by R. Lee Smith
This was dark and oh so so good. I knew this book was about aliens going in, the blurb simply said: “They never meant to come to Earth. They were never allowed to leave … Welcome to Cottonwood”. Sounds all kinds of super cool and right up my alley. What I didn’t realise was that this had *whispers*...
The world-building was terrific! The reader is always aware one of the protagonists is an alien, yet the emotions are all very human. A father bringing a child into a horrible situation for hope in a brutal human world. His need to protect his son, the shame of his selfishness, and the endless battl...
Welcome to Cottonwood. "I could be part of something big here," insisted Sarah, undaunted. Her chest felt hot, almost like it did before she started crying, but she wasn't upset. She was...She was...She was certain! This was it! The perfect job! A house and good money and most of all, best of all,...