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The Molecule Thief: A Neurodivergent Time Travel Adventure
Would you trap yourself in a deadly universe to save your loved ones?
All Spencer Newton wants is to fit in. He’s always been the nerdy kid, cursed with not only being a genius, but also with ADHD. He’s a magnet for harassment. And it seems impossible to avoid torment when the worst perpetrator isn't human, but a manipulative interdimensional being called The Molecule Thief.
As conflict between dimensions rise, the only solution the U.S. military sees is nuclear. That is, until this mysterious Molecule Thief offers Spencer an alternative to annihilation. But Spencer isn’t sure if the Molecule Thief is real or all in his head. Can Spencer trust himself to save the world, or will his faith in the Molecule Thief cost him everyone he loves?
The Molecule Thief is the debut novel from LP Styles and the first book in the sci-fi adventure series of the same name. Scroll up and grab your copy now!
All Spencer Newton wants is to fit in. He’s always been the nerdy kid, cursed with not only being a genius, but also with ADHD. He’s a magnet for harassment. And it seems impossible to avoid torment when the worst perpetrator isn't human, but a manipulative interdimensional being called The Molecule Thief.
As conflict between dimensions rise, the only solution the U.S. military sees is nuclear. That is, until this mysterious Molecule Thief offers Spencer an alternative to annihilation. But Spencer isn’t sure if the Molecule Thief is real or all in his head. Can Spencer trust himself to save the world, or will his faith in the Molecule Thief cost him everyone he loves?
The Molecule Thief is the debut novel from LP Styles and the first book in the sci-fi adventure series of the same name. Scroll up and grab your copy now!
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341 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 25, 2023
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March 5, 2023
Unconventional
It's fun opening a book and having it go unexpected places . There are some great twists here. Looking forward to the next in this series.
It's fun opening a book and having it go unexpected places . There are some great twists here. Looking forward to the next in this series.
January 27, 2023
Clever, sci-fi thriller with mind-bending twists and nuanced, flawed yet lovable characters. I loved the ADHD rep on the page. A fast-paced and fun read!
January 26, 2023
Fantastic!
Edge of your seat thrill ride that grabs you by the scruff of the neck and never let's go. This is sci-fi on an adrenaline shot. Great writing and a great weekend read.
Edge of your seat thrill ride that grabs you by the scruff of the neck and never let's go. This is sci-fi on an adrenaline shot. Great writing and a great weekend read.
May 27, 2023
Forgive the strange comparison, but this reminded me of a mash-up between Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and The Rosie Project.
The main character (and plot) hinges on the main characters neurodivergence. He's a savant and he knows it. I didn't find him super-likeable and he didn't inspire any sympathy, so this book wasn't one of my faves. I did find it very quick paced and action-packed. Like any time-shifting stories, it was easy to get lost if you weren't paying close attention throughout.
⚠️ Content: lots of physical violence, firearms, death; moderate language use throughout
🏳️🌈 Representation: main character as well as most characters are white, cis, straight. references to mental illness and neurodivergence.
🎁 Gift to: young adult readers okay with the gore/violence/language and need a lot of action.
The main character (and plot) hinges on the main characters neurodivergence. He's a savant and he knows it. I didn't find him super-likeable and he didn't inspire any sympathy, so this book wasn't one of my faves. I did find it very quick paced and action-packed. Like any time-shifting stories, it was easy to get lost if you weren't paying close attention throughout.
⚠️ Content: lots of physical violence, firearms, death; moderate language use throughout
🏳️🌈 Representation: main character as well as most characters are white, cis, straight. references to mental illness and neurodivergence.
🎁 Gift to: young adult readers okay with the gore/violence/language and need a lot of action.
March 13, 2024
I liked some of the characters in this book, but the plot degenerated in the last part of the story to a multi-universe/dimension/etc. reality that was difficult to follow and so confusing that the reader just drops out of caring about the characters that were the strength of the book. In addition, the writer insisted on dragging out that portion of the story way beyond what was justified and lost me.
This is the first in a series, but I doubt I'll bother to try the followups.
This is the first in a series, but I doubt I'll bother to try the followups.
December 2, 2023
Quantum Science Fiction
Heinberg would enjoy this book! Love the premise. Enjoyed the development. One question remains THA??? No spoilers but hopefully there's a dictionary or translator in our future/past
Heinberg would enjoy this book! Love the premise. Enjoyed the development. One question remains THA??? No spoilers but hopefully there's a dictionary or translator in our future/past
September 7, 2023
I won this book in a goodreads drawing.
A kid with a lot of anxiety finds he can go to different dimensions. Lots of violence, but you never actually root for the kid.
A kid with a lot of anxiety finds he can go to different dimensions. Lots of violence, but you never actually root for the kid.
July 19, 2023
Peccato per i personaggi secondari solo abbozzati
[Disclaimer: Ho ricevuto il libro grazie al programma Early Reviewer di LibraryThing] Bisogna dire che L.P. Styles scrive della fantascienza (ramo apocalittico) con uno stile parecchio inusuale. Il protagonista del libro, Spencer, è probabilmente un asperger: questo significa che nelle parti in cui la narrazione è con la sua voce il lettore rimane un po' sperso, e magari deve aspettare che un altro personaggio dia la sua visione dei fatti per capire cosa sta succedendo esattamente. La descrizione del mondo all'interno dell'"anomalia" è molto peculiare e dà prova di una grande fantasia da parte dell'autore; una cosa che nella fantascienza odierna non è certo comune. I miei dubbi sono nella rappresentazione dei personaggi secondari, che sembrano essere l'equivalente di un cartonato: non solo senza spessore, ma spesso con l'aria di essere stati aggiunti solo per incrementare il numero di pagine del testo. Per fortuna la storia principale regge bene alla lettura, però.
[Disclaimer: Ho ricevuto il libro grazie al programma Early Reviewer di LibraryThing] Bisogna dire che L.P. Styles scrive della fantascienza (ramo apocalittico) con uno stile parecchio inusuale. Il protagonista del libro, Spencer, è probabilmente un asperger: questo significa che nelle parti in cui la narrazione è con la sua voce il lettore rimane un po' sperso, e magari deve aspettare che un altro personaggio dia la sua visione dei fatti per capire cosa sta succedendo esattamente. La descrizione del mondo all'interno dell'"anomalia" è molto peculiare e dà prova di una grande fantasia da parte dell'autore; una cosa che nella fantascienza odierna non è certo comune. I miei dubbi sono nella rappresentazione dei personaggi secondari, che sembrano essere l'equivalente di un cartonato: non solo senza spessore, ma spesso con l'aria di essere stati aggiunti solo per incrementare il numero di pagine del testo. Per fortuna la storia principale regge bene alla lettura, però.
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