ednam0dewannabe's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence, Medical content, Violence, and Confinement
Minor: Drug use, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Trafficking
katiekeske's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This is now one of my favorite alien romances! I love the characters, the world-building, and the sweet slow-burn. This is a very well-written story with a unique twist on the alien abduction trope. I love all the alien races we get to know, too.
I really liked how Olivia has a purpose after her abduction and she's not isolated. She's able to make a life and friends. The side characters are great in this. The romance builds over time.
I do wish that Atarian had communicated more about what convergence is directly rather than Olivia having to piece it together herself, but it did make for a mystery and build the tension.
I cannot wait to read the rest of the series. My main criticism of the book would be that reading Olivia's POV in first person and then jumping to third person for other POVs was a little jarring at first. I personally prefer third person, so I wish it had all been written that way. I still enjoyed the book. It just took some getting used to.
Content warnings for sexu@l trafficking of humans from minors to adults. The heroine is never harmed, but the mission she is involved in deals with this issue.
I really liked how Olivia has a purpose after her abduction and she's not isolated. She's able to make a life and friends. The side characters are great in this. The romance builds over time.
I do wish that Atarian had communicated more about what convergence is directly rather than Olivia having to piece it together herself, but it did make for a mystery and build the tension.
I cannot wait to read the rest of the series. My main criticism of the book would be that reading Olivia's POV in first person and then jumping to third person for other POVs was a little jarring at first. I personally prefer third person, so I wish it had all been written that way. I still enjoyed the book. It just took some getting used to.
Content warnings for sexu@l trafficking of humans from minors to adults. The heroine is never harmed, but the mission she is involved in deals with this issue.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Medical content, Slavery, Torture, Trafficking, Violence, Confinement, Kidnapping, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use and Sexual violence
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