Invaded is the second book in the Alienated series. In the first installment, we were introduced to some L'eihr exchange students who were sent to earth to help foster an alliance. We didn't really know why their leaders were interested in an alliance, but it was clear none of the exchange students really wanted to be there.
Things didn't exactly go as planned during the exchange. As a result, Cara is sent to L'eihr to help establish the new colony that is intended to integrate the humans and L'eihrs. Her boyfriend Aelyx and his friend Serene must return to earth to repair the alliance. As much as he hates life on earth, he will do anything to be able to return to L'eihr to be with Cara. Cara, however, is beginning to question her decision to move to L'eihr. The food is terrible, there is no privacy, their version of gym class is equivalent to boot camp, and someone is trying to set her up for failure.
I enjoyed learning more about life on L'eihr and seeing what it was like for Cara to try and blend into such a different culture. It is never easy being different, but this was taken to a new extreme. She was top in her class at her high school on earth, but she is nowhere near as advanced physically or academically compared to her new peers.
Aelyx has his own issues to deal with. There is an extremist group that continues to jeopardize his safety and the success of the alliance. We also learn more about Serene and her abilities as an emotional healer. She does a great job of helping others, but she doesn't have anyone on earth who can return the favor.
Overall, I enjoyed the story and have already started reading the final book in the series. As you can imagine, a long distance relationship spanning a galaxy can certainly put a strain on a things. Cara and Aelyx survived this difficult period and it is now time to sit back and relax on their new colony. Unfortunately, the last few chapters hinted that there may be more drama to come and life on the colony may not be a walk on the beach like they are hoping for.
Things didn't exactly go as planned during the exchange. As a result, Cara is sent to L'eihr to help establish the new colony that is intended to integrate the humans and L'eihrs. Her boyfriend Aelyx and his friend Serene must return to earth to repair the alliance. As much as he hates life on earth, he will do anything to be able to return to L'eihr to be with Cara. Cara, however, is beginning to question her decision to move to L'eihr. The food is terrible, there is no privacy, their version of gym class is equivalent to boot camp, and someone is trying to set her up for failure.
I enjoyed learning more about life on L'eihr and seeing what it was like for Cara to try and blend into such a different culture. It is never easy being different, but this was taken to a new extreme. She was top in her class at her high school on earth, but she is nowhere near as advanced physically or academically compared to her new peers.
Aelyx has his own issues to deal with. There is an extremist group that continues to jeopardize his safety and the success of the alliance. We also learn more about Serene and her abilities as an emotional healer. She does a great job of helping others, but she doesn't have anyone on earth who can return the favor.
Overall, I enjoyed the story and have already started reading the final book in the series. As you can imagine, a long distance relationship spanning a galaxy can certainly put a strain on a things. Cara and Aelyx survived this difficult period and it is now time to sit back and relax on their new colony. Unfortunately, the last few chapters hinted that there may be more drama to come and life on the colony may not be a walk on the beach like they are hoping for.
I, overall, enjoyed this series, but was so sad that Aleyx and Cara spend so much time apart in this book. But, I agree, it was interesting be on L'eihr, I just missed the romance.
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