Alien Exile

Fated Mates of the Sea Sand Warlords, Book 5

De: Ursa Dax

Narrado por: Patrick Zeller, Aletha George

"I know that I may be frightening, my mate. But beneath all that makes me strange to you, my heart recognizes yours..."

Zoey

I've spent most of my time on this alien planet alone in the wrecked human ship. Now that I'm living with the other girls and the barbarian warriors at the Cliffs of Uruzai, I'm finding it hard to adjust. These Sea Sand guys are just so... alien.

They're nothing compared to the beast that comes stalking out of the shadows of the cliffs one night. He has a snout, claws, and a massive spiked tail. He's more monster than a man, and even worse than that, he claims he has a human mate. When his dark eyes settle on me, I know with a sinking feeling exactly who it is he's been looking for.

I want to stay as far away from this nine-foot-tall lizardman as I possibly can. When a mission across the sands throws us together, I find myself spending a lot more time with him than I'd bargained for. And I find myself starting to grow closer to him than I ever would have imagined.

As my feelings for him grow, so does my fear. Because this mission we're on? It could be the end of him. The end of both of us before we even begin.

Kor

I have traveled days upon days to find my soft, strange mate. Now that I have found her, she recoils from me. I am the in-between, the exile caught halfway between the sea and the sands, and the only one of my kind. I am aware that I am strange, but I never thought my own beautiful mate would regard me as a monster.

The Sea Sand men tell me my mate does not feel the mate bond for me. If I am to have her, I must somehow win her. Before I can figure out how to do that, we are forced into a journey to the Bitter Sea. The Sea Sand tribes need me to find my father's people, a race of beings I have never even seen.

Crossing the Bitter Sea is the most dangerous thing I've ever done. But it is in service of my mate so I will do it. And I will not hesitate.

I would do anything to keep her safe—even if that means tearing myself from her side forever.

©2021 Veronica Doran (P)2023 Podium Audio

Entertaining

This is my favorite of the series so far. It was a fast, engrossing read. Recommend reading prior books in the series before this one. Although not entirely necessary, Zoey has some character development in the previous book that helps add context to this one.

Alien Exile - Zoey and Kor

📚- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🗣️- 🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧
🥵- 🌶️🌶️

🛸💚

I really enjoy the narration Patrick Zeller does. He is so expressive and brings all the emotions to life.

Zoey was one of them woman who was basically dumped onto this planet. However, unlike all the other women who were first taken by the SeaSand warrior clan, Zoey hid and stayed back at the crashed ship this whole time (books 1-4) She is new to the way of life and culture among the new people and it taking time for her to adjust. She is the engineer of the group.

Kor is the exile. He is part SeaSand and part BitterWaters clan. His mother and him have lived alone in the desert his whole life of fear of rejection from the clans. He is a mixed breed and considered a beast, monster, hideous. But he has a mate and wants more than anything to be accepted.

It was very interesting in the beginning and kind of sad. I just wanted to hug Kor so badly. I really enjoyed the story. I wish the whole series was on audio…. It’s so good.

Best book of the series, Zoey & Kor

I enjoyed this book, I’ve listened to it a couple of times,
I just wish it was a bit longer 🤗

Kohr is AMAZING

This has to be my favorite out of the series so far. However, it just ends. Now, I'm left hanging. I can't wait for the next one.

**"Alien Exile" by Ursa Dax: A Captivating Blend o

**"Alien Exile" by Ursa Dax: A Captivating Blend of Characters and World-Building**

"Alien Exile" by Ursa Dax is a testament to the author's remarkable skill in crafting characters that enchant and captivate readers. Dax's ability to make even the minor and 'villainous' characters, like the intriguing Fallo, endearing showcases her narrative finesse. The experience of falling in love with these diverse characters is a testament to the author's talent. The unfolding of Ursa Dax's intricately constructed world is a mesmerizing journey, a testament to her adeptness at world-building. The perfect fusion of romance, a well-crafted plot, and the immersive world she has created makes "Alien Exile" a compelling read for those seeking an enchanting blend of character-driven storytelling and richly developed settings.

Best book in the series

this was the best book in the series so far. we needed the ending to be longer. ended on a cliffhanger. grrr! the story was so good. heartfelt .

Alien Reject

A very engaging and heart felt story line. I look forward to reading the next installment in this series.

Enjoyed

Loved the narrators they did a great job The story was ok did enjoy but the other stories were better found the lizard weird sorry.

Alien Exile (Fated Mates of the Sea Sand Warlords series book 5) by Ursa Dax

Another one of Ursa Dax‘s books from the fated mates of sea sand warlord series. This is Book 5. Liked the story line and thought it was very interesting. This book is about Zoey (human female) and an unknown warrior that appears from the shadows who has a snout, and claws, and a massive spiked tail. He's more monster than a man and then he states "I know that I may be frightening, my mate. But beneath all that makes me strange to you, my heart recognizes yours..."

Zoey’s Inner Monologue Needs a Nap

The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💚💜💙❤️
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥
Chemistry: 🧪🧪🧪
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏
Character development: 😋🙂☺️😘
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration type: Dual Narration

🦸🏼‍♀️ Heroine: Zoey

Zoey’s journey begins in isolation—stranded in a wrecked spaceship, surviving alone on an alien planet. Her recent move into the Sea Sand settlement marks a shift from solitude to uneasy community. Unlike the other human women who’ve bonded with the alien warlords, Zoey remains guarded, overwhelmed by their towering physiques and unfamiliar customs. Thanks to a mysterious white goo, she now understands their language, but emotional fluency proves harder. Just as she begins to feel safe, a human drone appears in the village—shattering her fragile sense of security.

🦸🏻‍♂️ Hero: Kor

Kor is no Sea Sand warlord. He’s a hybrid—part Sea Sand, part unknown race—raised in secrecy by a mother who feared the violence of her own kind. When the Kell grants him a vision of Zoey, he knows she’s his mate and sets out across treacherous terrain to find her. Kor’s appearance is striking: reptilian blue skin, claws, a spiked tail, and a height that dwarfs even the Sea Sand warriors. He’s a walking contradiction—feared as a monster, yet driven by reverence, restraint, and a deep yearning for connection.

🔥 Plot Snapshot

Kor’s backstory adds emotional weight: a stolen mother who grew to love her captor, a childhood spent in hiding, and a mate bond that calls him to risk everything. His approach to Zoey is cautious, shaped by his parents’ fraught history. When a drone threatens her, Kor reacts instinctively, destroying it with a spear and revealing himself to the Sea Sand warriors. Their response is tense but respectful; Kor invokes the lavrika, a sacred calling they recognize. It’s a moment that blends myth, danger, and destiny.

❤️‍🔥 What Worked

• Kor’s emotional depth is a standout. Despite his beastly exterior, he’s tender, thoughtful, and self-aware. The author does a great job of letting Zoey—and the reader—see past the scales and claws.
• The romance unfolds through a journey, both physical and emotional. I’m always here for a dangerous trek that forces characters to rely on each other and grow together.

🤨 Room for More

• Kor’s appearance veers so far into the monstrous that it strains the imagination. I found myself mentally reshaping him into something more humanoid just to stay engaged—which pulled me out of the story.
• Zoey’s fixation on Kor’s looks became repetitive. Her internal monologue circled the same points so often that it dulled the emotional impact. A little less “he’s so huge and scary” and a little more “who is he really?” would’ve gone a long way.

🎧 Narration Vibes

Patrick Zeller and Aletha George deliver a solid dual performance. George’s voice is youthful and clear, perfectly capturing Zoey’s vulnerability and resilience. Zeller’s deep cadence suits Kor’s alien gravitas, adding texture to his internal conflict. While neither narrator cracked my top tier, they both brought sincerity and polish to the story.

📝 Final Thoughts

This audiobook blends alien romance with emotional introspection, giving us a heroine who’s learning to trust and a hero who’s desperate to be seen. While the physical descriptions sometimes overwhelm the emotional arc, the story finds its footing in the bond between two outsiders. If you enjoy mate bonds, dangerous journeys, and love that defies appearances, this one’s worth the listen—just be prepared to mentally dial down the claws.