
'Choosing Theo' by Victoria Aveline is a sci-fi romance novel set in a world where human females are captured by aliens and have to participate in a ceremony to choose a temporary husband. The story follows Jade, a strong and brave protagonist who gets kidnapped by aliens and is rescued by the Clecanians, an alien race. As she navigates the new planet's culture and customs, she must choose a husband, leading to a relationship with Theo, a scarred hero with a mysterious past. The book explores themes of alien cultures, forced proximity, and the dynamics of relationships in a matriarchal society.
The writing style of 'Choosing Theo' is described as engaging and creative, with a mix of humor and tension. Readers praised the world-building and the author's ability to create a captivating story that keeps the reader entertained. The book delves into themes of alien romance, societal norms, and the complexities of relationships in a unique and imaginative setting.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Triggers include themes of kidnapping, potential violence, and cultural practices that could be discomforting, but are generally handled with care.
Has Romance?
Yes, the book features a high level of romance, with a focus on the evolving relationship between the MMC and FMC.
From The Publisher:
Being kidnapped by aliens is only the start of Jade's problems. Thankfully, her rescuers, an alien race known as the Clecanians, are willing to protect her, but she has to stay on their planet for one year and respect the rules of their culture-including choosing a husband. Jade refuses at first but decides to play along until she can find a way back to Earth.
Theo, a scarred mercenary who prefers a life of solitude, is stunned when Jade selects him as her husband. After years of being passed over, he never imagined he would be chosen and neither did anyone else. Only one explanation makes sense…the curvy enticing female must be a spy, and Theo's determined to break her cover using any means necessary.
As Jade and Theo are forced to spend time together, their chemistry becomes undeniable. But neither can afford to bring love into the equation, especially since Jade seems determined to go home. After all, she can't possibly stay here, right?
Ratings (85)
Incredible (19) | |
Loved It (38) | |
Liked It (19) | |
It Was OK (4) | |
Did Not Like (2) | |
Hated It (3) |
Reader Stats (137):
Read It (86) | |
Currently Reading (1) | |
Want To Read (38) | |
Did Not Finish (3) | |
Not Interested (9) |
2 comment(s)
I liked a lot of this, but I have to say it was super irritating that Jade was forced into marriage like a day after her abduction and rescue, knowing nothing about the culture or rules... And then bitched at by Asivva for questions, or for not knowing stuff. Like, hey asswipes, how about rather than forcing her into ritual marriage a day after she wakes up in a hospital bed, you instead take, oh, say, a month to educate her on those things and THEN force her into marriage? Okay?
Also, for people who constantly nagged her to not judge how they do things until she spends time learning about them, they sure were a bunch of judgey bastards.
But I enjoyed the book...even if it was obvious from the moment we met the bad guy that he was, in fact, the bad guy.
A scarred mercenary who prefers a life of solitude - yes please!
A determined heroine - pick me!
A wonderful love story - hallelujah!
Love all the feels and fun in this book!
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