Book Review: Mystic by Cheryl Brooks

Mystic (Cat Star Legacy Book 2)

When I received the ARC for “Mystic,” it was hard to put it on its chronological order with the other books based on its release, which also dictated the time when I will read the book and write its review. Having enjoyed “Maverick,” the first book in the Zetithian Legacy series, it took a lot of will power on my part to be true to my schedule.

Still, all good things come to those who wait, and “Mystic” did not disappoint. It was a good read from beginning to end, my only regret was when I reached the final page and there was no announcement when the next book will come out!

But I digress. We are talking about “Mystic,” the story of Aidan Banadänsk, son of Leo and Tisana from “Warrior” book 2 of Cat Star Chronicles, the original Zetithian series. Half Zetithian and half human with the added Mordrial witch ancestry in his genes making Aidan very special.

Aidan is so different from the other Zetithian that he met his future mate on top of the mountain while he was flying, not on a spaceship but using wings!

Now, don’t think for one minute that Aidan is a shape shifter. His wings are manufactured. Think of Leonardo Da Vinci trying to fly. Like Da Vinci, Aidan was using a contraption. But, unlike Da Vinci who has to depend on muscle power to flap his wings, Aidan can manipulate the wind so that he can glide/fly successfully.

Enter… (or should I say climb!) Sulaksha Enduran, Terran woman from Earth’s India (yes, as in the subcontinent of India in Asia), an archeological PhD student working on her dissertation. How and why she decided to go to Rhylos, the planet of sin (think of Las Vegas being planetwide) is still a mystery.

To Aidan, that mystery had to be put into a backburner. All he could think of was how good Sula smelled and the need to bring her to safety after her injury.

But, could he really keep Sula safe? It seems that whoever was after her was always one step ahead of them. It was time to get reinforcements. Aidan collected a motley crew of his “cousins” and from several races who seemed inadequately trained to go against the very powerful and centuries old conspiracy at first but proved to be formidable allies when the going got tough.

If you are new to the series, you will find the adventure part the most interesting. For fans of Cheryl Brooks and those familiar with the Zetithian, don’t worry, steamy scenes still abound!

Mystic is Rated M for Mature due to sexual content.

Title: Mystic (Cat Star Legacy Book 2)
Author: Cheryl Brooks
Series: Cat Star Legacy, #2
Pub Date: January 29, 2019
ISBN: 9781492661634Her love is the one thing he never saw coming…

Sulaksha Enduran is still reeling from the death of her lover. He died of a mysterious plague—and it’s out of control. Sula is determined to find answers on her own, until an impossibly sexy Zetithian saves her life and joins her quest.

Despite the prescient abilities and power over the wind that enable Zetithian mystic Aidan Banadänsk to rescue Sula from certain death, he couldn’t have predicted her unique effect on him. It shrouds her future in mystery…and fills him with unparalleled desire.

But Sula’s investigation has put her in the crosshairs of a deadly conspiracy. With an entire planet’s population at stake, Sula and Aidan must risk it all to save the planet, the galaxy…and each other.