Alien in the Family (Katherine "Kitty" Katt, #3) in KLB Virtual Events

Apr 25, 2011 Lynette rated it liked it

Before I commence with this review, let me say that I am a fan of this series and will probably buy the next book. As you know, I try not to buy anything and for me to say that I’m buying something really is important. Now that I have stated this, it’s time for Lynette to be a complete and total hypocrite by listing why ALIEN IN THE FAMILY drove me crazy. I apologize in advance and I know I’m going to piss off a lot of you, because my filter is off. I’m going to try to go through this review and Before I commence with this review, let me say that I am a fan of this series and will probably buy the next book. As you know, I try not to buy anything and for me to say that I’m buying something really is important. Now that I have stated this, it’s time for Lynette to be a complete and total hypocrite by listing why ALIEN IN THE FAMILY drove me crazy. I apologize in advance and I know I’m going to piss off a lot of you, because my filter is off. I’m going to try to go through this review and clean it up later and make it less ranting, but I don’t know if I can. At least you can’t say that I am not emotionally invested into this series.

The first several chapters of ALIEN IN THE FAMILY where hard for me to read. I actually put the book down and didn’t pick it back up again for several days. The narrative of the story dragged as the author felt the need to do very long and drawn out summary of what had happened in the previous two books in the series that unfortunately fell short for me as I wanted the narrative to focus on what was occurring at that moment. Kitty is an interesting character, but she often feels too slap stick for me, where none of the actions are grounding in reason and common sense and since she is just Kitty and supposedly so amazing we are just supposed to go with it. This time, I had a harder time going with it.

I am also getting annoyed with Kitty and her (excuse me, but I can’t think of another word to describe this) golden p-ssy. Every and I mean EVERY man she meets wants to screw her, falls in love with her, etc. I seriously don’t get it. Why? This needs to be explained to me a little bit more. Why does every man she meets want her, even when she makes it clear that she doesn’t want them, she has several men pining for her. WHY, WHY, WHY? I get that you want to make her appealing, but REALLY? REALLY?

Another one of my pet peeves that occurred in ALIEN IN THE FAMILY and in fact the entire series is that there is really not a lot of conflict. The premise of this series is that through some amazing circumstances, Kitty learns that there are aliens on the planet and takes a top secret job to protect the planet ala Men In Black. However, everyone is in on her secret life. Everyone who is close to her is in on it. As each book progresses, I’ve never quite grasped why her parents, best friend, former boyfriends are in on this top-level secret except that is convenient for the author to do so so that Kitty doesn’t feel as isolated in her new life. And with each book, I get more annoyed that Kitty doesn’t have to work for anything in her life, that the series doesn’t really have any internal conflict.

I also don’t understand the chemistry between Kitty and Jeff besides that he’s a hot looking alien and they have awesome sex together. Despite Kitty’s golden p-ssy, I get more why Kitty would appeal to Jeff, but what is it about him (besides beinghot) that does it for her. There are tons of other hot men who want her. To put it plainly, I am a die-hard romance reader at heart and for me it’s all about the emotional connection between the hero and heroine. I don’t get a deep emotional connection on her end. Her behavior doesn’t support it. I was hoping for more when as her wedding draws near and she’s trying to puzzle out what it is about Jeff that makes her want to spend the rest of her life with him. The explanations she gives herself and Jeff on why him fell flat to me. Of course I don’t believe ALIEN IN THE FAMILY is really marketed as a romance, so I can kinda cut the author some slack.

However, this is my blog and my rant about the series. I still enjoy the series despite myself, but these issues that I have with ALIEN IN THE FAMILY keep me up at night. Seriously. They bug the heck out of me and I had to get them off my chest or I was going to burst. Thanks for listening.

While the beginning of ALIEN IN THE FAMILY dragged and drove me crazy on so many levels (really, you see no problem with your best friend who is in love with you calling a meeting not only in the same city but the same hotel, the same freaking suite where you guys had wild monkey sex. You don’t put your foot down out of respect for your fiancé? You don’t tell your friend point blank to stop disrespecting your man and this was some immature crap? Not once? – Sorry, couldn’t help myself again), the middle picked and became quite interesting. However, the ending was blah. It was a little disjointed and I wished that all the plot threads were tied up a little neater.

Yet, there is something about Kitty and Ms. Koch’s writing that despite all my ranting and raving, makes me eager to read her work and to see what’s coming next.

Hello, my name is Lynette and I am a hypocrite.

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Mar 31, 2011 Dren rated it really liked it

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The good news is I can talk about lots of things in the book that won't be spoilers -- unless you haven't read Book 1, Touched by and Alien and Book 2, Alien Tango. So if you haven't read them.... umm sorry. The summary already tells you .... the good guy gets the girl and they're getting married :). So... on with the review.

When we're reunited with Kitty and Martini, they're trying to plan their wedding. Well ....sort of. When they receive word tha Review originally posted on www.DrensB-Spot.com

The good news is I can talk about lots of things in the book that won't be spoilers -- unless you haven't read Book 1, Touched by and Alien and Book 2, Alien Tango. So if you haven't read them.... umm sorry. The summary already tells you .... the good guy gets the girl and they're getting married :). So... on with the review.

When we're reunited with Kitty and Martini, they're trying to plan their wedding. Well ....sort of. When they receive word that the "royal family" is on it's way to earth for a visit, all hell breaks loose. Will they be friend or foe? Will they welcome Kitty into the family with open arms or will they try to put the breaks on her neck AND her pending marriage to Martini. When the CIA gets involved you KNOW things are about to get rough. And do they ever!

Author, Gini Koch brings readers another fast paced, alien-ass-kicking epsiode of the life and times of Kitty and Martini. Koch weaves her unique storytelling magic bringing to life all the characters we love: Frowny-faced Christopher, BFF Reader, and of course tons of Martini moments *sigh* elevator & bathtub - that's all I'm gonna say *wink*. In typical Koch fashion, we're also introduced to nearly a Baker's Dozen of new characters.

Koch is also a strong "theme" writer. Her last two books had underlying themes and I was happy to see that book 3 didn't disappoint. The theme that I picked up from this book was about "relationships" and man.. she went deep! Kitty was on a pure roller coaster ride with all of her relationships. Since she's getting married you "know" the core topic is her relationship with Martini. But what surprised me the most was how she explored the relationship between Kitty and her best friend Reader. Koch did an excellent job of showing how the love of a friend really can run as deep as a soul mate. Kitty is also dealing with her relationship with Chuckie, her love lorn best friend from high school. I have to admit - I don't like Chuckie. He's weird and creepy. You'll know what I mean when you read the book.

Ah, last but never least, Kitty and Martini. After all they've been through, you would expect them to be a single unit of mind and body - *insert the sound of screaching breaks here* but.. nope. That would be too easy. They go through all of the doubts and fears that typically haunt soon-to-be-married couples and they do it all while fighting the aliens and keeping the earth safe. They've truly go talent!

I have to say, my only complaints about this book are that some scenes went on much longer than they should have and in some cases it killed the scene for me. I love the banter and chatter between all of the characters but when it goes on too long, I lose my connection. I enjoy stories with twists and turns that keep me guessing but sometimes - a story just needs to end. Koch does an awesome job with weaving subplots that leaves your head spinning and your heart pounding. But there were a few in this story that stuck out to me or were clearly lead-ins to the next book. But I'm beginning to think that's what makes this series so unique. Hunky Aliens with hyperspeed? Super government spies with cool gadgets? Wedding crashers from another solar system? Come on, admit it. Gini Koch has truly cornered the market on this one.
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Nov 08, 2010 Colette rated it really liked it

Shelves: sci-fi-romance

I'm going to try to be objective in my review, but by now everyone knows how much I love JeffMartini, this series, so I'm not sure how objective it will be.

One of the best things I love about this series is all the laugh out loud moments there are with Kitty and Martini and the rest of the gang. Sure, Kitty can be a bit, ok, way over the top at times, but it's what makes her fun and a unlike any heroine I've ever seen. Kitty seems to be rubbing off on Jeff, because he had a lot of great one line
I'm going to try to be objective in my review, but by now everyone knows how much I love JeffMartini, this series, so I'm not sure how objective it will be.

One of the best things I love about this series is all the laugh out loud moments there are with Kitty and Martini and the rest of the gang. Sure, Kitty can be a bit, ok, way over the top at times, but it's what makes her fun and a unlike any heroine I've ever seen. Kitty seems to be rubbing off on Jeff, because he had a lot of great one liners as well in this book. These two are such a great couple. I love that they are actually together and can't keep apart-although I have to admit that Jeff carrying her around all the time got a little old-or maybe I was just jealous of Kitty.

Next to Kitty and Martini my next favorite character is Reader. I loved seeing the friendship between him and Kitty grow. Gower and Martini just cracked me up with how jealous they got of those two. Speaking of jealously...Chuckie had me shaking my head over and over again. I am firmly on Team Martini, so maybe that had something to do with my almost dislike of him. I just thought he was a little too flirty with Kitty-he had has chance and blew it!

In every series there always seems to be one book that sets up the rest of the series, and Alien In the Family seemed to be that book for this series. There were a lot of new characters introduced in the first half of the book and a lot of back story that had to be told to catch people up to speed with the storyline and to set up the storyline for the new characters. It was a lot to get through, but it was worth it because I loved the second half of the book. There was so much action! Once the introduction of the new characters was over, I began to really like them. I can't wait to see a few of them in future books. My favorite of all the new characters were the Poofs. What's a poof you ask? You'll just have to read the book to find out, because they are just the cutest things ever.

Reading Alien In The Family was like returning to old friends. They made me laugh, cry and shake my head. I can't wait for the next book in this series, Alien Proliferation to come out in December!

Curran Crush Meter: Off the Charts!
Martini Sigh Meter: Well, since this is named after Jeff Martini, it has to be: Off the Charts
Barrons Hero Hotness Meter: Super Duper High
Ethan/Merit Sizzle Meter: High
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Sep 30, 2010 Larissa rated it it was amazing

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*Contains MINOR SPOILERS for the previous books in the series.

Kitty, Martini and the whole gang are back with a vengeance and Gini does the seemingly impossible, by delivering a third book in a series that leaves nothing to be desired when put up against the previous installments. We all know how hard it is for a series to be consistently amazing, book after book, capturing our attention and hearts with every single one that the author puts Published on my blog: Welcome to Larissa's Bookish Life

*Contains MINOR SPOILERS for the previous books in the series.

Kitty, Martini and the whole gang are back with a vengeance and Gini does the seemingly impossible, by delivering a third book in a series that leaves nothing to be desired when put up against the previous installments. We all know how hard it is for a series to be consistently amazing, book after book, capturing our attention and hearts with every single one that the author puts out. If someone has the knack of accomplishing that task, in spades, that person is Gini Koch!

It has been an year since Kitty’ world was turned upside down. One simple year since she killed a super being with a Mont-Blanc pen and found out that Aliens have been living inconspicuously amongst humans for a long time. A lot has happened since then, Fuglies has been constantly attacking, political maneuvers are all around, killer alligators, sentient beings, her boyfriend’s not-so-friendly mother, interplanetary biggots and so much more…

In Alien in the Family Kitty and Martini are finally planning their wedding, but it’s not all that easy as being in love. There are a lot of people that don’t want this wedding to happen and they will do whatever it takes to keep these two apart.

I LOVED Alien in the Family! Gini has created such an amazing world that so fascinating and fun that I can’t help but being completely obsessed with it. Kitty is the ultimate kick-ass heroine! She is fun, smart, sexy, hilarious, quirky and doesn’t mind getting her hands dirty when the need arises. She is also fiercely loyal to her people and that makes her absolutely ruthless when she knows they are in danger.

SO much happens in Alien in the Family, but it feels so natural that I guarantee you’ll devour this incredible novel in just a few hours. I really tried to pace myself, at least a little bit, just so I could enjoy the book more. However, I found that to be impossible when it comes to Martini, Reader, Kitty, Chuckie, Christopher and every single one of the superb characters that bring this series to life.

Alien in the Family has a little bit of goodness for everyone. A lot of Kitty and Martini, Kitty and Reader, Kitty and Chuckie, awesone new characters, action packed and full of heart. Oh, and there are also The Poofs {It’s all about the Poofs, baby!}, the perfect package for any fan of Kitty’s adventures. Gini has done it again and brought us another deliciously succulent installment of a series that I hope will be around for many more books to come. If you haven’t read this series yet, I absolutely advise you to pick up Touched by an Alien and Alien Tango as soon as possible, I promise you won’t regret it for a second! ...more

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Aug 09, 2010 Nicole rated it really liked it

Shelves: sci-fi-romance, review, read-in-2011

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Publisher: Daw
Publish Date: Out Now
How we got this book: Review requested from author

Has: I have been looking forward to this book for a long time especially since it promised an eventful event for Kitty and Jeff and in that case it certainly didn’t disappoint.

MinnChica: I too have been really looking forward to this one. I’ve come to love the hijinks that Kitty and Martini get into, and with their wedding bein ...more

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