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tani's review
4.0
In the interest of full disclosure, I'm online friends with the author. My opinion remains my own.
So, I really enjoyed this. I wasn't really sure what to expect, going in, but it ended up being a fast-paced and enjoyable novella. I did feel like the beginning was a bit slow, but that was probably more me than the book. I started reading in fits and drabbles, so it's likely my own fault that I had a bit of trouble getting into the story.
However, once I got further into the story, I found myself drawn in. The story is really fast-paced, with lots of events and revelations to keep you interested. There's really not a lot of downtime while you're reading it, which is nice, especially in a shorter form. The writing style is also really nice. I read a fair amount of this while sick, knowing that I didn't have the brainpower for anything complicated. The writing is smooth and easy reading, with few (if any) errors in the text. That made it really easy to sink into the story, even with my sickness-addled brain.
I also liked that, while this is a f/f romance, and the relationship between Laura and Shailene takes center stage for the most part, there are other significant relationships throughout the story, from Laura's friendship with her big, Shailene's relationship with Janice, to the cameos we get from Laura's family. The variety of relationships really gave the story a nice and grounded feeling, and ended up adding a lot of emotional depth to the story, which was great. Not to mention that the romance itself was pretty dang cute.
I definitely had a good time reading this, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a short and pacy science fictional romance.
So, I really enjoyed this. I wasn't really sure what to expect, going in, but it ended up being a fast-paced and enjoyable novella. I did feel like the beginning was a bit slow, but that was probably more me than the book. I started reading in fits and drabbles, so it's likely my own fault that I had a bit of trouble getting into the story.
However, once I got further into the story, I found myself drawn in. The story is really fast-paced, with lots of events and revelations to keep you interested. There's really not a lot of downtime while you're reading it, which is nice, especially in a shorter form. The writing style is also really nice. I read a fair amount of this while sick, knowing that I didn't have the brainpower for anything complicated. The writing is smooth and easy reading, with few (if any) errors in the text. That made it really easy to sink into the story, even with my sickness-addled brain.
I also liked that, while this is a f/f romance, and the relationship between Laura and Shailene takes center stage for the most part, there are other significant relationships throughout the story, from Laura's friendship with her big, Shailene's relationship with Janice, to the cameos we get from Laura's family. The variety of relationships really gave the story a nice and grounded feeling, and ended up adding a lot of emotional depth to the story, which was great. Not to mention that the romance itself was pretty dang cute.
I definitely had a good time reading this, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a short and pacy science fictional romance.
iam's review
4.0
Fast-paced, action-packed and full of plot-twists, with a cute romance sub-plot between two lesbian girls.
I wish the ending had been longer and more extensive, as it is it's very abrupt with no real conclusion, but that might as well be a set-up for a sequel...
I wish the ending had been longer and more extensive, as it is it's very abrupt with no real conclusion, but that might as well be a set-up for a sequel...
raeanne's review against another edition
3.0
➜W-W relationship with the MC, Laura
➜➜She is super cute with the crushing!
➜MC Laura is Filipino with a large present family
➜➜Family drama but not of the homophobic variety.
➜Laura discovers aliens, conspiracies, and love.
➜Heads Up: Non-Consensual Mind Fuckery
➜Men in Black w/ college girls & Greek mythology.
➜Lots of action and Matrix-like fight scenes
➜Supportive and awesome Big & Little sorority relationship.
➜Unique set-up, that admittedly stretched my suspension of disbelief at times.
➜BEST EXCHANGE:
➜➜“Don’t you care about what happens to humanity? Do you really want to just sit back and let everybody be enslaved to some kind of… alien overlord?”
“Well, I mean, depending on how the election turns out in November, that might be preferable.”
➜★★★ 1/2 = because of the said disbelief issues that did yank me out of the story temporarily and how sometimes it was too convenient w/ the powers and timing.
➜➜She is super cute with the crushing!
➜MC Laura is Filipino with a large present family
➜➜Family drama but not of the homophobic variety.
➜Laura discovers aliens, conspiracies, and love.
➜Heads Up: Non-Consensual Mind Fuckery
➜Men in Black w/ college girls & Greek mythology.
➜Lots of action and Matrix-like fight scenes
➜Supportive and awesome Big & Little sorority relationship.
➜Unique set-up, that admittedly stretched my suspension of disbelief at times.
➜BEST EXCHANGE:
➜➜“Don’t you care about what happens to humanity? Do you really want to just sit back and let everybody be enslaved to some kind of… alien overlord?”
“Well, I mean, depending on how the election turns out in November, that might be preferable.”
➜★★★ 1/2 = because of the said disbelief issues that did yank me out of the story temporarily and how sometimes it was too convenient w/ the powers and timing.
phaedraismyusername's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
This wasn't necessarily what I'd call a good book but it is a pretty fun one.
I was actually hoping it'd lean a little more into the campy-ness of the premise but it was more pop culture than cult classic for me
I was actually hoping it'd lean a little more into the campy-ness of the premise but it was more pop culture than cult classic for me
tostita's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Fun, light, action-packed sapphic romp. Full of Marvel references, both explicitly called out and not. The ending was not a full resolution of the big conflict and this seems to be intended as the first episode in a continuing story. This was a bit more juvenile than I usually read (the author writes mostly YA) but I enjoyed it nevertheless.
lilytenshi's review
5.0
Interesting
This is an easy read, with great characters and a good story. I think I'll be looking out for other books fromthis author.
This is an easy read, with great characters and a good story. I think I'll be looking out for other books fromthis author.
auteaandtales's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Lesbophobia, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Child abuse
brokebybooks's review
3.0
➜W-W relationship with the MC, Laura
➜➜She is super cute with the crushing!
➜MC Laura is Filipino with a large present family
➜➜Family drama but not of the homophobic variety.
➜Laura discovers aliens, conspiracies, and love.
➜Heads Up: Non-Consensual Mind Fuckery
➜Men in Black w/ college girls & Greek mythology.
➜Lots of action and Matrix-like fight scenes
➜Supportive and awesome Big & Little sorority relationship.
➜Unique set-up, that admittedly stretched my suspension of disbelief at times.
➜BEST EXCHANGE:
➜➜“Don’t you care about what happens to humanity? Do you really want to just sit back and let everybody be enslaved to some kind of… alien overlord?”
“Well, I mean, depending on how the election turns out in November, that might be preferable.”
➜★★★ 1/2 = because of the said disbelief issues that did yank me out of the story temporarily and how sometimes it was too convenient w/ the powers and timing.
➜➜She is super cute with the crushing!
➜MC Laura is Filipino with a large present family
➜➜Family drama but not of the homophobic variety.
➜Laura discovers aliens, conspiracies, and love.
➜Heads Up: Non-Consensual Mind Fuckery
➜Men in Black w/ college girls & Greek mythology.
➜Lots of action and Matrix-like fight scenes
➜Supportive and awesome Big & Little sorority relationship.
➜Unique set-up, that admittedly stretched my suspension of disbelief at times.
➜BEST EXCHANGE:
➜➜“Don’t you care about what happens to humanity? Do you really want to just sit back and let everybody be enslaved to some kind of… alien overlord?”
“Well, I mean, depending on how the election turns out in November, that might be preferable.”
➜★★★ 1/2 = because of the said disbelief issues that did yank me out of the story temporarily and how sometimes it was too convenient w/ the powers and timing.