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Book Review: The Experiment (Saving Caeorleia Book 1) by Alicia Nordwell

*I received a free ecopy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*

First of all, I would like a pat on the back for the fact that I actually spelled that series name correctly without looking it up first. But now for the actual review…

Even though I gave this 3.5 stars, I think this could easily rate higher for some people, depending on what you like.

The main issue I had was that it was questionable whether the feelings between the two men were real or just a product of the alien bonding thing that was forced onto them by the scientists. Or maybe it was more like a fated mate thing? Either way, it’s just not a trope that’s for me. It made me doubt how real their love was and took away the chance for that fun, tension-filled build-up I like.

Another smaller issue I had was that the first sex scene seemed kind of forced into the story. It didn’t seem fitting for Ryker’s character considering he’d been raped for the previous five years (though I suppose his trust and enthusiasm was explained by the bond).

That being said, the characters were still cute together. Seral was overprotective at first, but never in an alpha way; he was just worried because he knew that Ryker had been through a lot of abuse. I loved how they both respected each other and how healthy their relationship seemed once Seral got past his overprotectiveness.

The characters themselves were also enjoyable to read about, as was the whole alien race and the planet they were living on. I liked seeing the differences between our culture and that of the aliens—there was a lot of delicious-sounding food mentioned though, so take my advice and don’t read this on an empty stomach! The differences in physiology were cool too. I found it especially neat the way they communicated with vibrations rather than speech and the way they were all so fascinated with Ryker’s laughter because of how the vibration felt.

I also liked that Ryker had a lot of inner struggles to get through because of the terrible things he endured. Even after he got off the ship, the poor guy just could not get a break! The inner struggles subsided pretty quickly though, so this wasn’t a dark or heart-wrenching book, but that’s another thing that could be good or bad depending on what you like.

As for the plot, it started off slow-paced since it was focused on Ryker healing from his past and the start of his and Seral’s relationship, then around 50% it picked up and got more action-filled. So there was more than just romance, but the romance was still the focus.

In the end, even though the backstory and a few of the things that happened during the novel were heavy/dark, the story itself was still a sweet romance with a hopeful tone. Overall, I liked how caring and respectful the relationship was, the way the plot picked up, and the the alien aspect, so, despite the issues I had with the romance, I enjoyed the book!

Recommended For:

Anyone who wants a sweet M/M sci-fi romance about aliens.

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Book Author: Alicia Nordwell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Series: Saving Caeorleia Genre: LGBTQIA , Sci-Fi Romance , Science Fiction My Rating: 3.5 Series/Standalone: Part of a Series , Standalone within a Series

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LGBT+ Rep: Gay (Love Interest) , Gay (Main Character) Non-Human Type: Aliens Relationships/Sex: M-M Extra Love: Cover Love , Healthy Relationship

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A Pleasant Surprise!

If you could sum up The Experiment in three words, what would they be?

Aliens. Sex. Revenge.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Experiment?

The first time Ryker was being examined by the doctors on Caeorleia and then later had to explain some of what he had endured while being on the ship prior to arriving on Caeorleia. The entire scene was emotional and my heart bleed for Ryker.

Have you listened to any of Shaun Leonhardt’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not prior to listening to this book, but he did an amazing job (especially considering all the foreign words) and I will for sure be looking for other books narrated by him.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

A hero with nothing to loose... or so he thought.

Any additional comments?

I don't read alien books, but my friend had gotten this audio book and had been giving me text updates over how ridiculous this book was. It made me really curious, so I got it thinking it would be awful. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this was not the case. I found instead that the book was incredibly well thought out with lots on interesting characters, scenes, and a ton of originality. I liked everything about it. Its not perfect, some things could obviously be tweaked, but for the most part it was fun to listen to. If there was a little more humor maybe to balance it all out, it would be perfect. I know there is a published sequel and I hope more then anything that it is turned into an audio book as well.

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Great Story and Narrator!

I love Alicia Nordwell's story telling. This was an excellent story (which I had already enjoyed via ebook) and the audiobook was just as wonderful. My first narration by Shaun Leonhardt and I really enjoyed his performance.

Love love love can't wait for the next 2 books

Love the world that was made, the sorry is well written and great. I cant wait for book 2 and book 3 to be one audible. The author is a great writer and the voice read is great as well.

Loved this as an audio. Great book

Great story,well written and read nicely, keeps your attention through out the book. Please say the other two books are coming out soon with audio as well.

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Entertaining pretty sexy

It’s an entertaining story and I liked the angst. I wish the narrator wasn’t such a heavy breather.

I really enjoyed the story!

I thought that the main characters were great. Kind of a futuristic Romeo and Romeo. I would recommend this book to listeners

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I actually discovered that book via kindle years ago. It’s very well written with the perfect amount of bedroom time. That being said the plot is quite interesting and you end up loving the characters. This also isn’t one of those oh a man showed up everything is fine now. The author does a good job displaying someone who knows nothing about an alien culture and is dealing with trauma and displaying who the character is despite that. Overall, excellent read/listen.

• Overall 3 out of 5 stars
• Performance 4 out of 5 stars
• Story 3 out of 5 stars

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Ryker test subject and Seral a vampiricprince.e

So, I saw many reviews for this on Goodreads, all fluctuated between this was fantastic or just wasn't good. I liked it, I thought it was kind of original. Ryker wasn't what I expected, I thought he would be a little more hardened but what we got was he was like a damsel in distress. Seral was alright, he was instantly in love and protective. I'm not sure what to say other than this did drag on, and the story was explained a lot, like a lot, it was repeated.... When I really wanted the sex scenes to be over explained, ya know what I mean. Insta-love first person point of view for Ryker, and for Seral it was third person. Heat level 2/5.

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• Performance 2 out of 5 stars

Eh - it’s okay

By the time this story ended, I was ready for it to end. It’s a slow roll story even with several elements that were intended to build suspense and/or intrigue. The love connection had just enough shared to make you feel like it worked but I felt I had to fill in too many blanks and I found myself thinking more time may have passed than really did in the storyline for the main characters to have such a working relationship. The remainder of the story was also just, there. No real suspense building so that by the time one important arc came up, it was rushed and I was too distracted by the characters’ ridiculousness for going away without guards. Maybe all of that wouldn’t have left me feeling like I might have wasted a credit if I didn’t truly believe the narration contributed significantly to the flow. The narrator wasn’t bad but his inflections and more, his pace and pauses just didn’t drive me further into the story and that’s what I wish for when I listen to a book. Overall, I’m left with this being okay and not much more.

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In the distant future, humans wage war against the alien planet Caeorleia, with no tactic off-limits if it will help the humans get their hands on Caeorleia's resources. Ask Ryker. He thought he volunteered for a simple experiment that would help his government in the war. He didn't realize sadistic doctors would turn him into the experiment - by injecting him with blood from a captured Caeorleian, Seral Iorflas.

Nor did Ryker realize he'd be sent to sabotage a planet full of the very beings his world is battling, beings who kill humans on sight. But then, thanks to the experiment that irrevocably changed him, he isn't exactly human any longer - and with each passing day, as his blood bond with Seral strengthens, he's less and less sure as to whose side he's on.

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The Experiment

By Alicia Nordwell

• Release Date Nov 18, 2014
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In the distant future, humans wage war against the alien planet Caeorleia, with no tactic off-limits if it will help the humans get their hands on Caeorleia’s resources. Ask Ryker. He thought he volunteered for a simple experiment that would help his government in the war. He didn't realize sadistic doctors would turn him into the experiment—by injecting him with blood from a captured Caeorleian, Seral Iorflas.

Nor did Ryker realize he’d be sent to sabotage a planet full of the very beings his world is battling, beings who kill humans on sight. But then, thanks to the experiment that irrevocably changed him, he isn’t exactly human any longer—and with each passing day, as his blood bond with Seral strengthens, he’s less and less sure as to whose side he's on.

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Review posted on Books on Silver Wings blog. 4.5 stars rounded to 5 stars Ryker is unwillingly experimented on by scientists to become an alien and infiltrate a new planet that Earth wants to conquer. The experiments turns him into one of the aliens and links his life to Seral, a captured alien vampire. If Ryker dies, Seral dies. Back on Seral's home planet, he has to figure out how to heal Ryker from the abuse he suffered on the space ship and save his planet from being conquered by humans. This is a very interesting world with an unique culture. The Caeorleians have body markings related to mating traditions and a high tolerance of nudity. The unique keywords in the Caeorleian language are well explained and add special meaning to the story. The Caeorleians have fangs and drink blood like vampires but it's unclear whether they need blood as a sustenance. Ryker is suffering from the memories of being treated less than a human being on the space ship. When he's on Seral's planet, the Caeorleians worry he may be a human spy even though he's Seral's \"husband.\" There are nanos inside of his body that multiple and hurt him like cancer cells. Caeorleian doctors can't negate their effects but Seral is planning something secretive with them for the war with humans. He's in a complicated situation and he freaks out sometimes but his will to live and curiosity over the natural world of Seral's planet shows his ability to adapt to a new world and that he is a survivor. Seral acts like the typical alpha male and it's difficult to get a sense of who he really is. Nonetheless, he loves Ryker because they are bonded and their connection from surviving their ordeals bind them tightly together. I enjoy his possessiveness and how he changes his opinion of Ryker. There are some loose ends left at he end of the story. The new character, Dave, has no special person that will love him and his status is unclear, but he may be essential for understanding human inter-spacial communication signals. There are still some greedy guys are left on the counsel that want the humans-turned aliens dead. The last hurdle of attacking the space ship is too easy, but overall, I really enjoyed the story. I enjoy reading about Seral and Ryker's relationship, how they recover from being captives and scientific experiments, and how they manage to stop the war on their planet. This story is exciting and unpredictable, especially the betrayals. This is fast-paced and the romance and world building keeps me hooked to the story. *review copy received in exchange for an honest review*

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In the distant future, humans wage war against the alien planet Caeorleia, with no tactic off-limits if it will help the humans get their hands on Caeorleia's resources. Ask Ryker. He thought he volunteered for a simple experiment that would help his government in the war. He didn't realize sadistic doctors would turn him into the experiment - by injecting him with blood from a captured Caeorleian, Seral Iorflas.

Nor did Ryker realize he'd be sent to sabotage a planet full of the very beings his world is battling, beings who kill humans on sight. But then, thanks to the experiment that irrevocably changed him, he isn't exactly human any longer - and with each passing day, as his blood bond with Seral strengthens, he's less and less sure as to whose side he's on.

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• Listening Length 10 hours and 54 minutes
• Author Alicia Nordwell
• Narrator Shaun Leonhardt
• Audible release date Nov. 18 2014
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In the distant future, humans wage war against the alien planet Caeorleia, with no tactic off-limits if it will help the humans get their hands on Caeorleia's resources. Ask Ryker. He thought he volunteered for a simple experiment that would help his government in the war. He didn't realize sadistic doctors would turn him into the experiment - by injecting him with blood from a captured Caeorleian, Seral Iorflas.

Nor did Ryker realize he'd be sent to sabotage a planet full of the very beings his world is battling, beings who kill humans on sight. But then, thanks to the experiment that irrevocably changed him, he isn't exactly human any longer - and with each passing day, as his blood bond with Seral strengthens, he's less and less sure as to whose side he's on.

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In the distant future, humans wage war against the alien planet Caeorleia, with no tactic off-limits if it will help the humans get their hands on Caeorleia's resources. Ask Ryker. He thought he volunteered for a simple experiment that would help his government in the war. He didn't realize sadistic doctors would turn him into the experiment - by injecting him with blood from a captured Caeorleian, Seral Iorflas.

Nor did Ryker realize he'd be sent to sabotage a planet full of the very beings his world is battling, beings who kill humans on sight. But then, thanks to the experiment that irrevocably changed him, he isn't exactly human any longer - and with each passing day, as his blood bond with Seral strengthens, he's less and less sure as to whose side he's on.

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The Experiment: (Saving Caeorleia #1)

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