The Aliens Mate (Warriors of Luxiria, #2) by Zoey Draven

The Aliens Mate (Warriors of Luxiria, #2) Reviews

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  Ivy Deluca

  
  
  I reviewed the first book and this the continuation of that couple's love story. Now, I still hate sequels/cliffhangers like nobody's business, but I like the story and my main complaint here is that this book could have been edited down to merge with the first one and I bet it would have been great with a tighter narrative. So, taking into consideration my admitted bias against sequels, this was an enjoyable entry.
  
  I like the setup for this 'verse and the overarching storyline. It's giving me Planet Blue Balls vibes without the survivalist angle. Still getting hot aliens with horns and a deep and abiding love of oral, so I was happy, not gonna lie. Basically, I'm all in on this series - I think I've found a new fave.
  
  
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  readabookonce

  I do not normally read series that follow a couple we’ve already had as main characters, so imagine my surprise when The Alien’s Mate turned out to be a continuation of Kate and Vaxa’an’s story.
  
  In my review for
  The Alien's Prize, I stated that the story felt like it was all setup and no follow through. This book was the follow through. It had the plot and the conflict the previous one lacked. Together they make the other stronger, but they cannot stand on their own.
  
  Kate and Vaxa’an’s relationship very much revolves around sex. What will happen as Kate recovers from giving birth? Or when she gets her period? Romance books tend to forget about the realities of life—and thank God for that—but this is something that really bothers me. The longest we’ve seen Vaxa’an abstain was a week, and he suffered. All I’m going to say: good luck Kate.
  
  I am grateful this is the last book that features Kate and Vaxa’an as main characters. Neither are very memorable, but I do think their story was necessary to get to future ones. The stories of his ambassadors hold so much appeal, and I cannot wait to read them.
  
  ★★★
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  Angi

  3.5 Stars
  
  This was definitely better then the first book, which by the way is the same couple as in this book. I appreciate the story around the planet they live on and I like the story with the hero’s brother and hope we get more about this in the upcoming books.
  I also liked to see the hero adopting to show more emotions because in his culture it’s just nothing you do. I am also happy for the couples HFN, on the other hand the end didn’t really feel like one. Since the next books always have different mcs, that kind of annoyed me a little.
  However overall I enjoyed reading this and I do want to continue with the series.
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  Sher.library

  DNF
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  Alba M.

  Esta es la continuación del primer libro y sigue con la historia de Vaxa'an y Kate. Ahora, Kate tendrá que enfrentarse a muchas cosas: al odio de los que no aceptan mezclar razas, a los que han desafiado a su compañero y... Al embarazo.
  
  Me ha gustado mucho pero es verdad que, habiéndome leído antes la saga de los Barbarians de Ruby Dixon, encuentro muchas similitudes en las descripciones de los personajes extraterrestres. Por lo demás me encanta y Vaxa me parece un amor. Mi única queja es el final. Yo quería saber cómo iba a ser su vida un poco con el niño y sobre todo como se va a llamar porque no lo han dicho! Me ha fastidiado un montón. Por lo demás me ha encantado.
  
  P.D: el libro lo empecé ayer me recién me acabo de dar cuenta que no lo había puesto como leyendo 🤦😂
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  Kelly

  2 1/2 stars
  
  Quick, easy read. Liked the first book in the series a little more than this one, found myself flicking through The Alien's Mate in some parts. Continuation of the storyline/same couple as the first book - The Alien's Prize, so best read in order.
  
  I've read a few books by this author now, and while they don't have an amazing storyline, I do find her alpha alien males strangely addictive to read......just not this one. Not sure if I will continue this series though.
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  Deana The Queen

  Kate now knows contentment like nothing else.
  
  As the mate to Prime Ruler Vaxa on Luxiria, Kate is loved, protected, feels deeply needed, and best of all, is carrying Vaxa’s child - a chance for the Luxirian race to thrive once again.
  
  But there are rumblings among Vaxa’s warriors; rumblings about him taking a human as a mate and muddying the species’ gene pool. Vaxa - feeling complete for the first time in his life since finding his fated mate Kate - wants nothing more than to quell these poisonous voices with executions. But Vaxa knows he will need to face the dissenters in the fighting pit after they have challenged him.
  
  Loved this one!
  
  Vaxa and Kate’s relationship continues to evolve, and Kate continues to assert her place in her new world. Insisting she needs to feel useful, Vaxa assigns Kate to the archives to work, which is a job she loves, continuing even while pregnant.
  
  But aside from those who are rebelling against the new ways, Vaxa has another mission: Clear all females from the fighting pits - the same pits from which Vaxa found Kate. Kate can’t imagine women having to endure what she did, even though her story came with a happy ending.
  
  This is quite a nice little series!
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  jenn

  
  
  this was just meh for me. it left off after
  The Alien's Prize. i feel like it should have just been attached to the first book. there's to much back and forth with keeping shit from each other and it just got tedious after a while.
  
  and annoying.
  
  i wasn't going to read the next installment but it's about vivaxan and i'd rather read about him and bek than this.
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  Amy~My Book Obsession~

  Change makes the world go round
  
  Things are starting to change for Lux and it's people. Some friends are lost and some new ones are made.
  I'm happy I got to see the birth of the baby to its adoring family.
  I don't think things will get easier in the next books but I think a lot of love will be found.
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  Ri

  4.2 stars
  
  Definitely getting better as I dive into this new world. I like the details that the author is using to describe the environment. It helps with creating something "real" in a world of make believe.
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  Stephanie

  I don’t think Kate/Vaxa’s story needed to be split into two parts but I read it because I wanted to continue with the series. Didn’t love Kate and felt this was pretty forgettable (I read this this morning along with the other books in the series today and at 9pm at night I can barely remember it).
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  Tara♥ {MindforBooks}

  
  Continuation of book one. It was okay but I want the other stories already and a lot of this was the two of them arguing and making up and then arguing about the same thing again. It never put their relationship into question though so it wasn't upsetting or anything.
  
  Onwards...
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  BookNerd

  ***3.5 Stars***
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  Dayna Smith

  Fun series.
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  Julia's Book Haven

  *3.5 Stars*
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  Beth

  This was the continuing story of Kate and Vaxa from the first installment of the series. We finally get our HEA at the end, but Zoey Draven has set up several characters for upcoming installments. I enjoyed reading this couples story, and look forward to who comes next.
  
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  Peyton

  More of Kate and Vaxa! Vaxa has to fight to keep his throne, and these two just love to keep secrets from each other. At least they're acknowledging it more here!
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  Lindsey

  3.5 ⭐
  
  I liked this one better than the first book. Kate and Vaxa's story continues. This delves way more into their relationship than the first book and I liked that. Both of these characters are super stubborn but slowly learning how to work with one another.
  
  There is way more pregnancy stuff here so if that's not your thing, now you know 🤷🏻‍♀️
  
  I think what I liked most was the build up for the rest of the series. We get to meet more characters (who I know we'll see in their own books). We also get to see a lot more of the political backdrop to the series.
  
  I am most interested to see what becomes of Vaxa's estranged brother, Jaxor. *Not me going to read the descriptions of every other book in the series to see if Jaxor gets a mate* 👀👀.
  
  **EDIT- Jaxor does, in fact, get a mate and his is the last book in the series 😆**
  
  Series Ranking (so far):
  
  Book 1:
  The Alien's Prize-(Kate/Vaxa) 3 ⭐
  Book 2:
  The Alien's Mate-(Kate/Vaxa) 3.5 ⭐
  
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  Emma Mohr

  Note: My highlights and notes on the book were mostly for fun. I have been feeling the need to release the snarky side of me when I read, which happened even when I love the book. I might keep up with it for future books I read. It was actually really fun.
  
  This book was just okay. It really could have been combined with the first one if the author had done some serious editing or could have just left it out completely and moved to the next man in the series. Not a lot happened in the book that felt important, minus the ending, which could have just been in the beginning of the next book. There was a lot of repetition that happened. Lot of lines being repeated and actions. It felt like the same thing over and over again.
  
  Most of the main conflict of the novel was the two leads not communicating, which was annoying af. Seriously, the lack of communication trope is one of my pet peeves. It irritates me to no end. Especially, considering Kate is supposed to be like 30. Just freaking talk to each other! Adults do it all the time, you can manage it.
  
  Overall, the book was fine, but could have been left out of the series. I haven't read the rest of the series just yet so I could be wrong.
  
  Also, breasts were mentioned a lot. What I see as an abnormal amount that I started to notice. It just reminded me of the whole: She breasted boobily to the stairs, and titted downwards.
  
  As a woman with breasts, I don't think about them as much as Kate does. Most of the times I'm thinking about them is when they get in the way of something or I just took my bra off and how glorious it feels.
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  Ayoitsomiii

  I give this book 5 stars because I liked the story and the little added details about every character.so far so good I do recommend this book but my opinion can always change since I still have 6 more books to read.
  
  My opinion has changed uhmmmmm okie so this book is totally 4 stars now uhmm Vaxa’an and Kate just there books are definitely not my favorites because there characters are just so “hmm that could be better.”I recommend this book for people who are willing to loose brain cell and cringe like crazy. This book is not really for everyone and I’m starting to see why. uhmm trust some books in the series are better then the first two.now on my last book let’s see how much I like the series then.
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  Space Cowgirl

  Trials and Tribulations🔪🔫 of Vaxa👹 and Kate👰
  
  Vaxa, the huge alien👹 Prime leader of his 🌎planet, has made the abducted human woman, Kate👰, his wife. Vaxa👹 has inhuman male needs, he's nearly insatiable🐺🍌🌋🔥, so it's a good thing he exchanged some of his blood with Kate👰💋 to beef up her weak human system. He's a three or four times a day naaasssty bad boy🐺🍌🌋, so Kate👰💋 is pressed to keep up with his lust. Dang!
  He spends a lot of time working off his aggression sparring with other warriors🔪🔫.
  The planet🌍 has a faction that is violently against the human women being brought in to mate with the warriors and officials. But the humans are necessary because the Luxirian women have all become sterile. Not a single Luxirian child has been born in ten years. Kate💋 is pregnant after Vaxa's first drilling🍌🌋. Full bloods only take three months to gestate. How long will a half breed take?
  This is the second book in this series, and is a continuation of the first book also about Vaxa🐺🍌🌋🔪 and Kate👰💋. Great story, and it's well written, very few errors. Read with KINDLE UNLIMITED for an honest review!
  YEHAW! Ride em Bareback, Cowgirl!🐎🐎🐎🐎
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  Jacquelyn G

  Felt like a filler book
  
  I was a bit disappointed with this book. We picked up exactly where we left book 1 but I didnt really feel like anything truly happened. The conflict we started in the last book between Kate and her mate was resolved. However I think it dragged, this book could've been condensed into another three or four chapters in the first book instead of drawing it out. I understand the need to set the scene for the next book. The first book revolved around about maybe a week total, and this book encompassed 3 or so months, but nothing REALLY happened. This is a miss for me, but needed before book 3 can be read (which I WILL be continuing), so read it if you are intending to finish the series
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  Dena

  What an ending
  
  This part was a disappointment and it would have been so much better if it didn't look rushed. There was this flow that we saw between the 2 chAracters and how they are coming to term with each other. Their stubbornness and the way they interact helps them learn about each other. I liked how he took control because of a strong male character he was. I hope the next one isn't so rushed.
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  Serena Buffaloe

  Wish I could've given More stars !!!
  
  This book continues the story of Prime Leader Vaxa'an, and Kate as they navigate their way through living in his home planet of Luxiria. It isn't easy , but what is when you find yourself on an Alien planet ?? There are many funny parts interspersed with some sad and chilling parts . Over all , I found this a fantastic read , and AM in to the next book in this thrilling series !!
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  Elle Drew

  I liked it. Didn't love it. I would have been happy to have book 1 and 2 together. I've read the premise of book 3 and I'm so ready for that.
  
  Would not reread. Do not regret the read. Sticking with the series. Love the author.
  
  I just don't like Kate... or Vaxa. They're... IDK I just don't like them. I'm glad to be moving on.
  
  4/5
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  Angie Turner

  A good read
  
  There was plenty of action and romance in this story. It wasn't all sweetness and light, Kate and Vaca have a lot to learn about each other to make things work. Add in factions who don't want the two species co-mingling, let the fun begin.