Review of Alien Angl

[Rebecca De Figueiredo]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Alien Angl" by Arthur Gray using the Author name of James Grayson.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Title: Alien Angel
Author: James Grayson

As Sci-fi fiction goes, this book is a good one. The plot has been so well thought out that it could easily be real or, at least, be a reality someday. There are good and bad people everywhere, and, in this book, even in the Universe. The characters we read about, from the telepathic Jerry or the shapeshifting Sumerian Spike and the dependable Zolarian spaceship operator Luca Moa to Earth people such as General Trudeau and the evil cocaine and human trafficking Captain Divoc and his cronies, the story never slows down! We meet characters who are all very different yet come together as a team to fight evil and try to change the world.

There are two parts to this novel. In the first part, the 'nuts and bolts of the story', the scene is set, and we meet most of the characters, including our main protagonist, Jerry, who has had overwhelming responsibilities heaped upon his young shoulders. He is close to his family and is a faithful friend to his two travel buddies.

The second part is when things all come together towards the crescendo. The world watches as Earth-changing events occur, and disaster is in the balance.

There was occasional profanity, but it was not overwhelming. I found the editing perfect and enjoyed the fluid and well-thought-out structure of the book, which created an enjoyable reading experience. I recommend it to young adults, although the book can be enjoyed by anyone of any age, especially by sci-fi enthusiasts.

There was a slight misogynistic feel to the book, which the reader might pick up when they read a couple of sentences during the read, and there were nearly no women involved in what happened, either on the good or bad team. This made me a tad annoyed. I enjoyed it, but will award it four stars out of five because of this last observation.

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[NetMassimo]

Elements such as a diverse cast of characters and a story that never slows down are already interesting to me. I might be old for this novel but if the story is good and the science fiction elements are good, that's OK for me. Thank you for your great review!

[Mark Lazarus]

This sounds like a fast-paced, action-packed sci-fi adventure with a mix of intriguing characters, from telepaths to shapeshifters, all working together to take on a massive threat. I like when a sci-fi story feels like it could be a future reality—those kinds of well-thought-out plots make everything more immersive. The balance between world-building and character development seems solid, and the fact that it all builds to a high-stakes climax makes it even more appealing.

I get your frustration about the lack of female characters—strong representation across the board always adds depth to a story, and it’s noticeable when it’s missing. Still, it seems like the book does a lot right in terms of storytelling and structure. I might give it a shot, especially since I enjoy sci-fi that feels both entertaining and thought-provoking.