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paigehaley's review against another edition
5.0
This was so so so good. Seriously so underrated. I can't wait for #2.
bluejaybooks's review against another edition
3.0
I was waiting in a long line at the library and picked this up on impulse as I walked by. I’m not sure I would have read it otherwise.
It’s too romance heavy for my taste, and I prefer more science in my science fiction, but it was otherwise a light, fun read.
If you’re looking for a book you can’t put down, this might be for you.
It’s too romance heavy for my taste, and I prefer more science in my science fiction, but it was otherwise a light, fun read.
If you’re looking for a book you can’t put down, this might be for you.
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
3/5
Really enjoyed The plot. The characters are really well done but I wish there was more to see aliens and their background for why they are in the middle of a peace treaty with another species of alien and earth hopefully this will be explained in the following books.
Really enjoyed The plot. The characters are really well done but I wish there was more to see aliens and their background for why they are in the middle of a peace treaty with another species of alien and earth hopefully this will be explained in the following books.
thelibrarylady42's review against another edition
3.0
This is a little too old for my library but I could recommend to a few mature 8th graders that crave romance. I didn't love everything about this book. But it was a good faced paced actiony romance. Mostly I hated that it seems it will be a love triangle in the next few books and I don't really feel the other potential romantic interest is worth it. He is borderline abusive to the main character in the beginning. Granted he thinks she is someone he despises but that doesn't excuse an attempted murder and physically threatening her. I will read the next book in the series because I do want to know what happens. The world building was pretty cool and the characters besides Trystan were fairly likable.
steph01924's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to like this more than I did, but unfortunately it stuck with being too generic and wasn't unique enough to grab me. Check out my full review at Forever Young Adult.
booklover160's review against another edition
5.0
I began and finished this book in one sitting. It was so good. I had heard so many good things about the book from Goodreads and other sites and I found myself pre-ordering it when I rarely ever pre-order anything. Heck, I rarely buy books at all since I work at a library.
But I am so glad I bought this book.
It sounded like it had all the elements of a story that I'd love. Aliens, slow-burn romance, and an intergalactic adventure. It was everything I hoped for and more. Yes, the language was a little clumsy (some modern references didn't quite land the way it was intended to) but it's a fantastic read. I absolutely loved the romance element. It developed slowly and was so, so sweet. I even liked the budding romance between the MC and the "bad guy".
As many have said, I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK. I knew there was a twist but even knowing that, I didn't see the actual twist coming. It left me demanding more. I also want to read it again immediately which is also rare for me. Loved it!
But I am so glad I bought this book.
It sounded like it had all the elements of a story that I'd love. Aliens, slow-burn romance, and an intergalactic adventure. It was everything I hoped for and more. Yes, the language was a little clumsy (some modern references didn't quite land the way it was intended to) but it's a fantastic read. I absolutely loved the romance element. It developed slowly and was so, so sweet. I even liked the budding romance between the MC and the "bad guy".
As many have said, I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK. I knew there was a twist but even knowing that, I didn't see the actual twist coming. It left me demanding more. I also want to read it again immediately which is also rare for me. Loved it!
bookmarvel's review against another edition
3.0
This is a really cool book about a girl who gets abducted by aliens and has to pretend to be their princess, and it plays out in a really cool way. Also I actually don’t hate the romance, it’s kinda sweet.
I also like how the aliens’ different language or whatever, and like the things that are different from earth, it’s really interesting.
When I was like 3/4 of the way through, I thought about not reading the second book, especially because the third book isn’t available from the library yet. But I am kinda excited to read it now, and I recommended the third book to the library for purchase and they’re doing it so hopefully I won’t have to wait too long after I finish the second book to finish the trilogy.
I also like how the aliens’ different language or whatever, and like the things that are different from earth, it’s really interesting.
When I was like 3/4 of the way through, I thought about not reading the second book, especially because the third book isn’t available from the library yet. But I am kinda excited to read it now, and I recommended the third book to the library for purchase and they’re doing it so hopefully I won’t have to wait too long after I finish the second book to finish the trilogy.
ryrichard28's review against another edition
5.0
This book was a quick read simply because I COULD NOT put it down. At no point did I lose interest. The ending is a cliff-hanger, but in a good way. It made me excited for what comes next.
It's a space romance, and thankfully doesn't get bogged down with world-building details. There's enough to give you an idea of how the world works, but the focus is on the character development. Essentially, in this alternate world, there is earth and two alien kingdoms. Delaney, our very human protagonist, in a case of mistaken identity gets abducted into space as an alien princess. Ruckus is her love interest and guard. Trystan is her fiancé, the prince from the other alien kingdom. If she doesn't successfully pose as the princess and fool her fiancé, then war will be the result, and earth will be destroyed.
The heroine is easy to root for. She's strong, but she's also realistic. She's human, and behaves like we'd expect her to, but through her challenges grows to be more sure-footed.
The real draw though is the possibility of a love triangle. Ruckus is an easy choice. He's gorgeous and protective, and so sweet. He's her foundation in unfamiliar territory. It's easy to see why she falls for him. Buuuut I'm not a huge fan of easy.
Which leads me to Trystan. *fans herself* Our protagonist hasn't fallen for him. Not even close. They're enemies, and argue constantly. He's dangerous and volatile, but saves her repeatedly even though he doesn't want to marry her. Despite her appearance as the princess, Lissa Olena, he can still see past her disguise for who she is, though he doesn't understand what he sees. He's not a white knight character, but he's not a villain either. He's got some edge to his goodness, but that makes him all the more appealing. I'm totally rooting for this character!
I'm so curious to see how the story unfolds in the next book. Lissa Olena is definitely not fit to lead her kingdom, and Delaney can't just go back to living the boring life of a human, can she?
Overall, this book was AMAZING and left me wanting to dive straight into the next!
It's a space romance, and thankfully doesn't get bogged down with world-building details. There's enough to give you an idea of how the world works, but the focus is on the character development. Essentially, in this alternate world, there is earth and two alien kingdoms. Delaney, our very human protagonist, in a case of mistaken identity gets abducted into space as an alien princess. Ruckus is her love interest and guard. Trystan is her fiancé, the prince from the other alien kingdom. If she doesn't successfully pose as the princess and fool her fiancé, then war will be the result, and earth will be destroyed.
The heroine is easy to root for. She's strong, but she's also realistic. She's human, and behaves like we'd expect her to, but through her challenges grows to be more sure-footed.
The real draw though is the possibility of a love triangle. Ruckus is an easy choice. He's gorgeous and protective, and so sweet. He's her foundation in unfamiliar territory. It's easy to see why she falls for him. Buuuut I'm not a huge fan of easy.
Which leads me to Trystan. *fans herself* Our protagonist hasn't fallen for him. Not even close. They're enemies, and argue constantly. He's dangerous and volatile, but saves her repeatedly even though he doesn't want to marry her. Despite her appearance as the princess, Lissa Olena, he can still see past her disguise for who she is, though he doesn't understand what he sees. He's not a white knight character, but he's not a villain either. He's got some edge to his goodness, but that makes him all the more appealing. I'm totally rooting for this character!
I'm so curious to see how the story unfolds in the next book. Lissa Olena is definitely not fit to lead her kingdom, and Delaney can't just go back to living the boring life of a human, can she?
Overall, this book was AMAZING and left me wanting to dive straight into the next!
kissmyax17's review against another edition
3.0
3.6 I have a feeling I’ll like the next one even better, especially if Trystan gets the girl😏
curls's review against another edition
5.0
Delaney is at the wrong place when she runs into Lissa at a bar. Lissa is an alien princess on the run, and she zaps Delaney with a device that makes Delaney look like Lissa.
When Lisa’s bodyguard Ruckus finds Delaney, he doesn’t believe her pleas that she’s not Lissa and takes her back to their home planet.
They quickly realize they have the wrong girl, but since Lissa is missing and they have a perfect body double, Delaney has to pretend to be the princess until they can find the real one. Which also means tricking Alissa’s clever betrothed Trystan, or else the peace treaty will be broken and Earth will be invaded.
No pressure.
So you might think this a typical YA romance with a love triangle. But this book has excellent world building. Delaney is a great character. She’s smart, much more clever than Lissa, and she’s selfless.
It’s more of a space fantasy than Sci-Fi. I really enjoyed it.
When Lisa’s bodyguard Ruckus finds Delaney, he doesn’t believe her pleas that she’s not Lissa and takes her back to their home planet.
They quickly realize they have the wrong girl, but since Lissa is missing and they have a perfect body double, Delaney has to pretend to be the princess until they can find the real one. Which also means tricking Alissa’s clever betrothed Trystan, or else the peace treaty will be broken and Earth will be invaded.
No pressure.
So you might think this a typical YA romance with a love triangle. But this book has excellent world building. Delaney is a great character. She’s smart, much more clever than Lissa, and she’s selfless.
It’s more of a space fantasy than Sci-Fi. I really enjoyed it.