Who Would Like This Book:
If you crave steamy, action-packed paranormal romance with super-alpha heroes, Valiant delivers in spades. Valiant, the most feral and animalistic of the New Species so far, meets his match in Tammy, a spunky heroine who refuses to be tamed. The worldbuilding around human-animal hybrids and their struggle for place in society is unique and surprisingly immersive. Fans of possessive, protective heroes and snappy banter, as well as those who already love series like Lora Leigh’s Breeds, will be right at home here. If you appreciate romance with a dash of sci-fi and lots of heat, bump this up your TBR list!
Who May Not Like This Book:
Some readers found the plot repetitive or overly focused on romance and steamy scenes at the expense of deeper development and worldbuilding. If you prefer slow-burn relationships, subtlety in your protagonists, or dislike dominant, possessive male leads, you might not vibe with this one. There are also comments about cliché elements, clunky dialogue, and scenarios involving kidnapping and rescue that some felt were used too often. If you’re looking for high literary prose or a more balanced story arc, this may not hit the mark.
About:
Valiant, part of the 'New Species' series by Laurann Dohner, follows the story of Valiant, a lion hybrid New Species male living in the Wild Zone of the Reservation. The book delves into the romance between Valiant and Tammy, a human who accidentally wanders into Valiant's territory. The plot revolves around the challenges they face due to human prejudice towards New Species, kidnapping attempts, and the evolution of their relationship. The writing style is described as original, engaging, and immersive, with a focus on romance and character development.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of kidnapping, violence, and potential sexual assault, particularly relating to the dynamics between human and New Species interactions.
Has Romance?
The romance in Valiant is a central and significant element, characterized by intense passion and emotional struggles.
From The Publisher:
Tammy has always tried to be prepared for any calamity life might send her way but she never imagined a sexy, lion man-beast in her future. He's huge, got the most exotic, golden cat-eyes she's ever seen, and she's so terrified she's speechless for the first time in her life. He's stalking closer, growling at her, and she's too terrified to even flee.Valiant hates humans. But when he gets a whiff of the adorable human female who has invaded his territory, he starts rethinking. Her fear scents of pure, sweet temptation and the closer he gets, the more appealing she becomes. Once he's got his hands on her, he isn't about to let her go. One thought will change his life. MINEBefore Tammy can regain her senses, she's flat on her back in Valiant's bed. Now he just has to use every inch of his big, buff body to convince her that she should stay with him forever.
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I absolutely adore Valiant. He's wild and very straightforward in his wants to the point of taking what he wanted like he had a right to it. He's very black and white at the start of the book, and I feel like we see real character development with him. His time with Tammy allowed Valiant to experience a much more nuanced world, and he became a more understanding and compassionate individual by the end.
Tammy was sweet and had her own issues but she wasn't as frightened of Valiant and where it mattered she was a strong character. She was formidable in her own ways and admirable especially when there's an unexpected twist and she's kidnapped.
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