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Sea-anan Saga #2
A Forgotten Kitten
Many readers enjoy Star Wars-esque stories of conflict on faraway planets, while other readers tend to stick to epic romances. Few authors have managed to combine the two genres in such a seamless way as Jessica A. Kong has in her Sea-anan Saga. She has created a highly complex story with fully developed characters, and the themes explored here are inarguably adult, yet the reading level required is no more than eighth grade. A Forgotten Kitten zips along at just the right pace, allowing the reader to digest the complexity of the plot and interrelation between the characters without having to think too hard.
The story revolves around Sev, a young, handsome prince and member of a royal family who rises to become king of the Oceanan race. Sev is raised in the midst of a vicious family feud, but all seems worth it when his adoptive aunt gives birth to a beautiful little girl whom Sev falls instantly and irrevocably in love with. But when Sev’s planet collides with its own sun and collapses, he must bear the loss of his entire family, including his love as well as any memory of her.
Areo, the heroine of the story, is that little girl that Sev fell for during his childhood. She is a human-feline hybrid who has grown to hate the royal family that her soul mate hails from. She undergoes a destructive event and space travel episode similar to Sev’s, and it is not too long before she has settled her new planet and with her fellow half-bloods, created a strong, thriving society. When she is brutally attacked by Daehog, everyone in her empire is scattered throughout the universe. Where does she land but the planet that Sev is currently occupying.
What follows is a continually building conflict interlaced with one of the most fervently passionate love stories seen in these kinds of novels. Kong chooses not just to write about space travel, or war, or love, or family, or even racism; instead, she chooses to combine all of these classic literary themes into one amazing story. The result is a mysterious and ultimately deeply satisfying story that only leads to the craving for more from this gifted and astoundingly creative writer.
Reading should always be enjoyable, especially when reading escapist literature, and Kong has remembered this and accomplished it without sacrificing plot or characterization. The task of any science fiction writer is to take alien, unbelievable concepts and present them in a way that convinces the reader they are plausible in reality, and Kong has certainly hit the mark with her second novel in this delightfully mystifying series.
The story revolves around Sev, a young, handsome prince and member of a royal family who rises to become king of the Oceanan race. Sev is raised in the midst of a vicious family feud, but all seems worth it when his adoptive aunt gives birth to a beautiful little girl whom Sev falls instantly and irrevocably in love with. But when Sev’s planet collides with its own sun and collapses, he must bear the loss of his entire family, including his love as well as any memory of her.
Areo, the heroine of the story, is that little girl that Sev fell for during his childhood. She is a human-feline hybrid who has grown to hate the royal family that her soul mate hails from. She undergoes a destructive event and space travel episode similar to Sev’s, and it is not too long before she has settled her new planet and with her fellow half-bloods, created a strong, thriving society. When she is brutally attacked by Daehog, everyone in her empire is scattered throughout the universe. Where does she land but the planet that Sev is currently occupying.
What follows is a continually building conflict interlaced with one of the most fervently passionate love stories seen in these kinds of novels. Kong chooses not just to write about space travel, or war, or love, or family, or even racism; instead, she chooses to combine all of these classic literary themes into one amazing story. The result is a mysterious and ultimately deeply satisfying story that only leads to the craving for more from this gifted and astoundingly creative writer.
Reading should always be enjoyable, especially when reading escapist literature, and Kong has remembered this and accomplished it without sacrificing plot or characterization. The task of any science fiction writer is to take alien, unbelievable concepts and present them in a way that convinces the reader they are plausible in reality, and Kong has certainly hit the mark with her second novel in this delightfully mystifying series.
290 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 6, 2013
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September 7, 2013
"If only they could see beyond their features, beyond their race, they would find that we all have similar needs and desires and feel the same emotions."
This well written book is sophisticated and yet simple at the same time. The language is clear and articulates well. As a reader it was easy to fall back into the ebb and flow of this clever story. I love the language and the crisp emotion that is conveyed throughout. We are pulled into another world with ease. This emotional saga has heart and humanity. I read with great anticipation wanting to know what would become of these creatures.
The author creates an entirely new world and does it so naturally. She has a great gift of telling a creative story that has not been told before and does it in an entertaining adventurous way. I was thoroughly captivated! Who knew felines could be this sexy?
"Sev loved to possess her. If he had ever felt happier or more at ease than when he was with her, he could not recall it. Perhaps he would feel differently if he could remember his life before boarding the Emerald Tiger. But, alas, those memories were lost to him. For now, in his dream lover's arms was where Sev longed to be. It was a place he never wanted to leave when the night ended. And letting her go each morning was getting harder."
This well written book is sophisticated and yet simple at the same time. The language is clear and articulates well. As a reader it was easy to fall back into the ebb and flow of this clever story. I love the language and the crisp emotion that is conveyed throughout. We are pulled into another world with ease. This emotional saga has heart and humanity. I read with great anticipation wanting to know what would become of these creatures.
The author creates an entirely new world and does it so naturally. She has a great gift of telling a creative story that has not been told before and does it in an entertaining adventurous way. I was thoroughly captivated! Who knew felines could be this sexy?
"Sev loved to possess her. If he had ever felt happier or more at ease than when he was with her, he could not recall it. Perhaps he would feel differently if he could remember his life before boarding the Emerald Tiger. But, alas, those memories were lost to him. For now, in his dream lover's arms was where Sev longed to be. It was a place he never wanted to leave when the night ended. And letting her go each morning was getting harder."
October 5, 2013
Perfect sequel
This is every bit the sequel to Lost Kitten anyone could hope for. Jessica Kong delivers in the same vein - big epic romance in a space setting that takes me to Farscape and Firefly with a universe as broad as the Star Wars saga. I'm not a romance reader at all, and did tend to speed up my reading over the romance stuff to tell you the truth!
Forgotten Kitten is very easy to read - which takes real ability from the writer. In fact, Jessica has grown as a writer since her first book, as you would expect, and Forgotten Kitten is written with experienced skill, evidenced in the story plotting and characters. Her Imaginative detail remains as keen as ever.
I read this on ebook and I was struck with the care in which it was laid out.
This is every bit the sequel to Lost Kitten anyone could hope for. Jessica Kong delivers in the same vein - big epic romance in a space setting that takes me to Farscape and Firefly with a universe as broad as the Star Wars saga. I'm not a romance reader at all, and did tend to speed up my reading over the romance stuff to tell you the truth!
Forgotten Kitten is very easy to read - which takes real ability from the writer. In fact, Jessica has grown as a writer since her first book, as you would expect, and Forgotten Kitten is written with experienced skill, evidenced in the story plotting and characters. Her Imaginative detail remains as keen as ever.
I read this on ebook and I was struck with the care in which it was laid out.
October 7, 2013
Although an excellent title, calling her book ‘A Forgotten Kitten’ is perhaps a little ironic as Jessica Kong’s second book in her Sea-anan chronicles is anything but forgettable and her feline characters are in no way immature. In some ways this is a conventional love story depicting the developing relationship of Sev and Areo battling the prejudices of their respective families. But the convention is broken as Sev and Areo are Seacats, feline warriors battling in space for the survival of their respective races. The story is skilfully crafted and well told with liberal and detailed sensual and erotic descriptions. A recommended read for followers of either romance or sci-fi and a must read for followers of both
September 11, 2013
I am glad my wife bought this novel and I picked it up and read it. Jessica Kong's fans, I suspect, have been waiting for this book. I've also read her previous book, "A Lost Kitten", and just as I gave "A Lost Kitten" 5 stars, this novel deserves 5 stars. The book is a fascinating mix of fantasy and sci-fi, it is well written, well-structured and, what I really enjoyed about it, the plot develops on several levels and the characters and events are frequently presented with a casual sense of mystery, which makes it hard to put this novel down. This is a very enjoyable read which I am happy to recommend to everybody who enjoys reading well-plotted stories of this genre.
September 30, 2013
This is an excellent read without regards to your preferred genre. Jessica Kong presents an intriguing novel filled with fantasy, action and romance. It captures one attention from the beginning and maintains it to the end. I would highly recommend this superb book.
December 13, 2013
A Forgotten Kitten: 2 by Jessica A. Kong. Wars, empires and heroines like you’ve never seen them before.
I read the first novel in the Sea-anan Saga (A Lost Kitten) a few months ago and enjoyed the many universes with alien life forms and fascinating creatures, political alliances, wars and fights. More than anything I enjoyed the original romance at the centre of the book, where love conquered all, even extreme differences in species and customs. I follow the author, Jessica A. Kong, in Goodreads and remember telling her that I was looking forward to reading more about the rest of the family of the main character, in particular Areo, who was not only a woman, the empress and ruler of her people, but also the best fighter and leader. And I must say this novel does not disappoint.
In A Forgotten Kitten, we follow Areo, who is rescued from the grip of death by the actions of Sev, her soulmate, whom she thought lost forever. Unfortunately, although she recovers fully, Sev has lost his memory for most of his past, and cannot understand why he feels such affinity with her, especially as she is not a pure blood. Through this novel we get to learn more about the distinct worlds of the Oceanans, their politics, their enemies, but also their laws and prejudices. Again at the centre of the novel is another story of love conquering all. Both Sev and Areo are trapped between their duties as rulers of their peoples, and their true love. Their hearts tell them they should be together, but tradition and laws conspire to keep them apart. If these matters were not complicated enough, their romance has as setting a time of political unrest and turmoil, where their whole civilisation is at risk.
I’m not going to discuss the ending of the novel, but let’s say there are action scenes and fights that would look fabulous in any movie, heroes and heroines with special powers and skills who face terrible fates and fight for freedom, magical weapons, politics, and passion. There is also sex in the novel that illustrates the unbreakable bond between Areo and Sev, who are made for each other in all aspects. The author is skilful in creating wonderful worlds with creatures that are completely alien to us, whilst at the same time making their emotions and feelings (although epic in scale) completely understandable. Who would not wish for a love story like Sev and Areo’s in our everyday lives? Thank to the author we can share in the adventures and emotions, and hopefully there is much more to come yet.
The deeper I get into the story, the more I want to know about the background, the world, and particularly the extraordinary McCalls. If you fancy a good love story and a break from your everyday world, I recommend you read this book. One word of warning, if you start reading the saga you’ll have to carry on. Don’t say I didn’t tell you!
I read the first novel in the Sea-anan Saga (A Lost Kitten) a few months ago and enjoyed the many universes with alien life forms and fascinating creatures, political alliances, wars and fights. More than anything I enjoyed the original romance at the centre of the book, where love conquered all, even extreme differences in species and customs. I follow the author, Jessica A. Kong, in Goodreads and remember telling her that I was looking forward to reading more about the rest of the family of the main character, in particular Areo, who was not only a woman, the empress and ruler of her people, but also the best fighter and leader. And I must say this novel does not disappoint.
In A Forgotten Kitten, we follow Areo, who is rescued from the grip of death by the actions of Sev, her soulmate, whom she thought lost forever. Unfortunately, although she recovers fully, Sev has lost his memory for most of his past, and cannot understand why he feels such affinity with her, especially as she is not a pure blood. Through this novel we get to learn more about the distinct worlds of the Oceanans, their politics, their enemies, but also their laws and prejudices. Again at the centre of the novel is another story of love conquering all. Both Sev and Areo are trapped between their duties as rulers of their peoples, and their true love. Their hearts tell them they should be together, but tradition and laws conspire to keep them apart. If these matters were not complicated enough, their romance has as setting a time of political unrest and turmoil, where their whole civilisation is at risk.
I’m not going to discuss the ending of the novel, but let’s say there are action scenes and fights that would look fabulous in any movie, heroes and heroines with special powers and skills who face terrible fates and fight for freedom, magical weapons, politics, and passion. There is also sex in the novel that illustrates the unbreakable bond between Areo and Sev, who are made for each other in all aspects. The author is skilful in creating wonderful worlds with creatures that are completely alien to us, whilst at the same time making their emotions and feelings (although epic in scale) completely understandable. Who would not wish for a love story like Sev and Areo’s in our everyday lives? Thank to the author we can share in the adventures and emotions, and hopefully there is much more to come yet.
The deeper I get into the story, the more I want to know about the background, the world, and particularly the extraordinary McCalls. If you fancy a good love story and a break from your everyday world, I recommend you read this book. One word of warning, if you start reading the saga you’ll have to carry on. Don’t say I didn’t tell you!
June 25, 2014
A Forgotten Kitten by Jessica Kong is the futuristic fantasy in another galaxy where human-minded cats rule on the planet Oceania. Feline and king, Sev must maintain traditional ways in order to promote peace. He’s both fascinated and troubled with his dream lover; every night when he falls asleep he kisses her. During Sev’s waking hours, he longs to smell her sweet scent. She’s a “different” female whom he must possess. He worries when his dream lover is covered with blood.
Areo McCloud is a starfighter, as are her siblings. Thrust into hostilities only she and three brothers out of seven hundred are alive, but she is bleeding. Praying to her god, Onssa, she bores up to the pain and dodges enemy fire. It isn’t long before she’s lost. Areo will be forgotten when her hybrid species of mixed cat and human disappears. Areo sends out a mayday call.
Fearing for his sanity, Sev stresses over the troubled image of his dream lover. Rushing into his castle weapons room, he employs the magical Sword of Power. Her ship drifts into Oceania’s atmosphere. After his rescue ship locks with hers, he uses the Sword of Power to help her heal. Area, in a month-long coma, possesses no feline features. In love with Areo, Sev finds himself torn between two loyalties. Embroiled in a family feud, he’s always believed a king should maintain the pure blood line?
Areo is special. With the help of Goddess Onssa, she wants to facilitate communication and pave the way for peace. Not only that, Sev met her when they were children. According to his adoptive aunt, Areo is a human-hybrid who fears Sev’s royal family. Will these star-crossed lovers ever meet halfway?
Fantasy author Jessica Kong’s heroine is a peacemaker. I highly recommend A Forgotten Kitten to fans of Star Wars and Avatar. Sensual feelings between Sev and Areo make this book new adult rather than young adult.
Areo McCloud is a starfighter, as are her siblings. Thrust into hostilities only she and three brothers out of seven hundred are alive, but she is bleeding. Praying to her god, Onssa, she bores up to the pain and dodges enemy fire. It isn’t long before she’s lost. Areo will be forgotten when her hybrid species of mixed cat and human disappears. Areo sends out a mayday call.
Fearing for his sanity, Sev stresses over the troubled image of his dream lover. Rushing into his castle weapons room, he employs the magical Sword of Power. Her ship drifts into Oceania’s atmosphere. After his rescue ship locks with hers, he uses the Sword of Power to help her heal. Area, in a month-long coma, possesses no feline features. In love with Areo, Sev finds himself torn between two loyalties. Embroiled in a family feud, he’s always believed a king should maintain the pure blood line?
Areo is special. With the help of Goddess Onssa, she wants to facilitate communication and pave the way for peace. Not only that, Sev met her when they were children. According to his adoptive aunt, Areo is a human-hybrid who fears Sev’s royal family. Will these star-crossed lovers ever meet halfway?
Fantasy author Jessica Kong’s heroine is a peacemaker. I highly recommend A Forgotten Kitten to fans of Star Wars and Avatar. Sensual feelings between Sev and Areo make this book new adult rather than young adult.
February 11, 2014
A riveting read from start to finish!
Jessica Kong has created a magical story, uniquely combining the genres of the romance novel and the science-fiction novel. This combination creates a synergy of story-telling power that mesmerizes from start to finish. I found this novel hard to put down and, in fact, finished the 290 pages in two days.
The magical romance between Sev and Areo reads like any great love story: It is a relationship of destiny, meant to be, in spite of all the obstacles. As Jessica Kong says about her writing – it is “Proof that true love conquers all.”
The magic is the love mixture in the context of a royal family, where bitter family rivalries seem ready to doom the relationship of Prince Sev and heroine Areo. As they both battle the prejudices of their respective families to maintain their passionate love, one thinks of Romeo and Juliet, and the deadly antagonism of their families.
Add to this rich mixture the fact that Areo is a “human-feline hybrid! In fact, Sev and Areo are “Seacats” – both feline warriors battling for the survival of their respective races.
Then there is the villainy of the evil “Daehog,” and the incredible interlocking themes of war, politics, religion, race/interspecies relationships, and space travel!
Bottom line: “A Forgotten Kitten” is plain old good STORYTELLING! It is about how Love transcends memory, and the HUMAN HEART is FOREVER.
I can almost hear Celine Dion singing these lines from the great song in the movie, “Titanic” – “My Heart Will Go On”:
Love can touch us one time
And last for a lifetime
And never let go 'til
We’re gone.
Raymond Keen – author of “Love Poems for Cannibals”
Jessica Kong has created a magical story, uniquely combining the genres of the romance novel and the science-fiction novel. This combination creates a synergy of story-telling power that mesmerizes from start to finish. I found this novel hard to put down and, in fact, finished the 290 pages in two days.
The magical romance between Sev and Areo reads like any great love story: It is a relationship of destiny, meant to be, in spite of all the obstacles. As Jessica Kong says about her writing – it is “Proof that true love conquers all.”
The magic is the love mixture in the context of a royal family, where bitter family rivalries seem ready to doom the relationship of Prince Sev and heroine Areo. As they both battle the prejudices of their respective families to maintain their passionate love, one thinks of Romeo and Juliet, and the deadly antagonism of their families.
Add to this rich mixture the fact that Areo is a “human-feline hybrid! In fact, Sev and Areo are “Seacats” – both feline warriors battling for the survival of their respective races.
Then there is the villainy of the evil “Daehog,” and the incredible interlocking themes of war, politics, religion, race/interspecies relationships, and space travel!
Bottom line: “A Forgotten Kitten” is plain old good STORYTELLING! It is about how Love transcends memory, and the HUMAN HEART is FOREVER.
I can almost hear Celine Dion singing these lines from the great song in the movie, “Titanic” – “My Heart Will Go On”:
Love can touch us one time
And last for a lifetime
And never let go 'til
We’re gone.
Raymond Keen – author of “Love Poems for Cannibals”
August 24, 2014
Since I'm not an avid fantasy reader, I wondered if the author would be able to suspend my disbelief. She did so in a very skillful, alluring, and seductive manner. I have been owned by two felines for eighteen years. If humans could have evolved from monkeys or apes, they certainly could have evolved from felines. The reason they didn't was because cats couldn't be bothered. They liked being adored and worshiped just as they were.
A strong love affair develops between two beings of feline descent. The problem is that Sev is a male Seacat, a pureblood of royal lineage; Areo is female, part human, thus a half-blood, a lesser creature. Will these two be able to share the undeniable love between them, or will tradition and royal responsibility forever keep them apart? I won't give that away, but the emotional turmoil is explosive, sensuous and addictive. I couldn't wait to find out whether or not these star crossed lovers would find a way to share their lives.
Did I mention there is a war going on? The hero and heroine are also Starship pilots defending their civilization from the alien Daehogs. This is a white-knuckle adventure of epic proportions and an epic romance. They are seamlessly interwoven into a page turning book I couldn't put down. Thank you, Jessica Kong, for such an amazing read. I recommend this to all lovers of books.
A strong love affair develops between two beings of feline descent. The problem is that Sev is a male Seacat, a pureblood of royal lineage; Areo is female, part human, thus a half-blood, a lesser creature. Will these two be able to share the undeniable love between them, or will tradition and royal responsibility forever keep them apart? I won't give that away, but the emotional turmoil is explosive, sensuous and addictive. I couldn't wait to find out whether or not these star crossed lovers would find a way to share their lives.
Did I mention there is a war going on? The hero and heroine are also Starship pilots defending their civilization from the alien Daehogs. This is a white-knuckle adventure of epic proportions and an epic romance. They are seamlessly interwoven into a page turning book I couldn't put down. Thank you, Jessica Kong, for such an amazing read. I recommend this to all lovers of books.
May 28, 2014
Loved getting the chance to dive a little deeper into this world that Jessica Kong has created. Read this immediately after I read a lost kitten, and like that novel I wasn't disappointed. Found myself truly feeling connect to the storyline between Areo and Sev. It was again just an original story created in a world that astounds and intrigues you throughout the entire journey. I'm a sucker for a strong female lead and Areo didn't disappoint. Again, like I said in Lost kitten, I'm not usually a sci fi fan, but this series really has me thinking twice about that. I'm glad I gave it the chance, as it didn't disappoint. Fingers crossed that we'll get to see more of this world in the near future!
March 31, 2014
Typically I don't read this type of book on a regular basis. I will make it short and sweet, I loved it when I didn't think I would. Rarely does an author have the talent to mix popular cultures together and make it work. Jessica Kong did just that in my opinion. Having been a fan of the Thundercats when my children were little, I felt that this was the perfect maturing of them in a Star Wars-A Forgotten Kittenesque fantasy. I highly recommend it for fantasy and sci-fi readers
July 28, 2014
Forgotten Kitten takes you further into a futuristic world that Kong has created. The characters are believable, and the story line is amazing. Let's not forget the setting. It's very vivid, like looking at a picture, very clear and descriptive. After reading Lost Kitten I was addicted to Jessica's writing. Jessica has grown as a writer and I look forward to the remainder of this saga.
February 4, 2020
A Forgotten Kitten is about how truelove can overcome barriers of race, religion, and politics. Even a mental barrier does not stand a chance when it comes to the heart and soul recognizing its other half. Sev has been in love with Areo since her birth. However, after the destruction of his homeworld, Sev’s memories have been altered and his love forgotten. Now it is up to Areo to remind Sev of what his heart has NOT forgotten.
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