Sci-Fi is not a genre I gravitate towards, but I decided to make an exception for The Lasaran. You see, this is a spinoff of the Immortal Guardian series. Having read a few of the Immortal Guardian books (I really need to catch up on it) I was eager to see what Duvall was bringing to the table with this new series.
Now there’s no need to read the Immortal Guardian books prior to starting this series, as it can stand on its own. However, I must warn you once you read this book you will be tempted to read the books from the Immortal Guardian series. The story introduces Taleon of Lasara who is preparing for a mission to earth to find is sister Amariska. In book one of the Immortal Guardian series the reader was introduced to Amariska and received her full story in the second book. Taleon upon reaching Earth was captured and subjected to a myriad of torturous experiments. Lisa, a graduate student seeking to earn additional funds to help make ends meet too part in several research studies. The latest one involved a study of psychic talents. During a round of testing Lisa was rendered unconscious, with her waking eight months later to find herself in a strange and precarious situation. The one thing giving her hope was her psychic link to the man being held prisoner in another section of the facility.
Wow! What a ride. The Lasaran took the reader on a journey filled with romance, intrigue and humour. Some events noted here coincided with incidents which occurred in the Immortal Guardian series. Majority of the story took place on earth with the reader being treated to suspenseful moments and unexpected twists.
I enjoyed getting to know Taleon and Lisa. Lisa turned out to be resilient, smart and brave, the kind of heroine I enjoy reading about. I loved the chemistry between these two and their lively interactions. Their romance despite its complicated nature was sweet and downright adorable.
I chose to listen to the audio version which I have done for all the books I have read for Duvall. Kristen Potter is her narrator of choice, and I can see why. She breathes life into the story.
Overall, The Lasaran was a great start to the Aldebarian Alliance series. I recommend this to fans of the Immortal Guardian series and lovers of sci-fi romance.
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About Kirsten Potter
Kirsten Potter, a graduate of the Boston University School for the Arts, has performed on stage, film, and television, including roles on Medium, Bones, and Judging Amy. An award-winning audiobook narrator, Kirsten has won AudioFile Earphones Awards for her reading of The Snowball by Alice Schroeder and her performance as Barbara in George Bernard Shaw’s Major Barbara. Her other titles include The Unthinkable by Amanda Ripley, Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson, Sammy’s House by Kristen Gore, and Madapple by Christina Meldrum, which was a Booklist Editors’ Choice for Best Audiobook 2008. Kirsten has received recognition from the American Academy of Achievement and the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, as well as numerous regional awards.
About Dianne Duvall
Dianne Duvall is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of the Immortal Guardians paranormal romance series. Her debut novel Darkness Dawns, Book 1, was nominated for the RT Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Vampire Romance by RT Book Reviews and for Best Paranormal Romance – Vampire by The Romance Reviews. Night Reigns, Book 2, was declared an “utterly addictive” Top Pick by RT Book Reviews and was nominated for Best Paranormal Romance 2011 by The Romance Reviews. Phantom Shadows, Book 3, was named a Top Pick by both The Romance Reviews and Night Owl Reviews. Her Immortal Guardians novella “In Still Darkness” was released in the Predatory Anthology in May 2013. Darkness Rises, Book 4, was also nominated for the RT Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Vampire Romance. Night Unbound, Book 5 in the series, will be released on September 2, 2014. When she isn’t writing, Dianne loves all things creative. When her nose isn’t buried in a book, she is very active in the independent film industry and once even appeared onscreen as a machete-wielding maniac not unlike the vampires she so loves to create in her novels.
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While I am a huge fan of audiobooks, I tend to steer clear of sci-fi but your wonderful review has left me curious to see where this one goes.
While I am a huge fan of audiobooks, I tend to steer clear of sci-fi but your wonderful review has left me curious to see where this one goes.
I still need to start her first series and yes, this spinoff looks like it is starting out great.
I still need to start her first series and yes, this spinoff looks like it is starting out great.
Yes it is a great start. I am on the second book and it is even better.
Like you, Sci-Fi is not a genre I gravitate towards. I’ve not read the Immortal Guardian series either. The Lasaran doesn’t look like it ticks all the boxes though.
I don’t read this genre, at all, but you have me considering it
oooo I want to add this one to my TBR!
Putting this one on my list! Loved your review!
Thanks Karen. Hope you enjoy it.
Thanks Karen. Hope you enjoy it.
I definitely want to read this one here, I do love a good intense filled sci fi romance. Glad you had a good time with this one. I am very intrigued on this author’s writing.
I definitely want to read this one here, I do love a good intense filled sci fi romance. Glad you had a good time with this one. I am very intrigued on this author’s writing.
I have not read any of Dianne Duvall’s books but I am convinced that I would like her writing. This sounds fantastic so I will have to keep it in mind.
I’m so happy this departure from your genres of choice worked for you!
I’m not a sci fi lover unfortunatley. Glad you enjoyed it.
I’m not a sci fi lover unfortunatley. Glad you enjoyed it.
I love a good sci-fi so I am putting this on the list!
I don’t read much sci-fi either, but it seems like you found a good one! Hope this spin-off just keeps getting better and better 🙂
Nadene this is just the right read for me right now. I really need to go out of this world to escape this one. Thanks xo
I love this author and after that ending you need book two. ASAP!