The Eve of War

The Eve of War by Rae Gee

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I give 4.5 stars to this awesome read, the next installment in the Veetu Industries series.


The time of war is coming ever closer. Cedo, Billy, Erus, and Francis have returned from Dynasty and have started preparing for what is to come. Cedo is still torn between his love for Billy and his love for his master as well as longing for freedom. The three characters have really evolved since Mars on the Rise and likewise their relationships with each other. Erus is even more accepting of Billy and things definitely heat up.

We see more world building as well in this installment. Erus and Cedo travel to London to help plan for the coming war. While there we see life in the city as well as the social stigma against those who are different or live outside the mainstream of society.

There's a lot that happens with war preparation, its relevant to any society or time frame: men are called up to fight, governments do things they shouldn't in the name of progress, people lose those they love. All these things are very present in this read.


This is a great next installment to a great series. Its best to read it in succession to get the feel for the relationships and what is happening at this point. Love it! Can't wait for the next one.



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Veetu Industries Giveaway

Looking back on 2012, I saw that my reviews for this series had more views than any other. And after conferring with the author, she has agreed to give away one set of ebooks in your choice of formats. I really enjoyed reading both of these books and am looking forward to next one in this series. This is an international giveaway but due to explicit content this giveaway is restricted to those over 18.

 

 



This is the first book in this series and you can find my review here

This is the second book and is every bit as good as the first one. And my review for it can be found here. You can also check out my interview with author Rae Gee and find out further information about this series.

Both of these wonderful books will be given away to one lucky reader!



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Selling Mars

Selling Mars by Rae Gee

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I received a free copy of this book for my honest review.

I enjoyed this book as much as the first one in this series, Mars on the Rise. Selling Mars continues the story of Cedo and Billy after they have discovered that Erus is still alive and being held in a far off enemy country. Billy has nursed Cedo thru his grief and upun discovering Erus is alive they decide they must rescue him. What follows is an adventure not only physically but emotionally and sexually as well.

There is so much going on in this book. There all all the elements of steampunk as well as hot M/M romance. There is also alot of emotional turmoil as Cedo is torn between his love for Billy and his loyalty to his master. He feels so torn in two as he wishes to hurt neither of them but love them both in different ways. The characters themselves are very alive and, like all of us, flawed. There are jealousies and anger and resentment that naturally comes with love triangles. Even though its told from Cedo's point of view, we feel the pain of Billy as he tries to understand the hold that Erus has on Cedo.

Loved the ending! I won't spoil it, but I will say that its definitely a cliffhanger. Want to know more!

This book is definitely not for everyone as there are scenes of violence and M/M sex (definitely for those over 18). I recommend that you read the first book in this series first as Selling Mars picks up right where Mars on the Rise leaves off. But if you like steampunk and M/M romance this is a series you should read. Loved it!



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Interview With Rae Gee

I would like to thank Rae Gee author of Mars on the Rise for this wonderful interview and giveaway. Following the interview enter for your chance to win one of two copies being given away of her wonderful book. I recently read Mars on the Rise and loved it. My interview can be found here

Please tell us a bit about yourself.

Hi! My name's Rae. I currently live in a small town in the heart of England. When I'm not writing, I enjoy photography, film-making and teasing the cat.

How long have you been writing? Have you always written this genre?

I've been writing since I was young and wrote right through to my late teens. I gave up (unintentionally) due to a dark period in my life. Back in 2007 I was tempted back into writing and it went from there! Mars on the Rise is the first full length novel I've written in this genre and I love it! It's such a beautiful world to visit and I'm so glad I found it.

What authors have influenced you?

So, so many! My favourite book is “War of the Worlds” by H.G.Wells and some inspiration for the book came from there. Other authors include Sarah Waters, Jules Verne, Stephen King, Mary Shelley and Bram Stoker.

Mars On the Rise

Mars on the Rise by Rae Gee

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I received a free copy of this for review.

This is certainly not a read for everybody, but I really liked it. This is the first steampunk novel that I have read and I found it very different than what I am used to. Its a completely different world set in Victorian times, full of fantastical machines.