Review of Unholy Alliance
Posted: 25 Jul 2024, 20:37
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Unholy Alliance" by Tyler Chase and Laura J. Quinn.]
Vaush Bastionli is the honored Lady of Ti-Laros. Morag, captain of her guards, was accompanying her on the transport vessel that would take them to a live display of the security system. Morag insisted that Vaush wear the seat’s full harness when the ship shook violently. The transport was hit by something, ripping a large hole into the side. People who were not secured to their seats were sucked out of the vessel. Vaush screamed when Morag was ripped away. Something struck Vaush’s head. Vaush wakes up in a rainforest. She unstraps herself from her seat and searches for survivors.
Vaush finds the vessel’s remains and enters to see an injured man. She removes his helmet and recognizes Prince Comron Van Laven. After Vaush tends to his wounds, Comron learns his rescuer is the daughter of his family’s enemy. They strike a truce and share the struggle through the rainforest for five days. During their journey through the rainforest, Vaush and Comron gradually fall in love before they are eventually rescued. To avoid marrying Annabelle, Comron marries Vaush in secret. His father, Crausin, reveals Vaush is the heir to the throne, as she was not Ti-Laros. Comron is faced with the difficult choice of either obeying his father's orders or protecting Vaush from harm. Crausin hires an assassin to murder Vaush. Should he follow his father or save Vaush?
Tyler Chase and Laura J. Quinn’s Unholy Alliance is the first edition of the Van Laven Chronicles. The rivalry between Ti-Laros and Nethic was intertwined with the story without affecting the pacing. I felt empathy for Comron, as he was dependent on Crausin due to an inherited medical condition. I was horrified when I discovered the relationship Crausin had with Comron. More than family rivalry is at stake in the story. The unpredictable plot contained twists that were captivating. Two supporting characters added to the stress Vaush and Comron endured in a forbidden romance. Exceptional details were given to each scene, making every moment easy to envision.
A focused area for improvement in Unholy Alliance is the consistency in character names like Captain Sheldon and Captain Yeager. Captain Sheldon goes on a mission with another soldier. However, during the mission, Sheldon’s name changed to Yeager. Then it reverts back to Sheldon. This could confuse potential readers.
I rate Unholy Alliance four out of five stars. The lower rating was a direct result of the numerous errors present throughout the book, affecting the overall reading experience. The book sets a solid foundation for the series. Exceptional character development, a complete history, and suspense make this science fiction story full of action. The subterfuge, impending war, and underhanded tactics of both families kept me from putting this book down. I was pulled into the emotional turmoil by following each character’s point of view. The transitions between each perspective were effortless.
Unholy Alliance will appeal to young adult readers who enjoy forbidden romances that have a completely developed storyline. Profanity, explicit scenes, and violence could overwhelm some people.
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Unholy Alliance
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Vaush Bastionli is the honored Lady of Ti-Laros. Morag, captain of her guards, was accompanying her on the transport vessel that would take them to a live display of the security system. Morag insisted that Vaush wear the seat’s full harness when the ship shook violently. The transport was hit by something, ripping a large hole into the side. People who were not secured to their seats were sucked out of the vessel. Vaush screamed when Morag was ripped away. Something struck Vaush’s head. Vaush wakes up in a rainforest. She unstraps herself from her seat and searches for survivors.
Vaush finds the vessel’s remains and enters to see an injured man. She removes his helmet and recognizes Prince Comron Van Laven. After Vaush tends to his wounds, Comron learns his rescuer is the daughter of his family’s enemy. They strike a truce and share the struggle through the rainforest for five days. During their journey through the rainforest, Vaush and Comron gradually fall in love before they are eventually rescued. To avoid marrying Annabelle, Comron marries Vaush in secret. His father, Crausin, reveals Vaush is the heir to the throne, as she was not Ti-Laros. Comron is faced with the difficult choice of either obeying his father's orders or protecting Vaush from harm. Crausin hires an assassin to murder Vaush. Should he follow his father or save Vaush?
Tyler Chase and Laura J. Quinn’s Unholy Alliance is the first edition of the Van Laven Chronicles. The rivalry between Ti-Laros and Nethic was intertwined with the story without affecting the pacing. I felt empathy for Comron, as he was dependent on Crausin due to an inherited medical condition. I was horrified when I discovered the relationship Crausin had with Comron. More than family rivalry is at stake in the story. The unpredictable plot contained twists that were captivating. Two supporting characters added to the stress Vaush and Comron endured in a forbidden romance. Exceptional details were given to each scene, making every moment easy to envision.
A focused area for improvement in Unholy Alliance is the consistency in character names like Captain Sheldon and Captain Yeager. Captain Sheldon goes on a mission with another soldier. However, during the mission, Sheldon’s name changed to Yeager. Then it reverts back to Sheldon. This could confuse potential readers.
I rate Unholy Alliance four out of five stars. The lower rating was a direct result of the numerous errors present throughout the book, affecting the overall reading experience. The book sets a solid foundation for the series. Exceptional character development, a complete history, and suspense make this science fiction story full of action. The subterfuge, impending war, and underhanded tactics of both families kept me from putting this book down. I was pulled into the emotional turmoil by following each character’s point of view. The transitions between each perspective were effortless.
Unholy Alliance will appeal to young adult readers who enjoy forbidden romances that have a completely developed storyline. Profanity, explicit scenes, and violence could overwhelm some people.
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Unholy Alliance
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon