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djinnduffy's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I want to start by saying that this book gave me some pretty strong white savior vibes, in that the white FMC comes to this foreign, less-developed, post-colonized, and struggling world with her new ideas and technology and SINGLE-HANDEDLY saves the lizard people and their community from starvation and ruin by using her tools and her cleverness. She is literally framed by multiple characters as the saving grace of the people, chosen and blessed by the spirits to show them a new way of living and helping them thrive.
I do think the alien people were well-developed, intelligent, empathetic characters. I enjoyed them a lot. I just also think there were some elements of this book that some folks may understandably take issue with.
That said, this was a well-written book with a tender romance and complete plot separate from the romance itself. It was spicy, it was sweet, I didn’t want to put it down. This was my first book by Regine Abel, and I would definitely read more from her. I really liked both of the main characters and the way their relationship grew through the story. They felt like real people to me, especially Olix, the MMC. I’d recommend, but with some caveats.
I do think the alien people were well-developed, intelligent, empathetic characters. I enjoyed them a lot. I just also think there were some elements of this book that some folks may understandably take issue with.
That said, this was a well-written book with a tender romance and complete plot separate from the romance itself. It was spicy, it was sweet, I didn’t want to put it down. This was my first book by Regine Abel, and I would definitely read more from her. I really liked both of the main characters and the way their relationship grew through the story. They felt like real people to me, especially Olix, the MMC. I’d recommend, but with some caveats.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Xenophobia and Slavery
The CWs are specifically re: the fact that the alien species we come to know and love were historically oppressed and enslaved, which is why they are all so opposed to farming. They are currently liberated and self-supported in the story, but their history is a major plot point and referred to often.smuttymcbookface's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A surprisingly adorable book. Susan has a great "take everything in her stride" attitude, working hard to both understand and not offend her new family. Olix is willing to do anything to save his people, including marrying a species he feels is weak and extremely unattractive.
This was surprisingly well written, and really recreated the spirit of trying to integrate into a new community with different customs. There were some hilarious moments, and I loved how the author had these two handle differences in understanding.
This was surprisingly well written, and really recreated the spirit of trying to integrate into a new community with different customs. There were some hilarious moments, and I loved how the author had these two handle differences in understanding.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Slavery
Minor: Misogyny
ashleycmms's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Slavery, and Sexual content
Moderate: Blood and Xenophobia
Minor: Pregnancy
ana_withlovexox's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
3.75
tropes: alien romance y matrimonio arreglado
Fue una muy grata sorpresa leer este libro, es súper tierno, entretenido. Si quieres pasarla bien y no tener drama innecesario léelo. No creo que sea un libro wow, pero me sentí tan bien leyéndolo, me sentí muy protegida y el romance fue muy bello.
Creo que lo que más me tomó de sorpresa es cuanto se habla de la colonización y la esclavitud, y creo que se toca bien el tema y eso es lo que creo el conflicto y trama del libro. No drama innecesario de la relación entre los protagonistas.
El romance me pareció muy bueno, siento que de verdad se empezaron a hacer amigos, solo me hubiera gustado más tiempo con ellos al final. Porque si hay algo que criticarle al libro es el final tan abrupto y repentino, sentí que la solución del co felicito fue tan x y no trajo un final interesante.
Pero ante todo, me la pase muy bien leyendo este libro.
Fue una muy grata sorpresa leer este libro, es súper tierno, entretenido. Si quieres pasarla bien y no tener drama innecesario léelo. No creo que sea un libro wow, pero me sentí tan bien leyéndolo, me sentí muy protegida y el romance fue muy bello.
Creo que lo que más me tomó de sorpresa es cuanto se habla de la colonización y la esclavitud, y creo que se toca bien el tema y eso es lo que creo el conflicto y trama del libro. No drama innecesario de la relación entre los protagonistas.
El romance me pareció muy bueno, siento que de verdad se empezaron a hacer amigos, solo me hubiera gustado más tiempo con ellos al final. Porque si hay algo que criticarle al libro es el final tan abrupto y repentino, sentí que la solución del co felicito fue tan x y no trajo un final interesante.
Pero ante todo, me la pase muy bien leyendo este libro.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Slavery, and Sexual content
kim03's review against another edition
3.5
This might sound weird but the book is very realistic. From the way the MCs were characterized, to how culture and history shaped both of their species. It just made SENSE. The love between the MCs was rather quiet and based on understanding (communication!), mutual respect and friendship (so not over the top, only mild jealousy situations but mostly a healthy relationship).
Anyway i choose to not think too much about how the non human half of this couple looks. I also find the covers a bit idk jarring. But i do think i will read more from this author.
Anyway i choose to not think too much about how the non human half of this couple looks. I also find the covers a bit idk jarring. But i do think i will read more from this author.
- Dual POV
- Marriage of convenience/ arranged marriage
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Slavery
nyx_999's review against another edition
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? No
4.0
This was a great read!
Great characters and plot. I've fallen in love with olix lmao.
This was definitely more of a fluffy romance, it does have good smut but not much.
Overall you could say this was a came for the smut stayed for the plot kinda book.
Definitely recommend. Enjoy!
Great characters and plot. I've fallen in love with olix lmao.
This was definitely more of a fluffy romance, it does have good smut but not much.
Overall you could say this was a came for the smut stayed for the plot kinda book.
Definitely recommend. Enjoy!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Slavery
zukabelle's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Surprisingly good! I went into it for the weird monster sex and stayed for the intergalactic political/cultural/economic drama.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery and Colonisation
sunnysky's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I love the concept of the Prime Mating Agency, and I think the relationship growth and sex were well written.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Slavery
katiekeske's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
A sweet, well-written marriage of convenience alien romance! I loved it. The descriptions of the culture clashes and awkwardness of different species getting together was so well done.
I would describe this as a cozy, slice of life type romance. There's a subtle plot, not a big adventure type plot.
I appreciated how the couple had to work to communicate their needs and expectations in a realistic way. The caring relationship that developed was so sweet, and I loved how spicy things got between them.
The author did a great job with the realistic world-building and character development. I love nature and biology, so I enjoyed the explanations about the farming and the mystery of what was going on with the wildlife and environment.
I didn't give it a full five stars because I got stressed when Susan starts off trying to get her new clan interested in farming after their explanation about why they don't want to. I was glad I kept reading to see how things worked out.
This is my first book that I've read by this author, and I'm excited to read more!
I would describe this as a cozy, slice of life type romance. There's a subtle plot, not a big adventure type plot.
I appreciated how the couple had to work to communicate their needs and expectations in a realistic way. The caring relationship that developed was so sweet, and I loved how spicy things got between them.
The author did a great job with the realistic world-building and character development. I love nature and biology, so I enjoyed the explanations about the farming and the mystery of what was going on with the wildlife and environment.
I didn't give it a full five stars because I got stressed when Susan starts off trying to get her new clan interested in farming after their explanation about why they don't want to. I was glad I kept reading to see how things worked out.
This is my first book that I've read by this author, and I'm excited to read more!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Bullying, Slavery, and Cursing
ednam0dewannabe's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Blood
Moderate: Violence, Colonisation, Xenophobia, and Racism
Minor: Slavery and Pregnancy