Series: GE-MI
Author: Mell Eight
Publisher: NineStar Press
Publication Date: May 18, 2020
Length: 28,600
Reviewed by Sammy
Synopsis
Taylor Reyes was born to privilege, but despite that has always been considered an abomination. He was the child that should never have been born and has spent his life trying to prove his worth to the world to no avail. As a red wolf Ge-Mi, humans look at his furry ears before his accomplishments, and no matter how hard he continues to work Taylor knows that will never change. Still, he has a grandfather that loves him and a pack of his own to lead. The life he created for himself is not a bad one, until one day a pair of adorable cat ears derails everything.
The thought of finding a mate had never crossed Taylor’s mind, but suddenly he can’t stop thinking about Nevada. There’s no time for the distraction, though, as people are moving to unseat his grandfather from the city’s throne. The fight has just begun, but ending it might mean Taylor will lose Nevada forever.
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Review
Before I begin a quick recap please know that you should
read Ge-Mi Part One first or this
post will contain spoilers and information that makes little sense to you.
Taylor may be a Ge-Mi (genetically mutated human—in this
case crossed with a wolf) but he is still heir to the city’s throne which his
grandfather currently holds with his support. Taylor has been preparing for the
succession all his life and while seeing his grandfather reign forever would
give him great pleasure he takes his role as next in line very seriously. He’s
also decided his new relationship with Nevada (also a Ge-Mi) is just about as
important. Still while the coup that had threatened to rip apart the Reyes
dynasty might have failed—saving Taylor from the viscous jaws of the hyenas who
jumped him--it still lurks in the shadows. Now it’s up to Taylor to discover
just who is behind the plot to take the throne and kill not only his
grandfather but himself as well.
When we last left Taylor and Nevada in part one, the two had
just become close. That relationship blossoms in this next story with the two
finding comfort in being together. But there is real danger stalking both of
them—it begins with the death of the known power that brought the hyena pack
into the city to attack and kill Taylor—a plot that was squelched by the quick
thinking and actions of Nevada who showed just how fierce a kitty he can be.
Now the race is on to discover just who is the real threat to Taylor and his
grandfather.
With multiple twists and turns, a bit of sweet yet fade to
black romancing and some clever plot manipulation author Mell Eight delvers up
a great story in the novella Ge-Mi Part
Two. There are many thing to like in this segment. The relationship between
Taylor and Nevada is lovely to read about and, in my opinion, doesn’t suffer in
the least despite there being no actual on-page scenes of sexual intimacy. The
taut suspense and action moments that are interspersed throughout keep the
reader on the alert at all times just waiting for the next trap to be sprung.
And the revelation of two new characters that play an integral part in bringing
down the usurper/murderer are a neat twist that flips the story on its head.
I think my only reservation with the novella is the fact
that the ending is just done up a tad too neatly. The way it played out meant
that there had to be quite a few people involved in the plot to overthrow the
government and there is a hint that things are not over which comes before all
the obvious members of the coup are either captured or killed. Perhaps that
means there will be a part three although no indication is given that there may
be. I certainly would love to read more about this fascinating world,
particularly if it means seeing more of Taylor and Nevada.
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