Somewhat Lost: It Was One Bottle of Wine

by Remi Dewitt

Oh my God! Debbie’s been abducted by aliens.

She wakes up to find four of them looking down at her. They have very big needles, but before they can use them on her Debbie is rescued by a stranger who can’t remember who she is. The aliens have memory-blocked her.

Naming her Ellen because she was good at taking down aliens too, Debbie sets off with her on a voyage across the universe. Hunted all the way by the aliens who want their ship back, Debbie and Ellen discover a cosmos filled with civilizations. All of them also want community service for sleeping in a public place, pirates with a ransom to collect, a secret military from a mysterious ghost ship, and the emperor of the entire universe who wants nothing more than a nice dinner. As they negotiate their way through it all, making friends and enemies along the way, Debbie and Ellen search for answers to the who is Ellen, where does she come from, why is she aboard this alien ship, and why are these aliens abducting people from Earth?

Somewhat It Was One Bottle of Wine is a sci-fi first-contact space opera in which Debbie discovers almost no one out there has heard of Earth and it might be better if it stayed that way.

281 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 31, 2024

Reviews

[Rachel]

I enjoyed reviewing *Somewhat Lost: It Was One Bottle of Wine*. The story presents a fun and refreshing take on first-contact science fiction, blending humor, mystery, and adventure in an engaging way. The dynamic between Debbie and Ellen creates an entertaining journey as they navigate an unfamiliar universe while searching for answers about Ellen's identity and the aliens' motives.

One of the book's strengths is its lighthearted tone, which makes the story accessible and enjoyable for readers who appreciate science fiction with a comedic twist. The premise is imaginative, and the unfolding mystery keeps readers interested in discovering what lies ahead.

Overall, *Somewhat Lost* offers an entertaining sci-fi adventure with memorable characters, humor, and an intriguing interstellar mystery.

[Kat M]

I really enjoyed the scifi element and that it had a mystery element going through this. The concept was great and enjoyed the space opera elements going on. Remi DeWitt wrote this perfectly and was glad I was able to go on this journey with the cast.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.