Chasing Earth by J.M. Link [Review]

Chasing Earth (Saving Askara #2) (Tori & Aderus #2) by J.M. Link 
Format: ebook
Source: purchased
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Date read: January 1, 2019

Saving Askara
1. Saving Askara
2. Chasing Earth - Paperback | Kindle
3. Spanning Worlds

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Synopsis (Goodreads):

Tori knows Aderus sees dealing with Earth as necessary to an unlikely, but last-ditch effort to save his world, as she tries to bridge the gap between two vastly different species while proving to him she’s more than just some unimpressive human. But her fascination and his frustration have led to an attraction she’s unprepared to handle. Or more precisely, the consequences of acting on it; which not only involve changes to her body, but struggling with what the fierce Askari inspires. And what’s actually possible between them.
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Aderus never imagined a creature like Tori would be what he has come to crave, even over his own kind. The sentiments she provokes perturb as much as they invite and entice him and understanding her proves a separate challenge. But when his actions result in an unintended threat to the balance of power in a fragile alliance between their two races, he is forced to weigh his trust in her against the only thing that matters to him. Or so he thought.

Thoughts on Chasing Earth: Tori and Aderus are complicated. Considering they're from two very different planets, that might be a bit of an understatement. While they got to know one another in book 1 (and act on their growing attraction in a way that brought about some BIG changes for Tori), they still have a lot of hurdles to get over before they can find their happy place.

Tori is so unlike Askari females that Aderus isn't quite sure how to react to her at times. Askari foreplay involves dominance displays and physical ... err, I don't know how to put this. Askari men know that when a female wants to mate she'll push and demand. It takes a while for Aderus to understand that when Tori pushes at him, it doesn't mean she's looking to get down and dirty.

On Tori's side, she learns to ask questions when she needs answers and be clear about her expectations. Which, let's face it, is a good lesson for ALL of us to learn and live by.

Differences aside, these two work well together. Aderus is protective and not nearly as unbending as he thinks he is. After all, he took a human under his wing and learned to care about her despite their differences. (And he took Tori's words to him about the outcast Askari male to heart which I loooooved.) Tori does her best to let go of her human mindset and not judge Aderus as she would a human.

I just like these two. I like this world. I like seeing how different the Askari are. Watching them integrate further with the humans is going to be a hoot. I can feel it.