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The Harvesters #1
Invade
The invasion is silent and impossible to fight.
I’m the only one who can see them for what they really are. They are hidden in plain sight, moving among us invisibly and seamlessly.
Stalking their prey.
Everyone else sees human men, but I know these dangerous creatures are so much more.
Everywhere I look, I see the shimmering and reptilian patterns on their skin and hunter’s eyes that are alert to any weakness. More of them arrive everyday and I know what they want.
Human mates.
Women are disappearing, stolen from the streets in a way that never leaves a trace.
These alien men are predators. If I run, they’ll chase. And once they learn my secret, nowhere will be safe.
The Harvest is coming and we won’t have any choice but to submit.
The Harvesters is a brand new series featuring Alpha male aliens and twisted romance, each installment is a standalone with HEA. Invade includes rough sexual scenes and is intended for mature readers.
I’m the only one who can see them for what they really are. They are hidden in plain sight, moving among us invisibly and seamlessly.
Stalking their prey.
Everyone else sees human men, but I know these dangerous creatures are so much more.
Everywhere I look, I see the shimmering and reptilian patterns on their skin and hunter’s eyes that are alert to any weakness. More of them arrive everyday and I know what they want.
Human mates.
Women are disappearing, stolen from the streets in a way that never leaves a trace.
These alien men are predators. If I run, they’ll chase. And once they learn my secret, nowhere will be safe.
The Harvest is coming and we won’t have any choice but to submit.
The Harvesters is a brand new series featuring Alpha male aliens and twisted romance, each installment is a standalone with HEA. Invade includes rough sexual scenes and is intended for mature readers.
126 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 11, 2020
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13 books217 followersLillian Sable writes erotic romances and is the author of The Dollhouse series. She is a former office-worker who spent more time fantasizing and daydreaming than doing her actual job. She started writing her fantasies down and turned her dreams into reality.
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December 18, 2020
I do NOT usually do this but I am going to! I am so angry as to how this has happened!
First I am going to tell you what I wrote to this author. It is as follows;
Your story is too identic to another authors work for me to give you a rating above 1/2 a star. Honestly I would not give you a rating at all but this website does not allow that, so I did what I needed to do. It is beyond me this was allowed to happen, I know that you may have thought you could get away with this but too many people like me read faithfully and the fact that it is so tantamount to another story is incredibly egregious. and ultimately the loss of a reader.
Now this is my review;
I hate to say this but this is so similar to another story I have read before! As I was reading this I thought to myself that it is too indistinguishable to another story by another author (Read Addison Cain's book Strangeways, then read this book). The similarities are the same. I usually do not leave bad reviews but this is blatant. I will not condone or accept this. The stories are so carbon it is unbelievable to me how this can happen. Just because you may change names does not make it right to accept this. If you are a writer you should come up with your own stories and plot points that make your story unique within the particular genre you are writing. Know this; if you plagiarize someone you will be caught and called out for it! Totally unacceptable! I will never read this author again knowing this.
First I am going to tell you what I wrote to this author. It is as follows;
Your story is too identic to another authors work for me to give you a rating above 1/2 a star. Honestly I would not give you a rating at all but this website does not allow that, so I did what I needed to do. It is beyond me this was allowed to happen, I know that you may have thought you could get away with this but too many people like me read faithfully and the fact that it is so tantamount to another story is incredibly egregious. and ultimately the loss of a reader.
Now this is my review;
I hate to say this but this is so similar to another story I have read before! As I was reading this I thought to myself that it is too indistinguishable to another story by another author (Read Addison Cain's book Strangeways, then read this book). The similarities are the same. I usually do not leave bad reviews but this is blatant. I will not condone or accept this. The stories are so carbon it is unbelievable to me how this can happen. Just because you may change names does not make it right to accept this. If you are a writer you should come up with your own stories and plot points that make your story unique within the particular genre you are writing. Know this; if you plagiarize someone you will be caught and called out for it! Totally unacceptable! I will never read this author again knowing this.
December 14, 2020
Stockholm Syndrome and Gaslighting as romance *SPOILERS*
Hate hate hate hate hate this book. The "I didn't technically lie to you" excuse comes up a lot, as does the victim-blaming "I gave you the choice to do x" defense, despite the narration making it explicitly clear that he has/still is manipulating or outright altering her mental state. He literally says "I have ways of forcing your compliance" to her whenever she gets upset or difficult, rendering her unconscious multiple times because it's "irrational" for her to be angry at him. By the end, the lonely, isolated, emotionally damaged Tali believes that she is truly in love with Kai because he takes good care of her (the way one takes care of a fkn pet) and isn't as bad to her as he could've been. Besides physical attraction, every single aspect of their relationship is textbook SS, and the only reason I finished it at all was because I kept hoping Tali would escape or kill Kai, but nope. Also, there are a ton of typos, which is annoying af
Hate hate hate hate hate this book. The "I didn't technically lie to you" excuse comes up a lot, as does the victim-blaming "I gave you the choice to do x" defense, despite the narration making it explicitly clear that he has/still is manipulating or outright altering her mental state. He literally says "I have ways of forcing your compliance" to her whenever she gets upset or difficult, rendering her unconscious multiple times because it's "irrational" for her to be angry at him. By the end, the lonely, isolated, emotionally damaged Tali believes that she is truly in love with Kai because he takes good care of her (the way one takes care of a fkn pet) and isn't as bad to her as he could've been. Besides physical attraction, every single aspect of their relationship is textbook SS, and the only reason I finished it at all was because I kept hoping Tali would escape or kill Kai, but nope. Also, there are a ton of typos, which is annoying af
January 2, 2023
Boring. Don't waste your time with this one!
There is no chemistry between the main characters. Both Kai and Tali come across as robotic and flat. This makes it hard to feel any empathy for them or what is happening. The story drags for the most part then seems rushed towards the end. It's like the author didn't care about what she was writing, she just wanted the story finished and out of the way. There is no excitement, no tension and even the sexy bits are bland.
Too bad - the author never capitalized on an idea that could have made for a great story.
There is no chemistry between the main characters. Both Kai and Tali come across as robotic and flat. This makes it hard to feel any empathy for them or what is happening. The story drags for the most part then seems rushed towards the end. It's like the author didn't care about what she was writing, she just wanted the story finished and out of the way. There is no excitement, no tension and even the sexy bits are bland.
Too bad - the author never capitalized on an idea that could have made for a great story.
December 26, 2020
This not your usual type of SF romance - it is dark, intelligent, complex and disturbing on a level open to interpretation. Tali suffers from psychosis, or so her doctor tells her and she agrees in order to avoid hospitalisation. She takes prescribed drugs and constantly reminds herself of her condition, especially when she starts seeing aliens everywhere. They have shiny skin and reptilian eyes, but she seems to be the only one to see them as they are - for everyone else, they are handsome men with impeccable manners, dressed in perfect business suits - so she thinks it must be her brain's chemistry behaving badly, and makes a mental note to ask her doctor to adjust her drugs. Still, her insisting on logic and numbness from the drugs do little to ease her paranoia, and she is on alert - justly so, because she gets attacked by those same aliens. But there is a handsome stranger who she met just that evening, Kai; he saves her and gives her a choice - to come with him so that he can protect her or to stay and be taken by them, the others. There is something just a little bit off with Kai - he holds a cigarette a bit too gingerly between his fingers like it is a first time for him, he has a bit strange, short name that he is confused about when she asks him if it is a nickname, he is way too handsome for someone like her, his apartment is a luxury one, but too simple and cold. There is a constant feeling of strangeness about him and about everything that happens that night. But he doesn't appear to her as the other, reptilianoid aliens - he is a handsome and strong man, a hero-like human figure. Beneath the layers of her constant sense of her worthlessness, unreliability of her mind and everything around her, there is this seed of trust and attraction she feels toward Kai. So she lets him take her. To safety. To protection. To the truth about the world. To everything she needs.
This isn't an easy reading, and the relation between Tali and Kai is difficult and, (pun intended) alien one. Yes, he gives her a choice to walk away, but there is nowhere really she could go. There are the others, aliens, waiting for her to, as they explain, assimilate her, to shape her the way it suits them. But worse yet, even if she managed to get back to her old life, it is a life of betrayals, of insecurities, of no goals, of desperation, of constant emotional and mental claustrophobia, of no one ever being kind to her, and, on a global level, of a species destroying its home planet.
This is not an easy read. There is romance, but not one you understand as is expected, turning on your feelings, but more with your logic, for it is a story of two beings recognizing their needs and adjusting, reshaping themselves to supplement, fill one another. In the process, they do seem to become better, stronger and more focused. There is warmth, passion and even love, but you have to think it through, rather than feel the heat emanating from the pages.
I especially liked the SF layers of the story- it reminded me of the vintage science-fiction movies such as 'Bodysnatchers' or Carpenter's 'They live'. The author does a great job building the atmosphere of paranoia, claustrophobia and hopelessness of Tali's world, presenting it through her eyes - streets are bleak, lights are low, her apartment is too small to even call it an apartment, etc.
There was a great level of suspense, since for a good first part I constantly wondered if she was a reliable narrator, and then again near the end of the book, when she wakes up in a hospital - was it all her psychotic trip? (Things will get clearer by the end of the book, but I wouldn't want to spoil it for you.)
This is the first book in The Harvesters serial, and I am looking forward to see how this whole setting, with another species with cameleon-like powers invading Earth, will play out. There are aliens and there are aliens, as we see in this, first installment, and not every invader is the same. Will it be a global conflict, or will the author keep on the lower, more intimate level?
There is one more thing: the editing is unfinished, there are typos, omitted and misplaced words, and it is a pity, it could ruin a reading experience which was nothing short of immersive and thoughtful for me.
This isn't an easy reading, and the relation between Tali and Kai is difficult and, (pun intended) alien one. Yes, he gives her a choice to walk away, but there is nowhere really she could go. There are the others, aliens, waiting for her to, as they explain, assimilate her, to shape her the way it suits them. But worse yet, even if she managed to get back to her old life, it is a life of betrayals, of insecurities, of no goals, of desperation, of constant emotional and mental claustrophobia, of no one ever being kind to her, and, on a global level, of a species destroying its home planet.
This is not an easy read. There is romance, but not one you understand as is expected, turning on your feelings, but more with your logic, for it is a story of two beings recognizing their needs and adjusting, reshaping themselves to supplement, fill one another. In the process, they do seem to become better, stronger and more focused. There is warmth, passion and even love, but you have to think it through, rather than feel the heat emanating from the pages.
I especially liked the SF layers of the story- it reminded me of the vintage science-fiction movies such as 'Bodysnatchers' or Carpenter's 'They live'. The author does a great job building the atmosphere of paranoia, claustrophobia and hopelessness of Tali's world, presenting it through her eyes - streets are bleak, lights are low, her apartment is too small to even call it an apartment, etc.
There was a great level of suspense, since for a good first part I constantly wondered if she was a reliable narrator, and then again near the end of the book, when she wakes up in a hospital - was it all her psychotic trip? (Things will get clearer by the end of the book, but I wouldn't want to spoil it for you.)
This is the first book in The Harvesters serial, and I am looking forward to see how this whole setting, with another species with cameleon-like powers invading Earth, will play out. There are aliens and there are aliens, as we see in this, first installment, and not every invader is the same. Will it be a global conflict, or will the author keep on the lower, more intimate level?
There is one more thing: the editing is unfinished, there are typos, omitted and misplaced words, and it is a pity, it could ruin a reading experience which was nothing short of immersive and thoughtful for me.
December 16, 2020
She's done better
** 3.5 stars **
First let me say, I'm a huge fan of the author's. I've read all of her work and eagerly look forward to new stuff. I was excited about this new direction she was taking with the alien invasion trope. I had big expectations.
The author does do use a lot ominous foreshadowing in this book that I like. It being a sense of dread to the book with each turn of the page. The story is an interesting one with Tali believing that the alien-like hallucinations are all in her mind only to find out that they aren't and she is one of the few humans that can see past their disguise. Because of her uniqueness, they try to take her to assimilate her until Kai intervenes and saves her. All is not as it appears though.
Usually this author has a good grasp on putting out work that has very little typos. Sadly, that is not that case in this book. I don't know if she has someone different reviewing for her, but as someone that usually uses text-to-speech I'm able to hear more typos; typos like "she felt his clock. . ." If you know this author's work than you know it is not his clock she felt, it was something much more significant. There were uses of 'her' where it should be 'his' and vice versa; just a level I'm not use to with this author.
Even the story ending felt suddenly rushed and tied off abruptly. I really don't even understand what the point was of the accident or how she felt the link die. There was no explanation really of the background behind to clarify what happened, why, or how long assimilation usually takes place? Overall, the ending left me with more questions and a feeling of confusion than the beginning of the story. I hope of their are more books in the series the world-building clarifies the background more
** 3.5 stars **
First let me say, I'm a huge fan of the author's. I've read all of her work and eagerly look forward to new stuff. I was excited about this new direction she was taking with the alien invasion trope. I had big expectations.
The author does do use a lot ominous foreshadowing in this book that I like. It being a sense of dread to the book with each turn of the page. The story is an interesting one with Tali believing that the alien-like hallucinations are all in her mind only to find out that they aren't and she is one of the few humans that can see past their disguise. Because of her uniqueness, they try to take her to assimilate her until Kai intervenes and saves her. All is not as it appears though.
Usually this author has a good grasp on putting out work that has very little typos. Sadly, that is not that case in this book. I don't know if she has someone different reviewing for her, but as someone that usually uses text-to-speech I'm able to hear more typos; typos like "she felt his clock. . ." If you know this author's work than you know it is not his clock she felt, it was something much more significant. There were uses of 'her' where it should be 'his' and vice versa; just a level I'm not use to with this author.
Even the story ending felt suddenly rushed and tied off abruptly. I really don't even understand what the point was of the accident or how she felt the link die. There was no explanation really of the background behind to clarify what happened, why, or how long assimilation usually takes place? Overall, the ending left me with more questions and a feeling of confusion than the beginning of the story. I hope of their are more books in the series the world-building clarifies the background more
April 7, 2021
I’m at a loss for words here. I went into this read looking for a little bit of sci-fi romance and to just simply enjoy, but as I quickly read through this book I was getting flashes of déjà vu...
BUT, it’s not déjà vu when you’ve read a book before and then read another that is so similar it can be seen as a carbon copy.
I wasn’t even going to leave a review because I don’t want this author to get any more readership for this book from its hype, BUT I’M SO UNBELIEVABLY FUCKING PISSED OFF that I need to say it...
This is a knock off (and a poor imitation of that) to Addison Cain’s Strangeways.
How can anyone feel good about taking another author’s work and basically copying and pasting the story?!?!
HOW?
FUCKING HOW?
Are you so lost with the English language that you even had to repeat section and phrases from another author?
And the names! Don’t get me started on the names? Phi and Kai? Ok, so you can rhyme? That’s great!
I am so angry and disappointed and just shocked!
I don’t even want to write this review in case it gives the person more notoriety!
I checked other reviews! I’ve seen the post!
This is a gross injustice to the Strangeways author. Strangeways is an amazing book that stood out for its uniqueness and vivid detail! It’s one of those books that I enjoy as a reread, so I’m familiar with this story quiet well!
This is unscrupulous! And so I guess I will act in kind and do something I never do, which is writing a review to promote another author. I can’t believe I have to do this but this author has left me no choice.
If you want the real story by the author who actually wrote it, go check out Addison Cain’s Strangeways! You will love it!
And as for the author of Invade... shame on you!
BUT, it’s not déjà vu when you’ve read a book before and then read another that is so similar it can be seen as a carbon copy.
I wasn’t even going to leave a review because I don’t want this author to get any more readership for this book from its hype, BUT I’M SO UNBELIEVABLY FUCKING PISSED OFF that I need to say it...
This is a knock off (and a poor imitation of that) to Addison Cain’s Strangeways.
How can anyone feel good about taking another author’s work and basically copying and pasting the story?!?!
HOW?
FUCKING HOW?
Are you so lost with the English language that you even had to repeat section and phrases from another author?
And the names! Don’t get me started on the names? Phi and Kai? Ok, so you can rhyme? That’s great!
I am so angry and disappointed and just shocked!
I don’t even want to write this review in case it gives the person more notoriety!
I checked other reviews! I’ve seen the post!
This is a gross injustice to the Strangeways author. Strangeways is an amazing book that stood out for its uniqueness and vivid detail! It’s one of those books that I enjoy as a reread, so I’m familiar with this story quiet well!
This is unscrupulous! And so I guess I will act in kind and do something I never do, which is writing a review to promote another author. I can’t believe I have to do this but this author has left me no choice.
If you want the real story by the author who actually wrote it, go check out Addison Cain’s Strangeways! You will love it!
And as for the author of Invade... shame on you!
December 12, 2020
The story has potential. It could have been better.
When I saw that Lilian Sable has new release, I was excited. When it became available, I borrowed it from KU right away.
Unfortunately, there is no character development and the narration is quite flat. No tension. No climax. No chemistry. In the end, I am not convinced that they loved each others. There is also some problem with editing. At some points, FMC name changed from Tali to Tara and from third POV to first POV.
........Spoilers below...........
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Tali saw Aliens, lots of them. She thought she had mental illness. It turned out there was really Alien invasion and Tali had an ability to see past their disguise. Kai was an Alien. He wanted Tali and somehow coerced her to be with him. Through Assimilation (aka. mating), the Aliens could survive on earth. And Kai chose Talia.
The first 20% of the story is dragging (and I almost DNF). I know that what Talia saw was real. But the description just went on and on. And towards the end, the story felt rushed. I wish there was more emotional depth. The dialogue is boring as well. Kai and Tali had the same conversation over and over.
When I saw that Lilian Sable has new release, I was excited. When it became available, I borrowed it from KU right away.
Unfortunately, there is no character development and the narration is quite flat. No tension. No climax. No chemistry. In the end, I am not convinced that they loved each others. There is also some problem with editing. At some points, FMC name changed from Tali to Tara and from third POV to first POV.
........Spoilers below...........
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.
.
Tali saw Aliens, lots of them. She thought she had mental illness. It turned out there was really Alien invasion and Tali had an ability to see past their disguise. Kai was an Alien. He wanted Tali and somehow coerced her to be with him. Through Assimilation (aka. mating), the Aliens could survive on earth. And Kai chose Talia.
The first 20% of the story is dragging (and I almost DNF). I know that what Talia saw was real. But the description just went on and on. And towards the end, the story felt rushed. I wish there was more emotional depth. The dialogue is boring as well. Kai and Tali had the same conversation over and over.
December 11, 2020
The writing and editing of the ARC version of the manuscript was rough, with multiple typos, unfinished sentences, and wrong word choices. Hopefully that will be fixed in the retail version. The world building was vivid and atmospheric. The characterization was deft, with the whole serial installment taking place in the heroine’s point of view. The development of the romantic relationship was dark and gripping without being overly triggering for this reader. The heat level in this first serial installment was four chili peppers. The plot and pacing were tight and exciting, meaning that I read this section in one sitting. There was a high level of well justified angst and very high stakes in this installment, which tends to be one of my preferred narrative structures for a romance novel. This installment used the Enemies to Lovers trope and the Captive trope. The characterization and development of the romantic relationship were both four stars. The world building, plot, and pacing were also four stars. I therefore gave this installment a combined rating of four stars. Unfortunately, this serial installment ended on a cliffhanger ending instead of a Happy Ever After ending. Hopefully the cliffhanger ending does not make me lose all interest in reading the rest of this novel, which is what typically happens for me if something ends on a cliffhanger ending. I recommend this novel to fans of dark sci-fi romance with tight plotting and vivid characterization of the heroine. I do not plan to buy myself a keeper copy if this first installment of the novel, but I will probably buy a copy of the complete novel if the author releases it in that format, based on how I enjoyed the first installment.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 12, 2020
A good beginning!
This is a good beginning of a series that could really be great. With that out of the way, I'll tell you why I didn't give it 5 stars. The editing was way off, it just took a lot of enjoyment away from a book. I'm still glad I read it and just hope the next one will have better editing.
This is a good beginning of a series that could really be great. With that out of the way, I'll tell you why I didn't give it 5 stars. The editing was way off, it just took a lot of enjoyment away from a book. I'm still glad I read it and just hope the next one will have better editing.
December 15, 2020
This was a disappointing read. First there was a great deal of grammatical errors. This made it hard to follow. Second, I didn't feel connected to the characters. I felt like the writer was trying to rush through the story line. I liked her previous works they were entertaining and memorable. Hopefully her next book will be better.
December 22, 2020
There has to be more, right?! I just wanted more. What a fascinating concept, super fast past book. I loved the secret alien invasion plot line and the world building was great. Some really bad typos - like calling the h Tara repeatedly in the first chapter. Overall, a super enjoyable read. I just needed a bit more character development and the ending seemed super rushed. I want more!
January 12, 2021
Sold start
I really liked this brief story and am looking forward to more. There are a fair number of typos but I could mostly ignore them.
Having read the other review about this being a rip off of another work I have to agree. I only read the free preview of the original story but the similarities are overwhelming.
I really liked this brief story and am looking forward to more. There are a fair number of typos but I could mostly ignore them.
Having read the other review about this being a rip off of another work I have to agree. I only read the free preview of the original story but the similarities are overwhelming.
January 17, 2024
a definite must read
Look, are there typos, yeah, but this story is great, similar to Strangeways by Addison Cain. I enjoyed how the h was made out to be loosing it at the beginning, it really made you feel for her. Kai was great, I hope that more stories are written in this vein.
Look, are there typos, yeah, but this story is great, similar to Strangeways by Addison Cain. I enjoyed how the h was made out to be loosing it at the beginning, it really made you feel for her. Kai was great, I hope that more stories are written in this vein.
December 11, 2020
Entertaining and steamy sci-fi read. Aliens have invaded and are hiding in plain sight and woman are being taken from the streets. One woman can see them for what they are, what will happen when they learn her secret. Great world building, loads of drama and sizzling chemistry. I liked it.
December 18, 2020
The first book in The Harvesters series, this story took me a long time to get into. Du’nari Kai and human Tali's story of suspense, drama, Earth invasion, and Assimilation. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 8, 2021
More than it seems and much better than expected
A great sci fi story and hot. It also makes some good points about the future we may not have unless we do a lot of assimilating on our own.
A great sci fi story and hot. It also makes some good points about the future we may not have unless we do a lot of assimilating on our own.
January 14, 2022
loved it 🥰
I couldn’t put the book down. I really liked the hot alpha alien, Kai and his mate. Even though in the beginning she was presented as a trouble psych patient on meds. One drawl back to the book was numerous typos.
I couldn’t put the book down. I really liked the hot alpha alien, Kai and his mate. Even though in the beginning she was presented as a trouble psych patient on meds. One drawl back to the book was numerous typos.
November 10, 2025
editing needed
The book has inconsistencies and changes from first to third person. It’s a quick read with an interesting overall concept. It’s a good enough read to continue the series.
The book has inconsistencies and changes from first to third person. It’s a quick read with an interesting overall concept. It’s a good enough read to continue the series.
December 11, 2020
Huh?
This was a good story that had everything going for it until the last chapter. It ended so abruptly that it had me wondering where the rest of it is.
This was a good story that had everything going for it until the last chapter. It ended so abruptly that it had me wondering where the rest of it is.
December 27, 2020
This was very different from the other stories I’ve read from this author but I absolutely loved it. A great look at life in the future and I especially enjoyed the ending.
December 28, 2020
Love this author
Tali is a women who thinks she's nuts. She sees aliens turn out actual aliens are there.... I love this dark erotic.
Tali is a women who thinks she's nuts. She sees aliens turn out actual aliens are there.... I love this dark erotic.
December 29, 2020
Very very similar to Addison Cain’s work
I kept reading this wondering why it sounded soooo familiar. It’s because Addison Cain wrote about this world & storyline 1st. Not sure if she sold it to Sable but because it’s not her original work I can not give her more than 1 star.
I kept reading this wondering why it sounded soooo familiar. It’s because Addison Cain wrote about this world & storyline 1st. Not sure if she sold it to Sable but because it’s not her original work I can not give her more than 1 star.
January 10, 2021
Okay, didn't really buy into the characters tbh
June 17, 2025
Unique
Well that was definitely different. From start to finish.....Sci-fi that you could imagine happening for sure. A truly satisfying ending too.
Well that was definitely different. From start to finish.....Sci-fi that you could imagine happening for sure. A truly satisfying ending too.
December 12, 2020
The story has potential. It could have been better.
When I saw that Lilian Sable has new release, I was excited. When it became available, I borrowed it from KU right away.
Unfortunately, there is no character development and the narration is quite flat. No tension. No climax. No chemistry. In the end, I am not convinced that they loved each others. There is also some problem with editing. At some points, FMC name changed from Tali to Tara and from third POV to first POV.
........Spoilers below...........
.
.
.
Tali saw Aliens, lots of them. She thought she had mental illness. It turned out there was really Alien invasion and Tali had an ability to see past their disguise. Kai was an Alien. He wanted Tali and somehow coerced her to be with him. Through Assimilation (aka. mating), the Aliens could survive on earth. And Kai chose Talia.
The first 20% of the story is dragging (and I almost DNF). I know that what Talia saw was real. But the description just went on and on. And towards the end, the story felt rushed. I wish there was more emotional depth. The dialogue is boring as well. Kai and Tali had the same conversation over and over.
When I saw that Lilian Sable has new release, I was excited. When it became available, I borrowed it from KU right away.
Unfortunately, there is no character development and the narration is quite flat. No tension. No climax. No chemistry. In the end, I am not convinced that they loved each others. There is also some problem with editing. At some points, FMC name changed from Tali to Tara and from third POV to first POV.
........Spoilers below...........
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Tali saw Aliens, lots of them. She thought she had mental illness. It turned out there was really Alien invasion and Tali had an ability to see past their disguise. Kai was an Alien. He wanted Tali and somehow coerced her to be with him. Through Assimilation (aka. mating), the Aliens could survive on earth. And Kai chose Talia.
The first 20% of the story is dragging (and I almost DNF). I know that what Talia saw was real. But the description just went on and on. And towards the end, the story felt rushed. I wish there was more emotional depth. The dialogue is boring as well. Kai and Tali had the same conversation over and over.
January 4, 2021
This story had lots of potential. It isn't your typical sci-fi alien romance where the h is abducted, rescued or sent to another planet in a bride exchange program and falls in love with the alien H. .
I got to chapter seven before calling it quits. Along with missing words, the author changed the h's name constantly throughout some of the chapters . The author also changed the perspective quite frequently. It is told in third-person through the h's perspective, but I noted a few instances where the author would use first-person pronouns in the next sentence . It made the story disjointed for me because it seemed like the author made last-minute decisions on what perspective the story will be told in, and did not go back and change the pronouns accordingly.
The idea is exciting, but the book desperately needs an editor and a proofreader.
I got to chapter seven before calling it quits. Along with missing words, the author changed the h's name constantly throughout some of the chapters . The author also changed the perspective quite frequently. It is told in third-person through the h's perspective, but I noted a few instances where the author would use first-person pronouns in the next sentence . It made the story disjointed for me because it seemed like the author made last-minute decisions on what perspective the story will be told in, and did not go back and change the pronouns accordingly.
The idea is exciting, but the book desperately needs an editor and a proofreader.
October 26, 2022
Lu le 24 octobre 2022
Une vraie déception
Une vraie déception
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