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I Think Iām in Love with an Alien
By Anna Aguirre
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ā I Think Iām in Love with an Alienā is a cute, nerdy, sci-fi friends become lovers. I thought this novel had a lot of potential but, it fell short with there was really no build up to anything monumental. The first part of the book dragged with all the awkward talk between all the characters especially between Jen and Tam. With that said I didnāt feel connected to the characters. Also, the sex scene that finally came but at the 98% mark was lackluster.
I am sorry for complaining so much but this was such a let down.
I want to thank NetGalley for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.
Thank you to Sourcebooks Casablanca, Net Galley and Ann Aguirre for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Itās no secret that Iāve always loved the alien romance genre. With my raving reviews of Ruby Dixonās Ice Planet Barbarian series and Chris Reddās Alien Fated Mates series, itās pretty hard to turn down the opportunity to read another.
I Think Iām in Love With an Alien follows Seeker aka Tam, an alien trapped on earth after his transport failed to pick him up. Heās been stranded for a year, trying to fix his tech to be able to get back home. He ends up joining an online group chat where he meets a few friends and together they decide to meet in person at SpaceCon.
Our second POV is Jennette Hammond, obsessed with all things alien, sheās dreamed of becoming an astrologer and of course, meeting an alien. When she finally makes some friends online, she is thrilled when they all decide to meet up at SpaceCon. Will they be as welcoming in person as they are online, and will her online connection with Seeker turn into something more?
I really enjoyed the premise of this book. Finding people with linked interests and being able to meet in person is always a thrilling adventure especially in this day and age where almost everyone is chronically online. I also relate to Jennetteās character a lot with her difficulty to maintain long lasting friendships and relationships due to her quirkiness. I loved the little group chats and private chats in between the chapters that allowed a more personal connection to each of the characters.
I will say the pacing wasā¦different. Majority of the book is a day by day, essentially hour by hour, representation of their time at SpaceCon, but then all of a sudden around 70ish percent we skip past a bunch of months which definitely threw me off. Also Jennetteās willingness to just completely cut off her family seemed rushed to me. I know sheās never felt fully welcome but she still had a connection with them. Obviously their comments after meeting Tam were inexcusable but I expected her to fight for herself more, especially knowing that Tam missed his family and could maybe use some more connections.
I also have to say the ending lacked finality for me. So much left unsaid with the hunters and Ravik leaving. And essentially where everyone else ended up.
Overall, I did enjoy the story. Most of the characters were relatable (besides the aliens of course) and I enjoyed Seekerās POV the most in terms of the humorous aspect of him navigating human customs. I think the book could use some more editing for the pacing and slight plot holes but still a solid read.
Itās no secret that Iāve always loved the alien romance genre. With my raving reviews of Ruby Dixonās Ice Planet Barbarian series and Chris Reddās Alien Fated Mates series, itās pretty hard to turn down the opportunity to read another.
I Think Iām in Love With an Alien follows Seeker aka Tam, an alien trapped on earth after his transport failed to pick him up. Heās been stranded for a year, trying to fix his tech to be able to get back home. He ends up joining an online group chat where he meets a few friends and together they decide to meet in person at SpaceCon.
Our second POV is Jennette Hammond, obsessed with all things alien, sheās dreamed of becoming an astrologer and of course, meeting an alien. When she finally makes some friends online, she is thrilled when they all decide to meet up at SpaceCon. Will they be as welcoming in person as they are online, and will her online connection with Seeker turn into something more?
I really enjoyed the premise of this book. Finding people with linked interests and being able to meet in person is always a thrilling adventure especially in this day and age where almost everyone is chronically online. I also relate to Jennetteās character a lot with her difficulty to maintain long lasting friendships and relationships due to her quirkiness. I loved the little group chats and private chats in between the chapters that allowed a more personal connection to each of the characters.
I will say the pacing wasā¦different. Majority of the book is a day by day, essentially hour by hour, representation of their time at SpaceCon, but then all of a sudden around 70ish percent we skip past a bunch of months which definitely threw me off. Also Jennetteās willingness to just completely cut off her family seemed rushed to me. I know sheās never felt fully welcome but she still had a connection with them. Obviously their comments after meeting Tam were inexcusable but I expected her to fight for herself more, especially knowing that Tam missed his family and could maybe use some more connections.
I also have to say the ending lacked finality for me. So much left unsaid with the hunters and Ravik leaving. And essentially where everyone else ended up.
Overall, I did enjoy the story. Most of the characters were relatable (besides the aliens of course) and I enjoyed Seekerās POV the most in terms of the humorous aspect of him navigating human customs. I think the book could use some more editing for the pacing and slight plot holes but still a solid read.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This is an adorable alien romance with a healthy dose of found family. Friendship is definitely at the core of this story as the romance evolves out of an online friendship. It is about a group of six misfits (some of whom are not from this world) finding each other on an online forum and then finally getting the chance to meet in person. There was a ton of great representation in this book from Gray Ace to non-binary and lots of things in between. The author never made a huge deal out of any of the characters sexuality, which I appreciated, it was just part of the story. Seeker and Jen are adorable together and really bring out the best in each other while helping heal past insecurities. This book has a tiny bit of spice, but it really isn't a main focus. Overall, I think this is a great story for anyone who has ever felt like they don't belong.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Nothing is really happening besides the MCs and side characters wandering around the convention and having internal monologues and Iām so incredibly bored.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual harassment
Definitely a quirky read, there are aliens among us. A group of nerds (lovingly) go to a convention and get closer than ever. A fun read! Also great representation for the ace spectrum!
Not my usual fare, but Iāve enjoyed all of Ann Aguirreās books that Iāve read. I liked the cozy friend group aspect, including the group chats. I do think it felt a bit rushed toward the end, both in terms of plot and romance.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
I Think Iām In Love With an Alien had so much potential, and I wanted to love it but in the end, it just didnāt deliver. It started off strong, with an intriguing premise and a quirky sci fi rom com setup, but the momentum fizzled out quickly. The pacing was uneven, and the book desperately needed a tighter edit, which is something that constantly pulled me out of the story.
One of my biggest struggles was connecting with the characters. Jennette and Tamzirās romance felt more like a friendship than an actual love story, and when the one spicy scene finally showed up at literally the 99% mark, it felt way too little, way too late. The build up just wasnāt there, making the relationship feel flat and like a wasted effort.
Plot wise, I kept waiting for something to really happen, but it never did. Even outside of the romance, things seemed to be leading somewhere, only for nothing to really happen. Some elements, like the Space Con scenes and the creepy actor subplot, felt unnecessary and didnāt add much to the story. And the group chat? Way overused. A few key moments would have been fine, but the sheer amount of it watered down its impact.
That said, I am intrigued about where Poppy and Ravik might go from here. The hints were there, and honestly, that dynamic felt more compelling than the main romance.
At the end of the day, this was a fine book. Not terrible, but not great either. It had the bones of a fantastic story but didnāt quite live up to them. I wanted more depth, more chemistry, and a stronger sense of purpose. Hereās hoping for a stronger follow up!
Thank you to NetGalley, Ann Aguirre, and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the eARC of this book.
One of my biggest struggles was connecting with the characters. Jennette and Tamzirās romance felt more like a friendship than an actual love story, and when the one spicy scene finally showed up at literally the 99% mark, it felt way too little, way too late. The build up just wasnāt there, making the relationship feel flat and like a wasted effort.
Plot wise, I kept waiting for something to really happen, but it never did. Even outside of the romance, things seemed to be leading somewhere, only for nothing to really happen. Some elements, like the Space Con scenes and the creepy actor subplot, felt unnecessary and didnāt add much to the story. And the group chat? Way overused. A few key moments would have been fine, but the sheer amount of it watered down its impact.
That said, I am intrigued about where Poppy and Ravik might go from here. The hints were there, and honestly, that dynamic felt more compelling than the main romance.
At the end of the day, this was a fine book. Not terrible, but not great either. It had the bones of a fantastic story but didnāt quite live up to them. I wanted more depth, more chemistry, and a stronger sense of purpose. Hereās hoping for a stronger follow up!
Thank you to NetGalley, Ann Aguirre, and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the eARC of this book.