New Release! SUBJECT X, by Emma G. Hunter

Subject X by Emma G. Hunter

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I don't want to get too specific and give away any spoilers but will just say that this is both an exciting and endearing read! Charlotte is such a relatable protagonist and very engaging as the story's narrator. She's the full package yet adorably self-deprecating in her science geek-chic way. Owen, too, is kind, intelligent, and a feast for the mind's eye, but I appreciate how the author avoids making him the cliche alpha male by infusing him with real vulnerability. He's beautifully masculine, and his and Charlotte's physical chemistry is undeniable, but Owen isn't as perfect as his lean, chiseled looks, which gives him dimension and likability. His flaws are sweetly attractive, not brooding and brutish as can be so common, and I really love him and Charlotte as a pair. Even when thrust into an extraordinary situation, they remain ordinary people and work through their conflicts realistically. There are elements in the plot that could so easily go over the top, but in this author's hands, the story remains grounded with much heart, which balances wonderfully with some thrilling tension and action. Subject X has a bit of everything, and I look forward to more in this series from Emma Hunter.

*** Buy it at ***AMAZONB&N 
Find more retailers at SIMON & SCHUSTER
View all my reviews