Review: Boy alien meets girl alien - good read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 1, 2013
A fast and short read that begins with two alien species in a space combat, but this isn't a book about war, or spaceships or other space opera stuff. Reich uses this as a backdrop for the real story: What if a young person from each of the warring races became imprisoned together and fell in love. Paralleling similar cultural taboos throughout history, this book takes it to the next level. And a nod to mythology too.Their blossoming relationship is extremely well written, with lots of tension, what-if's, and can it really work? Reich moves the story forward using alternate point of views, so the reader gets to see how each interprets the others actions and words - or misinterprets. This mechanism makes it a great story as the reader begins to understand each perspective. I really found myself rooting for them. Good emotion. Good drama. Great value. Read it.