Between the tongue twisting Rownt language, the wide array of unusual characters, and the subtle nuances of all the relationships, Mr. It takes a special narrator to bring this extraordinary collection to life, and I’m so glad the honor goes to John Solo. It’s all seamlessly incorporated over the course of this series, so by the end of the fourth Claimings novel I think I know every aspect of this world as well as I do my own. She explores the Rownt’s society, culture, and customs and includes imaginative details about their physical characteristics and the intricacies of their language.
Solo’s interpretation lives up to everything I could have hoped for.Īs a huge science fiction fan, I have to gush a bit about Lyn Gala’s skill at building this incredible world.
There’s a compelling dynamic between Ondry and Liam right from the start, and once Ondry claims Liam, the added dimensions of their D/s connection is irresistible.īetween the tongue twisting Rownt language, the wide array of unusual characters, and the subtle nuances of all the relationships, Mr. As he begins to understand the level of respect and honor a Palteia commands, his walls come down and he becomes a different person. When a military change of command threatens Liam’s position on Prarownt, Ondry steps in to claim Liam as his own Palteia.Īfter years of abuse and being repeatedly exploited, it breaks my heart to see Liam’s relief at Ondry’s care. Viewed as precious and held in the highest esteem, Patleia are to be protected and cherished for the treasures they are. Identified by his need to please and serve others, Liam is recognized as a Palteia by the Rownt. Most of what he learns is through his relationship with Ondry, the Rownt’s finest trader, and the two have cultivated a tentative friendship. While he’s a decent trader, Liam’s true value lies in his ability to collect details of the culture, customs, and language of the Rownt, the native beings of the planet. And I’m just giving you fair warning: Plan on committing to all four audiobooks because once you let Ondry and Liam into your heart you’ll never get enough!Ī linguistics specialist in Earth’s military, Liam has held the position of trader on the planet Prarownt for five years. I’m thrilled that Lyn Gala’s extraordinary Claimings series is being offered in audio! Brought to life by the wonderfully expressive John Solo, the first novel, Claimings, Tails, and Other Alien Artifacts, sets the stage for this stunning series.
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