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A review by aliu6
Alone by E.J. Noyes
4.0
4 stars
Celeste was supposed to spend 4 years in total isolation as part of a research experiment, but things don't go as planned when Olivia shows up on the edge of her property, gets injured (I won't spoil how this happens), and needs a place to heal.
This was a very interesting concept and allowed for some twists that you usually don't see in lesfic (I saw them coming, but they were still clever). Despite Celeste's initial coldness towards Olivia, she warms up quickly and their interactions are quite sweet. Then come some angsty bits and the experiment's end, and we get to see Celeste and Olivia interact in the real world.
The story kept me interested, and it was well written. I wish I had gotten to know the characters better though, especially Olivia. I feel like I liked the characters fine, but I didn't get the chance to love them, and that's what makes this a 4-star book for me.
Celeste was supposed to spend 4 years in total isolation as part of a research experiment, but things don't go as planned when Olivia shows up on the edge of her property, gets injured (I won't spoil how this happens), and needs a place to heal.
This was a very interesting concept and allowed for some twists that you usually don't see in lesfic (I saw them coming, but they were still clever). Despite Celeste's initial coldness towards Olivia, she warms up quickly and their interactions are quite sweet. Then come some angsty bits and the experiment's end, and we get to see Celeste and Olivia interact in the real world.
The story kept me interested, and it was well written. I wish I had gotten to know the characters better though, especially Olivia. I feel like I liked the characters fine, but I didn't get the chance to love them, and that's what makes this a 4-star book for me.