Silver

I cant believe its over. I cant believe there isnt more and it just; finished. This book had everything I didnt know I needed, the whole thing from start to finish was a cozy, cute, scifi, romance that i didnt want to put down. The writing style was completely new to me but after just one chapter it flowed so well I didnt wnt to stop reading it. It's also very rare that I like the main character and Silver is one of my favourite characters of all time, I miss her. The character developement for pretty much everyone was a journey I was happy to go on. The short chapters where really nice and going back and forth between past and present wasnt confusing at all. This is now one of my favourite books and as soon as its released Im buying a physical copy.

I love SF and was immediately intrigued by the blurb and cover of Silver. I was also a little uncertain, as I'm not really a reader of romance. I’m so glad I took the chance! The concept of Silver and who she is was so original; her voice was pitch-perfect and believable. Her experiences as a newcomer in an unfamiliar world felt so real. Her growing relationships with the family she infiltrates felt completely natural, as did her growing feelings for Finch. The ending – maybe not what everyone will expect – was perfect for the characters and the story.
A highly original concept, brilliantly executed – a definite five stars from me.

Firstly, thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this advance copy.

I'm not 100% sure what drew me to this book but I'm pleased it did. I absolutely adored it. From the very beginning I just couldn't pur it down. The characters and storyline were simple but effective. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.

Curious and fabulous science fiction romance of the kind that I was crying out for aged 13 and still love today! Genuinely sinister in places, fabulous science fiction world building and sympathetic characters that are well imagined. Brilliant!

A first love story. A sci fi story. A first contact story. A cousin to Under the Skin by Michael Faber. I don't want to give too much away, but this was truly excellent scifi. Highly recommended and quite moving

I really enjoyed this book. The characters, especially Silver, were well written and it was well paced too, It was the first book I had read by Olivia Levez but I will definitely read her others now.

A really enjoyable read based on an original idea. Silver's development, as they learn about what it means to be human, the bonds that bring us together and what it means to love, intertwines with their discovery of the truth behind their purpose and the intentions of their guardians. I will definitely look out for other titles by this author.

Overall, a very good book.
In the beginning, it gave me vibes of the Host (Stephenie Meyer) for the "alien hijacking body" trope, as well as the Fifth Wave (alien invasion), but it moved more towards the personal experience of Silver, the main character, whom I thought particularly relatable. A great depiction of the search for humanity, I enjoyed the whole cast of characters and Silver's authenticity.
Although not a big fan of romance, I think this one had a great twist in the end (but no spoiler). I would really recommand this book!