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Mistaken #2
Misconstrued
“You cannot live on the food we have for you. That leaves me three choices. Let you continue to starve, slowly dying. Or put you out of your misery, and save the resources of feeding you for someone who has a chance to live.” The orc gave me a long, calculating look before he continued, “Or I can find you someone who is willing to spend his personal resources to care for a defective human.” My name is Wilhemina Jensen. I am one of the few people who survived when aliens first made contact. It wasn’t the invasion that made society fall, we did that all on our own. People panicked. The food supply chains broke down. We started fighting each other for the last loaf of bread or bag of flour. That was before I ever saw one of the orc-shaped aliens. One day at a time, concentrate on getting through today, worry about tomorrow if you got there. Be safe, be smart, be invisible. Take care of each other. And don’t forget to feed the cat. I managed to hide for more than a year before they found me. I ended up living in a tent city set up in a school yard that felt like a human zoo for months when one of the orcs pulled me out of the food line. He and his friends fed me the first real meal I’d had in ages before sending me back to my tent. I wasn’t trying to attract attention, but the next thing I know, I’m getting special treatment. When I asked why, I didn’t like the vague answer I got about Romeo, Tybalt, Mac and Iago deciding to keep me. I don’t know what they’re up to, and it’s hard to trust monsters at the end of the world. ---- Misconstrued is a stand alone book in the Mistaken Universe
279 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2021
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April 3, 2022
Loved other books by this author, but this was disappointing. The traumatised heroine is very prickly and demanding. It seemed reasonable at first, but her patient orcs were also traumatised. The h showed little empathy, kept taking and demanding from her desperate orcs. They were all tragic figures who showed endless patience with her. The writing was heavy on Telling- fell short of this author's usual standard.
February 2, 2021
Another solid story from Pixie Unger, Misconstrued takes place in the same location but a little after (?) Mistaken.
One of Ms. Unger's strengths is that while she'll tell stories in the same universe, location, and with similar components, she doesn't tell the same story twice. So if you didn't care for Mistaken because it was a scifi/first contact story that explores life after prolonged trauma with some romantic elements rather than a Romance, Misconstrued may be more up your alley. It's still not a Romance in a few ways, but it will be a more compatible story for those who love them.
Mina's life has been relatively decent after the orcs came...until they captured her while on a food gathering mission and now she's stuck in a camp. She's given up. Why bother when she can't even eat all of the food they're offering her without getting sick? When her behavior gets noticed by one of the orc guards and the Warden, she's given 3 options: she can continue to slowly starve, she can be ended more quickly to give her resources to those who want them, or she can be "sponsored" by an orc or orcs who want to take over the cost and responsibility of her care. She's not impressed, and ends up being purchased by a quad of orcs who are really insistent on feeding her. But what do they want in return?
This is Mina's story about creating a new family in crappy circumstances, learning to trust and understand a different culture, learning to communicate and stop assuming, and learning to redefine happiness. There are secondary characters in this story that have a much easier time letting go and letting things fall into place, but by the end, Mina and her family are in a pretty decent place. Like all of Ms. Unger's stories, this one ends on an optimistic note. This one is awkward and sweet, with a good share of genuine giggles and silliness in the heavier topics.
I'm hoping future stories will fill in the orcs' culture and what went wrong at first contact with humanity, but this one does give us a more rounded view of the males and the realization they're not all looking for the same thing or focused on a singular goal. It also hints that a real issue with the orcs' culture is their solutions to problems and an inability to see nuance. The events of Mistaken and pre-Mistaken have created an uncomfortable climate for both the humans and the orcs trying to build families with them.
One of Ms. Unger's strengths is that while she'll tell stories in the same universe, location, and with similar components, she doesn't tell the same story twice. So if you didn't care for Mistaken because it was a scifi/first contact story that explores life after prolonged trauma with some romantic elements rather than a Romance, Misconstrued may be more up your alley. It's still not a Romance in a few ways, but it will be a more compatible story for those who love them.
Mina's life has been relatively decent after the orcs came...until they captured her while on a food gathering mission and now she's stuck in a camp. She's given up. Why bother when she can't even eat all of the food they're offering her without getting sick? When her behavior gets noticed by one of the orc guards and the Warden, she's given 3 options: she can continue to slowly starve, she can be ended more quickly to give her resources to those who want them, or she can be "sponsored" by an orc or orcs who want to take over the cost and responsibility of her care. She's not impressed, and ends up being purchased by a quad of orcs who are really insistent on feeding her. But what do they want in return?
This is Mina's story about creating a new family in crappy circumstances, learning to trust and understand a different culture, learning to communicate and stop assuming, and learning to redefine happiness. There are secondary characters in this story that have a much easier time letting go and letting things fall into place, but by the end, Mina and her family are in a pretty decent place. Like all of Ms. Unger's stories, this one ends on an optimistic note. This one is awkward and sweet, with a good share of genuine giggles and silliness in the heavier topics.
I'm hoping future stories will fill in the orcs' culture and what went wrong at first contact with humanity, but this one does give us a more rounded view of the males and the realization they're not all looking for the same thing or focused on a singular goal. It also hints that a real issue with the orcs' culture is their solutions to problems and an inability to see nuance. The events of Mistaken and pre-Mistaken have created an uncomfortable climate for both the humans and the orcs trying to build families with them.
January 5, 2022
4.0 ***
Great premise with the opportunity for a successful series. The characters were interesting except for the heroine, she's damaged and self centered. I would love to see a strong, thoughtful, emotionally stable heroine who makes more of an effort to communicate with and understand the orcs motivations.
Ms. Unger is an excellent story teller and takes the time to edit her books. She's getting better as a writer. IMO, she needs to stop dragging out the heroine's issues and find a balance between the heroine's needs and those of the heroes. Having the heroes in limbo as to whether or not the heroine will 'keep' them for 90% of the book smacks of cruelty and unkindness to me. The heroes tried so hard and I often felt their efforts went completely unappreciated. It ruined some of the scenes for me.
I do hope there are more books in the series and I'll certainly purchase and read them. The writer and series have too much potential to abandon after only 2 books.
If you like alien invasion stories in which the heroes pander to the mood swings and whims of the heroine, give this well written story a try.
Great premise with the opportunity for a successful series. The characters were interesting except for the heroine, she's damaged and self centered. I would love to see a strong, thoughtful, emotionally stable heroine who makes more of an effort to communicate with and understand the orcs motivations.
Ms. Unger is an excellent story teller and takes the time to edit her books. She's getting better as a writer. IMO, she needs to stop dragging out the heroine's issues and find a balance between the heroine's needs and those of the heroes. Having the heroes in limbo as to whether or not the heroine will 'keep' them for 90% of the book smacks of cruelty and unkindness to me. The heroes tried so hard and I often felt their efforts went completely unappreciated. It ruined some of the scenes for me.
I do hope there are more books in the series and I'll certainly purchase and read them. The writer and series have too much potential to abandon after only 2 books.
If you like alien invasion stories in which the heroes pander to the mood swings and whims of the heroine, give this well written story a try.
dnf
May 26, 2023GUYS I THINK IM DNFing AT 70%. I just am bored and don’t feel attached to the characters. and the main girl is too prickly (whoever said that in a review was sooo right). like for someone living in a post apocalyptic hell hole she’s SO PIXCKY TF
April 16, 2022
Is it weird to be proud of an author?
Because I am! I've read all of her books and by far this is the best one. The ending was so sweet! I highly recommend reading this book.
Because I am! I've read all of her books and by far this is the best one. The ending was so sweet! I highly recommend reading this book.
May 8, 2022
So very glad I didn't give up on this author because book number 2 was fantastic. Key take aways, I love that they (author) didn't forget the human settlement from the main story and is building off of those people and where they are going. It reminds me of a ripple effect. Each book holds on its own but the changes happening from book one is a reflecting the changes happening between Orc and humans in book two.
More world building ✔️
More character developement ✔️
Better dynamic between MC & alien squeeze(s) ✔️
Environmental stimulations ✔️✔️✔️
Hot Alien sex ✔️✔️✔️✔️
Drama ✔️
Annoying Aliens being alpha males ✔️✔️✔️✔️
More world building ✔️
More character developement ✔️
Better dynamic between MC & alien squeeze(s) ✔️
Environmental stimulations ✔️✔️✔️
Hot Alien sex ✔️✔️✔️✔️
Drama ✔️
Annoying Aliens being alpha males ✔️✔️✔️✔️
February 14, 2021
Sooo good!
I was waiting impatiently for the next installment in this series. This one did not disappoint. Where tthe first book concentrated on mothers and kids of Orcs, this one more focused on single ladies, camp life, creating families, and trying to build something more. I loved that it touched more on the backgrounds of the Orcs, more on their culture, and the misunderstandings between human culture and Orc. Loved Erika and how she was able to adapt and how she was able to give some clarification for Mina. Definitely more romance and love in this book. I hope that Jo gets a bok next!
I was waiting impatiently for the next installment in this series. This one did not disappoint. Where tthe first book concentrated on mothers and kids of Orcs, this one more focused on single ladies, camp life, creating families, and trying to build something more. I loved that it touched more on the backgrounds of the Orcs, more on their culture, and the misunderstandings between human culture and Orc. Loved Erika and how she was able to adapt and how she was able to give some clarification for Mina. Definitely more romance and love in this book. I hope that Jo gets a bok next!
December 14, 2024
It’s good! A few typos in the beginning and then it looks like it gets edited more effectively after the first 20 pages.
As for the characters, I liked them! The characters are all flawed and the development of their relationships with each other is enjoyable to read through. I like the whole touch-starved trope they have going on and the realistic aspect that humans reacted negatively to the orcs and caused everything just because the orcs look big and scary but were really just there because they wanted to make humans their cute little space sibling.
The whole respect women thing is cute. And then you realize it’s also just a gender role reversal on their planet where orc women are domineering and manipulative like some men on earth. Finding solace and satisfaction in the arms of human women is unexpected for the orcs but highly welcomed. Again, it’s actually adorable.
The FMC was annoying at some points, because I think my mindset is a little bit more like her best friend Erika, except the FMC has actual valid reasons for the way she acts and she makes that clear enough. Again, a flawed main character is better than a Mary Sue.
Loved the work! The only thing keeping me back from reviewing with ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ is that at moments the orcs kind of just felt like milestones in the story and that kind of bothered me. I get that there has to be a milestone system, but it kind of felt like the spotlight switched from one individual to the next rather than the spotlight staying still as each MMC slowly comes to share the light together. Don’t get me wrong! The dynamics served their purpose but it just wasn’t popping for me the way I know it could have.
As for the characters, I liked them! The characters are all flawed and the development of their relationships with each other is enjoyable to read through. I like the whole touch-starved trope they have going on and the realistic aspect that humans reacted negatively to the orcs and caused everything just because the orcs look big and scary but were really just there because they wanted to make humans their cute little space sibling.
The whole respect women thing is cute. And then you realize it’s also just a gender role reversal on their planet where orc women are domineering and manipulative like some men on earth. Finding solace and satisfaction in the arms of human women is unexpected for the orcs but highly welcomed. Again, it’s actually adorable.
The FMC was annoying at some points, because I think my mindset is a little bit more like her best friend Erika, except the FMC has actual valid reasons for the way she acts and she makes that clear enough. Again, a flawed main character is better than a Mary Sue.
Loved the work! The only thing keeping me back from reviewing with ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ is that at moments the orcs kind of just felt like milestones in the story and that kind of bothered me. I get that there has to be a milestone system, but it kind of felt like the spotlight switched from one individual to the next rather than the spotlight staying still as each MMC slowly comes to share the light together. Don’t get me wrong! The dynamics served their purpose but it just wasn’t popping for me the way I know it could have.
March 9, 2021
I was so surprisingly charmed by this book! There is really not much in the way of a plot - it's almost a slice of life in a post-alien invasion world. Our main character starts off in a very low place emotionally, ends up getting sponsored/bought by four of said aliens, and I was bracing myself for unsavory things to start happening. But this is literally such a sweet book. There's so much emphasis placed on consent - both for the heroine and the love interests - and the progression of their relationships builds slowly and organically as they learn more about each other and the heroine slowly starts to open up and trust them. And the orcs slowly learn they can trust her too.
Also, COMMUNICATION. Good grief. The amount of just sitting down and actually talking about feelings made me so happy. Instead of a misunderstanding spiraling into 200 pages of angst and drama, the characters just, y'know, explained and discussed how they felt and why they felt that way. Boundaries that were established were respected. You love to see it.
Overall, would recommend if you're looking for a wholesome alien romance that doesn't rely on the usual kidnapped human/ultra-alpha hero/sold into slavery/instalove tropes.
Also, COMMUNICATION. Good grief. The amount of just sitting down and actually talking about feelings made me so happy. Instead of a misunderstanding spiraling into 200 pages of angst and drama, the characters just, y'know, explained and discussed how they felt and why they felt that way. Boundaries that were established were respected. You love to see it.
Overall, would recommend if you're looking for a wholesome alien romance that doesn't rely on the usual kidnapped human/ultra-alpha hero/sold into slavery/instalove tropes.
May 24, 2021
Three stars because of how unique and lovable each of the 4 orcs were, but how unlikable Mina was. They were open with her about their trauma and insecurities and she responded by being so rude that it almost bordered on emotional abuse (especially once she figured out the dynamic). She seemed to have empathy for them in her internal dialogue but she treated them as if they weren't people. In particular SPOILER: a scene that's played off as funny in which they get the orcs to strip down and they are all so desperate to be loved/chosen that they agree (even though it's obvious that some are sad and uncomfortable). That was so tough to read and almost made me cry. Mina does address it later and says she feels bad, but she faces no real consequences (doesn't really have an arc outside of learning to enjoy the relationship). Other than Mina, really enjoyable read, especially the relationship between the orcs (e.g. Tybolt and Mac) Hoping to see more in this series but maybe with more exploration of the orc/orc relationship and how that works once a human is introduced and also with a more relatable MFC
July 27, 2021
Welp...I liked it but
I really liked the first book, but this one was hard for me. Mina...urgh.... Her constant going on and on about having consent!I get it she didnt want to be touched with out asking but they are aliens! And they told her over and over they liked her touch.... And her trying to always hold them to human standards...when clearly that doesn't apply. Also Mina always trying to default to orcs hurt more humans than humans do..... I mean come on! She saw the world devolve. Her character just annoyed me most of the book. I hope there are more books in the series, but I hope we move on from this type of heroine. She doesn't have to jump into sexy time.... But this unwillingness i guess to see the orcs point of view although flawed as it my be wasnt doing much for me.
I really liked the first book, but this one was hard for me. Mina...urgh.... Her constant going on and on about having consent!I get it she didnt want to be touched with out asking but they are aliens! And they told her over and over they liked her touch.... And her trying to always hold them to human standards...when clearly that doesn't apply. Also Mina always trying to default to orcs hurt more humans than humans do..... I mean come on! She saw the world devolve. Her character just annoyed me most of the book. I hope there are more books in the series, but I hope we move on from this type of heroine. She doesn't have to jump into sexy time.... But this unwillingness i guess to see the orcs point of view although flawed as it my be wasnt doing much for me.
June 8, 2023
This is essentially the opposite of an omegaverse. A submissive and traumatized human somehow gets 4 beta male orc men, who are simping for her and waiting for her to choose them to make a family unit. They do everything to see to her safety and comfort, and she flops around being wishy-washy and hurting their feelings since she can't really be bothered to learn more about/try to be understanding of their cultural differences. Well written but probably one of the most insufferable heroines I've ever encountered 1.5⭐️
March 4, 2021
I am a huge fan of Pixie Unger since the first pages of Mistaken (#1) and I will stay this way. I love the way the author create this world and developed an captivating story with a certain point of view and fitting characters from different backgrounds and ends of thinking.
It’s different from Mistaken but in the same intriguing, interesting and a wonderful mix of situations by finding a good life.
I don’t know why but the Orc are the same but total different from humans and I like it. It doesn’t make sense but it do. This series so far is a big fat recommendation to read.
It’s different from Mistaken but in the same intriguing, interesting and a wonderful mix of situations by finding a good life.
I don’t know why but the Orc are the same but total different from humans and I like it. It doesn’t make sense but it do. This series so far is a big fat recommendation to read.
February 28, 2021
Much better than first
We see in this book how they progressed from moving the " Mothers" from the rest of the human camp.
This book is not about the " Mothers" but goes back to the camp some what after the woman with half orc children are removed. The reason I gave 4 stars was because I got frustrated that common sense was to simply explain things better to the orcs that were trying . Once she knew that the orcs thought they knew how shower potties worked it should have clicked in her head about maybe later setting up an explaining session on simple hygiene things or simple ask why are they in tents. Cause if orcs thought they just enjoyed being dirty maybe the thought they enjoyed tents....... But I understand that the sorta invasion was a misunderstanding and they took care of their own criminals..they started communicating after her wanting a house for pregnant woman ( by human farthers) .And finding out about male birth control. Orcs were not secure in their own society because of female having ,from the sounds of it ,all the power ,even life and death. So trying not to upset her and please her along with social issues of different species was challenge. I just keeps saying lord please someone just start some classes!!😬
But we got Jo on the job with the Warden ,and I hope they get their own book ,and I hope Jo is a tough little chick that can get some things done so a new human orc society starts to function and the world can go forward.
Me as a reader I can see a series starting with this and a future spin off of a future society of years down the line ...maybe a second or third being hybrids???
So I will be looking for another book and hope this series grows. 👏
We see in this book how they progressed from moving the " Mothers" from the rest of the human camp.
This book is not about the " Mothers" but goes back to the camp some what after the woman with half orc children are removed. The reason I gave 4 stars was because I got frustrated that common sense was to simply explain things better to the orcs that were trying . Once she knew that the orcs thought they knew how shower potties worked it should have clicked in her head about maybe later setting up an explaining session on simple hygiene things or simple ask why are they in tents. Cause if orcs thought they just enjoyed being dirty maybe the thought they enjoyed tents....... But I understand that the sorta invasion was a misunderstanding and they took care of their own criminals..they started communicating after her wanting a house for pregnant woman ( by human farthers) .And finding out about male birth control. Orcs were not secure in their own society because of female having ,from the sounds of it ,all the power ,even life and death. So trying not to upset her and please her along with social issues of different species was challenge. I just keeps saying lord please someone just start some classes!!😬
But we got Jo on the job with the Warden ,and I hope they get their own book ,and I hope Jo is a tough little chick that can get some things done so a new human orc society starts to function and the world can go forward.
Me as a reader I can see a series starting with this and a future spin off of a future society of years down the line ...maybe a second or third being hybrids???
So I will be looking for another book and hope this series grows. 👏
April 12, 2021
I waited SOOO long inbetween the first book and this because I wanted my feeling of the first to be kind of washed away. I had just read a book that has orcs and its my absolute FAVORITE thing that came out of 2020 so I was like, maybe Im being a bit harsher than needed. ANYWAYS, the first was definitely better than the second. I don't think she ever admitted to anyone (other than inside her head, and that was in like passing) that she even had love for these guys.
SUPER whiny with no real connections. Too many misunderstandings and not enough thankfulness. So much potential but the Alien-Orc guys DID read more alien than human this go around which was what I was disappointed with in the last book. SO there was improvement in that way. Just, again, no real character connection for me and the end fell incredibly flat. Its a romance that didn't really have a lot of romance.
SUPER whiny with no real connections. Too many misunderstandings and not enough thankfulness. So much potential but the Alien-Orc guys DID read more alien than human this go around which was what I was disappointed with in the last book. SO there was improvement in that way. Just, again, no real character connection for me and the end fell incredibly flat. Its a romance that didn't really have a lot of romance.
March 21, 2021
I was very excited after reading the blurb. It promised a unique dip into niches I personally love: Orcs and Sci-fi. The world Pixie created is interesting and I was curious to know more about the dynamics between the orcs and humans and the reasoning behind the confinement imposed upon humans.
I loved the heroes. I wanted to know more about them, but...the heroine made it hard to connect with her, and I say that with sadness because I did try to go on with the read. However, The heroine sounded bitchy and unreasonable in some parts, also judgmental.
Before adding the book to my TBR list, I saw a review here saying that the heroes could have done better, and now after reading a few chapters...I fully agree.
I loved the heroes. I wanted to know more about them, but...the heroine made it hard to connect with her, and I say that with sadness because I did try to go on with the read. However, The heroine sounded bitchy and unreasonable in some parts, also judgmental.
Before adding the book to my TBR list, I saw a review here saying that the heroes could have done better, and now after reading a few chapters...I fully agree.
February 20, 2021
The "heroine" was beyond frustrating. She's irrationally afraid of the aliens that are feeding, clothing and housing them while being more concerned for "her people " aka human monsters responsible for things like human trafficking. All because the Orcs look scary and are large. Yet their actions every step of the way with her show patience and kindness. I did want more world building here which was insufficient. Also, the romance felt forced. Sorry, but these gentle giants deserved better than this pathetic woman. She deserved someone like Christian Grey -monster on the inside coupled with monstrous actions -but that's OK because he's pretty on the outside.
May 16, 2023
3.5⭐
I loved this story. My favorite trope. There was a lot of overly repetitious dialogue and it could have been tightened up by about 50 pages.
This was a great demonstration of a clash of cultures done in a very real way. Their complete egocentrism affected so many aspects of life and it was beautiful to see them all melding together in the end.
I loved this story. My favorite trope. There was a lot of overly repetitious dialogue and it could have been tightened up by about 50 pages.
This was a great demonstration of a clash of cultures done in a very real way. Their complete egocentrism affected so many aspects of life and it was beautiful to see them all melding together in the end.
February 1, 2021
I love these orcs
This was a very sweet story and with developed characters. I loved everything about it. Looking forward to more books in this series.
This was a very sweet story and with developed characters. I loved everything about it. Looking forward to more books in this series.
May 22, 2021
I had a really hard time deciding on how to rate this book. Beside one thing, I absolute loved this book!
The plot was good. The Heroes so darn adorable in all their vulnerabilities. The way they adored the heroine, and how they were willing to go far and beyond to make her happy, was just so heartwarming.
I also loved the main secondary character, Lula. The way she was open and accepting towards her orcs was beautiful, and exactly what I felt was missing between our main characters. Which brings me to my only dislike; heroine.
For the life of me, I couldn't get myself to like the heroine. And I tried. So hard.
The way she was mistrusting, as well as her behavior against the heroes, made me seriously dislike her. To the point, I was close to dnf when it kept on happening still close to middle of book.
It felt that no matter what heroes did, or how much they proved their selves and their intentions, the heroine kept mistrusting and disliking them just because they were orcs.
She actually at one point, dismissed the idea of them moving to a certain building that had a meaning to her, just because she didn't want orcs in there. And this was after she had been intimate with some of them.
Unfortunately, even at the end of Misconstrued, I couldn't actually feel that the heroine had any deeper feelings towards the heroes. To me, it felt more like they were charity-cases to her. Which was really sad, because of how much I loved those sweet heroes.
Well, all in all, I do recommend this book to everyone. Even with my dislike towards heroine (which cost a star from my rating), I considered this a great read.
The plot was good. The Heroes so darn adorable in all their vulnerabilities. The way they adored the heroine, and how they were willing to go far and beyond to make her happy, was just so heartwarming.
I also loved the main secondary character, Lula. The way she was open and accepting towards her orcs was beautiful, and exactly what I felt was missing between our main characters. Which brings me to my only dislike; heroine.
For the life of me, I couldn't get myself to like the heroine. And I tried. So hard.
The way she was mistrusting, as well as her behavior against the heroes, made me seriously dislike her. To the point, I was close to dnf when it kept on happening still close to middle of book.
It felt that no matter what heroes did, or how much they proved their selves and their intentions, the heroine kept mistrusting and disliking them just because they were orcs.
She actually at one point, dismissed the idea of them moving to a certain building that had a meaning to her, just because she didn't want orcs in there. And this was after she had been intimate with some of them.
Unfortunately, even at the end of Misconstrued, I couldn't actually feel that the heroine had any deeper feelings towards the heroes. To me, it felt more like they were charity-cases to her. Which was really sad, because of how much I loved those sweet heroes.
Well, all in all, I do recommend this book to everyone. Even with my dislike towards heroine (which cost a star from my rating), I considered this a great read.
October 9, 2022
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3.5⭐️
Well, this is an odd duck, but I have to say that I really enjoyed it, despite being a tad confused about all the different Orcs in the early chapters.
Yes, Mina's hesitations got somewhat frustrating towards the end, but there is something very... charming about how this romance has been told. It has far less emphasis on the traumatic experiences than the first book, but Mina and her family group of Shakespeare named aliens (loved that!) do still have their issues to deal with, which they all do throughout.
As the first in this series, the title very much tells us what the main theme of this book is; miscommunications. All four of Mina's men, who have distinguishable personalities and their individual demons to deal with, have vastly different levels of understanding and ability to speak the English language. This, in addition to Mina's own experiences, leads to much of the misunderstanding between them all.
One thing I really liked about this one is that there was very much a theme of rebuilding society after the armageddon and all that that entails. And I appreciated the noticeable improvement in the writing, whilst still a tad rough, since the first in this series.
My last comment on this is that even though there is no relationship (other than what seems to be a one-off situation) between the men, I'm not sure that I would call this a harem as whilst Mina has separate relationships with each of her Orcs, and they don't all engage in sex together, they DO end up sleeping together as a single unit.
Now I'm wondering if there is more to come in this world and hope that there is.
3.5⭐️
Well, this is an odd duck, but I have to say that I really enjoyed it, despite being a tad confused about all the different Orcs in the early chapters.
Yes, Mina's hesitations got somewhat frustrating towards the end, but there is something very... charming about how this romance has been told. It has far less emphasis on the traumatic experiences than the first book, but Mina and her family group of Shakespeare named aliens (loved that!) do still have their issues to deal with, which they all do throughout.
As the first in this series, the title very much tells us what the main theme of this book is; miscommunications. All four of Mina's men, who have distinguishable personalities and their individual demons to deal with, have vastly different levels of understanding and ability to speak the English language. This, in addition to Mina's own experiences, leads to much of the misunderstanding between them all.
One thing I really liked about this one is that there was very much a theme of rebuilding society after the armageddon and all that that entails. And I appreciated the noticeable improvement in the writing, whilst still a tad rough, since the first in this series.
My last comment on this is that even though there is no relationship (other than what seems to be a one-off situation) between the men, I'm not sure that I would call this a harem as whilst Mina has separate relationships with each of her Orcs, and they don't all engage in sex together, they DO end up sleeping together as a single unit.
Now I'm wondering if there is more to come in this world and hope that there is.
May 17, 2021
I read the first book in the series a while ago, it had promise but suffered from uneven writing. I still liked it a lot and was puzzled by people complaining for the lack of romance because it was not sold as a romance. It was a slow dystopia about recovering from severe trauma and dealing with the culture clash.
The writing has got better in this book. The story is lighter but still a heavy enough. I guess it could be classified as a slow burn reverse harem romance but it's still mostly about culture clash and learning to navigate a way through a new and unfamiliar reality. Very strong focus of consent and communication.
The series is steadily improving and if any new installations come out, I would definitely be interested in reading on.
The writing has got better in this book. The story is lighter but still a heavy enough. I guess it could be classified as a slow burn reverse harem romance but it's still mostly about culture clash and learning to navigate a way through a new and unfamiliar reality. Very strong focus of consent and communication.
The series is steadily improving and if any new installations come out, I would definitely be interested in reading on.
June 3, 2021
After reading the first book, which I didn't thought it was a series but a standalone, I honestly wasn't planning in reading another one, however once again the synopsis got me. What I liked is that instead of focusing on the same group of characters that we knew in the first book we got to see how other humans fared with the orcs. Essentially this alien race of orcs have invaded Earth and the survivors are on camps, but this time the story turns to those females that are single and in camps. Someone will shout "menage" when you hear one girl is assigned to 4 orcs, but I wouldn't go so far as to say that. It is just different. I would not mind reading another book from this series, apparently it seems there is so much more to tell than just the first book.
September 6, 2022
Often in a series like this its easy to fall into a pattern and repetition, even just two books in. Happily this sequel did not fall into that trap. The characters, relationship structures, story points were all different. It felt like a true continuation of that world. You got to see different aspects hear different points of view without loosing site of the facts of the world.
The characters motivations all feel genuine as well and are written with a great deal of empathy. Pixie Unger's writing is also so very comfortable and engrossing. Honestly, she has a talent for story craft that I've rarely seen, especially from someone with so few books out. I look so forward to her next one and hope to build a collection of them.
The characters motivations all feel genuine as well and are written with a great deal of empathy. Pixie Unger's writing is also so very comfortable and engrossing. Honestly, she has a talent for story craft that I've rarely seen, especially from someone with so few books out. I look so forward to her next one and hope to build a collection of them.
October 19, 2024
I actually didn’t know what to expect going into this. I actually had this recommended on a group I’m in and thought okay I’m game, then I saw some reviews that weren’t so kind to the book. Which had me second guessing it. But I’m glad I tried it and found out for myself that it was actually quite intriguing, I haven’t read something like this before. I honestly was so upset it ended cause I could’ve gone for a bit more story there. This book was written well, had a nice FMC, I loved the MMCs, like every one of them. I was invested in the side characters even. If you’re into reverse harem where the men worship their woman, if you like orcs, funny side characters, a little dystopian world then this is the novel for you.
January 20, 2025
I didn't really enjoy book 1 (Mistaken) until I was more than 1/2 through and realized that contrary to ratings/classifications, it was NOT a romance but rather a post-invasion story of PTSD and adapting to a new world order. But the heroine was self-centered and miserable, the supposed love interest was a doormat whom she took for granted, and it ended very abruptly and oddly, so it was a 2 star read. Unfortunately, I found Miscontrued to be very similar - not one but FOUR golden retrievers who would do anything for a dithering, neurotic heroine and an abrupt out-of-thin-air HFN ending. This one had more smut and a FMC who did try (moreso than Mistaken's FMC) to accept her situation and try to be more empathetic, however, so ... 1 more star than Mistaken.
August 21, 2025
this was a fast and easy read, it wasn't my favorite book nor is it the best in this short series in my opinion but the beginning was really entertaining and the characters charming. it was a lot lighter of a read compared to the first book. no trigger warnings page needed for this one.
i also think that after 2/3 of the book the story starts to stall out. it becomes less about the building of relationships and more about rebuilding earths lifestyle. starting over with crops and agriculture. which is vital in this post apocalyptic setting but not the main reason someone would pick up this book
overall i was entertained and can enjoy a good story for what it is and i would recommend this to other well experienced alien/creature romance lovers.
i also think that after 2/3 of the book the story starts to stall out. it becomes less about the building of relationships and more about rebuilding earths lifestyle. starting over with crops and agriculture. which is vital in this post apocalyptic setting but not the main reason someone would pick up this book
overall i was entertained and can enjoy a good story for what it is and i would recommend this to other well experienced alien/creature romance lovers.
February 24, 2021
Interesting world/setting but disappointing story arc
It's an interesting premise and the setting has a lot of potential. Unfortunately it never really goes anywhere. A post apocalyptic setting with over protective and attention starved Orcs and a conflicted female lead had lots of opportunities for exciting moments that just never happen.
All the most exciting events happen "off screen" and usually to characters that arent the lead.
It was disappointing to get to the end of the book and realize that there wasnt going to be a climactic moment.
It's an interesting premise and the setting has a lot of potential. Unfortunately it never really goes anywhere. A post apocalyptic setting with over protective and attention starved Orcs and a conflicted female lead had lots of opportunities for exciting moments that just never happen.
All the most exciting events happen "off screen" and usually to characters that arent the lead.
It was disappointing to get to the end of the book and realize that there wasnt going to be a climactic moment.
March 31, 2021
Utterly absolutely and completely brilliant
It is one of the best books I read. It’s funny and sad, hilarious and worrying, full of cleverness and idiocy. It is like life. Just with orcs. And cultural differences. It is a slow romance not a sex story. It’s brilliant. Better then the first one. They should be read in reverse order, this one is lighter as an introduction. The first book is much darker as an introduction. And I will definitely be borrowing some of the expressions.
It is one of the best books I read. It’s funny and sad, hilarious and worrying, full of cleverness and idiocy. It is like life. Just with orcs. And cultural differences. It is a slow romance not a sex story. It’s brilliant. Better then the first one. They should be read in reverse order, this one is lighter as an introduction. The first book is much darker as an introduction. And I will definitely be borrowing some of the expressions.
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