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Captured Earth #1
Arrival
You think Earth is a safe haven?
You think the world couldn’t end tomorrow?
Think again.
Our world is no longer our own.
It’s been taken by beings we could never have imagined.
And we are weak.
Helpless.
…hopeless.
Hunted.
They have divided us into groups: Harvesters, Gatherers, and Breeders.
I am but one of the dispensable.
My name is Adira Mosely
...and I am a Breeder.
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Arrival is a full-length apocalyptic sci-fi alien invasion romance featuring a resourceful heroine and a badass alien hero who changes her world forever.
There are triggers in this story: graphic scenes involving violence and death, dark themes, and scenes of a sexual nature.
Contains forced proximity and aliens with interesting tools.
This book/series is not for the easily offended.
You think the world couldn’t end tomorrow?
Think again.
Our world is no longer our own.
It’s been taken by beings we could never have imagined.
And we are weak.
Helpless.
…hopeless.
Hunted.
They have divided us into groups: Harvesters, Gatherers, and Breeders.
I am but one of the dispensable.
My name is Adira Mosely
...and I am a Breeder.
**
Arrival is a full-length apocalyptic sci-fi alien invasion romance featuring a resourceful heroine and a badass alien hero who changes her world forever.
There are triggers in this story: graphic scenes involving violence and death, dark themes, and scenes of a sexual nature.
Contains forced proximity and aliens with interesting tools.
This book/series is not for the easily offended.
318 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 6, 2022
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October 21, 2024
*4.5* Very dark beginning, reminiscence of war of the worlds. Aliens invade and consume everything in their path, literally.
I inhaled this story and why was it so short?! (it was 300 pages, but still) This book easily could’ve been another 200 pages with deeper world building and greater character depth. But I like those chonky and loooong sci-fi stories like Gann.
For once, humanity had a common enemy and all other human problems seemed minuscule in comparison.
M/f sci-fi romance
Pheromones
Aliens that are actually alien
Reptile-like
Symbiotes (so cool!)
Size difference
Soul-tie/soul mates
HFN
I inhaled this story and why was it so short?! (it was 300 pages, but still) This book easily could’ve been another 200 pages with deeper world building and greater character depth. But I like those chonky and loooong sci-fi stories like Gann.
For once, humanity had a common enemy and all other human problems seemed minuscule in comparison.
M/f sci-fi romance
Pheromones
Aliens that are actually alien
Reptile-like
Symbiotes (so cool!)
Size difference
Soul-tie/soul mates
HFN
February 16, 2022
Well, this was a pleasant surprise I enjoyed it a lot. Overall It had a very war of the worlds vibe in fact yes that is the one thing that stood out majorly to me and definitely my favourite part of this.
Earth has been invaded by a parasitic race of aliens the Gryken they are decimating the whole landscape stripping it of all its natural resources laying waste and annihilating all of humankind before they move on to the next planet and then rinse repeat. This is how Adira finds herself captured as a breeder and placed within a Scrit pod which is like a mechanical vessel that roams the earth harvesting humans and resources.
This Scrit and Gryken definitely put me in the mind of war of the worlds. Adira's fate now is to be implanted with an alien offspring and to eventually die as it turns on her when it’s eventually brought forth fully formed. Also within this pod are two other humans Sam and Mina and with her fate now seemingly sealed Adira is swiftly losing hope. Until that is the Scrit is attacked and destroyed by unknown assailants now free Adira is dismayed and terrified when their liberators turn out to be another race of aliens and she has no idea if they are friendly or hostile.
Fer’ro is Vellan their planet Edooria was invaded and destroyed by this scourge and they are here now on earth to destroy the Gryken. I definitely loved how alien the Vellan are: they are somewhat humanoid in their build but that is where all similarities end. They are a predatory reptile-like race and have a symbiotic ba’clan attached to their skin that they can withdraw and use at will. They are much larger than humans and speak in clicks and growls and with their heightened senses they are prone to acting on their animalistic instincts and their sense of smell is most definitely superior.
This was a slow-burn across the species romance it’s the first book in a planned series and it was done really well. I definitely felt the building bond and eventual chemistry between Adira and Fer’ro. It’s dual POV so you really get a sense of all the internal confusion and building tension they are both experiencing.
This was imaginative and well written and easily snagged my attention. There was action danger heat and a sweet but totally possessive romance at its centre. I’m incredibly excited to see where this series goes next and I’m for sure going to be reading the next one in the series. This type of romance genre can feel very samey and repetitive this one definitely stood out from the crowd and is definitely one of the better ones out there.
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May 27, 2022
**3.8/5 stars**
Pretty solid start to a series I must say. I had high expectations, especially for the world building and I was not disappointed on that front.
We begin the story with Adira, a young veterinarian who's doing her little jog of the day before having to go to work...When suddenly there seem to be shooting stars falling from the sky. Only thing is that they aren't shooting stars but what looks like giant metal machines with many legs; the Scits. Adira ends up being captured by one of them. In the belly of a Scits, Adira has lost all hopes until a strange ship collides with the Scits and destroys it. She then meets Fer'ro, a Vullan, who came with his brethren to save what's left of Earth and humanity.
Overall, I think the characters were good but I had a little issue particularly with Adira. She was strong but a bit exasperating at times. There weren't many details about her other than she was trying to survive. She was certainly brave at times, but I wish there'd been a deeper side to her. I honestly didn't know what to think of her while reading, and I never really connected to her. As a result, I didn't really see the chemistry between her and Fer'ro.
As for Fer'ro, I liked him more than Adira. He felt nuanced. He was protective, possessive and even jealous sometimes. I liked that he was a bit mysterious too. His species, the Vullan, were very interesting in the way they were described. In my opinion, he was a little bit too respectful, but don't mind me, that's because I'm a sucker for dubcon. I just thought it might've made things more intense between them if he'd been more vigorous and straightforward in his pursuit of Adira. BUT, I guess being gentle and caring is also cool too.
Like I said, I didn't feel the chemistry much between them. The moments between Adira and Fer'ro were brief and appeared somewhat impersonal in my eyes. I didn't really see the attraction or the reason for the attraction. I just wished there'd been more forbidden desires, passion and longing. More of a buildup on that front. Near the end, when Adira gives in to Fer'ro, it didn't necessarily feel like a 180, but I wasn't totally convinced of their bond either.
Altogether, it was a good story that I read pretty quickly. I liked that I felt the threats of the alien invasion happening. I was actually worried for the characters that were captive and felt sad and even horrified at what was happening in the belly of the Scits, controlled by the Grykens. I honestly hadn't read an alien invasion story in a while, especially one that made me feel all sorts of emotions right from the beginning. So that's an A+ for the worldbuilding. Now I just wished the relationship between the main characters had been deeper.
✔️HFN/Cliffhanger
✔️Part of a series
✔️Dual POV
✔️MC's age
✔️Protective/Possessive H
✔️Strong h
✔️No OW/OM
✔️No cheating
✔️Slow burn
🔥 Steam level: 2/5
⚡Content warning
⚡Trigger warning
Would I recommend this book? Definitely. Like I said, a very good start to a series. I would suggest to read the triggers if you haven't already. It wasn't extremely dark but certain elements might put some people off.
Pretty solid start to a series I must say. I had high expectations, especially for the world building and I was not disappointed on that front.
We begin the story with Adira, a young veterinarian who's doing her little jog of the day before having to go to work...When suddenly there seem to be shooting stars falling from the sky. Only thing is that they aren't shooting stars but what looks like giant metal machines with many legs; the Scits. Adira ends up being captured by one of them. In the belly of a Scits, Adira has lost all hopes until a strange ship collides with the Scits and destroys it. She then meets Fer'ro, a Vullan, who came with his brethren to save what's left of Earth and humanity.
Overall, I think the characters were good but I had a little issue particularly with Adira. She was strong but a bit exasperating at times. There weren't many details about her other than she was trying to survive. She was certainly brave at times, but I wish there'd been a deeper side to her. I honestly didn't know what to think of her while reading, and I never really connected to her. As a result, I didn't really see the chemistry between her and Fer'ro.
If the fate of humanity really depends on my hunting skills… We. Are. Fucked.-Adira
As for Fer'ro, I liked him more than Adira. He felt nuanced. He was protective, possessive and even jealous sometimes. I liked that he was a bit mysterious too. His species, the Vullan, were very interesting in the way they were described. In my opinion, he was a little bit too respectful, but don't mind me, that's because I'm a sucker for dubcon. I just thought it might've made things more intense between them if he'd been more vigorous and straightforward in his pursuit of Adira. BUT, I guess being gentle and caring is also cool too.
I walk away but his words remain on my mind. Adee’ra did not choose me. I can only hope that she will. Because I know now. I want her and nobody else is going to have her. She is mine.-Fer'ro
Like I said, I didn't feel the chemistry much between them. The moments between Adira and Fer'ro were brief and appeared somewhat impersonal in my eyes. I didn't really see the attraction or the reason for the attraction. I just wished there'd been more forbidden desires, passion and longing. More of a buildup on that front. Near the end, when Adira gives in to Fer'ro, it didn't necessarily feel like a 180, but I wasn't totally convinced of their bond either.
She is eating me. Such a thing shouldn’t make me excited, but I find myself gripping her tighter, wanting her to continue. I will gladly be her meal.-Fer'ro
Altogether, it was a good story that I read pretty quickly. I liked that I felt the threats of the alien invasion happening. I was actually worried for the characters that were captive and felt sad and even horrified at what was happening in the belly of the Scits, controlled by the Grykens. I honestly hadn't read an alien invasion story in a while, especially one that made me feel all sorts of emotions right from the beginning. So that's an A+ for the worldbuilding. Now I just wished the relationship between the main characters had been deeper.
✔️HFN/Cliffhanger
✔️Part of a series
✔️Dual POV
✔️MC's age
✔️Protective/Possessive H
✔️Strong h
✔️No OW/OM
✔️No cheating
✔️Slow burn
🔥 Steam level: 2/5
⚡Content warning
⚡Trigger warning
Would I recommend this book? Definitely. Like I said, a very good start to a series. I would suggest to read the triggers if you haven't already. It wasn't extremely dark but certain elements might put some people off.
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July 20, 2022dnf @ 16%
Even with the decent narrators, I can't hang with this author's writing style. This is a contemporary dystopian sci fi, but it's written a bit like a historical. So, to me, it comes off as pretentious. See the highlighted examples.
Even with the decent narrators, I can't hang with this author's writing style. This is a contemporary dystopian sci fi, but it's written a bit like a historical. So, to me, it comes off as pretentious. See the highlighted examples.
January 16, 2022
Arrival had me on the edge for most of the book with an excellently tense sci-fi plot that still focused on the romance between a human and an alien. There are dark themes in this book and some parts were hard to read since Earth has been invaded by a species of alien that uses and destroys. BUT thankfully, another alien species also comes to Earth whose mission is to stop the initial invaders, who also destroyed the good aliens' planet.
This is a first person, dual POV book. Adira is the FMC and starts the book as a victim of the invading aliens, but goes through some amazing growth throughout to fight back. Fer'ro is the hero who is drawn to Adira following her rescue, but has to show that his group are not the enemies too. There's a language barrier at first, cultural misunderstandings, alien anatomy, and survival challenges all happening at the same time as these two main characters slowly build trust and a relationship. The Vullans (the good aliens) are all respectful and protective of the females, but Fer'ro is possessive of Adira as well. This is also a slow burn for steaminess, but they definitely get there.
I enjoyed Arrival a lot. I've read another of AG Wilde's sci-fi romances that was lighter with a lot of humor and while this one was very different from that, I was equally invested in the characters' story. The chemistry and relationship development was so well done in my opinion. Arrival ends in a happy for now, with the characters committed to each other, but more of the overall story of what's happening on Earth to come in the series. I'm excited to read more in the series and see others get their HEAs in the midst of the fight for Earth.
This is a first person, dual POV book. Adira is the FMC and starts the book as a victim of the invading aliens, but goes through some amazing growth throughout to fight back. Fer'ro is the hero who is drawn to Adira following her rescue, but has to show that his group are not the enemies too. There's a language barrier at first, cultural misunderstandings, alien anatomy, and survival challenges all happening at the same time as these two main characters slowly build trust and a relationship. The Vullans (the good aliens) are all respectful and protective of the females, but Fer'ro is possessive of Adira as well. This is also a slow burn for steaminess, but they definitely get there.
I enjoyed Arrival a lot. I've read another of AG Wilde's sci-fi romances that was lighter with a lot of humor and while this one was very different from that, I was equally invested in the characters' story. The chemistry and relationship development was so well done in my opinion. Arrival ends in a happy for now, with the characters committed to each other, but more of the overall story of what's happening on Earth to come in the series. I'm excited to read more in the series and see others get their HEAs in the midst of the fight for Earth.
June 1, 2024
3.5☆ War of the Parasitic Host Worlds features super evil octopuses, sentient probiotic wetsuits, and ridged everything.
This was suspenseful, funny, sweet, and pretty entertaining. It dragged in some places and there were some typos, but I still flew through it today and it successfully transported me to another galaxy and a half. 🚀 I liked both leads; strong, smart heroine, devoted, honorable hero. I didn’t fall in love with them like I did in The Outlaw, though. At first I was put off by what I kept thinking of as his sentient probiotic wetsuit, but once it became a couples thing and the heroine got to enjoy the benefits, I started to like the whole symbiotic thing. Like instead of a therapy dog, they get a Smart Swaddle Wetsuit that protects them and wants to help them while looking like erasable body paint?
Yeah, the aliens were verrrry alien, both the good guys and the bad guys.👽👾 Made it slightly less sexy and there were a couple things I had to push my imagination to envision, but I enjoyed all the fumbling to understand each other and meet each others' total weirdness halfway. Like the crunchy live spaghetti worms and him watching her “kill her dinner twice” by cooking it over a campfire. 🤣 The cute romance was gradual and woven in well with the overall plot to take the planet back from the parasitic bastards who are their common enemy. The overall story is ongoing, so I might check out the next one in future. It's apocalyptic, so do check trigger warnings.
This was suspenseful, funny, sweet, and pretty entertaining. It dragged in some places and there were some typos, but I still flew through it today and it successfully transported me to another galaxy and a half. 🚀 I liked both leads; strong, smart heroine, devoted, honorable hero. I didn’t fall in love with them like I did in The Outlaw, though. At first I was put off by what I kept thinking of as his sentient probiotic wetsuit, but once it became a couples thing and the heroine got to enjoy the benefits, I started to like the whole symbiotic thing. Like instead of a therapy dog, they get a Smart Swaddle Wetsuit that protects them and wants to help them while looking like erasable body paint?
Yeah, the aliens were verrrry alien, both the good guys and the bad guys.👽👾 Made it slightly less sexy and there were a couple things I had to push my imagination to envision, but I enjoyed all the fumbling to understand each other and meet each others' total weirdness halfway. Like the crunchy live spaghetti worms and him watching her “kill her dinner twice” by cooking it over a campfire. 🤣 The cute romance was gradual and woven in well with the overall plot to take the planet back from the parasitic bastards who are their common enemy. The overall story is ongoing, so I might check out the next one in future. It's apocalyptic, so do check trigger warnings.
January 16, 2022
I loved the realistic dark alien invasion.
March 9, 2022
2 Stars
Hmm, this one was a weird one for me. On one hand it had decent world building. The author did a okay job of setting the scene and explaining what we needed to know right from the jump. The pacing was alright too.
But.. I didn't really like it? More to the point I didn't enjoy it. It was intriguing for the first half but by the second half I felt it dragged a bit and began skimming.
Part of that might have to do with not connecting with the FMC Adira. She read a little flat for me. She didn't have much in the way of personality either.
Though I did find the MMC Fer'ro fascinating. He had a few charming moments. And then learning all about his alien race was also interesting. Truthfully though with how the author described how his kind looked, all I kept imagining was the creature dude from Venom 😂
I did find the setup of the second half of the story troubling. Adira is rescued by the Vullan (Fer'ros people) along side two other women, Sam and Mina. Considering what happened to Mina and how she was being healed once they were rescued.. her absence made more sense. But it doesn't make any sense to me why or how Adira could allow herself to remain separated from the other woman Sam. I just don't get it. Story wise it makes more sense for them to cling to one another as they face yet another unknown fate together. This is the usual path in similar books and tbh there's a reason for it. It didn't serve the story at all to have no more interactions with Sam until a brief appearance in the epilogue. None at all. We're left clueless as to how Sam is doing, how she is acclimating, which alien dude is watching over her. Nada. It made no sense considering Sam seemed more afraid of the aliens than Adira and looked to her for guidance. So it definitely left alot to be desired with how Adira goes through so much change in such a small amount of time and yet miraculously does so all by herself without the support of the women she bonded with in captivity. I just couldn't picture neither woman being okay with being separated or not fighting or arguing to be with the other or demanding how they are or to get to see or speak with them to be sure.
Sure, I know I am comparing this particular issue with other stories. Point is, these first books in a series, especially ones of a similar trope/plot as this one tend to put alot of importance on the first female to mate or become friendly with the new aliens. She essentially becomes the ambassador for her people or at the very least a quasi leader to her rag tag group. The one everyone looks to because they trust her instincts and intelligence. But this particular story didn't bring that sort of vibe in any capacity for me. Even if it had, there is no way I could have believed in Adira as some fearless leader or as a strong female willing to fight for her people.
Lastly, I gotta say it read across sort of lifeless and even boring at times. I didn't feel any real emotional response to reading any of the intense scenes or the characters emotional reactions. Maybe it had to do with the author's writing style. Who knows.
So, no. I didn't enjoy this. Was it interesting? Sure. It was definitely different. Will I read the next one? Maybe, maybe not.
Hmm, this one was a weird one for me. On one hand it had decent world building. The author did a okay job of setting the scene and explaining what we needed to know right from the jump. The pacing was alright too.
But.. I didn't really like it? More to the point I didn't enjoy it. It was intriguing for the first half but by the second half I felt it dragged a bit and began skimming.
Part of that might have to do with not connecting with the FMC Adira. She read a little flat for me. She didn't have much in the way of personality either.
Though I did find the MMC Fer'ro fascinating. He had a few charming moments. And then learning all about his alien race was also interesting. Truthfully though with how the author described how his kind looked, all I kept imagining was the creature dude from Venom 😂
I did find the setup of the second half of the story troubling. Adira is rescued by the Vullan (Fer'ros people) along side two other women, Sam and Mina. Considering what happened to Mina and how she was being healed once they were rescued.. her absence made more sense. But it doesn't make any sense to me why or how Adira could allow herself to remain separated from the other woman Sam. I just don't get it. Story wise it makes more sense for them to cling to one another as they face yet another unknown fate together. This is the usual path in similar books and tbh there's a reason for it. It didn't serve the story at all to have no more interactions with Sam until a brief appearance in the epilogue. None at all. We're left clueless as to how Sam is doing, how she is acclimating, which alien dude is watching over her. Nada. It made no sense considering Sam seemed more afraid of the aliens than Adira and looked to her for guidance. So it definitely left alot to be desired with how Adira goes through so much change in such a small amount of time and yet miraculously does so all by herself without the support of the women she bonded with in captivity. I just couldn't picture neither woman being okay with being separated or not fighting or arguing to be with the other or demanding how they are or to get to see or speak with them to be sure.
Sure, I know I am comparing this particular issue with other stories. Point is, these first books in a series, especially ones of a similar trope/plot as this one tend to put alot of importance on the first female to mate or become friendly with the new aliens. She essentially becomes the ambassador for her people or at the very least a quasi leader to her rag tag group. The one everyone looks to because they trust her instincts and intelligence. But this particular story didn't bring that sort of vibe in any capacity for me. Even if it had, there is no way I could have believed in Adira as some fearless leader or as a strong female willing to fight for her people.
Lastly, I gotta say it read across sort of lifeless and even boring at times. I didn't feel any real emotional response to reading any of the intense scenes or the characters emotional reactions. Maybe it had to do with the author's writing style. Who knows.
So, no. I didn't enjoy this. Was it interesting? Sure. It was definitely different. Will I read the next one? Maybe, maybe not.
June 28, 2024
Very unique! I'll definitely read more by this author 😍
January 7, 2022
5 stars
What a great start to a new series. I found AG Wilde quite by accident, but I really do love her stories. They are well written, and really do drag you in. She also creates great characters, and I’ve found I cannot put her books down until I’ve finished them. I’m looking forward to the next book in this series.
What a great start to a new series. I found AG Wilde quite by accident, but I really do love her stories. They are well written, and really do drag you in. She also creates great characters, and I’ve found I cannot put her books down until I’ve finished them. I’m looking forward to the next book in this series.
August 14, 2025
Darker themes than many of the alien books I’ve read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I’ll absolutely be continuing the series.
August 26, 2025
This is my first sci-fi romance set on a dystopian earth, and I ... really liked it. This is definitely a setting that I will be looking for more of. Thank you to Storygraph reading challenges that expose me to settings, tropes, subgenres that I normally would not have been exposed to!
January 22, 2022
Quick(ish) Review
Imagine the world as you know it goes straight to hell aaaaand then Venom shows up (minus the sense of humor), he’s a good guy, and you fall in love. That’s this book and I’m not mad at it. Definitely dark and violent, but the romance still worked and that’s what matters. I’ll read the next one.
Imagine the world as you know it goes straight to hell aaaaand then Venom shows up (minus the sense of humor), he’s a good guy, and you fall in love. That’s this book and I’m not mad at it. Definitely dark and violent, but the romance still worked and that’s what matters. I’ll read the next one.
December 2, 2025
This author doesn't shy away from dark, does she?
The beginning of this book was... hard. I could feeeel the utter hopelessness.
It was fantastic!
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It was fantastic!
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March 3, 2023
what can I say…it started off ok,but I got bored…it was a very slow burn story and the romance between Adira and Fer’ro didn’t really happen till nearly the end of the novel…this was too boring for me 😴(I won’t be reading anymore in this series) 😴🥱😴
October 16, 2022
5 stars! I could not put this book down. And proceeded to binge-read the other books in the series the moment they were released. I will say, this is my favorite book in the series, but the whole series’ is epic and has a fantastic story arc. It’s dark, it’s gritty, it doesn’t shy away from the brutality of a post-apocalyptic world—especially as the bad invading aliens are truly something out of my worst nightmare. And the romance and hilarity of the Vullan and humans learning each others’ cultural quirks had me laugh out loud at times.
Full RTC!
Full RTC!
February 1, 2022
I just found this author and I am so very happy that I did! I love this story so much! It pulled me in and kept me captivated and I was sad that it came to an end...til the next in the series!
This hero is an alien that looks like an alien. This love story is so touching and so sweet and so sexy! He had to learn how to communicate with the heroine. Someone who is totally alien to him.
In a time when the earth is being attacked and possibly destroyed this heroine was brave enough to reach out and take what joy and love that came to her. Surrounded by danger, death, and despair she finds a reason to hope.
The bad alien's are really nasty and bad. I must have my HEA ....hoping that in the end, at the end of this series, they are totally destroyed.
I will be reading this series and probably other books by this author. This book was a very nice surprise and I enjoyed it very much.
This hero is an alien that looks like an alien. This love story is so touching and so sweet and so sexy! He had to learn how to communicate with the heroine. Someone who is totally alien to him.
In a time when the earth is being attacked and possibly destroyed this heroine was brave enough to reach out and take what joy and love that came to her. Surrounded by danger, death, and despair she finds a reason to hope.
The bad alien's are really nasty and bad. I must have my HEA ....hoping that in the end, at the end of this series, they are totally destroyed.
I will be reading this series and probably other books by this author. This book was a very nice surprise and I enjoyed it very much.
March 26, 2022
Interesting setup, but it has that "first book syndrome" where a bunch of time is spent establishing everything instead of making the characters more interesting. It's a short book, so I don't see why there couldn't have been a few extra chapters with the humans interacting with each other more.
I have plenty of questions about the evil aliens and how/why they came to be. Maybe that will be explained in later books, but hopefully more time will be spent on the main characters too!
Also, I'm pretty sure the main aliens don't look like the generic bodybuilder on the cover. They are described as lizard-like with a bunch of ridges, covered in a vantablack nano suit. Lately I have been trying to avoid sfr books with shirtlesshumans "aliens" on the cover, because they are usually non-con romances explained away with it being the "alien's" "culture." I'm glad I gave Arrival a chance anyways, even though this first book was kind of a dud. I see so much potential though, so I'll probably continue the series!
I have plenty of questions about the evil aliens and how/why they came to be. Maybe that will be explained in later books, but hopefully more time will be spent on the main characters too!
Also, I'm pretty sure the main aliens don't look like the generic bodybuilder on the cover. They are described as lizard-like with a bunch of ridges, covered in a vantablack nano suit. Lately I have been trying to avoid sfr books with shirtless
February 2, 2022
4.7 stars.
Damn.
This was really good.
All the danger and alien things were terrifying and fascinating.
I really liked these characters, and how they grew together.
And the sex. Hot damn, the sex was hot.
The main war that started in this book isn’t over, obviously.
But they won a few battles and Adira and Fer’ro’s relationship really bloomed.
It was engrossing to read.
I might even have to read the next book.
I want to know about his brother, or ‘womb mate’ as he calls him, and the author thee humans they rescued.
So glad I picked this up.
It was exactly what I wanted it to be.
Damn.
This was really good.
All the danger and alien things were terrifying and fascinating.
I really liked these characters, and how they grew together.
And the sex. Hot damn, the sex was hot.
The main war that started in this book isn’t over, obviously.
But they won a few battles and Adira and Fer’ro’s relationship really bloomed.
It was engrossing to read.
I might even have to read the next book.
I want to know about his brother, or ‘womb mate’ as he calls him, and the author thee humans they rescued.
So glad I picked this up.
It was exactly what I wanted it to be.
January 10, 2023
*3.5 stars
I received this book in an alien romance reading vlog.
When it is up I will post the link here:
I received this book in an alien romance reading vlog.
When it is up I will post the link here:
February 16, 2022
I am giving 3 stars strictly for the beginning of the book.
Other than that, meh. These "badass" aliens were actually just a bunch of pansies. I like my aliens like I like my pirates...mean, nasty and alpha. These guys were WAAAAAAAAAAAY too in touch with their feelings and I just wanted someone to chop off some heads or disembowel someone, then have nasty alien sex with our heroine. Is that too much to ask for? I really need to stop comparing alien/human romances to The Last Hour of Gann because ain't nothin' comin' close to that book!
Other than that, meh. These "badass" aliens were actually just a bunch of pansies. I like my aliens like I like my pirates...mean, nasty and alpha. These guys were WAAAAAAAAAAAY too in touch with their feelings and I just wanted someone to chop off some heads or disembowel someone, then have nasty alien sex with our heroine. Is that too much to ask for? I really need to stop comparing alien/human romances to The Last Hour of Gann because ain't nothin' comin' close to that book!
dropped
August 31, 2022DNF at 5%. Why is every single sentence a new paragraph??? I cannot focus on anything else. I scrolled a little further into the book to see if it got better but it didn’t. There is a paragraph break every sentence or 2. Having a full length paragraph would not hurt you. I’d even take the 3-5 sentence paragraphs we’re taught in elementary school.
August 9, 2022
I am impressed and hooked - so I need to visit Base Zero just right now!
Good writing, thrilling romance, interesting amazing MCs and so much adventurous and very good told.
Good writing, thrilling romance, interesting amazing MCs and so much adventurous and very good told.
April 17, 2023
I'd say this was a three and a-half star read.
The beginning was pretty gritty. It had heavy War of the World's vibes that kept me glued to the book from beginning to end.
I think the interpersonal relationships were lacking, and that's what dropped a star 🌟 (for me). The characters were raw and interesting, but the dynamic between the women, and then the mc and her hero were lacking. I guess what sorta... disappointed(?) me was that I wanted more. And that's not necessarily a bad thing. Being a writer myself, I know how hard it is to get the full dimension of your characters out of your head and onto the pages, so I'm not complaining, it's just what kept me from really connecting with Adira and Ferro.
Minor annoyance - when I started sending my manuscript out to beta readers, one in particular pointed out that I used the word "for" too much. (Ie. For he loved the sun so much...) I didn't really notice it myself until I opened my book in an e-reader, listened to it out loud... and man, it did not sound right! I blame that beta for me noticing the word "for" in other books now. 😮💨 It pulls me out of scenes and causes me to go back and reread things that are perfectly fine. (Anyone else have this issue?)
The instalove, fated mates, theme is one I adore and find really fun! But the lack of relationship building gets a little sad when you REALLY want to see the characters bond.
So - if Arrival had a few little tweaks (and a couple extra chapters) I think it easily could have made it onto my favorites list. It was an immersive, fast read with just the right amount peril to keep you turning pages long after bedtime! I recommend it for all my friends who love scifi romance, sweet alien heroes, and feisty women who don't mind being sassed by their men.
The beginning was pretty gritty. It had heavy War of the World's vibes that kept me glued to the book from beginning to end.
I think the interpersonal relationships were lacking, and that's what dropped a star 🌟 (for me). The characters were raw and interesting, but the dynamic between the women, and then the mc and her hero were lacking. I guess what sorta... disappointed(?) me was that I wanted more. And that's not necessarily a bad thing. Being a writer myself, I know how hard it is to get the full dimension of your characters out of your head and onto the pages, so I'm not complaining, it's just what kept me from really connecting with Adira and Ferro.
Minor annoyance - when I started sending my manuscript out to beta readers, one in particular pointed out that I used the word "for" too much. (Ie. For he loved the sun so much...) I didn't really notice it myself until I opened my book in an e-reader, listened to it out loud... and man, it did not sound right! I blame that beta for me noticing the word "for" in other books now. 😮💨 It pulls me out of scenes and causes me to go back and reread things that are perfectly fine. (Anyone else have this issue?)
The instalove, fated mates, theme is one I adore and find really fun! But the lack of relationship building gets a little sad when you REALLY want to see the characters bond.
So - if Arrival had a few little tweaks (and a couple extra chapters) I think it easily could have made it onto my favorites list. It was an immersive, fast read with just the right amount peril to keep you turning pages long after bedtime! I recommend it for all my friends who love scifi romance, sweet alien heroes, and feisty women who don't mind being sassed by their men.
June 12, 2022
4 stars ✨
I’m back in my alien romance era! This book was a pleasant suprise. What I probably liked most was the plot centered around the Gryken’s invasion. The romance was cute too.
Tropes:
• alien invasion
• size difference
• hero saves heroine
• forced proximity
• working together
• mates
I’m back in my alien romance era! This book was a pleasant suprise. What I probably liked most was the plot centered around the Gryken’s invasion. The romance was cute too.
Tropes:
• alien invasion
• size difference
• hero saves heroine
• forced proximity
• working together
• mates
January 15, 2022
New favorite series!
I won’t lie, you need to be in a good place mentally (sunny spot having just had your favorite treat) to read the first 10% of this book. The despair and inhumanity of the invading alien species is heavy duty. But once the avenging aliens come to help, this book becomes everything I love about this genre of romance book: language/ communication/ cultural barriers to overcome, cherished females, sensitive males, world building/plot development that is interesting but doesn’t overwhelm with too many details, etc. Now I can’t wait till the rest of the series is released and to read more about the secondary characters that were introduced here.
I won’t lie, you need to be in a good place mentally (sunny spot having just had your favorite treat) to read the first 10% of this book. The despair and inhumanity of the invading alien species is heavy duty. But once the avenging aliens come to help, this book becomes everything I love about this genre of romance book: language/ communication/ cultural barriers to overcome, cherished females, sensitive males, world building/plot development that is interesting but doesn’t overwhelm with too many details, etc. Now I can’t wait till the rest of the series is released and to read more about the secondary characters that were introduced here.
February 7, 2022
Wow, Wilde has me reading books like I’m still in college with a lot less responsibilities. I cannot remember the last time I read a book in less than 24 hours. It doesn’t matter how much I like it; I rarely am able to carve out enough time for that. Arrival is simply everything I was looking for right when I wanted to read it, and I could not be more pleased. Although I have a soft spot for alien romances (they’re my kryptonite) any ole run of the mill story won’t do. I read for romance, but that doesn’t mean I expect or want it to engulf the entirety of the book. For as big a sucker I am for it, the plot matters just as much, and it is equally as important that the main couple have a goal to work towards aside from getting in each other’s pants. Arrival is a perfect blend of this. The plot has a rare, simplified complexity to it that allows all the characters a sort of independence of thought and role, while simultaneously allowing them to exist within close quarters and get to know one another. The pacing is fast and narrator’s first-person voice, a style I typically avoid, is smart, observant, and believable. I honestly don’t think I have one bad thing to say aside from the fact that Arrival is simply too short. I need more of everything, and although the series will continue, I’ll be incredibly sad to change couples.
As much as I love alien romances, I’m too picky to have read as many as I’d like to claim. As such, this is the first one I’ve read that’s put a different spin on the earth invasion trope. I absolutely love the fact that the aliens invading Earth are simply villains and that there is an entirely different group, our heroic Vullen, who will act as the romantic leads in Arrival and its sequels. For one, it eliminates the oft ill-used Stockholm syndrome plot whereby an abused human woman slowly falls for her vaguely abusive captor who suddenly learns to yearn for her. And 2, it creates added tension that Adira and Fer’ro must work through. Adira is already aware of the horrors of an alien invasion and very hesitant to trust again, yet caught between two alien creatures she is forced to make a quick decision and join forces with a species that has the same ability to subjugate her while fighting a united cause.
In alien romances it is no surprise that the male is often equipped with many abilities and appendages that make him superior to our human girl and if not for that special quality in her there’s usually very little reason for a superior alien lifeform to be drawn to the heroine. Now I, like every other person who reads these types of books, am all for an incredibly strong, fast, alluring, mysterious male sweeping our heroine off her feet, but if not done well sometimes the difference in ability can make the story jarring and unbelievable. I can’t begin to express how refreshing it is that things are a bit different between Adira and Fer’ro. We find out pretty early in everything that the reason the Vullen have arrived to Earth is because they have been chasing the Gryken in hopes of stopping them from destroying another planet the way their home-world was destroyed. It is this small point, along with others tiny details Wilde is adept at planting, that give Fer’ro and his people a chink in their armor. This idea that this superior class of beings lost in the same way Earth is currently losing, really helps to put Adira on slightly more even footing with her rescuers. It allows her to join in the effort of helping, because although the Vullen appear to be more advanced than earthlings, they are still working out the fine details in their plans and are not instantly successful in all they do. This really gives Adira the ability to be present in the plot and not simply act as a being that interests and seduces Fer’ro.
Fer’ro is a great alien hero. He is able to be strong and smart without being overbearing. He is patient with Adira and although he has the upper hand, he doesn’t overpower her character. I really appreciate scenes like the fishing one where Adira, who I know with her upbringing has never held a fishing pole let alone a spear, manages to chew a stick to a point and stab a tiny fish. Wilde has a great sense of the importance of allowing her heroine to show autonomy in the face of these strong beings while creating a reason for them to respect her tenacity. It is also a great scene because it doesn’t seem wildly fanciful that a person who’s hit rock bottom wouldn’t figure out a resourceful way to continue surviving in the face of adversity. Although Fer’ro gets plenty of chances to take care of Adira, he does not smother her, and she does not simply sit back and rely on him to take care of her. Their relationship has great push and pull and I simply wish there was more of it for me to devourer.
Plot is my usually my biggest pet peeve in romances and it is where Wilde shines the most. The Vullen have arrived on Earth to stop the Gryken’s senseless planetary destruction. Aside from their revenge that has stretched eons across the stars they have little else planned. So, it’s no surprise that when they encounter the human females their plans shift to accommodate them and what they may mean for their future. Everything unfolds naturally, although the Vullen’s are successful in their rescue of a few females they are far from ready to take on the entire Gryken hive. They must be able to set up a base where they can build their operations, ready their weapons, and plan their attacks. They still must contend with roaming hostiles while attempting to build trust with the humans. Along the way similarities between their species come to light that alter the Vullen’s understanding of their mission. Never would they have believed that this mission is anything more than revenge and to come face to face with the fact that they may have a way of creating a new future is a beautiful new realization for them that I’m sure will continue to be explored through subsequent novels. Wilde’s overarching plot is straightforward and yet complex enough to be explored for books to come making it a great asset to building romances amongst these different people. Her characters don’t simply sit around fires and make moony eyes at each other. The fight and plan and work together and that in turns deepens their relationships with each other, and this to me is just as important if not more so than a physical relationship. But don’t worry you heathens out there, there is an appropriate amount of steam when the time is right.
Wilde is about to make me break my rule. I never continue on in series where the main characters change but the plot stays the same. It doesn’t make sense to me to change view points when I know my main couple is probably right around the corner, and I’d much rather read a trilogy following them than change couples. But for Arrival I will give it a shot. I really want to know what happens once the Vullen and humans set their base up in the mountains. I want to know how the relationships between the species grow and change, and I really want to see someone wipe the Gryken out once and for all.
Wilde has hit is out of the park in so many aspects. Fer’ro is an excellent alien, with many foreign details but not enough to make him icky to think about. Adira is a believable, resilient voice in a world that’s flipped on its side, and the plot has me itching to continue on. I don’t know what I expected when I stumbled upon Arrival but it wasn’t this. I’m literally going to post this review and then search for other books by Wilde because I loved Arrival that much. ***5 crater inducing stars***
As much as I love alien romances, I’m too picky to have read as many as I’d like to claim. As such, this is the first one I’ve read that’s put a different spin on the earth invasion trope. I absolutely love the fact that the aliens invading Earth are simply villains and that there is an entirely different group, our heroic Vullen, who will act as the romantic leads in Arrival and its sequels. For one, it eliminates the oft ill-used Stockholm syndrome plot whereby an abused human woman slowly falls for her vaguely abusive captor who suddenly learns to yearn for her. And 2, it creates added tension that Adira and Fer’ro must work through. Adira is already aware of the horrors of an alien invasion and very hesitant to trust again, yet caught between two alien creatures she is forced to make a quick decision and join forces with a species that has the same ability to subjugate her while fighting a united cause.
In alien romances it is no surprise that the male is often equipped with many abilities and appendages that make him superior to our human girl and if not for that special quality in her there’s usually very little reason for a superior alien lifeform to be drawn to the heroine. Now I, like every other person who reads these types of books, am all for an incredibly strong, fast, alluring, mysterious male sweeping our heroine off her feet, but if not done well sometimes the difference in ability can make the story jarring and unbelievable. I can’t begin to express how refreshing it is that things are a bit different between Adira and Fer’ro. We find out pretty early in everything that the reason the Vullen have arrived to Earth is because they have been chasing the Gryken in hopes of stopping them from destroying another planet the way their home-world was destroyed. It is this small point, along with others tiny details Wilde is adept at planting, that give Fer’ro and his people a chink in their armor. This idea that this superior class of beings lost in the same way Earth is currently losing, really helps to put Adira on slightly more even footing with her rescuers. It allows her to join in the effort of helping, because although the Vullen appear to be more advanced than earthlings, they are still working out the fine details in their plans and are not instantly successful in all they do. This really gives Adira the ability to be present in the plot and not simply act as a being that interests and seduces Fer’ro.
Fer’ro is a great alien hero. He is able to be strong and smart without being overbearing. He is patient with Adira and although he has the upper hand, he doesn’t overpower her character. I really appreciate scenes like the fishing one where Adira, who I know with her upbringing has never held a fishing pole let alone a spear, manages to chew a stick to a point and stab a tiny fish. Wilde has a great sense of the importance of allowing her heroine to show autonomy in the face of these strong beings while creating a reason for them to respect her tenacity. It is also a great scene because it doesn’t seem wildly fanciful that a person who’s hit rock bottom wouldn’t figure out a resourceful way to continue surviving in the face of adversity. Although Fer’ro gets plenty of chances to take care of Adira, he does not smother her, and she does not simply sit back and rely on him to take care of her. Their relationship has great push and pull and I simply wish there was more of it for me to devourer.
Plot is my usually my biggest pet peeve in romances and it is where Wilde shines the most. The Vullen have arrived on Earth to stop the Gryken’s senseless planetary destruction. Aside from their revenge that has stretched eons across the stars they have little else planned. So, it’s no surprise that when they encounter the human females their plans shift to accommodate them and what they may mean for their future. Everything unfolds naturally, although the Vullen’s are successful in their rescue of a few females they are far from ready to take on the entire Gryken hive. They must be able to set up a base where they can build their operations, ready their weapons, and plan their attacks. They still must contend with roaming hostiles while attempting to build trust with the humans. Along the way similarities between their species come to light that alter the Vullen’s understanding of their mission. Never would they have believed that this mission is anything more than revenge and to come face to face with the fact that they may have a way of creating a new future is a beautiful new realization for them that I’m sure will continue to be explored through subsequent novels. Wilde’s overarching plot is straightforward and yet complex enough to be explored for books to come making it a great asset to building romances amongst these different people. Her characters don’t simply sit around fires and make moony eyes at each other. The fight and plan and work together and that in turns deepens their relationships with each other, and this to me is just as important if not more so than a physical relationship. But don’t worry you heathens out there, there is an appropriate amount of steam when the time is right.
Wilde is about to make me break my rule. I never continue on in series where the main characters change but the plot stays the same. It doesn’t make sense to me to change view points when I know my main couple is probably right around the corner, and I’d much rather read a trilogy following them than change couples. But for Arrival I will give it a shot. I really want to know what happens once the Vullen and humans set their base up in the mountains. I want to know how the relationships between the species grow and change, and I really want to see someone wipe the Gryken out once and for all.
Wilde has hit is out of the park in so many aspects. Fer’ro is an excellent alien, with many foreign details but not enough to make him icky to think about. Adira is a believable, resilient voice in a world that’s flipped on its side, and the plot has me itching to continue on. I don’t know what I expected when I stumbled upon Arrival but it wasn’t this. I’m literally going to post this review and then search for other books by Wilde because I loved Arrival that much. ***5 crater inducing stars***
November 3, 2022
This was a great first book for building the world we will be living in and so on. I’m writing this late at night so it might not make sense. However , here goes earth is under attack by aliens that pick planet clean! Like you would your favor meal! Nothing is Safe😢😢 then when all hope seems lost these warriors no not warriors… elite trained combat ready alien military show up and kick some a$$ but there’s a lot to kick. They save the ones they can a regroup. Few hot sex scenes. But is really good. However, we have to wait for the books to come out to see how they going to fight the ugliest alien you could imagine.
~MY BOOK OBSESSION APPROVED!!!
~MY BOOK OBSESSION APPROVED!!!
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