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elysareadsitall's review against another edition
3.0
This story seems strange on the outside, but it was actually really interesting. It's a short novella in which an alien babysits two children, and eventually the alien and the mom fall for each other. It's a cute love story, but it really has nothing to do with Christmas, except the character tells us it's Christmas in the last two chapters and gifts are opened. There are intensely detailed sex scenes, so steer clear if that's not your thing or jump right in if it is your thing.
howlinglibraries's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
I don't even have words for how freaking cute this novella was. I honestly felt super skeptical because I didn't think I'd be into alien romance as a subgenre (this was my first... unless you count weird fanfics I read as a kid), and yeah, I mean, the description of Mitteeku with his scales and spikes and all — well, I wasn't swooning over the visual, but that really doesn't matter because he is so precious and an absolute treasure!
I seriously don't remember the last book that made me laugh out loud this much. Whether it's Mitteeku's struggles with translations and adapting to human life, or his bewilderment at the toddler's "bloodthirst" RE: stuffed animals, or the fact that THE BABY STARTS TO MIMIC HIS GROWLS?? I'm giggling just thinking back on it.
So, if you're open to alien romance, and looking for a hilarious and sweet Christmas novella, I highly recommend this one. I had such a fun time reading it and I can 100% see myself picking up more of Amanda Milo's works in the very near future. Thank you to Sionna for recommending this one to me! ♥♥
I don't even have words for how freaking cute this novella was. I honestly felt super skeptical because I didn't think I'd be into alien romance as a subgenre (this was my first... unless you count weird fanfics I read as a kid), and yeah, I mean, the description of Mitteeku with his scales and spikes and all — well, I wasn't swooning over the visual, but that really doesn't matter because he is so precious and an absolute treasure!
I seriously don't remember the last book that made me laugh out loud this much. Whether it's Mitteeku's struggles with translations and adapting to human life, or his bewilderment at the toddler's "bloodthirst" RE: stuffed animals, or the fact that THE BABY STARTS TO MIMIC HIS GROWLS?? I'm giggling just thinking back on it.
So, if you're open to alien romance, and looking for a hilarious and sweet Christmas novella, I highly recommend this one. I had such a fun time reading it and I can 100% see myself picking up more of Amanda Milo's works in the very near future. Thank you to Sionna for recommending this one to me! ♥♥
mousegoddess's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Not the strongest premise but a cute quick read
tweetatweet1's review against another edition
5.0
This book gave me all the feels! It had all of my favorite things!
Christmas
Aliens
Children of two different challenging ages (Loved this)!
Hot sex!!!
I have been missing my Rakhii! (hint..hint..) Not that I am complaining but they are my first love. I'm starting to think that I would read toilet paper if Amanda wrote on it! I loved his name Mitteeku. The names are on point in all of these books. There are some moments that are so sweet I may get a toothache-my heart definitely was clenching. I also wanted to see what would happen if a Rakhii was on earth. There are some hilarious antics that can't be missed. This will definitely hit my re-read list. I just can't get enough of this world.
Christmas
Aliens
Children of two different challenging ages (Loved this)!
Hot sex!!!
I have been missing my Rakhii! (hint..hint..) Not that I am complaining but they are my first love. I'm starting to think that I would read toilet paper if Amanda wrote on it! I loved his name Mitteeku. The names are on point in all of these books. There are some moments that are so sweet I may get a toothache-my heart definitely was clenching. I also wanted to see what would happen if a Rakhii was on earth. There are some hilarious antics that can't be missed. This will definitely hit my re-read list. I just can't get enough of this world.
illona_loves_reading's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Quick and super dooper cute!!
I love an alien romance, adorable h/H combo, loving relationship and family, add a little Christmas And a happily ever after and you’ll find me happy!
I love an alien romance, adorable h/H combo, loving relationship and family, add a little Christmas And a happily ever after and you’ll find me happy!
harderthanjade's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
saba's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0