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Homebound

Rix Universe, Book 1

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By: Lydia Hope
Narrated by: Marnye Young
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Earth is in decline, and the wealthy have fled it, leaving only the destitute citizens behind. And aliens.

Gemma McKinley works at a prison cleaning goop off the floors and serving food to inmates. When she is reassigned to the alien ward, Gemma is nervous. Aliens are dangerous and ruthless. They bite. But there is one that isn’t like them. Simon is damaged, starved, and wasting away in complete isolation. Touched by his loneliness, Gemma starts nursing him back to health, dismissing rumors that he’s high-risk, ignoring the advice to let him croak.

Simon despises humans. His only goal is to get off this miserable planet fast, for he is hunted by a scientist obsessed with perfecting the human race. Simon’s rare alien genes are just the ingredient that’s missing for breakthrough research. Thanks to Gemma, for the first time in years, he can escape.

And he will. He will….

As the hunt for Simon heats up, Gemma becomes an unintended target. Is she a fool to help him get away? And will he risk another captivity to protect her?

©2022 Lydia Hope (P)2022 Podium Audio Paranormal Paranormal Romance Romance Science Fiction Fiction Alien Romance
Unique Storyline • Captivating Romance • Distinctive Character Voices • Strong Worldbuilding • Engaging Plot
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WHY did it end like that? *laugh cries* 11hr 46min of listening....to end like...that? Super abrupt and I mean, I guess a HEA?? There were many things eluded to during the last few chapters but they were never confirmed and their story just...ended. honestly I'm kind of upset about it. I feel like the ending is where it finally started getting really good.

would I recommend this book? yeah, I guess I would. I listened to it while cleaning my house and cooking meals.

narration? not bad. although I feel her accent for the MFC was awful but I got past it. she did well to make everyone have distinctive voices.

story? it was good. could have probably been a duet or trilogy book if they wanted to add more to the story or even just give it a better ending?

ok, yeah I'm a little bitter about the ending.

take what you will hahaha

Whyyyyy

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It feels like there really wasn’t an ending . I finished frustrated and unsatisfied. It was good story but incomplete.

Ended abruptly

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This story is so complete. The world is well developed. The plot leaves you waiting for the more answers… and you get them. The characters are so well developed that you can picture them in your mind. I was rooting for the star crossed lovers. And along the way, I found myself chuckling out loud. I will definitely be listening to this again. Oh… and the narrator did an amazing job. I really like that she gave Simon a French accent. It fit his character so well and made him more enduring.

Complete

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It was a unique take on the whole human/alien relationship. I would’ve preferred for an epilogue or something! Ugh I was so looking forward to seeing them get to interact without someone chasing them

Great book

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Not your typical alien or plot. No big blue with horns and a tail here, no matchmaking, no magical mates…an original alien in an original setting. Sure, depictions of society’s decline into savagery and selfishness is nothing new, but this book makes you feel it. Ecological destabilization due to avaricious consumption is almost an assured end along our trajectory, but it isn’t typically what you find in an alien romance.

Highly recommend for both the science fiction and the romance.

Enjoyable! Interesting and different!

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All the slow burn, wonderful romance plus an ACTUAL plot! I could NOT stop listening!

A. Maz. Ing!

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I am picky about my alien romance books, and this was a very captivating one. Truly unpredictable in its nature, I enjoyed this ride. This one is NOT explicit in the intimate scenes, and kind of a little disturbing, but apparently consensual. I like the tale, and my only complaint is the lack of conversation relating to the relationship. Excellent narration.

Well Done Romance/Drama. Excellent Narration.

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An unusual story with incredible world building and strong characters. There’s rather thrilling drama, as well.
The narrator is also super talented. She provided great voices for each character.
The plot is original and some of the story leaves the reader to provide the details, including the ending. I’m actually quite welcoming of it, since you know it will be alright for the two main characters. Anything can happen because they’ll be together.
I do recommend it for those who enjoy the unique.

Creative, Unique!

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This was a unique engaging story… good world building. Interesting characters. Nice balance of plot and romance.

Hits Just right.

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I really enjoyed this book. It was a hidden gem. Gemma and Simon story made me cry. I wish there was second book to follow up on their life with Gemma being an alien on Simon's world.
Hats off to the writer and narrator.

Loved the story!

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