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A review by mlvalard
2230: The Perfect Year by C.M. Corett
3.0
3 stars
This was a quick read. It didn't take me long to whip through reading it, and it made for a cozy little afternoon read.
The premise was interesting and definitely the reason I picked it up. Time travel to the future and aliens? It sounded like fun. And it was, as far as it went, though I might have liked to see more of that premise play a major part in the story. Or for there to be a bit more to the story. The plot itself was simple, and neatly wrapped up in novella length.
The characters were likeable enough, though I did find Alex's flustered behavior almost more exasperating than endearing now and then. I wondered if it was really so bad back home that he had nothing he would miss. Baylin was truly likeable too. I honestly would have liked even more insight into his unique conditions and his childhood.
I think for me one of the best things about this was the way the plot element of the major was handled. I liked taking the destined mates trope and raising some questions about it. But again I'd almost like to see more on the topic of the Zarinian culture and how it works. For a novella length, though it was a pleasant enough use of an afternoon and definitely earns a solid three stars.
I received an eARC through Netgalley in exchange for a review.
This was a quick read. It didn't take me long to whip through reading it, and it made for a cozy little afternoon read.
The premise was interesting and definitely the reason I picked it up. Time travel to the future and aliens? It sounded like fun. And it was, as far as it went, though I might have liked to see more of that premise play a major part in the story. Or for there to be a bit more to the story. The plot itself was simple, and neatly wrapped up in novella length.
The characters were likeable enough, though I did find Alex's flustered behavior almost more exasperating than endearing now and then. I wondered if it was really so bad back home that he had nothing he would miss. Baylin was truly likeable too. I honestly would have liked even more insight into his unique conditions and his childhood.
I think for me one of the best things about this was the way the plot element of the major was handled. I liked taking the destined mates trope and raising some questions about it. But again I'd almost like to see more on the topic of the Zarinian culture and how it works. For a novella length, though it was a pleasant enough use of an afternoon and definitely earns a solid three stars.
I received an eARC through Netgalley in exchange for a review.