Wendy H. (donkeycheese) -
Helpful Score: 1
The government told the two hundred soldiers they were being immunized, but they were in fact, injected with alien DNA. Now, these soldiers are inhumanly strong and fast, immune to human disease and are able to travel with the wind. Some have also developed other skills. They are the government's secret weapon. Michael Taylor is one of these soldiers.
Cassandra Powell is the daughter of the man who had the soldiers injected. Now, she is starting a new job taking over the former head of clinical psychology to properly evaluate the soldiers. But on her third day, she runs into Michael, literally. He can't keep his eyes off of her and she finds herself attracted to him.
However, some of the soldiers are deemed too violent and are marked for termination. Michael is one of them but he and a few of the other soldiers escape and plan to seek revenge upon the government. Will Cassandra trust her lifebond with Michael or seek the comfort of what she knows?
The Legend of Michael is a great start to a new series. With all series, usually book one is the vast majority of world building and The Legend of Michael is no exception. Ms. Jones just a great job of character deveopment and explaining the ways and the whys of the world. The romance was a bit on the slim side, but I'm sure the lifebonds will explore more romance in upcoming books. Great action, suspense and a splash of romance, tossed with the science fiction and you have a delectable morsel to read!
Cassandra Powell is the daughter of the man who had the soldiers injected. Now, she is starting a new job taking over the former head of clinical psychology to properly evaluate the soldiers. But on her third day, she runs into Michael, literally. He can't keep his eyes off of her and she finds herself attracted to him.
However, some of the soldiers are deemed too violent and are marked for termination. Michael is one of them but he and a few of the other soldiers escape and plan to seek revenge upon the government. Will Cassandra trust her lifebond with Michael or seek the comfort of what she knows?
The Legend of Michael is a great start to a new series. With all series, usually book one is the vast majority of world building and The Legend of Michael is no exception. Ms. Jones just a great job of character deveopment and explaining the ways and the whys of the world. The romance was a bit on the slim side, but I'm sure the lifebonds will explore more romance in upcoming books. Great action, suspense and a splash of romance, tossed with the science fiction and you have a delectable morsel to read!
Shelia R. (MamaDragon3) -
Helpful Score: 1
While this may be considered a "new" series, if you are familiar with Lisa Renee Jones' work you will recognize the project and same characters from her earlier Ellora's Cave titles. I recommend reading them first before this one--they are:
Underground Guardians: Healer
Underground Guardians: Protector
It looks as if LRJ just changed the name of the project to appease a new publisher, but the same characters are present in both series. I enjoyed this book as well as those previous ones!
Underground Guardians: Healer
Underground Guardians: Protector
It looks as if LRJ just changed the name of the project to appease a new publisher, but the same characters are present in both series. I enjoyed this book as well as those previous ones!
Jenny M. (griz1girl) -
I tried SO hard to like this book...it had such great potential--an exciting synopsis on the back cover promising sexy life-mate paranormal romance.
Sadly, after 150 pages I have to admit--it is simply BORING. Y-A-W-N.
Her heroes are "alpha," but lack that sexy protectiveness that makes us love alpha-males. Her heroines are smart women, but lack any kind of soul, leaving me unable to care about them.
If a better author had taken this subject, and explored the characters in greater depth, it could've been an awesome series. Unfortunately, I'm coming to the conclusion that Lisa Renee Jones is NOT a great author, and reading her Zodius series is nothing but a waste of time.
Sadly, after 150 pages I have to admit--it is simply BORING. Y-A-W-N.
Her heroes are "alpha," but lack that sexy protectiveness that makes us love alpha-males. Her heroines are smart women, but lack any kind of soul, leaving me unable to care about them.
If a better author had taken this subject, and explored the characters in greater depth, it could've been an awesome series. Unfortunately, I'm coming to the conclusion that Lisa Renee Jones is NOT a great author, and reading her Zodius series is nothing but a waste of time.
