Spaceships, daring heists, and interstellar intrigue! Since murderous AIs drove humanity from Earth more than a century before, people have been rebuilding civilization. That doesn’t mean the galaxy is anywhere close to being civilized.A liar and a scoundrel – and he’s the good guy.The thing that Captain Sebastian Garcia values most of all is his ship, The Wayward Prince, and like most of his … is his ship, The Wayward Prince, and like most of his possessions, it’s something that he stole. Now the ship’s original owner has found Sebastian and he’s looking to collect what he’s owed.
When you want something stolen, call a professional.
Ren is someone Sebastian never expected to see again, and the one he never could forget. But Ren’s not offering forgiveness. Unless Sebastian can pull off an impossible heist on a distant planet he’ll lose everything – including a second chance with the man he once betrayed and still cares for.
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This was such a fun read! I loved The Wayward Prince ship history, and AI Dub was so adorably sweet. There is nothing like a loyal crew of misfits that love, tease and save your neck every time you need it. I loved the bond they all shared, and all throughout the book each team member revealed just how they came to be on this awesome stolen ship smuggling goods all over galaxy.
I liked Sebastian Garcia despite his many flaws. Yes, he stole, lied, cheated and worse, and yet… he managed to live his life to the fullest, created his own family and did what he loved. He maybe a smuggler but underneath all the bravado there is a heart of gold and slightly skewed moral compass. But space can be a lonely place, and there was once a man whom he never forgot, but the chance is long gone. Or maybe not?
Prince Ren never seemed to fit. What everyone would call a charmed life filled with riches feels like gilded cage getting smaller day by day. He yearns for something more, but his one time trying left him humiliated and with a broken heart. But when unexpected events threaten his family and country, he has to seek out the man who turned his back on him. He thought that time dampened the feelings, and they were not even together that long… But one glance, and the old feelings are back.
The book is filled with dangerous flying maneuvers, sleazy criminals, royal palace intrigues and a second chance at love and life filled with adventures. After first awkwardness between Seb and Ren, both men form a truce that turns into passion in no time. I loved the daring escapes and easy humor, a little bit of angst and the worlds Ms Dare created. It was a wonderful read. I recommend it! I can’t wait what to see what she comes up with next!
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
4 years ago, Sebastian stole The Wayward Prince from a young man called Ren. Now, Rem is back and offering Sebastian and his crew a job. Can Sebastian and Ren part again, with their hearts intact?
This is book two in the Mind + Machine series, and I would personally recommend you read book one, Machine Metal Magic, first. Jaime and Rylan plays a huge part here and there is some references to their story. Not necessary just a personal recommendation.
I really enjoyed this one! It’s a great follow up to book one. Not quite a five star read but so very nearly!
It’s also quite difficult to write a review for this book without giving anything away! There are plot twists all over, and I did not see a single one coming me! And the slightest slip up on my part would spoil that experience for someone else. So, this may well be very vague!
Loved Sebastian. He thinks he’s a bad egg but really has a heart of gold. He loves his ship and his on-board family, waifs and strays he’s picked up, or indeed, they’ve picked Sebastian up. And Ren? Well let’s just say he’s a sweetheart, and he wants to do right by everyone, even to his own heartbreak. But loved his solution to that heartbreak!
Loved the hints that come about each crew member’s history! So many stories to tell, those people!
It’s told from both men’s point of view so we get it all from both of them and you know how happy that makes me feel!
Oh do you know what? I can’t find anything wrong with this so . . . .
5 full stars.
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