This really a typical Novella with a lack of depth due to the length of the story.
Although well written there just is not the time to develop the characters or the story.
A real let down.

More like 3.5 stars, not quite 4 because its too short. I don't even know where to start. I know I read the description before downloading it but I somehow missed that is was a "romance" M/M. No issues just caught me off guard at first. So we are following Raine and Karl. Raine is a Spacer...he moves cargo. And Karl needs help getting into "enemy" territory.

Its Firefly with a two man crew and a really fancy ship. Its a quick read but its honestly really good. You want to hate Raine, he's a bastard but he isn't, he has a heart so to say. Karl seems green but there is something lurking beneath the surface. He is on a mission to save his friend and needs Raine. The problem is Raine is a man ho (at least it seems) and Karl is "innocent".

Together with the amazing ship they are going to save the galaxy, and each other.

It's written to move quickly but its captivating. It really does grab your interest. My only issue is it moves so fast. I like to see more development in characters and in story. I like to see the build in the relationship. But even with that lacking I like Raine and Karl. It's good. They are good. It's...just read it. Like I said Firefly...plus.

My first m/m romance, this was a quick, easy read. Beyond Meridian is under 100 pages, but it is crammed full of action, adventure, romance and sexy time.

Karl needs a ride into enemy territory, word has it that Captain Raine is his best bet. Captain Raine knows that Karl isn’t telling him the whole truth, but he can’t turn down the money. Together they run illegal goods, battle space pirates and their feelings for each other all while trying to save the person who Karl owes his life to.
Raine had a total Han Solo feel to him, he was gruff and handsome. Karl was sweet, endearing. You know exactly how the plot will play out, but it was well written and fun so you don’t mind. By having it set in space, it makes it even more fun. The planets, the different people and the ongoing war are all in the background of the story, there is a lot of room for more books in this universe, even longer fleshed out ones if the author chose to go that route.

This is a re-release and the first in a series, so I’m assuming the next two will also be re-released as well.

I received this e-arc from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Title – Beyond Meridian
Author – C.C Bridges
Publisher – NineStar Press
Released – 3 September 2018

A quick, enjoyable read with fun worldbuilding and some sexy space rogues. Sure, there are sci fi tropes aplenty, but that added to my enjoyment - I do love a captain who loves his ship accompanied by a naive "kid" who's more than he seems. I would definitely read the future adventures of Raine and Karl!

I received a digital ARC from the publisher via NetGalley.

Writing is fine but the story didnt work for me nor did Raine constantly calling Karl kid. I liked the universe that the author created and the scifi elements but I just did not mesh with the characters

Short and fun. An entertaining read. Raine's frustration with Karl is hilarious. #BeyondMeridian #NetGalley

Lacking world building, nuance, and depth, Beyond Meridian often feels like a warmed over Luke/Han Solo slash fanfiction. The leads were nearly perfect copies of those two characters - even to where they have to infiltrate and then rescue the girl. Obi Wan's character was turned into a ship AI. Because of the lack of originality, this made for a very unchallenging and quick read - a Twinkie of a book.

Story: Karl needs a ship to save his friend Sam. He enlists the help of rogue ship captain Raine and the two set out to find Sam and rescue her. In the process, they fall into bed together.

I think this book took all of two hours to read. There just wasn't much meat on the bone and the writing really lacked sophistication. I would have preferred it didn't have such a strong Star Wars vibe (e.g., every time Raine calls Karl 'kid', I cringe). The romance, such as it was, was pretty unbelievable and really needed to be developed better in order to have credibility. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.

This is a short book, easy and fun to read.

Rick Raine, a captain of his own ship, that transports different kinds of cargo, gets approached by Karl. Karl wants to take him to Medhem because he wants to save his friend Sam. Though Karl doesn’t say who Sam is and who he himself is and works for, Raine accepts if Karl can get him a cargo to transport. Karl happily does and they set off to save Sam.

The story is short, so we don’t get a lot of world building. Their mission happens fast with a bit of delay while going there. The banter between the characters is funny. One thing I really liked where Raine’s bots, especially Itchy! So cute! Raine’s ship has a very intelligent AI, and very cool piloting system. Sci-fi fans will like it.

I would have loved if it was longer. I wanted more action, more of the characters getting to know each other. I think the next books in the series have that. I’ll give them a chance!

ARC provided by Netgalley for an honest review.