4.0 out of 5 stars The Sci-Fi Love Summer Read You’ve Been Looking For!
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2025
When a small-town college student is hired to study an alien confined in a secure lab, routine science turns into something far more thrilling. Now stranded due to national security concerns, our protagonist’s life revolves around studying him. A long-buried connection surfaces and sparks fly.
Bartlett makes the alien-love trope feel fresh and fun—think cute summer escapades mixed with high-stakes shenanigans driven by an exploration of choosing what’s right. The lab’s sterile corridors become the backdrop for moments of genuine vulnerability as both characters learn to harness their emotions and their unique bond.
Hiro-J balances accessible romance with thoughtful themes of justice, self-control, and the power of empathy. It’s a charming, fast-paced read that proves even the unlikeliest pair can find love.
Author P.S. Bartlett 