![]() Yanskey’s new novel online, so I was intrigued when a review copy found its way to my doorstep. I hadn’t heard of Alien Invasion & Other Inconveniences and I don’t recall seeing any reviews for Mr. And then, when rumors of resistance groups to the west begin to surface, Jesse begins to hope that perhaps there is a way out of humanity’s servitude and extinction – and together with his friends, he must find a way to escape and survive. Then, he’s able to communicate with other humans during the day with his mind, even able to shield himself and others from psychic attack. Jesse finds a way to talk to another girl in Lord Vert’s home, through his dreams – something that is supposedly impossible for the primitive, disconnected “Product” that is humanity. Jesse’s future, and humanity’s future, seems impossibly bleak – but then he starts to develop strange new abilities. Jesse’s taken to work in the home of the highest ranking (and most powerful) of the Saginian invaders, Lord Vertenomous himself, enduring long days of hard labor under constant threat and guard of the watchful little green men anyone that steps out of line is instantly put down. Labeled as “Product” by the Sanginians, Jesse and what few humans remain are herded like cattle and forced to work as slaves in their conquerors’ homes. Luckily, Jesse has a smidgen of latent telepathic ability, which has saved him from instant psychic-powered death. It took ten seconds.”īefore Jesse seriously begins to question his sanity, he notices that in the blink of an eye, everyone around him is out cold – permanently. You have been conquered by the greatest beings in the known universe. “I am Lord Vertenomous and I claim this planet in the name of the Republic of Sanginia. Jesse hears a voice – not his own – in his head. It’s just another day in school, listening to his history teacher drone on about The Great Depression when it happens. And, it turns out, that’s exactly what I was in the mood for. Why did I read this book: The cover isn’t anything remarkable, but the synopsis sounded like witty, wry fun – with aliens. How did I get this book: ARC from the publisher Stand alone or series: A stand alone novel (I think? It has possibility for subsequent novels) But if Jesse and his friends succeed, is there anywhere left to go? Brian Yansky offers a funny, grim novel packed with everything boys and sci-fi fans love: aliens, humor, action, and a healthy dose of triumph. ![]() When a mysterious girl appears in his dreams, talking about escaping, Jesse begins to think the aliens may not be invincible after all. Soon he’s forging new friendships and feeling unexpectedly hopeful. On the bright side, Jesse discovers he’s developing telepathic powers, and he’s not the only one. In moments, everyone Jesse knows and loves is gone, and he finds that he is now a slave to an inept alien leader. Most humans simply fall asleep and never wake up. Jesse is in history class when a formidable, efficient race of aliens quietly takes over the earth in less time than it takes him to brush his teeth. Genre: Science Fiction, Apocalypse, Young AdultĪ polite race of telepathic killer aliens, a ten-second world conquest, and one teenage boy collide in this wry, gutsy adventure. Title: Alien Invasion & Other Inconveniences
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