A quick but intriguing read, Exile's Hunter pulls you into the gritty atmosphere of the exile's planet from first step on it. Fated Mates is often a hard sell when it comes to the romance genre, but the author didn't use it to introduce instant love between Kenzie and Mad. Mad doesn't stop Kenzie from being her own person and dives into helping her. Both main characters have families they are desperate to help and get back to, but Kenzie's quest pits them not only against the Exile King, but leaving Mad to choose if he is willing to give up his sister for Kenzie's.

I really enjoyed this book! I love the fight scene in the arena! Girls Rule! I also loved that Kenzie new when to fight and when to get out of dodge. The world building wasn’t there but overall I could picture how much of the city looked. But it would have made this book a 5 star read had the world building been there.

I really rather enjoyed this book but I had to round down. The beginning was good, but not really all that exciting. It did get a lot better towards the end though. My biggest issue was with Kenzie. I get that she was determined to save her sister, but it edged more towards unhealthy obsession.

Mad was a soldier just trying to do his duty and save lives when one decision cost him everything. Now used as a scapegoat and labeled a traitor, he avoided an execution by being given exile instead. His people have evolved to almost need the energy that their planet provides, so being sent off world to a planet that doesn't have this is almost punishment worse than death. But Mad learns quickly that there are other ways to obtain an energy close enough to survive. Years pass and he finds himself trapped working under one of the exile kings. A violent and cruel man, Mad hates the guy with a passion but there is little he can do if he wants to stay alive.

What I liked about Kenzie is that her strength was believable. She wasn't some waif of girl taking on the world without a single weapon and winning. Even better was that she knew when she was outmatched and didn't still rush in head first. Kenzie has been searching for her sister for years. Her sister was abducted when Kenzie had left to pursue a career and make money to provide for them. When she found out, she immediately set out and has been chasing her from planet to planet. And now she has found her hottest lead yet and knows that her sister is still on this planet. She just needs to find her. Easier said than done on a planet that values humans mostly only because of the energy they can provide.

It doesn't take long at all for Kenzie to catch the attention of Mad's king. And that's not a good place to be. Fortunately for her, from the moment Mad sees her he is overcome with this inexplicable need to posses and protect her. No matter what. Given Kenzie's attitude, I was actually really surprised when she slept with Mad that first night they met. But I'm so glad she did because I really liked how these two were together. Instead of Kenzie's strength and ability to fight turning Mad away, it really gets him hot. Even when she holds a knife to him he can't help but want her more. And these two worked well together despite the short time they have known the other. They just worked for me.

Together they try to track down Kenzie's sister while also trying to keep Kenzie out of the king's hands. Another thing easier said than done. Everything comes to a head when they confirm where she's at and Mad has to deliver a challenge that will be to the death in order to protect what he cares about the most.

What really annoyed me at the end was when Kenzie found her sister, she immediately had all these plans that she expected her sister to follow. She didn't ask what she wanted or anything. So I was very happy when the sister finally took control of her new freedom and more or less put Kenzie in her place.

I am also super curious about what's going to happen with Mad and his own family. I so wanted to see his sister's reaction when Mad told her he had a mate. I'm doubtful, but maybe we'd get to see it in future books.

Honestly, I'm on the fence about whether or not I'd want to read the next book. I really did enjoy this one and loved the forcefulness of Mad. So when I read the blurb of the next on Amazon and they straight up say he's a gentle giant....that's sort of a turn off... But it would be nice to see how Mad does things in that territory going forward as well, so I don't know.

Very, very hot read! The characters where sexy and engaging their chemistry was amazing along with a well written story!

Fated mates galaxies apart cross paths in this page turning journey. The romantic tension is so exquisite, I live this Fated match as they navigate this wold of exiles to save Kenzie's sister. I'm looking forward to the next book.

I was given a copy of Exile’s Hunter:Fated Mate Alien Romance by Kate Rudolph from NetGalley for an honest review. I love space/alien sci-fi romance books and this was a solid start to a series for me. It was a super fast read that kept you engaged. I would have loved more character development and more interaction between the male and female lead before the steamy parts. That being said, the romance scenes were done well and I loved the way he fought to help find her sister. Overall quick and enjoyable read worth checking out.

Good story. I want the next one.

Never expected the twist at the end, but it makes sense both for Mad and Carise.