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Their Human Receptionist
I never signed up to leave Earth.
But here I am—five hundred light-years away.
I never wanted to be a freedom fighter.
But when I saw what these aliens do to humans,
I couldn’t stay silent.
But here I am—five hundred light-years away.
I never wanted to be a freedom fighter.
But when I saw what these aliens do to humans,
I couldn’t stay silent.
726 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 26, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Their Human Receptionist is the kind of book that had me chewing gum while reading because otherwise my teeth were grinding at the injustice of some scenes. All of that is to say: this author wrote a compelling story. The scenes are written well—so well that I felt the pain, the shame, and the humiliation right alongside the characters.
This is not a HEA in the traditional sense. It’s a long, rollercoaster journey, but along the way it confronts hard truths and makes strong parallels to issues we still face today. While this book ultimately wasn’t for me, I can appreciate that this is an author who knows their audience and writes without fear—and I really respect that.
The worldbuilding is fleshed out, and the characters are flawed yet well written. My only real complaint is that I would have liked to see more than just spice between the MCs; at times it felt closer to insta-love than I prefer. That said, this could simply be personal preference.
Overall, if you liked the synopsis, I think you’ll love this book. It delivers exactly what it promises—and then some. Keep in mind this a longer book.
This is not a HEA in the traditional sense. It’s a long, rollercoaster journey, but along the way it confronts hard truths and makes strong parallels to issues we still face today. While this book ultimately wasn’t for me, I can appreciate that this is an author who knows their audience and writes without fear—and I really respect that.
The worldbuilding is fleshed out, and the characters are flawed yet well written. My only real complaint is that I would have liked to see more than just spice between the MCs; at times it felt closer to insta-love than I prefer. That said, this could simply be personal preference.
Overall, if you liked the synopsis, I think you’ll love this book. It delivers exactly what it promises—and then some. Keep in mind this a longer book.
January 29, 2026
Absolutely legendary
I've been waiting for this book for a few months and it didn't disappoint. I read everything Olympia Black has written (some stories twice) and it's rare to read dark erotica with such a well developed world and characters.
This story follows a young ambitious woman who accepts a promotion that brings her into another world with different (often invasive and sexual) customs. She's navigating everything while falling for her employers - twin brothers, ruthless and passionate Sovereigns, and while helping the rebels free enslaved humans.
I recommend this book to everyone searching for dark fantasy/sci fi erotica and who's tired of shifters, vampires and vibes only stories. Olympia Black created a magnificent world with complex law and politics. I'll be waiting for her next story!
I've been waiting for this book for a few months and it didn't disappoint. I read everything Olympia Black has written (some stories twice) and it's rare to read dark erotica with such a well developed world and characters.
This story follows a young ambitious woman who accepts a promotion that brings her into another world with different (often invasive and sexual) customs. She's navigating everything while falling for her employers - twin brothers, ruthless and passionate Sovereigns, and while helping the rebels free enslaved humans.
I recommend this book to everyone searching for dark fantasy/sci fi erotica and who's tired of shifters, vampires and vibes only stories. Olympia Black created a magnificent world with complex law and politics. I'll be waiting for her next story!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Every part of this series draws me in that little bit further!
Olympia Black writes the kind of complex stories that are really engaging without being incomprehensible. (No one has ever accused me of being smart) Galactic society in the series is obviously very foreign to us inferior humans, but also nuanced in a way that feels very believable.
{I read the book as an ARC and my opinions in this review are genuine}
Alien Romance
Why Choose Throuple
De-Personification
Sl@very
Human Subjugation / Human Pets
Political Drama
Religious Trauma
Found Family
Corporal Punishment
Dominance/Submission
Olympia Black writes the kind of complex stories that are really engaging without being incomprehensible. (No one has ever accused me of being smart) Galactic society in the series is obviously very foreign to us inferior humans, but also nuanced in a way that feels very believable.
{I read the book as an ARC and my opinions in this review are genuine}
Alien Romance
Why Choose Throuple
De-Personification
Sl@very
Human Subjugation / Human Pets
Political Drama
Religious Trauma
Found Family
Corporal Punishment
Dominance/Submission
February 5, 2026
What did I just read
I have read previous books by this author, but this one was more brutal. I flip flopped back and forth from confusion, frustation, anger, disgust, and revulsion. The aliens have such contradictory preconceived ideas about humans and the Sovereigns were just as bad! I was confused how the FMC could want such brutal and conflicting things, claiming it was love...that's abuse and trauma! I was going to stop reading several times, but the previous 2 books made me believe this would be a different ending. I wish I hadn't read this book now. I don't know if I'll be reading any more in this series.
I have read previous books by this author, but this one was more brutal. I flip flopped back and forth from confusion, frustation, anger, disgust, and revulsion. The aliens have such contradictory preconceived ideas about humans and the Sovereigns were just as bad! I was confused how the FMC could want such brutal and conflicting things, claiming it was love...that's abuse and trauma! I was going to stop reading several times, but the previous 2 books made me believe this would be a different ending. I wish I hadn't read this book now. I don't know if I'll be reading any more in this series.
January 25, 2026
Not really understanding exactly what Eve had signed for comes the first shock aboard the flight from Earth.
From the doctors to the drugs used to test her body in ways that are quite unexpected or what Eve wanted.
That's just a taste of things to come when she consented to become There Human Receptionist from the rules and the punishment.
Humans used as pets with inhibitors that give them no control, live, death and sex slaves.
What they hadn't counted on was Eve, even under control she still manages to rebel, punished by humiliation, derogation and even pain didn't stop her.
From the doctors to the drugs used to test her body in ways that are quite unexpected or what Eve wanted.
That's just a taste of things to come when she consented to become There Human Receptionist from the rules and the punishment.
Humans used as pets with inhibitors that give them no control, live, death and sex slaves.
What they hadn't counted on was Eve, even under control she still manages to rebel, punished by humiliation, derogation and even pain didn't stop her.
February 1, 2026
Wild ride
These stories are so emersive a laugh and cry with and for the humans I rally support for them to just hold on a little longer.
These stories are so emersive a laugh and cry with and for the humans I rally support for them to just hold on a little longer.
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