to or interact with humans. Except for this one guy. So -- is the press pounding at his door?? NOOOOOOO. Are there news vans parked outside his home?? NOPE. Are government sedans waiting to take him to meetings with the president?? UH-UH. The guy is invisible. Or boring. Or something.
ARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGG. This is one of the times when I REALLY wish I had a paper copy of a book, so I could throw it against the wall and then stomp on it several times and then tear it into tiny shreds!!!!
And it's a shame, too. I've enjoyed Conwy's BDSM books, and these Himiko books are written with the same engaging skill. But the ILLOGIC running rampant throughout both books just makes me tear my hair out. In case you couldn't tell.
October 27, 2011
Author keeps the tension high in this great sequel to . The story starts just after the last book ends. Matt and Pietr are travelling back to Matt's apartment to live amongst the normal human population. But sentiment has worsened since Matt was recruited and they are subject to much anger, fear and a sense of betrayal from Matt's human friends and his workplace. At the same time Matt is learning more about his powers and uncovering secrets that have been kept from him. Most seriously by his mate Peter which threatens to destroy their love.
I really enjoyed this sequel. There is plenty happening plot-wise. The sinister Assessor makes his presence known and the final 'showdown' is very satisfying. This book concentrates on bringing the Human/Himiko conflict to a head but always underlying the action is the very emotional bond and love between our two MC's. You should definitely read the first book in the series before this one. Highly recommended for m/m scifi romance fans.
I really enjoyed this sequel. There is plenty happening plot-wise. The sinister Assessor makes his presence known and the final 'showdown' is very satisfying. This book concentrates on bringing the Human/Himiko conflict to a head but always underlying the action is the very emotional bond and love between our two MC's. You should definitely read the first book in the series before this one. Highly recommended for m/m scifi romance fans.
June 11, 2012
This is book two of a the story and you need to have read book one (Bonding) before you read this one. It begins right where the first one ended.
As I said in the other review, I loved this book. The alien culture detail was fascinating and consistent. To me this felt a bit like mixing aspects of Star Wars, Star Trek, and the Sword of Truth. But never fear! It is not overly busy, it just uses aspects either subtly or humorously.
That is another aspect of this series: humor. I love a book that can make me laugh and cry, often at the same time. Another facet that I adore is the "unexpected gift" of a character. We find in Matt a man who must rise to the occasion and be the man he was meant to be.
This is the first time that I have read the author and I must say that I will try others. As my caveat in my previous review, the book is on the explicit range of erotica. It did not bother me, but if you are sensitive to that type of content you might not care for it.
Otherwise, I loved it!
As I said in the other review, I loved this book. The alien culture detail was fascinating and consistent. To me this felt a bit like mixing aspects of Star Wars, Star Trek, and the Sword of Truth. But never fear! It is not overly busy, it just uses aspects either subtly or humorously.
That is another aspect of this series: humor. I love a book that can make me laugh and cry, often at the same time. Another facet that I adore is the "unexpected gift" of a character. We find in Matt a man who must rise to the occasion and be the man he was meant to be.
This is the first time that I have read the author and I must say that I will try others. As my caveat in my previous review, the book is on the explicit range of erotica. It did not bother me, but if you are sensitive to that type of content you might not care for it.
Otherwise, I loved it!
November 29, 2011
3.5
This sequel gave me more insight to the world of the Himiko.
I was also glad to see that even being 'bonded' Matt and Pietr could fight/disagree and their relationship developed more because of it.
This is mostly the story about Matt developing his powers with the help of a few Himiko warriors and then a showdown with the evil accessor.
This sequel gave me more insight to the world of the Himiko.
I was also glad to see that even being 'bonded' Matt and Pietr could fight/disagree and their relationship developed more because of it.
This is mostly the story about Matt developing his powers with the help of a few Himiko warriors and then a showdown with the evil accessor.
February 22, 2013
4.5 stars. Love this series. I'm hoping the author continues to write more about this couple because the ending was pretty open about what could happen next.
CB Conwy is definitely on my auto-buy list of authors. :)
CB Conwy is definitely on my auto-buy list of authors. :)
March 6, 2013
A thrilling conclusion to the Himiko duology.
This book shares the poor writing and great world-building and sex of the first book. I loved the characters and wish the author had done more to explore their unique relationships.
Can there be some sort of four-way grouping between Aki, Robbie, Pietr, and Matt? What's going to happen between Sam and Jerry? I don't think there's really a need for another book for the story... I just would like to explore the relationships more.
Nevertheless, I loved them. They sometimes seemed a bit one-dimensional, but they were fun and I don't expect perfection.
This book shares the poor writing and great world-building and sex of the first book. I loved the characters and wish the author had done more to explore their unique relationships.
Can there be some sort of four-way grouping between Aki, Robbie, Pietr, and Matt? What's going to happen between Sam and Jerry? I don't think there's really a need for another book for the story... I just would like to explore the relationships more.
Nevertheless, I loved them. They sometimes seemed a bit one-dimensional, but they were fun and I don't expect perfection.
July 21, 2020
Just as entertaining as the first book "Himiko: Bonding." This one has more story, whereas the first book was more on the bonding. Both are just very entertaining and HOT!
August 19, 2020
Well-written; a good follow-up to the first book. I would've loved to read another novel after this one, but the ending is satisfying by itself, not a cliffhanger. Would re-read, would recommend.
- The main character spends a lot of time training and quickly learns new skills; the impression is kind of like learning a new sword trick in a video game
- The Assessor's evilness isn't foreshadowed very much; the conflict with him feels a bit abrupt
- The hate crime committed against the main character isn't discussed too much after a few chapters; I would have liked to see more of the impact on him, and any plans he has to live alongside human society at the end of the novel
- The main character spends a lot of time training and quickly learns new skills; the impression is kind of like learning a new sword trick in a video game
- The Assessor's evilness isn't foreshadowed very much; the conflict with him feels a bit abrupt
- The hate crime committed against the main character isn't discussed too much after a few chapters; I would have liked to see more of the impact on him, and any plans he has to live alongside human society at the end of the novel
August 14, 2012
3.5 stars
I like the series; is there going to be a #3 to see how things settle?
Matt was "recruited" in the first story to test his sensitivity. The Himika are not allowed to speak to humans (it doesn't explain why not-they can, they just aren't supposed to) so they need to be able to find humans with the mental capabilities to use their minds to communicate.
During the initial recruitment, Matt is bonded to a Himika, Pietr; they both have to learn to get through the initial mating bonds.
This story tells the increasing strength of Matt's powers and the training needed to help him bring both the Himika and the humans to a mutual understanding.
I like the series; is there going to be a #3 to see how things settle?
Matt was "recruited" in the first story to test his sensitivity. The Himika are not allowed to speak to humans (it doesn't explain why not-they can, they just aren't supposed to) so they need to be able to find humans with the mental capabilities to use their minds to communicate.
During the initial recruitment, Matt is bonded to a Himika, Pietr; they both have to learn to get through the initial mating bonds.
This story tells the increasing strength of Matt's powers and the training needed to help him bring both the Himika and the humans to a mutual understanding.
September 6, 2015
I enjoyed digging deeper into the Himiko world. More details were given and some more background on the group. The story didn't really have Matt interacting with many humans. He went back to his life but it was too changed and too hostile to stay. I did think we would see him interact with other "harvested" humans. That didn't happen. It was also interesting to see how Matt and his powers were an eye opener to those close to him. I liked that though smaller, Matt, was still up to beating the other warriors.
November 24, 2011
I'm very glad I waited to read Himiko: Bonding until I bought Warrior, too. I liked being able to pick up the second book right after I finished the first. :) I enjoyed reading both Bonding and Warrior, and I hope there's more to come in this series.
I was really hoping to see Matt interacting with the other 'harvested' humans, but that didn't happen. I was kinda disappointed about that.
I was really hoping to see Matt interacting with the other 'harvested' humans, but that didn't happen. I was kinda disappointed about that.
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