Independent trader Trilby Elliot finds herself on an uninhabited planet making repairs to her starfreighter when a Zafharin military officer, Rhis Vanur, crashes nearby. Despite their cultural differences and the looming threat of the Sko aliens, they form an unlikely alliance to survive and outsmart their enemies. The book blends science fiction worldbuilding with a touch of romance, creating a fast-paced space opera filled with adventure, suspense, and a hint of predictability.

Characters:

The characters are well-rounded, featuring a strong independent heroine and a proud, evolving hero, supported by a cast of diverse, engaging secondary characters.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is characterized by engaging prose that effectively blends humor with strong world-building and character-driven narratives.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot intricately weaves the adventures of an independent trader and a rival military officer amidst conflicts between their empires, highlighting themes of survival, romance, and self-discovery.

Setting:

The setting is a vividly constructed science fiction universe featuring diverse planets, spaceships, and cultural contrasts between rival empires.

Pacing:

The pacing is brisk and dynamic, though some sections may feel rushed, particularly towards the climax, keeping the reader engaged.

She bolted for her freighter’s rampway. Overhead, a nest of sleeping bloodbats burst out of the rocky crevices like small, leathery missiles. The panicked bats spiraled in front of her. Screeching, th...

Notes:

'Finders Keepers' is a romantic science fiction novel by Linnea Sinclair.

The main character, Trilby Elliot, is an independent trader with a knack for salvage.

Trilby modifies her spaceship while salvaging wreckage from a crashed alien fighter.

Rhis Vanur, a Zafharin military officer, becomes a key character after crash-landing near Trilby.

The story features a mix of action, romance, and intergalactic politics.

Trilby and Rhis have a complex relationship marked by misunderstandings and mutual attraction.

The novel includes elements of humor, particularly in the dialogue between characters.

Trilby is portrayed as strong and capable, a refreshing take compared to typical romance heroines.

The Zafharin empire is depicted with a cultural clash that adds depth to the narrative.

Readers appreciate the detailed world-building and believable science fiction elements in the story.

The romance evolves in a way that maintains the characters' strengths, rather than undermining them.

The book has been praised for its fast pace and engaging plot twists.

This was Linnea Sinclair's first published novel, garnering a good reception.

The plot involves a larger conspiracy that affects both main characters and their worlds.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

There may be content warnings for themes like violence and implied danger.

Has Romance?

The romance between Trilby and Rhis is central to the plot and highly developed.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

Independent trader Trilby Elliot is making some not-quite-legal modifications to her starfreighter, when an unexpected visitor falls out of space. Literally. He's crashed onto the uninhabited planet of Avanar in a crippled 'Sko fighter-the last place you'd expect to find a Zafharin military officer because the 'Sko and the Zafharin have been at war as long as Trilby can remember.

Rhis Vanur is your typically arrogant Zafharin. But to Trilby's surprise, he doesn't look down on her or her slapdash ship. Still, Trilby's learned the hard way that even though she found Rhis, she can't keep him. She's just a low-budget jump jockey as far as men like him are concerned. She's not falling for his offer to help…until Port Rumor reports her best friend missing and Trilby learns that the 'Sko are hunting both her and Rhis. Now they're in it together for better, for worse-or till death blasts them to oblivion….

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Winner of the prestigious national book award, the RITA, science fiction romance author Linnea Sinclair has become a name synonymous for high-action, emotionally intense, character-driven novels. Reviewers note that Sinclair's novels "have the wow-factor in spades," earning her accolades from…

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Finders Keepers

Linnea Sinclair