Alienated by Melissa Landers is a spectacular novel that thoroughly entertained me. It is a enjoyable read, especially if you are looking for something a little different from the cliche teenage high school plot. On a scale of 1 to 5, I'd rate it 3.75 out of 5.
The title of this book has a double meaning when connecting it to the events in this book. Cara, is selected to be the hostess of the very first ever exchange student from L'eihr: Aelyx. Despite being almost completely genetically identical to humans, there are some few key differences and a whole lot of cultural ones as well. Aelyx has secret plans that could threaten everything on Earth and key relations with his home plant. And let's not forget about the growing tension between him and Cara.
I liked that this was a duel perspective novel; it allowed us to truly understand the mentality and thought process behind the two main characters: Cara and Aelyx. In turn, you actually believe perhaps a little more than a singular perspective in the actual chemistry between the romantic interests.
The sci-fi element made it deviate from the traditional sort of high school drama book; in turn, it spiced it up by formulating different, yet complex conflicts within the plot. Maybe I'm just not too familiar with young adult sci-fi books, but I have to say there are not many with human and alien relations. And it's not some bizarre reptilian alien, or grey alien, however, that could be quite interesting too.... yeah, I'd probably read that >.< haha
Cara's parents and family relationships are not neglectful or just non-existent! Her parents are actually in her life and they have a good, healthy relationship! Although, to me, her mom seemed like a bit of a weak character (no, not because of the crying), while her dad was more of a proactive and useful character (even a couple of times humorous).
I absolutely adored how the author forces you to change your perspective on certain characters. It's really surprising! First you love them, then you are shocked and despise them, and then you love them again!
Some similar reads to this one would be The Color of Rain (link here) or Across the Universe (link here).
The title of this book has a double meaning when connecting it to the events in this book. Cara, is selected to be the hostess of the very first ever exchange student from L'eihr: Aelyx. Despite being almost completely genetically identical to humans, there are some few key differences and a whole lot of cultural ones as well. Aelyx has secret plans that could threaten everything on Earth and key relations with his home plant. And let's not forget about the growing tension between him and Cara.
I liked that this was a duel perspective novel; it allowed us to truly understand the mentality and thought process behind the two main characters: Cara and Aelyx. In turn, you actually believe perhaps a little more than a singular perspective in the actual chemistry between the romantic interests.
The sci-fi element made it deviate from the traditional sort of high school drama book; in turn, it spiced it up by formulating different, yet complex conflicts within the plot. Maybe I'm just not too familiar with young adult sci-fi books, but I have to say there are not many with human and alien relations. And it's not some bizarre reptilian alien, or grey alien, however, that could be quite interesting too.... yeah, I'd probably read that >.< haha
Cara's parents and family relationships are not neglectful or just non-existent! Her parents are actually in her life and they have a good, healthy relationship! Although, to me, her mom seemed like a bit of a weak character (no, not because of the crying), while her dad was more of a proactive and useful character (even a couple of times humorous).
I absolutely adored how the author forces you to change your perspective on certain characters. It's really surprising! First you love them, then you are shocked and despise them, and then you love them again!
Some similar reads to this one would be The Color of Rain (link here) or Across the Universe (link here).
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