Starcutter

This sci-fi/fantasy is a must read in my opinion. The main characters, Gabe and Ryle, are compelling characters. Gabe is the Captain's son, who does not believe in slavery. Ryle is a bird man who is purchased to be his companion. How they both came to be on this space ship and how their relationship grows is the heart of this story. There is a lot of action and drama. The supporting characters are interesting in their own right and not just cardboard cutouts. I highly recommend this well written story.

The story followes Gabriel and Ryle, a starship captain's son and his slave. Readers get to know then intimately and I for one almost fell in love with both of them. Their emotions were very well portrayed as was the story well paced and well written. The boys go through some less than stellar ordeals but power through together. I think I can honestly say that I went through the whole spectrum of emotions while reading Starcutter.  Everything from rage to grief to bliss, and everything inbetween. 

I haven't checked but I seriously hope this has a sequel or two, as it was an amazing read. Definitively recommend it! 

i don't care for the Sci-fi genre in general so i usually  pass on them. however, i enjoyed this author' other stories so i took a chance. boy i'm glad i did! it has great pacing and the main characters aren't two dimensional. very much a good read. i think i went through every emotion that a human has, with this one.

moggy

This was one of the best SciFi love stories, I have ever read. Gaberial and Ryle are fantastic characters, and the story compelled me to finish it in one sitting. Fantastic all around.

I greatly enjoyed reading the author‘s Homestead series (much recommended if shifters are your thing!) and then moved on to this little gem. A beautiful read. A touching read. An entertaining read. Now, in reality I guess people don’t change all that much or quickly (looking at you, captain!), but if I wanted reality, I wouldn’t be reading fiction, science fiction even. 

Now, what really made this story special to me was the Canari race and the portrayal of their main character, who you will all come to love. The way the author describes who and what they are, what this one particular Cana was and who he becomes, is so ingenious, so relatable, so palpable… Few authors accomplish to invent a new race and make you feel like you really understand their creation. And gosh the description of his songs and the way he sings is among the most beautiful things I’ve ever read. – Also, there’s lots of good sci-fi, drama and action going on, too!