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digimoe's review
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Vomit
Moderate: Xenophobia and Misogyny
Minor: Sexual assault and Pregnancy
greystory's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Audiobook review Dec 22nd, 2023:
Still 10/10. Still love Simmi SO MUCH and love Aurora and so happy for both of them. I've recommended these books so many times and I will continue to do so, but now I can recommend the audiobook versions because Nick Cracknell was an excellent audio narrator for Contaminated and Contagion.
I saw that he's narrated Amanda Milo's Stolen by an Alien series as well although I'm not sure I want to dive into a reread or the audiobook versions of those ones. I like his narration well enough that I dug through his other stuff and added a couple other things I haven't read yet though. In 2024, one of my reading goals is going to be diversifying my reading format a bit more by reading more physical books and trying out more audiobooks so doing a re-read of these top favorites was a fantastic way to dive into it.
I also wish I could get a poster of the paperback cover where Aurora is holding Simmi because it's so frickin cute and perfect.
Original Review September 2022:
I would describe this book as kind of fluffy, which might seem a bit odd given the nature of our chitin covered, germophobic alien. :)
This was a light, easy read with a lot of humor and some good vibes. I really loved Simmi's personality and could relate to both Simmi and Aurora's different perspectives on trying their best to survive in an unexpected, uncertain situation. The growth of their relationship felt natural and I really enjoyed the little ways they came to balance each other. It was really cute and I hope to find more stories just like it!
Still 10/10. Still love Simmi SO MUCH and love Aurora and so happy for both of them. I've recommended these books so many times and I will continue to do so, but now I can recommend the audiobook versions because Nick Cracknell was an excellent audio narrator for Contaminated and Contagion.
I saw that he's narrated Amanda Milo's Stolen by an Alien series as well although I'm not sure I want to dive into a reread or the audiobook versions of those ones. I like his narration well enough that I dug through his other stuff and added a couple other things I haven't read yet though. In 2024, one of my reading goals is going to be diversifying my reading format a bit more by reading more physical books and trying out more audiobooks so doing a re-read of these top favorites was a fantastic way to dive into it.
I also wish I could get a poster of the paperback cover where Aurora is holding Simmi because it's so frickin cute and perfect.
Original Review September 2022:
I would describe this book as kind of fluffy, which might seem a bit odd given the nature of our chitin covered, germophobic alien. :)
This was a light, easy read with a lot of humor and some good vibes. I really loved Simmi's personality and could relate to both Simmi and Aurora's different perspectives on trying their best to survive in an unexpected, uncertain situation. The growth of their relationship felt natural and I really enjoyed the little ways they came to balance each other. It was really cute and I hope to find more stories just like it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Xenophobia
Minor: Sexual assault, Torture, Pregnancy, and Vomit
Sexual assault is not explicit and is rather referred to/implied.tostita's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book was genuinely funny, and the narrator’s performance only enhanced the humor. The story is told entirely from from the first-person POV of a germophobic alien who escapes captivity with a human woman with radically different ideas about the acceptability of touching things, with her bare hands no less! Together they make their way through the definitely-not-sterile wilderness, with the smaller, softer but more worldly human leading the way, both emotionally and as navigator. Simmi’s rather nerdy nature makes it all the funnier when they finally reach a human outpost and he is suddenly perceived as a barely constrained killing machine, a perception Aurora encourages as a protective camouflage. Though the banter between the two was amusing, as a romance I found it less compelling. I didn’t feel much in the way of chemistry between them and the story would have worked just as well, if not better, as a buddy comedy without the smooching. Also, there is a weird moment during the first sex scene where things suddenly take a dark turn, with reference to recent sexual assault that never comes up again, that could have easily been cut from the story with no loss. Still, overall this book made for an enjoyable quick listen.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Vomit
Moderate: Kidnapping, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Xenophobia
Minor: Death, Sexual assault, and Gore
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