A review by dhatislandbookworm
I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

3/5 stars 

I Got Abducted By Aliens was an absolutely romp that I enjoyed — but not as much as I thought I would. 

I knew going into this that IGABA would be absolute chaos and unserious in the best way. I mean, it’s Kimberly Lemming! However, I think that the chaotic nature of this book constantly worked against it. 

Sometimes it felt like there was too much going on at once, and because of this, the pacing is uneven and the writing lends itself to be choppy in some areas. I also didn’t form strong, meaningful connections with the characters — even Dory — because I felt like I didn’t have enough time to. I wanted to know MORE about the triad’s own personal backstories. If this book was 50-75 pages longer, I think we could’ve gotten there. 

IGABA did manage to have the perfect balance of spice and humor, but didn’t strike the chord for me in terms of romance. I don’t mind instalust, but beyond the sexual chemistry, the romantic chemistry left little to be desired. I really wanted for Sol and Lok, especially, to build a better connection. 

All things considered, this was still fun! This triad was entertaining to follow and their personalities bounced perfectly off one another. But I think my favorite character was definitely Toto. That snarky lion has a special place in my heart 😅 

Even though this particular book wasn’t my favorite, this will be enjoyed if you’re craving something lighthearted, spicy, and camp 🦕