Landers’ world building really is quite good. The theory’s probably not good for much really, but it says to me that Landers put a LOT of thought into Alienated‘s world building. What are the odds that life on two different planets will end up taking the same form? Still, I get why authors go for that, and I like that Landers put forth a theory for why that might be the case in the form of a myth. Generally, I’m not a huge fan of the aliens who just happen to be exactly like humans thing. Of course, there’s also some humor and quite a bit of romance too. To a large degree, the central focus of Alienated is in fact xenophobia and a real consideration of the impact of the meeting of two such advanced cultures. Actually, though, Alienated was a good deal more serious and dark than anticipated, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. For some reason, I decided that humor would be the main thing, followed by a cute romance. Going into Alienated, I was totally expecting something light and fluffy. Soon Cara will be in for the fight of her life-not just for herself and the boy she loves, but for the future of her planet. But Aelyx has been hiding the truth about the purpose of his exchange, and its potentially deadly consequences. She realizes that Aelyx isn’t just her only friend she's fallen hard for him. Threatening notes appear in Cara's locker, and a police officer has to escort her and Aelyx to class.Ĭara finds support in the last person she expected. She’s certain about one thing, though: no human boy is this good-looking.īut when Cara's classmates get swept up by anti-L'eihr paranoia, Midtown High School suddenly isn't safe anymore. Humans and L’eihrs have nearly identical DNA, but cold, infuriatingly brilliant Aelyx couldn’t seem more alien. Still, Cara isn’t sure what to think when she meets Aelyx. Cara’s blog following is about to skyrocket. Not only does she get a free ride to her dream college, she’ll have inside information about the mysterious L’eihrs that every journalist would kill for. Handpicked to host the first-ever L’eihr exchange student, Cara thinks her future is set.

Now Cara Sweeney is going to be sharing a bathroom with one of them. Interplanetary relations have never been more exciting! The first in a funny, romantic YA sci-fi series.

Alienated by melissa landers