I never feels the spark between them and it feels like they fall in love more because that's what they're supposed to do. Jaz has to explain everyone's personality because if you just went by how they talked, you'd think they were all the same. (really? because it sounds like she's just a b-word) In fact, this happens a lot. For example, one character does nothing but insult people but Jax immediately likes her because she 'can tell she's a good person and is just joking'. All of the friendships and relationship feel forced and contrived. All of them are shallow and inconsistent. The world itself played no part in the story and the whole book could have just as well taken place on a spaceship (I actually thought it did, until they were 'attacked').And then there's the characters. But it isn't, and as a result, the whole books feels rushed and there is no time to really get to know the world she tried to create. There seems to be three story arcs so distinct that I think it would have been better if they were separated into entire different books so that each could be fleshed out more. The story itself is so convoluted that I had a hard time remembering what the original plot was (it's actually stated in the book, but don't listen to them, it's a lie). There was just so much wrong with the writing, that I don't think Aguirre could correct it by more practice. Would you ever listen to anything by Ann Aguirre again? This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Strange Love by Ann Aguirre