Invaded
The romantic sequel to Alienated takes long-distance relationships to a new level as Cara and Aelyx long for each other from opposite ends of the universe... until a threat to both their worlds reunites them.
Cara always knew life on planet L’eihr would be an adjustment. With Aelyx, her L’eihr boyfriend, back on Earth, working to mend the broken alliance between their two planets, Cara is left to fend for herself at a new school, surrounded by hostile alien clones. Even the weird dorm pet hates her.
Things look up when Cara is appointed as human representative to a panel preparing for a human colony on L’eihr. A society melding their two cultures is a place where Cara and Aelyx could one day make a life together. But with L’eihr leaders balking at granting even the most basic freedoms, Cara begins to wonder if she could ever be happy on this planet, even with Aelyx by her side.
Meanwhile, on Earth, Aelyx, finds himself thrown into a full-scale PR campaign to improve human-L’eihr relations. Humans don’t know that their very survival depends on this alliance: only Aelyx’s people have the technology to fix the deadly contamination in the global water supply that human governments are hiding. Yet despite their upper hand, the leaders of his world suddenly seem desperate to get humans on their side, and hardly bat an eye at extremists’ multiple attempts on Aelyx’s life.
The Way clearly needs humans’ help... but with what? And what will they ask for in return?
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Melissa Landers
Melissa Landers' love for stories that transport readers to distant worlds didn't develop overnight. Growing up in Ohio, she balanced an ordinary childhood with an extraordinary imagination, which led her to a career as a teacher and, eventually, a full-time writer. But while her days spent in the classroom shaped her understanding of character and conflict, it was her nights spent crafting fantastical worlds that truly defined her path.
Landers' breakout moment came with Alienated, the first book in a trilogy that combined her passion for first-contact science fiction with the complexity of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of an alien exchange program, the series explores themes of cultural clashes, personal identity, and the powerful connections that can form even when two very different species meet. Readers flocked to her richly imagined worlds, where adventure and romance intertwine seamlessly, and where characters aren't just discovering the stars—they're discovering themselves.
Alienated
Alienated consists of three books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
