Partnership

Sun, Moon, and Stars, Book 1

By: E.J. Russell

Narrated by: Greg Boudreaux

When Sun-born mage Zal is called to a remote village after an explosion on a nearby mountaintop, he’s stunned at what he finds in the gaol under the town hall—the last Moon-born on the planet, apparently a rogue mage, and someone Zal is duty-bound to haul to the capital to face judgment.

But although nonbinary Torian is Moon-born, they’re no mage. Rescued as an infant from the plague that wiped out the rest of their race, Torian is as much cybertronic as human, and desperate to escape their former Star-born overseers.

Zal has never felt the desires of the flesh, and as an avowed celibate Sun mage, he couldn’t indulge them if he did. Torian has only known value as a sexual surrogate, and isn’t sure how to prove their worth to a man who has no need of their abilities.

As danger looms from both Zal’s world and Torian’s, mage and cyborg must find common ground, because only together can they hope to survive.

Partnership marries magic and science, featuring a road trip, deepening friendship, and a world where choice is the most sacred value.

©2016, 2021 E.J. Russell (P)2026 E.J. Russell

Pretty Good... a Sexbot story. Where's Murderbot?

Great story and narration. The story has such depth. At the end it turns into a romance, and not my thing. However, the twist is awesome. Great complexity. It is too short, but another book to listen too.

Classic type of Murderbot story where a CyberUnit becomes a person. Wells would be proud.

Always impressed with the depth of the story

Absolutely loved it. I only wish there was more. But then again, I’m on to the next book in the series. So, alas, there is more. E J Russell’s stories are all amazing. Filled with found family, people becoming more and better and so do much consent!

Seeded society

This was an exciting one. "Partnership" is Sc-Fi with a dash of magic. Long ago, as a social experiment, scientists seeded a hospitable planet with three races, Sun born, Moon born, and Earth born. Meant to be a long-term observe only study, the scientists, the Star born, try to interfere with the population as little as possible. A Star born created virus meant to enhance, instead almost wipes out the Moon born.
"Partnership" features a Star born mage, Zal, who is asexual and the last Moon born, Torian, a cyborg who is male/female/balanced. It's a unique romance, charming rather than sizzling. Even over the few days the story takes place, a strong friendship builds between the two.
Narrated by Greg Boudrex, I did wonder why Zal had a British accent, at first. And then decided that I didn't care, I could listen to that man for hours. EJ Russell's story was a terrific read, Mr Boudrex really brought it to life.
I received an advanced audio copy of this book and this is my review.

Wow!

This was such an interesting listen!! I really appreciated all the nuances of both worlds.