Gynarchy's Collar

Zhiva Legacy Book 1

Romance - Fantasy/Sci-Fi
393 Pages
Reviewed on 06/09/2025
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Author Biography

T. R. Schneider invites you to dive into a tantalizing intersection of power, passion, and survival in his sci-fi adventure novels. Experience worlds filled with strong female characters navigating perilous landscapes and exploring the depths of desire.

As a passionate technologist enthusiast, Schneider brings to life breathtaking alien worlds that transport readers on unforgettable journeys. Join the growing community of fans eager for complex tales of desire and dominance.

    Book Review

Reviewed by Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite

Gynarchy's Collar is the first book in the Zhiva Legacy series by T. R. Schneider. Set in the future aboard the ISA Mayflower, Lieutenant Ethan Drake was once a respected flight commander but is thrown into chaos when a space-time anomaly hurls him centuries ahead. Awakening in a galaxy ruled by a matriarchal alien hybrid civilization, Drake finds himself stripped of status and autonomy. His journey from officer to object is complicated by entanglements with two powerful women: Anaisa Bello, a former crewmate turned dominator in this new world order, and a mysterious figure with ties to his past that may redefine his future. As he struggles to adapt, the enigmatic Dr. Bennett looms just around the corner, using desire as leverage in a high-stakes game of dominance and identity.

Author T. R. Schneider offers a unique concept and does it incredibly well. The story is a daring exploration of power, sexuality, and control wrapped in a sleek sci-fi package. The world-building is bold and impressive, offering readers an unsettling yet fascinating take on gender dynamics and societal evolution. Ethan’s descent into vulnerability is written with psychological depth as the author forces readers to confront uncomfortable questions about autonomy, trust, and what it means to be free. Ethan is human, vulnerable, and hurt. I wouldn’t call it a love triangle, not yet, because there is a lot of baggage to be unpacked and relationships to develop. Erin and Anaisa are two very strong characters, and I cannot wait to see how they develop. Gynarchy’s Collar is a promising start to a series that is bound to be fantastic!