I love big families.You can always use a good group to stand behind you, in front of you, and beside you. That is Wulf's shifter family, and I adore them. This second book in the series continues the plots set out in Book One without leaving your head spinning. The relationship between Jaya and Wulf continues to blossom when when a substantial issue arises which could destroy a lot of things. I continue to recommend this series.

Gripping ReadJaya and Volf are betrayed again. Who can they really trust? A shaman she used to love and respect poisons her so that he can use her, and holds Volf hostage. In the aftermath, the safety of the Galaxy is in question. I like the action, humor, and romance. The mate bond they have is intriguing. I look forward to the next book.

Another Great BookThis was completely awesome. It did get a touch confusing while the main character was trying to understand the political world she had been thrust into. But, it was the perfect sequel and I can't wait for the next one.

Wonderful story! I couldn't put the book down!

I was initially inclined to like this series, but then this second novel greatly diminished that hope. The FMC starts to act without thinking, jumping into a life-threatening mission without getting all the pertinent info. Then when her fault is pointed out to her, she continues down her path instead of stopping to get the pertinent info. Infuriating. The dots aren't connected with the political intrigue, and I think that is due to a lack of world-building. There's really no explanation as to wh...

Power mad and on the loose Another great read. Firstly please bear in mind that this is an ongoing saga - similiar to David Eddings famous books, so there is no solution as such. However that doesn't mean that the story stagnates as it moves along at a fair clip. Not only in the way her control over her power grows but also in the way the interspecies interact and the way we learn more about the most feared group in the history books. However it also draws attention to the fact that even having

After finishing Cosmic Catalyst I am now rereading Her Robot Wolf to pick up on the details I had forgotten since my initial read-through. I would recommend reading the books in order, as the relationships between Jaya, Vulf, Ahab and their respective families will be more meaningful if you've read book one.Jaya and Vulf are a newly mated couple on separate planets due to the heavy demands of their respective governments. The point of view stays with Jaya and so we don't get to see as much of Vu...

Intricate political plot work with some action.This book spent generally spent more time navigating galactic politics than the previous but was still interesting and entertaining. This go round, Jaya and Vulf dealt with power hungry politicians, big societal changes on the horizon, determining their stance and response to the Ceph issue, and further development of their unique skills and abilities. There was a bit more focus on their relationship this book, which was super cute.The blurb mention...

Awesome story about shifters, shamans, and aliensJaya is a shaman who is very powerful and mate to Vulf, a robotic wolf shifter. Jaya doesn't want to become Shaman Justice because she feel it will take away from time with her mate. But what will happen with the Ceph, a Alien race that looks like kracken?The characters are intriguing, unique, and stubborn. This fast paced drama is vividly descriptive action packed scenes keeps the reader engaged. The banter between Jaya and Vulf is funny.Highly r...

Wow, addicting and enthralling. What a roller coaster, once started I read straight through to the end, ignoring family demands etc. Book 3 will definitely be interesting. So happy that the two upcoming novellas will keep the momentum going and will expand secondary characters and this universe more. Deeper look into Vulf and Jaya's families and home environments, or lack of, and the impact of those on their actions and decisions. New characters introduced that are a delight. More fleshing out

3.6 stars Goodreads; 4 stars Amazon. Factions, and Freels, and family, oh, my! This story begins with Jaya and Vulf separated by distance, as she deals with political manipulations among the shamans and from the human leadership in general. We then move to the idyllic shifter planet Corsairs, where Jaya finds welcome among Vulf's family, and meets her biological father, too. But the schemers aren't done with either the most powerful shaman now known, nor the first shifter to change form post-exo...

4 Bye, Mom. Remember That Evisceration Is Messy. Choose An Easy Site For Clean-up StarsCosmic Catalyst is the second book in the Shamans & Shifters Soace Opera series by Jenny Schwartz. I've come to recognize in myself this incessant need for fictional humanities spanning the galaxies to be more morally and emotionally advanced than what reality can showcase. That there is so much despair in the wake of humanity's pride and ego alone is a constant source of grief in me. Where I wish that we as

Political campaigners use dangerous tactics when members of the Human sector decide they want more power in the Galaxy Proper – a consortium of alien races. The last to join the consortium thanks to another of the alien races taking pity on the humans who’d destroyed their own planet, Jaya and Vulf find themselves political pawns in a game that has dire consequences for all involved. New alliances, old enemies, and those with their own agenda come together in this story of political greed and po...

The trouble with 5'sThis series shows top craftsmanship. It shows para-normal romance. My problem is I am getting more and more reluctant to grant 5's because I need to distinguish between excellent and the very best of science fiction / fantasy.4 is my new excellent. 5 will be reserved for Nebulae/Hugo award class winners.

Intrigue, betrayal and consequencesI what a tangled web... So much secrecy, lies and machinations who d the scenes. I loved it!!!! The forgotten and sidelined now have a voice and the humans have shot themselves in the foot with their absurd grab for power. This world is turning out to be so much fun. Vulf and Jaya have a lot of work to do but now that have a lot more help. Would the Ceph be formidable enemies or could they be a misunderstood species???