A review by talknerdybookblog
Unblessed: A Christmas Alien Romance by R.L. Olvitt

emotional hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Representation: Biracial Yooper Native American Heroine, Yooper Native American supporting character, Yooper Native American side character

Safety Rating: Safe

• No cheating
• No OW drama
• Does have OM drama
– Heroine's sister's baby daddy wants the Heroine for himself
• No pushing away
• No separation (although it takes them 6 months to meet after first talking online)


Possible Triggers: Yes

• Physical violence
• Knife violence
• Gun violence
• Attempted murder
• Threat of murder
• Explores gender-based violence, which disproportionately impacts Indigenous women (as demonstrated by the Heroine's sister)
• Xenophobia
• Ableism ... but for aliens 


Ending:
HEA