Himiko: Warrior by C. B. Conwy
Himiko: Bonding, sequel
Torquere Press
Science Fiction M/M
ISBN: 978-1-61040-545-4
Reviewed by Lisa

Four idyllic, challenging months spent at an isolated cabin in the woods allowed Matt, a human to complete his bonding with Pietr, a Himika. The thought of loving one of the aliens who came to Earth wasn’t something Matt saw coming, but he can’t say he’d change anything now.

Returning to everyday life is something that Matt is looking forward to. Matt is shocked however when he visits his best friends, then his own architecture firm and none greet him with open arms. Suspicion and downright hostility are encountered at every turn and things go from bad to worse when Matt is brutally assaulted. Tensions are rapidly mounting against the alien race as more and more speak out against them. Matt and his mate Pietr will be thrust into the center of a powder keg where hard choices will need to be made whether they want to or not in order to save the many from the few.

With a riveting alternate reality, Himiko: Warrior continues to explore the notion of aliens living amongst us. The fascinating sequel to Himiko: Bonding takes up with Matt’s attempts to go back to his old life with his new alien lover and learns very painfully that you can’t go back again. Not only is Himiko: Warrior an enjoyable, character driven story but it’s also a thought provoking tale of perceptions and truth. And let’s not forget, Himiko: Warrior is also a sexy romance.