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A review by overzealous_reader
Choosing Theo by Victoria Aveline
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Recommend for fans of grumpy vs. sunshine, fated mates, and the men outnumber the women trope.
After Jade manages to escape from the aliens that abducted her, she lands on an unknown planet. Once found by the inhabitants, she is told their customs in Clecania. The habitants also inform her of their custom of having newcomers marry a Clecanian male for one year. Despite wanting to return home, she accepts her former life is lost to her and partakes in the marriage ceremony. As she decides to integrate into their culture, she tries to understand their culture and history better. Jade learns that Clecanian men outnumber their women and their marriage culture is drastically different in Clecania. During this ceremony, she meets a towering Clecanian named Theo and notices the Clecanian females look at him with disgust.
After picking Theo along with a mysterious Fejo, Theo ends up victorious but is not happy about becoming married. Unknown to Jade, Theo is considered “disfigured” by Clecanian standards. Jade’s marriage proposal results in him trying to rationalize the situation believing his future wife is a spy.
The dynamic duo of sunshine/grumpy does reel you into an engaging read as these characters try to find a way to live together, Jade trying to overcome Theo’s grumpiness while Theo is trying to keep Jade from learning his secrets. Early in their marriage, Jade tries to get Theo to believe she is not a spy and genuinely finds him attractive.
Choosing Theo, being the first of the Clecanian series, the world being is decent along with gaining insight into the Clecanian culture. Even the flimsy, for me, the cultural norm of marriage does work. The reason for this complex marriage culture delves into the history and culture of Clecania. However, the ending does not indicate that this culture will involve humans.
After Jade manages to escape from the aliens that abducted her, she lands on an unknown planet. Once found by the inhabitants, she is told their customs in Clecania. The habitants also inform her of their custom of having newcomers marry a Clecanian male for one year. Despite wanting to return home, she accepts her former life is lost to her and partakes in the marriage ceremony. As she decides to integrate into their culture, she tries to understand their culture and history better. Jade learns that Clecanian men outnumber their women and their marriage culture is drastically different in Clecania. During this ceremony, she meets a towering Clecanian named Theo and notices the Clecanian females look at him with disgust.
After picking Theo along with a mysterious Fejo, Theo ends up victorious but is not happy about becoming married. Unknown to Jade, Theo is considered “disfigured” by Clecanian standards. Jade’s marriage proposal results in him trying to rationalize the situation believing his future wife is a spy.
The dynamic duo of sunshine/grumpy does reel you into an engaging read as these characters try to find a way to live together, Jade trying to overcome Theo’s grumpiness while Theo is trying to keep Jade from learning his secrets. Early in their marriage, Jade tries to get Theo to believe she is not a spy and genuinely finds him attractive.
Choosing Theo, being the first of the Clecanian series, the world being is decent along with gaining insight into the Clecanian culture. Even the flimsy, for me, the cultural norm of marriage does work. The reason for this complex marriage culture delves into the history and culture of Clecania. However, the ending does not indicate that this culture will involve humans.