BelEdit Book Reviews
I was sucked in by the title and great cover artwork, and then intrigued by the description. Key Lime Sky is a quirky, fun read with plenty of heart, albeit a tad schmaltzy in parts. Cozy alien invasion is a genre I wasn’t expecting, but I enjoyed it a lot.
Denver travels around creating content for his blog. He ends up using his platform to warn the world about the aliens invading… The writing is good, with vivid descriptions, sharp, funny dialogue and plenty of action…. A fun read that I’d recommend to anyone.
Despite the fun surface, the themes of isolation, queer identity and “logical” family are central to Key Lime Sky; the actual sci-fi mechanics are glossed over. It makes the novel a more emotional, character-driven read. Hardcore sci-fi fans might be somewhat disappointed.
It does generate an absolute craving for key lime pie. Not common in my neck of the woods; I’ve only tasted it once or twice, but the day I finished reading I baked one. Yum.
Thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the ARC. All my reviews are 100% honest and unbiased, regardless of how I acquire the book.
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