Extra points for the vision and autobiographical format. Even the preface is "in world", written by a character in the book. Yes!

I do wish Kelvoo hadn't adapted his writings for humans so much, I wish they were more in his raw form. Even if we only got a few pages per chapter, that would have really blown my mind.

He did include some great lines though:

"I now knew that “Samuel Buchanan” meant “upper torso.”" 😂

Did not see that ending coming!

Kelvoos Testimonial

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The premise for this book is absolutely enthralling. The account of an alien creature meeting humanity for the first time, and the aftermath that precedes the encounter. The first 20 to 30 per cent of the book is just a long preamble to better understand what's to come. Then things go horribly wrong for our friend's species. They clash with human nature, and there's no going back. This is when the book gets dark, and I do mean dark. Kelvoo and a group of his peers get tangle up with the worst humans have to offer. It's not their fault. The kloormari don't have use for lies, a concept they're not familiar with. Even when reading children's literature, they confuse fiction with reality, believing that animals on earth have the ability to speak.

Phil Bailey's descriptions alone, make the book a worthy read. Up to a point. He paints too long a picture. I like lengthy books, but mind you, only when the plot keeps on moving; when the pace is set and doesn't slow down. More than once his story comes to a screeching halt. Fillers here and there. Some of them needed, and some just plain stuffing.

Don't let that discourage you. IMHO, this is an adventure you don't want to miss.

Thank you for the free copy!