A review by fleurette
Aliens, Smith and Jones by Blaine D. Arden
3.0
I have rather mixed feelings. I think the general idea is very good. But its execution not much.
I couldn't get into this story. The beginning did not really intrigue me and I was not entirely sure if I wanted to continue. Then it got a little better, but for such an original idea, this book is pretty plain. There were also some things that I don't like about my books.
Noah and Connor get to know each other quickly and deeply using the exchange of memories and feelings through their bond. Unfortunately, I couldn't find these feelings between them. I mean, they were a good start to a relationship, but they are described in the book as much deeper. I haven't seen this connection between the main characters. It also mattered that Connor was in a relationship with someone else at the time. By the way, this other relationship of his didn't seem real to me either.
On top, this second relationship irritated me. It's more a matter of personal preference, since I really don't like when the main character has sex in the book with another person than the one with whom s/he ends up in the end. And here the plot of Janson and Connor's romance is very extensive. In fact, Janson and Connor spend more time with each other than Connor and Noah. There is a terrible imbalance in this. I wish it had been written somehow differently.
This is the first book in the series. Though it doesn't seem like more are planned for now. But I don't think I will continue this series. The idea was good, but I didn't get attached to these characters and I don't think the style of writing work me.
I couldn't get into this story. The beginning did not really intrigue me and I was not entirely sure if I wanted to continue. Then it got a little better, but for such an original idea, this book is pretty plain. There were also some things that I don't like about my books.
Noah and Connor get to know each other quickly and deeply using the exchange of memories and feelings through their bond. Unfortunately, I couldn't find these feelings between them. I mean, they were a good start to a relationship, but they are described in the book as much deeper. I haven't seen this connection between the main characters. It also mattered that Connor was in a relationship with someone else at the time. By the way, this other relationship of his didn't seem real to me either.
On top, this second relationship irritated me. It's more a matter of personal preference, since I really don't like when the main character has sex in the book with another person than the one with whom s/he ends up in the end. And here the plot of Janson and Connor's romance is very extensive. In fact, Janson and Connor spend more time with each other than Connor and Noah. There is a terrible imbalance in this. I wish it had been written somehow differently.
This is the first book in the series. Though it doesn't seem like more are planned for now. But I don't think I will continue this series. The idea was good, but I didn't get attached to these characters and I don't think the style of writing work me.