A Whirlwind of Alien Rom-Com: My Take on I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-C…
I feel some type of way about I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-C… by Kimberly Lemming. Sigh. As a long-time fan who’s devoured her previous series, particularly the Mead Mishaps, I was eagerly anticipating this new romp. But what I hoped would be a delicious salad of humor, romance, and wit turned out to have a few unexpected ingredients that left me… well, kind of speechless. 😅
The story centers on Dorothy—Dory—who is ambitiously pursuing her PhD in wildlife biology. Her life takes a sharp turn from academic hustle to the cosmic unknown when she’s abducted by aliens after a dramatic encounter with a lion, affectionately named Toto. Yes, like the one from The Wizard of Oz. This whimsical start sets the stage for a narrative that promised adventure and laughs but also delivered some unexpected bumps along the way.
Dory’s new extraterrestrial friends, Sol and Lok, are tantalizingly intriguing, and the addition of the “two male” dynamic pushes the boundaries of typical romance narratives. Initially, I was drawn in by Lemming’s signature banter and the outlandish premise. However, frustration quickly crept in as I found myself looking at the percentage of the book more than I usually would. Was it me? Was it my mood? Or perhaps the fact that my dog decided that moment was ideal for barking? I struggled to maintain interest through the slower parts, feeling like I was tongue-tied and searching for the fun I typically find in Lemming’s work.
The chemistry between Dory, Sol, and Lok sizzles, but it felt rushed, almost like I jumped into the deep end without any warning. Once the steaminess began—oh boy, did it begin— I was taken aback by the rapidity of their relationship. I struggle with the MMF aspect, not because it’s inherently bad, but because it felt like it came out of nowhere for me. When Dory found herself negotiating her way through intimacy, the pacing left me dizzy, as if I needed more buildup to believe the connection was genuine.
Amid all of this, there are moments of brilliance: the quirky juxtaposition of dinosaurs and aliens, the delightful callbacks to childhood Tamagotchis, and, yes, Toto the lion’s heartwarming loyalty. The banter, while not as prevalent as I had hoped, did surface at the perfect moments, reminding me of Lemming’s unique voice that once had me giggling uncontrollably.
On the flip side, I wished for more clarity in the plot. Why were we introduced to the “bad guy” so late, and what was the deal with the other human women? The context felt scattershot, and I found myself wishing for the narrative to solidify a bit more before flinging me into the chaos.
In conclusion, while I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-C… didn’t fully resonate with me the way I had hoped, it certainly showed me glimpses of Lemming’s creativity and vibrance. If you enjoy quirky romantic adventures that blend humor with science fiction—and you’re up for a brisk pace—you might find this read to be a delightful distraction. I may even give it a second chance, hoping to dig deeper into its cosmic layers. Who knows, perhaps the second go-around will be the ticket to unearthing the fun beneath the surface!
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