Review: A sci-fi for sci-fi-phobes!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 7, 2012
If sci-fi normally scares you, don't run away from this one!Things to enjoy:- The alternating points of view: It adds another dimension to a story when you can see it from more than one perspective. And I always enjoy it when I'm allowed to know what the characters think of each other! The author switches from one POV to the other at just the right time, building tension and keeping readers' interest.- The world-building: It makes sense that on another planet they wouldn't use the same language and words we do. Planet-specific words add to the believability of this story. I like "pairing up" for dating and (my fave) "pegasifly" for some kind of insect :-)- The characters: Linia is sweet and Alezandros is kind-hearted and understanding. If the situation were slightly different they could have hated each other, but with a prison wall separating them and only a tiny hole to speak through, they get to know each other for who they really are.- The cool powers! I won't say what they are (duh, spoilers), but they're not your average mind reading/super strength/super speed etc. They're pretty darn awesome.Lines to enjoy:- She couldn't place Mixi's age, since her white-blond hair was pulled back in a bun so tight it gave her a face lift.- "Well, I was thinking--""That's dangerous for you, and the answer is no."- She tumbled and fell into the infinite darkness of unconsciousness.