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Contagion by Amanda Milo
4.0
adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

 "You poor alien plebeian.” - not famous last words, but very Simmi-esque

Simmi! Simmizer, Simmister ole buddy ole pal you did a whole lot of brave stuff right out of your comfort zone. Neary a lab coat in sight. Pat on the back to you good sir - hands sanitized to within an inch of rawness, naturally. Also, if I'd landed in a jungle filled with mosquitos trying to chomp away at me I'd have a panic attack or two - wait a minute ... Well that's already happened. You're in good company Sihmee.  

Romance Plot/Storyline/Themes: I did expect Simmi to be paired up with his antithesis, but I did not expect Aurora or a kidnapping and you know what, 2024 is the year of pleasant unexpected things I guess.  I loved the kindness shown to Simmi and him going against his OCD or better nature to connect with Aurora.

Character Development/Favorite Character:
Was Aurora a criminal or fugitive before capture? Some of her behavioral traits really had me going in the first few chapters.  I love how full and complete both Simmi and Aurora are before they meet but much better together.

Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Scene:: Listen, I love the tropics but I'm in agreement with old Simster - Mosquitos can get fvkd.

Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Quotes
"Fool, you tried to slap me on my nose. You're a creature with soft outer flesh. What did you expect to happen?" (Simmi on breaking a hand inadvertently )
"What I wouldn't give right now for disinfectant" (Simmi reading my mind)
"I've never been so female-handled in my life" (Simmi sums up Aurora nicely )

Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Concepts:  Being considered alien is relative in the grand scheme of things. Simmi can't believe they would deign to call him alien.

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