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Girl Gone Nova
Handle the Most Difficult Girl in the Galaxy, or Everything Blows Up
When an alien princess arrives, a jaded celebrity handler has to keep her happy. But will he manage to get through her visit, when catering to her spoiled needs is the only way to prevent her from exploding the Earth, when rebels are trying to assassinate her and when he starts to seriously fall in love with her?
When an alien princess arrives, a jaded celebrity handler has to keep her happy. But will he manage to get through her visit, when catering to her spoiled needs is the only way to prevent her from exploding the Earth, when rebels are trying to assassinate her and when he starts to seriously fall in love with her?
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Published February 25, 2018
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George Saoulidis
213 books597 followersGeorge Saoulidis writes sci-fi with a mythic twist—ancient Greek gods, cyberpunk futures, and the occasional romantic comedy. Based in Athens, he’s the creator of God Complex, Cyberpink, and dozens of quirky, unsettling stories. If it’s weird, witty, or a little icky, it’s probably his.
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May 16, 2019
I received this from Audiobook Boom and the author in exchange for an honest review.
Playing off the current celebritainers (grown-up toddlers) we see all over social media and main-stream news, this is the story of a drop-dead gorgeous alien princess who has the added "bonus" of the potential to go supernova and destroy the entire solar system if she doesn't get her way, and the human handler hired to provide her everything her heart desires.
Not a bad story, but it was kind of shallow. I was expecting some sort of "ah-ha" moment from the princess in which she grows up, even just a little bit. The plot was leading that way, but it never really happened.
The audio on this was very strange; the microphone settings were off, like the narrator was reading in a long tunnel or an empty concert hall. If this book was any longer, I might not have finished it because of this weirdness.
Playing off the current celebritainers (grown-up toddlers) we see all over social media and main-stream news, this is the story of a drop-dead gorgeous alien princess who has the added "bonus" of the potential to go supernova and destroy the entire solar system if she doesn't get her way, and the human handler hired to provide her everything her heart desires.
Not a bad story, but it was kind of shallow. I was expecting some sort of "ah-ha" moment from the princess in which she grows up, even just a little bit. The plot was leading that way, but it never really happened.
The audio on this was very strange; the microphone settings were off, like the narrator was reading in a long tunnel or an empty concert hall. If this book was any longer, I might not have finished it because of this weirdness.
September 18, 2019
absurd concept turned into great story. writing is excellent
May 22, 2019
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
Girl Gone Nova was a really good short story, although it ended somewhat abruptly. The concept of a spoiled brat princess isn’t necessarily unique but the sci-fi aspect that she’ll unintentionally blow up a universe if she gets upset is something new. I’d like to see this book expanded upon or sequels be made in this universe as there’s not much room to explore in the span of just over two hours. I was really intrigued by the world the author built and it sounded like there was a lot more to this universe than just the portion we were given a glimpse of in this novella.
Overall this was a really good short story that I’d listen to again with a group on a short drive. If there are sequels released I’d definitely be interested in checking them out. I think there is a lot of room for character growth and world building.
I listened to the audio book version. I thought the narrator was good, she did accents and changed tone for the characters, but the audio was a bit off. It sounded like there was an echo as if this was recorded on an omni-directional microphone in an open room. Since it was only a short story I was able to deal with this but in the future I’d suggest they adjust their microphone settings.
Girl Gone Nova was a really good short story, although it ended somewhat abruptly. The concept of a spoiled brat princess isn’t necessarily unique but the sci-fi aspect that she’ll unintentionally blow up a universe if she gets upset is something new. I’d like to see this book expanded upon or sequels be made in this universe as there’s not much room to explore in the span of just over two hours. I was really intrigued by the world the author built and it sounded like there was a lot more to this universe than just the portion we were given a glimpse of in this novella.
Overall this was a really good short story that I’d listen to again with a group on a short drive. If there are sequels released I’d definitely be interested in checking them out. I think there is a lot of room for character growth and world building.
I listened to the audio book version. I thought the narrator was good, she did accents and changed tone for the characters, but the audio was a bit off. It sounded like there was an echo as if this was recorded on an omni-directional microphone in an open room. Since it was only a short story I was able to deal with this but in the future I’d suggest they adjust their microphone settings.
June 29, 2019
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"There are no infinities in science."
A beautiful alien princess, but of the panhuman species, comes for a few days holiday on Earth and is assigned a handler to satisfy her whims. Because if she doesn't get everything she wants, she'll probably explode. Literally. Taking the universe and everyone in it with her.
An amusing and very enjoyable character filled nonsense from the very prolific George Saoulididis, his writing as explosive as some of these characters, with fine world building descriptions and hilarious scenarios all too quickly over. The narration by Shannon Vendemmia was fast, shrill and unpleasant but after a few minutes seemed to suit the story. Tolerable for the couple of hours of this book, however.
I am an enormous fan of this super imaginative author, whose world visions are always surprising. And this short story is no exception. My thanks to the rights holder of Girl Gone Nova who, at my request, freely gifted me with a complimentary copy, via Audiobook Boom.
If you enjoy fantastic stories or crazy S.F., this one is a definite need to read.
"There are no infinities in science."
A beautiful alien princess, but of the panhuman species, comes for a few days holiday on Earth and is assigned a handler to satisfy her whims. Because if she doesn't get everything she wants, she'll probably explode. Literally. Taking the universe and everyone in it with her.
An amusing and very enjoyable character filled nonsense from the very prolific George Saoulididis, his writing as explosive as some of these characters, with fine world building descriptions and hilarious scenarios all too quickly over. The narration by Shannon Vendemmia was fast, shrill and unpleasant but after a few minutes seemed to suit the story. Tolerable for the couple of hours of this book, however.
I am an enormous fan of this super imaginative author, whose world visions are always surprising. And this short story is no exception. My thanks to the rights holder of Girl Gone Nova who, at my request, freely gifted me with a complimentary copy, via Audiobook Boom.
If you enjoy fantastic stories or crazy S.F., this one is a definite need to read.
May 16, 2019
I received this book for free. I am voluntarily leaving this review and all opinions expressed herein are mine.
Here, an alien princess arrives on Earth and is provided with a handler to cater to all of her whims.
I thought/hoped that this was going to be a fun or sarcastic social commentary but it is not. Instead there is a superficial narcissistic princess who has desires like an out of control toddler - sort of like Veruca Salt on Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory [I want the goose who laid the golden egg and I want it now.] She asks for hurricanes, pyramids, the crown jewels, etc. and is never denied. Unfortunately, for me, while I believed there would be growth, change in her character - there really wasn't and it became too much of the same note.
I listened to this book - other reviewers expressed problems with the audio, I did not hear any. I thought the narrator did a good job, provided voices for the different characters and kept a good pace.
Here, an alien princess arrives on Earth and is provided with a handler to cater to all of her whims.
I thought/hoped that this was going to be a fun or sarcastic social commentary but it is not. Instead there is a superficial narcissistic princess who has desires like an out of control toddler - sort of like Veruca Salt on Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory [I want the goose who laid the golden egg and I want it now.] She asks for hurricanes, pyramids, the crown jewels, etc. and is never denied. Unfortunately, for me, while I believed there would be growth, change in her character - there really wasn't and it became too much of the same note.
I listened to this book - other reviewers expressed problems with the audio, I did not hear any. I thought the narrator did a good job, provided voices for the different characters and kept a good pace.
March 24, 2018
Great story
Wonderful characters, with fantastic world creation. This book is a quick and entertaining read. Will be looking for more by this author,
Wonderful characters, with fantastic world creation. This book is a quick and entertaining read. Will be looking for more by this author,
July 24, 2020
A really good and entertaining read. It is by George Saoulidis, so there is some intimacy and sexuality going on. I will surely read more about this author.
December 24, 2022
That was fun. You never know what you're going to get with stories with beings from other planets.
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