Review: Alien Claw by Ursa Dax

Title: Alien Claw

Author: Ursa Dax

Series: Fated Mates of the Sea Sand Warlords #10

Pages: 230

4 stars – It was really good

Tok knew who his mate was before his people crossed the sands to meet with the Sea Sand Warlords. He is the strongest warrior in the Bitter Sea army and the right claw of his king, so he is determined to win over his mate. But first he has to learn how to earn her trust and get her to open up to the idea of being his mate.

Tok and Taylor’s relationship was very enjoyable for me. Tok is a strong and proud warrior but he is also very patient and gentle. We see him take his time with Taylor and really give her a chance to fall for him, unlike some of the previous couples. I really liked Tok and his willingness to respect Taylor’s wishes. Also he really had a way with words and expressing his feelings for Taylor.

“And the truth is, Taylor Bruce, that you are my homeland and my heart. The only future worth finding, worth fighting for. The love I have for the Bitter Seas, for my people and my past, is foam scattered on the waves compared to what I feel for you.”

Taylor is the historian of the group and has been recording everything that has happened. She doesn’t really think anything about having a mate because it didn’t happen right away, so when Tok announces he is her mate, she gets a bit overwhelmed. As an archivist, I love that Taylor is determined to record what is happening and even transcribes the records of the Bitter Sea ancestors.

Taylor and Tok have a sweet and slow building romance (at least compared to some of the other couples). Tok gives Taylor time to get used to him and get to know him, which was wonderful. I really enjoyed their relationship and how it didn’t feel rushed and that these two really worked well together.

Overall, this was a great addition to this series. I am really interested in seeing what will happen next and hopefully find out who the stone god is.

TW: capture and abuse;

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