The last time the bloggers got together Renee, Judith and I were at Renee’s house chatting and Renee and I started talking about author KZ Snow. Have you read this one? Have you read that one? (You know how it goes when you start talking about books!). Anyway, when I mentioned Snow’s Utopia X series and she said she hadn’t read it I immediately started extolling its many virtues. lol I was thinking about this series last night for a reason or two so thought I’d bring it to the attention of those who’ve not read it before.
Book 1: Looking for Some Touch
This was the story of Pablo who is a male prostitute in a futuristic time. He has a bad experience with john and decides to try to get a job with a coven of three Alterationists. The three men aren’t really who they say they are – but it’s all good. Especially for Pablo and one of the men, Win who have a strange and wonderful attraction to each other. This is mainly the story of Pablo and Win but it does give you some insight into the other coven members, Tole and Zee. 4.25 out of 5
Book 2: Seeking Something Wicked
Utopia X: Seeking Something Wicked is more or less Tole’s story. He’s troubled by the relationship between Win and Pablo and ends up finding solace in the most unlikely place – in a vampire’s arms. Ridley is a vamp who ends up being in the right place at the right time for Tole and they start an affair. When trouble starts and Ridley gets taken, Tole is all about finding him and bringing him back. This was another good story in the series and I really liked Ridley a lot. 4 out of 5
Book 3: Exploring Savage Places
Book 3 in the Utopia X series is by far my favorite so far. Utopia X: Exploring Savage Places has Zee, of the Coven of Three, going to Pleasureplex to find out if there are shady dealings going on. Zee has pretty much been dumped by his current lover and is anxious to get the heck out of dodge for a while. Meanwhile Ridley from book 2 (that luscious vamp) has decided to leave town because he feels that his life as a vamp is hurting Tole too much and he can’t bear to hurt the man he loves. This story has so much more going on than what I’ve said but I don’t want to give too much away. This book had my chest aching for the pain the men were feeling and then smiling widely by the end. 4.5 out of 5
Book 4: Finding Utopia
When checking my blog for my thoughts on this one I realized I didn’t put a blurb out but I did a review which you can read here. But this book was just as good as the others ended the series so wonderfully. 4.25 out of 5
If you haven’t read these books before I hope you take the time to do so soon. They’re wonderful and definitely worth taking the time to read.
I loved that series as well. It's always fun to see a post like this that reminds me of some excellent reads. I loved Ridley. 🙂 Hopefully some others will snap it up who haven't experienced that world.
I've had these books on my eReader for over a year and a half. Must get to them! Thanks for the reminder. 🙂
I know I have at least the first one… Definitely a case of the newer stuff pushing older stuff out of my memory.
Tam – Me too. I gobbled up the first 3 books just one right after another and then waited impatiently for book 4. lol I LOVED Ridley. I think I'm going to have to do a series reread. 🙂
Lily – They're very good! I hope you move them up in your TBR.
Chris – Isn't that always how it is? I have a bad habit of buying books and then letting them sit. Why do I do that? lol This is a great series – I think you'll like it.
The first one is on my TBR list 🙂
Orannia – You must read it. It's really good and whets your appetite for more! 🙂