Kelderan Runic Warriors Book 2: The Barren by Jessie Donovan

Kelderan Runic Warriors Book 2

Vala Yarlen is one of the Barren—an infertile female ostracized from the rest of Kelderan society with others of her kind. So when she’s given the opportunity to join the new colony on a human-occupied planet, she jumps at the chance for a fresh start. The only downside is that she has to serve General Thorin Jarrell for the duration of the journey. The cool, distant male goes out of his way to show his disdain of her. But for the chance at freedom, Vala endeavors to endure.

Thorin Jarrell is the general in command of the Kelderan colony transport ship. After years of concealing his true parentage and working his way through the ranks of the army, Thorin will do anything to make his mission a success. What he didn’t count on was to find the female assigned to clean his quarters unconscious on the floor. The reason why throws his life into disarray.

Yet as Thorin tries to help Vala recover, the ship encounters trouble. Will they ever reach Jasvar alive? And if so, will Thorin and Vala find a way to be together despite the mountain of obstacles standing in their way?

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33825793-the-barren

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My Review: 4/5 Stars

Great story! I loved it a lot more than the first one. When we are first introduced to Vala and Thorin, there was no way I could picture them ending up together. But in this story, we learn more about them and who they are. Then we see their character development, which was phenomenal. Now they are probably two of my favorite characters. Thrown together in a way neither expected, they soon learn to work together and push pass the judgments that both are used to when it comes to how they are born. The story focuses on how others judge one another and that you must look past status and looks and birth to really know a person. This is a lesson Vala and Thorin both learn and it is what makes them perfect for one another. Both judged constantly, they learn more about themselves and grow closer together. While on their journey to the new colony, danger arises in an unexpected enemy. We also discover more about Prince Keltor and his long lost love. Overall, a great second book and I am excited for the next one!