3 1/2 stars, but I enjoyed the world so much I'll push the star rating to a 4. This book won't be for everyone, but I enjoy a good and interesting sci-fi world and so I look forward to the rest of the series. 
 The males are just how I like them: alpha and hot. This book centers on Baird one of a race of Kindred Warrior. When he is not around his bonded female, a human named Olivia, he is raw and brutal - but in her presence he is sweet, understanding and the best kind of alpha. He knows what he wants and how to get it, but he respects (as do all Kindred males) his female beyond belief. 
 His patience with Olivia is astounding. She is one of the most stubborn heroines I've read in a while, and seeing as I've read almost the entire Kristen Ashley catalogue - lol, I know me some stubborn women. She fought against this perfect and caring man until the very end. It was very frustrating. That cost the book at least a star right there. She drove me nuts. 
 Anyway, if you enjoy sci-fi and good alpha males and a society that reveres and worships women above all other - try this series. If you think it just sounds too weird, let it pass.