I have never been a big fan of sci fi with a very few exceptions until now. What happens when I accidentally stumble on Emma Jaye? My lack of interest flies right out of the window!
From the blurb:
Shielded from his origins, Remedy is conditioned, pampered, and content to heal those presented to him.
Paid to keep Remedy healing the wealthy elite of the Human Axis, Gage protects his charge from bigots, loneliness, puberty, curiosity, and the truth. When the mutant becomes more than a job, more than a friend, can he maintain his professionalism?
The mundane job on a low-tech planet was routine until a blue-eyed Lord entered Rem’s life. Charming, flirtatious, and tactile, Remedy has never encountered anyone like Tarrant Shamir. His touch ignites, awakens deep, forbidden desires, making Rem crave freedom and love.
But does Tarrant want Rem for who he is, or his abilities? And where does this newly kindled flame leave Gage?
Thirsty for self-discovery, Rem pursues the truth about himself, but is the price worth sacrificing trust, friendship, even lives?
Remedy is the first in the Progenitor series, set in the future of the Malthusia universe.
Series tags: Dark themes, violence, including SA, slavery, polyamory, high angst, aliens vs. humans, genetic engineering, huge egos, upset the progenitor at your peril.
Note: The Progenitor Series was inspired by the unpublished Hybrid Series by E. Jaye.
GaleM's review:
This is a polyamorous story, set in incredibly rich in details, events and twists world building. The beginning, where we first met Remedy is deceptively slow on speed, but page by page the intensity, the plot, the emotional layers grow and develop with a subtle, but definite balance and consistency.
Remedy is the clear mirror, where the worst of humanity's traits are revealed in their most grotesque ugliness - unstoppable greed, cruel ruthlessness, heartless manipulation. Raised as a human, but not human enough to be treated with respect, dignity and love like a human being, Remedy is what we can only describe as Loneliness incarnate. Visible but not Seen, Heard but not listened, protected but not cared for, Rem is a unique and precious descendent of a humanoid race, called Malthusians. But he doesn't know anything about it, just that he is a tool to be used, a talent to be harnessed and a spirit to be broken and reformed in a way that benefits his captors. And all that time he lives, believing he matters as a person.
I really loved the psychological aspects of this captivating story - their sharp edges cut deep, exposing the fine layers underneath; layers of one vastly flowed, corrupted and evil society, called Axis. One society where you matter only if you're a valuable asset or can be molded into a weapon. Everything has a purpose and if not, it gets discarded - nobody cares that you are a breathing, living human being. That's why Remedy is just a pawn in a game, where he doesn't know the rules.
The book is just the first, very promising start of a series and it was truly a pleasure to step into this dark, but deadly world, where every move could have dire consequences.
The other two main characters - Gage and Tarrant - were no less interesting, adding another layer of complexity to the development of the plot. Following their own agenda, they show different sides of the Axis. Their growth and change throughout the story is exponential and very intriguing.
The continuation is shaping to be a real punch to the solar plexus, considering the intense start.
Remedy is currently available as an e-book and paperback and can be read as part of your Kindle Unlimited Subscription
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