Reviews with content warning for Trafficking - Choosing Theo

You’ll like this book if you like Ruby Dixon’s books.

It’s not a perfect match for me because I’m not really into fated mates or possessive, controlling men.

I chose this book because I kept seeing it recommended on reddit threads. One thing that’s kind of unique about this book is that Theo is

considered very ugly by the standards of his own society. Not by human standards, however.

I think the writing is good and the setting is interesting. I am going to read more of these books to see how the larger story plays out. I hope Rhaego gets a book.

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ithladin's review

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adventurous emotional funny slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

I couldn't get into this book, the writing could get repetitive and it was pretty slow. The descriptions and writing style didn't click with me but it was a nice, light sci-fi romance. I will try the next one because I like these tropes/stories even if I don't connect with the heroine.

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kb33's review against another edition

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fast-paced

3.75

This was a decent read. It was interesting to read about the different world and culture on another planet, and we get a decent amount of that and plot. For me, a better book would have been longer with a lot more info about the new planet she finds herself on, but it was short and sweet, and I didn’t feel as if the author skimped on the details.

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noellelovesbooks's review

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3.75

Content Warnings: Sexual content, kidnapping, trafficking, violence, threat of sexual assault, animal cruelty, death of a parent[s], sexual harassment, isolation, and captivity.

*insert Janessa saying, "I told you you'd like this book." * 🤣

A few years ago when Janessa first rec'd me another alien series she rec'd me this one as well...but me being me I bounced around to a bunch of other books/series/authors before finally deciding to read this one. And like always, I had so much fun reading this book! This was pretty much a one sitting read, since I started last night before bed and read until my eyes refused to stay open, then woke to finish the rest.

I do feel like a lot of the back and forth, in the beginning, could have been cut out and maybe we could have had more planet history/lore added in? Idk, the beginning was a bit boring after she lands 😅

I'm excited to read the rest of the series to see what other couple's we get as well as seeing where the overarching story goes. 💜

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aepompu's review

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Really enjoyed this, and I wasn’t expecting much from it! It was a super believable alien story which you don’t always get from sci fi romances. It would have been a full 5 stars but I just didn’t get the butterflies that often. That being said, protect Theo at all costs (even though he can easily protect himself).

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marsh_mall0w's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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viireads's review

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adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

at first i was like "mmm alien smut" as a joke but bro I don't think it's a joke anymore...

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rickireadss's review

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4.0

i have had this on my alien romance tbr for AGES, but i finally picked it up and i had a great time! the premise of the men going to "husband" school is really interesting and i ate it up. i loved the forced proximity aspect of this, and can't wait to continue the series.

⚠️: kidnapping, violence, pregnancy, trafficking, animal cruelty, death of parent, sexual harassment

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