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A review by talknerdybookblog
I Married A Lizardman by Regine Abel
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
I had to read this book after seeing the cover – it's probably one of the least enticing sci-fi romance covers I've ever come across. However, it did an excellent job of demonstrating what the Heroine would be feeling after seeing her betrothed.
The relationship between the MCs was pretty straightforward; they navigated their relationship as you'd expect, considering they were strangers when they were married. Their relationship develops into respect and friendship and eventually deepens to love. I can understand why quite a few reviewers felt ambivalent about their relationship; there weren't many (if any) stakes on them not making their marriage work.
However, I <i>really</i> enjoyed the plot about the sinister intergalactic corporation attempting to push the native people out of their land. It kept the story engaging, especially as the Heroine learned how to reconcile her farming passion (culturally fostered) with her husband's people's disdain for such practices.
The world-building was also top-notch.
Safety Rating: Safe
• No cheating
• No OW/OM drama
• No pushing away
• No separation
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Big corporation trying to steal/coerce the sale of the land of the native people
• Virgin heroine
Ending:HEA
I had to read this book after seeing the cover – it's probably one of the least enticing sci-fi romance covers I've ever come across. However, it did an excellent job of demonstrating what the Heroine would be feeling after seeing her betrothed.
The relationship between the MCs was pretty straightforward; they navigated their relationship as you'd expect, considering they were strangers when they were married. Their relationship develops into respect and friendship and eventually deepens to love. I can understand why quite a few reviewers felt ambivalent about their relationship; there weren't many (if any) stakes on them not making their marriage work.
However, I <i>really</i> enjoyed the plot about the sinister intergalactic corporation attempting to push the native people out of their land. It kept the story engaging, especially as the Heroine learned how to reconcile her farming passion (culturally fostered) with her husband's people's disdain for such practices.
The world-building was also top-notch.
Safety Rating: Safe
• No cheating
• No OW/OM drama
• No pushing away
• No separation
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Big corporation trying to steal/coerce the sale of the land of the native people
• Virgin heroine
Ending: