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Eight Arms to Hold Me by Joshua Mertz Eight Arms To Hold Me is an alien invasion tale with epic battles, a dash of romance, intrigue, laughs, and a fascinating and endearing octopus hero. It blends actual science in the science fiction with the old school thrill of ray gun wielding space crabs. A rollicking adventure. New Adult • Science Fiction/Military SF • Science Fiction/Romance • Science Fiction/Alien Invasion • Science Fiction/First Contact • Science Fiction/Comic and Light SF Content Warning: decapitation |
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Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well Content Warnings: one beheading, animals getting eaten by animals This was such a fun book to read! A marine biologist works along a genetically modified super smart octopus on a US Navy first alien contact mission. Friendship, friendly banter and also clean romance! |
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