Craving Control, Finding Connection: A Dark Alien Romance That Surprises and Satisfies

Because sometimes using someone is just the beginning of being seen

Victoria Aveline’s Using Fejo, Book 5 in The Clecanian Series, is a bold, emotionally charged alien romance that explores the razor-thin line between control and surrender, want and need. At the same time, every book in this sci-fi series pushes boundaries; using Fejo goes deeper—into emotional manipulation, autonomy, and the unexpected power of vulnerability in a world that thrives on dominance and tradition.

For fans of dark romance and high-stakes intimacy, this book doesn’t tiptoe into tension. It throws you in—and dares you to crave every second of it.

A contract, a game of control, and a man who refuses to stay used

The story begins with Tella—a fiercely independent human woman who’s learned the hard 

way not to trust easily. After being kidnapped and dumped on a planet where women are prized, and men are trained to serve, she’s not interested in fairy tales. She wants power, space, and on her terms—pleasure without emotion.

Fejo, the Clecanian male at the centre of her plans, is charming, confident, and extremely skilled in all the ways that matter. When Tella hires him under a contract designed to serve her needs and nothing more, she expects compliance. Satisfaction. Control.

What she doesn’t expect? That Fejo will start to care.

And worse—so will she.

Their relationship begins as a transaction. But as walls break down, laughter slips in, and the connection deepens, Tella is forced to confront the very thing she’s been avoiding since the moment she arrived in this alien world: the terrifying, soul-stretching potential of real intimacy.

When being “used” becomes mutual—and meaningful.

Tropes That Spark:

• Alien romance with emotional heat – the sci-fi backdrop makes space for an emotionally layered love story
• Contractual relationship – what starts as a business deal twists into something deeper
• Slow burn with serious steam – physical attraction is immediate, but trust? That takes time
• Power imbalance reversed – she holds the power… until she realizes he’s been keeping her heart.

Themes That Hit Hard:

• Emotional vulnerability vs. physical control – Tella is powerful in every sense, except when it comes to letting someone in
• Consent and autonomy – this isn’t a love story about taming a woman, but respecting her enough to let her lead.
• Masculine softness – Fejo is trained to serve, but he’s no pushover. His strength lies in his empathy, his playfulness, and his quiet resilience.
• Healing through connection – not rescue, not saviorhood—just presence

Victoria Aveline handles the evolution of Tella and Fejo’s relationship with surprising tenderness. What could have easily become a story of power dynamics and physical gratification grows into a meditation on trust and emotional safety. There are moments of humour, of tension, of pure longing—and through them all, a deep respect for choice, self-ownership, and partnership.

Who will love Using Fejo?

If you’re a reader who:

• Loves alien romance with rich emotional arcs and strong world-building
• Craves consent-focused dark romance that subverts traditional tropes
• Wants flawed, guarded heroines who don’t fall easily but fall deeply
• Enjoys gentle yet dominant heroes who are sexy and safe

Then, this book will hit you in all the right places.

It’s perfect for those who are tired of alpha-dominated alien stories and are looking for something more nuanced, where intimacy grows from trust and where characters—both male and female—are given space to be.

Final thoughts: Sometimes, the person you use becomes the person you need

Using Fejo isn’t just about desire—it’s about disarming. About allowing someone close enough to see your broken edges and realizing they don’t pull away.

This is what Victoria Aveline does best. She builds alien romances that aren’t just sexy or otherworldly—they’re deeply human. Fejo and Tella don’t fall in love because it’s easy. They fall because they choose to, again and again, despite everything that tells them not to.

So, if you’re looking for a sci-fi romance that makes you think, ache, and maybe blush a little—this is the one.

Step into Tella’s world. Let Fejo change your mind. And maybe, let love surprise you, too.