Machine Metal Magic by Hanna Dare

Title: Machine Metal Magic

Series: Mind + Machine 01

Author: Hanna Dare

Genre: Science Fiction

Length: Novel (204pgs)

Publisher: Hanna Dare (May 3, 2018)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 4 1/2 Hearts

Blurb: The galaxy’s a dangerous place. Best not to travel it alone.

It’s been over a century since the AIs rose up and attacked, driving humans from Earth and leaving them scattered across the galaxy. Humanity survives, but always fearful of the technology that allows them travel among the stars, never knowing when it may turn against them once more.

An interstellar fugitive.

For Jaime Bashir, born with the ability to communicate telepathically with computers, his gifts are more of a curse. They also make him a target. On the run, he finds himself among a starship crew, one transporting a mysterious cargo. Even more intriguing is Rylan, the muscled guard watching his every move. Jaime has no reason to trust him, but nowhere else to turn.

A disgraced ex-soldier.

Rylan Slate is looking to leave his past behind. Joining a crew of smugglers is one way to do it. But capturing Jaime is both an opportunity and a danger. He starts out as a prisoner, but then becomes something more, testing loyalties in ways Rylan never expected. Will regaining his honor mean betraying Jaime?

ISBN: B07C4Q54FG

Product Link: Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Fascinating story about a world trying to reestablish itself after almost being wiped out by AI’s. Jaime has the unique ability to be able to communicate with computers. However there are those that hunt his kind down for elimination. Hiding and keeping away from all who would use and do him harm lands him in Ronan’s hands as his prisoner.

Ronan was a soldier for the commonwealth who is on a secret mission aboard a smugglers ship. He is cold and indifferent until meeting Jaime. The mission takes a dangerous turn when events unforeseen lead the crew into perilous situations where all is not as it seems.

I liked the whole story. The crew were lively and likeable and added to the story as it progressed. The different groups were out for their own purposes and the commonwealth were shady in my opinion. I felt for Jaime and all that he had been through. Ronan seemed to be trying to impress the wrong people at first.

Great read with adventure, action, mystery and suspense with two hot men and a great cast of characters.