Knight of a Trillion Stars (Futuristic Romance) 
asked by shagdag on October 31, 2006 5:39 AM
If you get embarrassed easily, you'd better not read Knight of a Trillion Stars in a public place because you'll find yourself squealing with laughter. Deana Jones has had one of those days: she's just been fired, sat in something horrible on the train, can't get her car out of commuter gridlock, and has been soaked in a rainstorm. When she finally drips home, the strange alien waiting on her couch seems almost normal. Lorgan ta'al Krue claims he has been sent on a quest to sort out the cause of some mysterious time and space rifts. Because he is convinced that Deana is connected to them, he follows her to a science fiction convention. (The perfect date with an alien!) When Lorgan realizes the problems are originating on another planet, he whisks Deana with him, and she finds that although Lorgan may be her soul mate, he and his otherworldly ways take some getting used to. Don't miss the sequel, Rejar, which features Lorgan's sexy shape-changing brother.
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I hadn't read any Dara Joy before, but a friend recommended her.
Well, this book was alright...the plot was decent, but I have a few complaints. Firstly, I'm personally really not into the "Fabio" type...so having that image on the cover, as well as in the hero, was kind of a bummer. But that's a small thing and wouldn't really have mattered, except for this fact: Nearly every single sexual encounter featured Deana saying "No!" "Stop" "Don't" but Lorgin never once listened and continued with what he was doing...and Deana ends up liking it, so therefore everything is okay?!? At least this was a little bit better than the RAPE scenes found in some of the more traditional "boddice-rippers" because the reader was able to see into Deana's mind. And her thoughts were always "Mmmm...I maybe want to have sex with Lorgin but I shouldn't or don't want to deal with the consequences" so it was a case of "Your mouth says No, but your eyes say Yes." This is still creepy and WRONG, but a little bit better...but only a little bit.
Here's an example: "Please, Lorgin, don't." Lorgin says "Give me your mouth." His tone was implacable and raw, all earlier traces of humor gone. Deana gazed upon his beautiful countenance. She knew in that moment, no matter what she said or did, he would not stop. He meant to have her.
And, for the record, he doesn't stop...even thought she says "No" SEVERAL more times. ARGH!! I can sort of understand and expect this sort of encounter in older (I mean MUCH older books) but it's always upsetting to find "romantic rape" in contemporary romances. Power play in the bedroom can be a great thing, but that's not what was depicted on these pages. Also, the fact that it continued to happen throughout the book is even more disgraceful. The first time or two were annoying and upsetting, but that almost EVERY SINGLE time Deana would say No and Lorgin would overpower her and have sex with her anyways. It's the old adage that if she ends up liking it, than it wasn't rape. For shame!!
Okay, so my complaints about the consistent second and third degree rape (as well as an arguable case for first degree) in the book aside, the story was okay. I'd never read a "futuristic romance" before. Indeed, didn't really know of the sub-genre's existence. Was amused to see the quirks that having aliens in a romance novel can add. Still, a little worried that Deana has just disappeared from Earth, never to return. I think I remember a mention early on that Deana didn't have a family anymore, but she had many friends. Who have now gone to the police department reporting that she showed up at the convention with a weird, controlling guy...and then disappeared. So, they all get to spend the rest of their lives thinking she's been kidnapped and murdered?!? Charming, I'm sure.
Okay, but I'll stop complaining now. The book obviously held my interest enough (despite the aforementioned problems) to have me finish reading it. Really enjoyed the character of Rejar, so I may read the second novel about him...although if it is full of pseudo-rape scenes as well, I think I'll be done with Dara Joy.
Well, this book was alright...the plot was decent, but I have a few complaints. Firstly, I'm personally really not into the "Fabio" type...so having that image on the cover, as well as in the hero, was kind of a bummer. But that's a small thing and wouldn't really have mattered, except for this fact: Nearly every single sexual encounter featured Deana saying "No!" "Stop" "Don't" but Lorgin never once listened and continued with what he was doing...and Deana ends up liking it, so therefore everything is okay?!? At least this was a little bit better than the RAPE scenes found in some of the more traditional "boddice-rippers" because the reader was able to see into Deana's mind. And her thoughts were always "Mmmm...I maybe want to have sex with Lorgin but I shouldn't or don't want to deal with the consequences" so it was a case of "Your mouth says No, but your eyes say Yes." This is still creepy and WRONG, but a little bit better...but only a little bit.
Here's an example: "Please, Lorgin, don't." Lorgin says "Give me your mouth." His tone was implacable and raw, all earlier traces of humor gone. Deana gazed upon his beautiful countenance. She knew in that moment, no matter what she said or did, he would not stop. He meant to have her.
And, for the record, he doesn't stop...even thought she says "No" SEVERAL more times. ARGH!! I can sort of understand and expect this sort of encounter in older (I mean MUCH older books) but it's always upsetting to find "romantic rape" in contemporary romances. Power play in the bedroom can be a great thing, but that's not what was depicted on these pages. Also, the fact that it continued to happen throughout the book is even more disgraceful. The first time or two were annoying and upsetting, but that almost EVERY SINGLE time Deana would say No and Lorgin would overpower her and have sex with her anyways. It's the old adage that if she ends up liking it, than it wasn't rape. For shame!!
Okay, so my complaints about the consistent second and third degree rape (as well as an arguable case for first degree) in the book aside, the story was okay. I'd never read a "futuristic romance" before. Indeed, didn't really know of the sub-genre's existence. Was amused to see the quirks that having aliens in a romance novel can add. Still, a little worried that Deana has just disappeared from Earth, never to return. I think I remember a mention early on that Deana didn't have a family anymore, but she had many friends. Who have now gone to the police department reporting that she showed up at the convention with a weird, controlling guy...and then disappeared. So, they all get to spend the rest of their lives thinking she's been kidnapped and murdered?!? Charming, I'm sure.
Okay, but I'll stop complaining now. The book obviously held my interest enough (despite the aforementioned problems) to have me finish reading it. Really enjoyed the character of Rejar, so I may read the second novel about him...although if it is full of pseudo-rape scenes as well, I think I'll be done with Dara Joy.
reviewed by jbritt on November 24, 2006 11:48 AM
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What a fun book! The paranormal romance KNIGHT OF A TRILLION STARS by Dara Joy was laugh-out-loud funny at times, as well as engrossing and entertaining.
To summarize, modern-day Deanna discovers a gorgeous, magical alien in her living room one miserable day, and he ends up marrying her without her realizing it and brings her to another time, in another dimension, on another planet, to complete a quest to save the universe.
Lorgin was different hero ... sweetly unbearable, hysterically self-assured and affectionate ... to Deanna's never-ending frustration. The different worlds that he takes Deanna to were rather creative; kudos to the author on her vivid imagination! I also liked the two secondary characters who go on the quest with Lorgin and Deanna, namely the shape-shifting Familiar Rejar (hot!) and the ice-cold Traed (in some ways, even hotter!). I couldn't help wonder if they stole the show....
On the negative side, the book was vague in some respects and anti-climactic in others. I'm still not sure why Deanna had to be married to Lorgin and why she was the chosen one (what, exactly, were her magic powers anyway?). I also thought the final confrontation wrapped-up a little too quickly, as if the author was rushing to meet a deadline. Oh, and something else ... I thought it incredibly silly that Lorgin expected Deanna to see how much he loved her because he had (drum roll, please) oral sex with her. Snicker, snicker.
Still, I enjoyed this book immensely, and am looking forward to reading its sequel, REJAR. This was definitely a "joy" to read.
***For a similar read, try VIRTUAL HEAVEN by Ann Lawrence or THE STONE PRINCE by Gena Showalter.***
To summarize, modern-day Deanna discovers a gorgeous, magical alien in her living room one miserable day, and he ends up marrying her without her realizing it and brings her to another time, in another dimension, on another planet, to complete a quest to save the universe.
Lorgin was different hero ... sweetly unbearable, hysterically self-assured and affectionate ... to Deanna's never-ending frustration. The different worlds that he takes Deanna to were rather creative; kudos to the author on her vivid imagination! I also liked the two secondary characters who go on the quest with Lorgin and Deanna, namely the shape-shifting Familiar Rejar (hot!) and the ice-cold Traed (in some ways, even hotter!). I couldn't help wonder if they stole the show....
On the negative side, the book was vague in some respects and anti-climactic in others. I'm still not sure why Deanna had to be married to Lorgin and why she was the chosen one (what, exactly, were her magic powers anyway?). I also thought the final confrontation wrapped-up a little too quickly, as if the author was rushing to meet a deadline. Oh, and something else ... I thought it incredibly silly that Lorgin expected Deanna to see how much he loved her because he had (drum roll, please) oral sex with her. Snicker, snicker.
Still, I enjoyed this book immensely, and am looking forward to reading its sequel, REJAR. This was definitely a "joy" to read.
***For a similar read, try VIRTUAL HEAVEN by Ann Lawrence or THE STONE PRINCE by Gena Showalter.***
reviewed by papi on November 27, 2006 7:51 PM
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I don't know about you but I didn't like time travel all that much until this lady! This book was soooo funny. I couldn't put it down until I finished it. This is the first book I read by her I hope all the others are just this good. Dara Joy is much better than Sandra Hill anyday.
(and the part about the "clay" pots was outrageous!)
(and the part about the "clay" pots was outrageous!)
reviewed by onthemic on November 29, 2006 11:35 AM
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I love this book. I read it over and over again. The characters are so well developed. I just fell in love with Lorgin. As for the story itself, the plot is well developed, the descriptions of the worlds and different life forms almost makes them seem real. I could definitely lose myself in this book. It will definitely always be a classic and hard to beat in the genre of futuristic romance.
reviewed by rob33 on November 29, 2006 1:33 PM