Week 44 Review: Only Cold Depths

From Goodreads:

A WOMAN WHO CAN'T CONTROL HER POWER . . .

Everyone knows the name Vesper Quill. I used to be a lowly lab rat working in a Regal-owned corporation, but thanks to my truebond with Kyrion Caldaren, I'm now one of the most wanted fugitives in the Archipelago Galaxy.

Kyrion and I have spent the last few weeks avoiding bounty hunters, along with the Arrows, the elite Imperium warriors tasked with capturing us. Now we've journeyed to a distant planet that's supposed to be a refuge for truebonded couples, but when new enemies appear, we're once again in grave danger.

As a seer, inventor, and engineer, I'm skilled at figuring out how things work, but I can't quite understand my growing magic and newfound psionic abilities. The clock is ticking, and if I don't figure out how to tap into my power, I'll doom myself to a gruesome fate, along with Kyrion.

A MAN WHO CAN'T LET GO OF HIS FEAR . . .

As Kyrion Caldaren, I'm used to being respected and feared, especially given my telekinesis, telepathy, telempathy, and other powerful psionic abilities. What I'm not used to is being on the run, but as a rogue Arrow, I'll do anything to protect Vesper.

Just when I think we've finally reached a safe haven, trouble finds us again, reigniting all my fears about losing Vesper.

When the cold depths of our enemies' plan are finally revealed, the truth is more terrifying than anything I could imagine. Soon Vesper and I are fighting for our lives again, but even with our growing truebond power, this is one battle we might not survive.

My Review:
I loved reading this book! I love this series and of course Jennifer Estep's writing, and after what's happened in the previous instalments, I had to know what was going to happen next! And oh, was it a wild ride, with a bunch of high emotions and tensions!  

Both Vesper and Kyrion are dealing with doubts. Vesper with her power and being the weak link in their relationship. Kyrion, because he doesn't feel like he's worthy of her, that his monster disqualifies him. Which is something that they had to work on, to trust themselves and each other. 

Dealing with the politics of the Erzton is complicated, with the houses and their histories. That an enemy seems to be pulling double duty going after Vesper and House Collier, well, figuring out what was going on was pretty important! Add in the family politics, with House Zimmer, her new-found family, when she's scared of being burned again, yeah, that was hard! 

I loved the moments of realization, from working on the gun, to the final battle, to see that growth, was just fantastic! Their bond needed that, and I'm glad that things worked out! They still have threats to face, but now they're all the most settled and balanced to work together, upping their chances of winning against the bad guys!

Loved reading this book, and I can't wait for whatever comes next from this series! 

Author: Jennifer Estep
Series: Galactic Bonds #4 
Read: October 31st, 2024
Source: Author for Review
Reason Why: Love her writing and this series, and it's a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2024 Book and a WoW Book!
Publisher: Jennifer Estep 
Published: October 29th 2024

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars