There are so many elements of Strange Love that I loved! It was refreshingly different (even for alien romance), both main characters were likable, the development of the romance was well-paced and ended up being incredibly romantic, and the plot kept me intrigued. The story is written in third person, dual POV narrative. No ow drama, om drama in the sense that the h stands out in a mate competition and the H's jerk of a brother takes an interest in her - unreciprocated, the H is a virgin and the h's history wasn't shared now that I'm thinking about it but she didn't appear to be a virgin, bc not needed (they're not compatible for procreation outside of medical intervention).
Beryl (h) is accidentally abducted along with her dog, Snaps, by Zylar (H), who was on his way to meet a female alien as a possible intended for a mating on his planet. He's an insect-like alien and mating is determined by a three part competition and then approval by a council. Zylar hasn't been Chosen by a female in the prior four attempts, this is his last chance before he's forced to become a drone so he was looking off-world. He ends up getting really off-world with Beryl, since Earth is closed and considered primitive. But thankfully, she's a super adaptable, calm, humorous, and considerate h. Snaps also provides endless entertainment because he gets a translator at the same time as Beryl.
Zylar is a sweet H who has significant self-esteem issues because he's overlooked and hasn't been Chosen previously. Beryl's willingness to work with him and consistent declarations that she is choosing him, that she likes him, etc. not only build up his hope, but also help his confidence in himself. The challenges they face though aren't simple ones and are complicated by the trouble that Zylar's brother causes. There are definitely some tense moments and uncomfortable ones, but overall this is a lighter story.
Steaminess, let's talk about it. It does get steamy, they're not "traditional" scenes because these two have to get creative with their parts. I enjoyed these scenes and how unique they were. Sometimes parts were a bit hard to imagine, but I'm one of those readers who has trouble visualizing descriptions anyway so this didn't negatively affect me.
I laughed throughout the book, swooned several times, and loved that in the end these two chose each other in a big way that made my heart happy. I really wanted just a bit more though in an epilogue. I feel absolutely secure in their HEA and love, I just wanted more after the conflict was resolved and they were settled.
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Strange Love by Ann AguirreHow do I even begin?Let start off by saying that if you like an Alien that actually looks Alien this book is for you. If you like your Alien to actually have Alien equipment then this book is for you.Our MMC Zylar, is such a cinnamon roll of epic proportions. He’s spent his life looking for what his race calls a nest guardian. He’s never really been wanted, never picked and look downed upon. He happens upon our FMC Beryl, by accident and there’s no real way for her to go back home. It becomes a marriage of convenience of a sort but the only way they can succeed is to go through trials. The trials not only prove that Beryl can be a worthy nest guardian but the couple together can succeed.Both characters are incredibly lovable, and it was so endearing to watch them grow into a couple that loves one another. They are physically, and socially so different from the other so I enjoyed watching them learn what’s “normal” for each other. I just loved it so so so much and I don’t think there’s another beta quite like a Zylar. If he had cheeks I’d squeeze em.PS: There’s a talking dog named Snaps and he is the BEST boy.
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