Alienated
Melissa Landers
Two years ago, the aliens made contact. They reached out and provided us with a permanent cure for cancer, which Cara Sweeney and her family are eternally grateful for. Cara is going to be the valedictorian of her school, and is offered a big scholarship in order to host an alien exchange student named Aleyx at her house. But not everyone is as welcoming to the aliens as Cara's family is. And Cara is finding herself falling for her intergalactic friend.
I don't usually like science fiction, so its somewhat of a miracle that i liked this as much as I did. It's set in the present instead of the future, so you really only have to adapt to learning about one new culture. Speaking of, the culture of planet L'ehir reminds me of a dystopian novel, and its really really cool. Also, the way the humans alienate (heh heh) Aleyx I thought was a great metaphor for racism or homophobia in America both in the past and present. The story is rushed in some parts, but I think all fans of YA literature, especially YA romance will enjoy this book.
Thanks for reading another one of my reviews. I'll see you next time with my review of A Court of Mist and Fury.
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