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Nexus Alpha
Epoc is the best mech pilot her age. The only problem is that she doesn't have a Frame of her own to pilot.That is, until she's head-hunted by the CEO of Mako Group who offers her a unique contract.
Pilots don't last through the mental strain very long, but the CEO has a unique way of helping her pilots relieve their stress.
The only problem is the contract.
It seems almost too good to be true. Epoc will get her own Frame to pilot, room, board, full medical support.
All it will cost her is her personal freedom, for twenty years.
Epoc is going to have to make a choice
Pilots don't last through the mental strain very long, but the CEO has a unique way of helping her pilots relieve their stress.
The only problem is the contract.
It seems almost too good to be true. Epoc will get her own Frame to pilot, room, board, full medical support.
All it will cost her is her personal freedom, for twenty years.
Epoc is going to have to make a choice
266 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 15, 2025
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March 16, 2025
Nexus Alpha is a Normal book for Normal readers who are exceptionally Normal about mechs and the "people" who pilot them.
Whether you're in search of an interesting premise, vivid world building, blood-pumping action, lots of beautiful gay women, or LOTS of extremely baller sex concerning said beautiful gay women, Nexus Alpha comes with a lot to offer to anyone who picks it up. Speaking personally, I can attest to the fact that this book has Changed me (for better or worse is ultimately up to your judgement) from who I was when I first started reading in ways I didn't even think were possible!
Nexus Alpha is assuredly my favorite literary work to date (TEETH read still pending) and I cannot possibly recommend it enough!!!
Whether you're in search of an interesting premise, vivid world building, blood-pumping action, lots of beautiful gay women, or LOTS of extremely baller sex concerning said beautiful gay women, Nexus Alpha comes with a lot to offer to anyone who picks it up. Speaking personally, I can attest to the fact that this book has Changed me (for better or worse is ultimately up to your judgement) from who I was when I first started reading in ways I didn't even think were possible!
Nexus Alpha is assuredly my favorite literary work to date (TEETH read still pending) and I cannot possibly recommend it enough!!!
July 12, 2026
Nexus Alpha by Ella Bambust was such a fun surprise. I went into it not really knowing what to expect, and it ended up pulling me in way more than I thought it would.
The story has a really good balance between action, mystery, and romance. It starts off at a steady pace, but once everything begins to connect, it's hard to put the book down. There are enough twists to keep things interesting without making the plot confusing.
One of my favourite parts was the chemistry between the main characters. Their relationship doesn't feel rushed, and watching them slowly build trust made the emotional moments hit even harder. The banter also helped lighten the more intense scenes.
The world-building is another strong point. Ella Bambust introduces the universe gradually, so it never feels like you're being overloaded with information. There are still plenty of unanswered questions by the end, but in a way that makes you want to keep reading instead of feeling frustrated.
If I had one small complaint, it's that some side characters could have been explored a bit more. A few of them had a lot of potential but didn't get as much page time as I would have liked.
Overall, Nexus Alpha is an entertaining read with an engaging story, likable characters, and enough suspense to keep the pages turning. If you enjoy sci-fi with romance, secrets, and plenty of tension, this one is definitely worth checking out. I'd happily recommend it and I'm already curious to see where the story goes next.
The story has a really good balance between action, mystery, and romance. It starts off at a steady pace, but once everything begins to connect, it's hard to put the book down. There are enough twists to keep things interesting without making the plot confusing.
One of my favourite parts was the chemistry between the main characters. Their relationship doesn't feel rushed, and watching them slowly build trust made the emotional moments hit even harder. The banter also helped lighten the more intense scenes.
The world-building is another strong point. Ella Bambust introduces the universe gradually, so it never feels like you're being overloaded with information. There are still plenty of unanswered questions by the end, but in a way that makes you want to keep reading instead of feeling frustrated.
If I had one small complaint, it's that some side characters could have been explored a bit more. A few of them had a lot of potential but didn't get as much page time as I would have liked.
Overall, Nexus Alpha is an entertaining read with an engaging story, likable characters, and enough suspense to keep the pages turning. If you enjoy sci-fi with romance, secrets, and plenty of tension, this one is definitely worth checking out. I'd happily recommend it and I'm already curious to see where the story goes next.
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February 8, 2026
It's hot from the start, fun all around, and needs 27 sequels.
May 14, 2026
<3 mechsploitation
This was gentler than the genre often is, without losing the hotness. Very much enjoyed it, moving straight on to the sequel.
This was gentler than the genre often is, without losing the hotness. Very much enjoyed it, moving straight on to the sequel.
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