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Lost Boy
A Post-Apocalyptic Alien Invasion adventure.
An invasion throws the world into war and leaves a boy lost and on his own. Can he survive the chaos? Or will it change him in ways he can never come back from?
Nothing will ever be the same again.
An invasion throws the world into war and leaves a boy lost and on his own. Can he survive the chaos? Or will it change him in ways he can never come back from?
Nothing will ever be the same again.
53 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 11, 2020
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Kristen Painter
187 books3,416 followersKristen Painter likes to balance her obsessions with shoes and cats by making the lives of her characters miserable and surprising her readers with interesting twists. She currently writes award-winning paranormal romance, paranormal women's fiction, and cozy mysteries. The former college English teacher can often be found on twitter @Kristen_Painter, Facebook at www.facebook.com/KristenPainterAuthor where she loves to interact with readers and her blog: http://kristenpainter.com/blog/.
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January 15, 2020
Lost Boy by Kristen Painter and Bruno Miller
A post apocalypse novella. Humanity is all but eliminated by an alien race. Are we doomed or is there enough fight and willpower to rebuild from scratch and survive? Or is this just a manipulation to the finality of the human race?
No answers here, but an interesting premise and a potential hope.
A post apocalypse novella. Humanity is all but eliminated by an alien race. Are we doomed or is there enough fight and willpower to rebuild from scratch and survive? Or is this just a manipulation to the finality of the human race?
No answers here, but an interesting premise and a potential hope.
January 14, 2020
Followers of my reviews know that I read anything that Kristen Painter releases, but I was a little nervous for this partnership, not because Bruno Miller isn't an excellent author but because usually his dystopian stuff hits a little too close to home and feels a little too real, which is great if you love that kind of thing, but I am more a vampires and romance kind of girl.
That being said I felt compelled to give it a try, and I am really glad I did. This is a very well written author blend, and I couldn't tell who wrote which part while reading, although knowing both authors' styles I could probably figure it out if I really wanted to.
A book that can blindside me once is always a bonus, I do love a good twist, but this one got me a couple of times! Kudos to the authors for mixing things up, and taking a pretty saturated genre and spinning it with a new edge.
I highly recommend this short story for fans of anything Post-Apocalyptic, and even if that's not your thing, (like me), but you love Kristen's other work, for the sake of $0.99 I would say give it a shot.
A solid (and unexpected) 5 stars from me! I didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did!
That being said I felt compelled to give it a try, and I am really glad I did. This is a very well written author blend, and I couldn't tell who wrote which part while reading, although knowing both authors' styles I could probably figure it out if I really wanted to.
A book that can blindside me once is always a bonus, I do love a good twist, but this one got me a couple of times! Kudos to the authors for mixing things up, and taking a pretty saturated genre and spinning it with a new edge.
I highly recommend this short story for fans of anything Post-Apocalyptic, and even if that's not your thing, (like me), but you love Kristen's other work, for the sake of $0.99 I would say give it a shot.
A solid (and unexpected) 5 stars from me! I didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did!
January 16, 2020
Lost boy
If you are like me, you will go into this story with a preconceived idea of the story line. There are no explanations at the beginning, but keep reading because it will all become clear. Interesting story and a very different approach to telling it.
If you are like me, you will go into this story with a preconceived idea of the story line. There are no explanations at the beginning, but keep reading because it will all become clear. Interesting story and a very different approach to telling it.
July 28, 2024
Lost Boy
Sci-Fi
Kristen Painter, Bruno Miller
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
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I really liked the dual POVs in this book. It did take me a few chapters to realise who "the soft ones" were and who "the shells" were, though.
The pacing was good and I liked the descriptions of the landscape, how barren everywhere looked and how hard it was for the humans to survive.
The plot twist was very good and for a few pages, I believed the lie that Naomi had told.
I liked the growing friendship between Noami and Jakob. It felt natural and against all odds, despite their differences, they actually had some things in common which helped them work together.
I would've liked a bit more world building and details of the invasion. The information given was limited and so I did get confused a few times.
The ending was ok. It seemed a little abrupt to me and I wanted to read even more about what Naomi and Jakob faced next.
Sci-Fi
Kristen Painter, Bruno Miller
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
• ᴀʟɪᴇɴꜱ • ᴡᴀʀ • ꜱᴜʀᴠɪᴠᴀʟ •
I really liked the dual POVs in this book. It did take me a few chapters to realise who "the soft ones" were and who "the shells" were, though.
The pacing was good and I liked the descriptions of the landscape, how barren everywhere looked and how hard it was for the humans to survive.
The plot twist was very good and for a few pages, I believed the lie that Naomi had told.
I liked the growing friendship between Noami and Jakob. It felt natural and against all odds, despite their differences, they actually had some things in common which helped them work together.
I would've liked a bit more world building and details of the invasion. The information given was limited and so I did get confused a few times.
The ending was ok. It seemed a little abrupt to me and I wanted to read even more about what Naomi and Jakob faced next.
August 2, 2024
Decent, thoughtful short fiction.
Lost Boy is the story of a boy who meets up with a woman who has figured out how to survive the invaded world they now inhabit. Finished with an open and ambiguous ending, the chance for this to grow into a serial short series is there. I'm not a big short story reader, but really enjoyed this. 4/5stars
Lost Boy is the story of a boy who meets up with a woman who has figured out how to survive the invaded world they now inhabit. Finished with an open and ambiguous ending, the chance for this to grow into a serial short series is there. I'm not a big short story reader, but really enjoyed this. 4/5stars
January 15, 2020
An nice journey with surprising twists. I was sure I had it figured out after chapter 2. I was embarrassingly postive. Boy was I wrong. The twists made an already intriguing story even more interesting. I hope the authors continue this story because I need to know what happens next!
January 15, 2020
This was a great book !
Aliens invaded Earth.
Now, chaos rein on Earth.
Can anyone survive this new Earth ?
A lost boy tries to survive in this apocalyptic Earth.
Is is too late ?
Loved the characters + the storytelling !
It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!
Aliens invaded Earth.
Now, chaos rein on Earth.
Can anyone survive this new Earth ?
A lost boy tries to survive in this apocalyptic Earth.
Is is too late ?
Loved the characters + the storytelling !
It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!
January 19, 2020
From the start could not engage
Found this book horrible from the start. I adore Kristen Painters writing but not this book. Depressing and tough to get started. Would nit recommend.
Found this book horrible from the start. I adore Kristen Painters writing but not this book. Depressing and tough to get started. Would nit recommend.
January 14, 2020
Good short fiction
A good story with a nice twist, keeps your attention and it’s finished before you realize it. Worth the effort for a good story from a great writer
A good story with a nice twist, keeps your attention and it’s finished before you realize it. Worth the effort for a good story from a great writer
January 21, 2020
Different
This short story was different. The way that you kept the suspense going was good. I hope that you will continue to add to this series.
This short story was different. The way that you kept the suspense going was good. I hope that you will continue to add to this series.
January 23, 2020
I need more
This was a short story that has left me wanting more. I hope the authors continue this. The possibilities are endless!
This was a short story that has left me wanting more. I hope the authors continue this. The possibilities are endless!
January 24, 2020
I enjoyed this short story, it was interesting and I loved the unlikely alliance & friendship!
April 4, 2020
Was a prologue to a novel and not a novella.
April 12, 2020
Very.....
....interesting story. It diffinitly keeps you guessing about what is really happening!!! I would think that this would make a great novel!!!
....interesting story. It diffinitly keeps you guessing about what is really happening!!! I would think that this would make a great novel!!!
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