Space for Love

Emily Antoinette

Book 1 in the series:Spire Station

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Who Would Like This Book:

If you're craving a cozy, low-angst sci-fi romance with monsters who are more cinnamon roll than scary, this one's for you. Fina is a refreshingly relatable plus-size heroine, navigating awkward first dates, cultural confusion, and the uniqueness of being the only human on a space station. The body positivity is top-notch, and the chemistry - both sweet and spicy - delivers major swoon points. Lovers of inclusive, fluffy romance with a dash of kink and a pinch of galactic adventure will find plenty to giggle and blush over here.

Who May Not Like This Book:

Readers who prefer their main characters confident from the get-go or who get frustrated with frequent miscommunication might find this one a bit repetitive. The focus is definitely on romance and character feelings rather than deep sci-fi world-building or external plot drama, so those craving more action and complexity might feel underwhelmed. Also, if super-pushy side characters or slow-burn, low-stakes romance isn’t your vibe, you might lose patience with the pace.

A delightfully fluffy, inclusive, and spicy sci-fi romcom that celebrates being yourself - even in a galaxy full of aliens. Perfect for readers seeking body-positive love, awkward meet-cutes, and big-hearted, goofy romance.

About:

'Space for Love' in the 'Spire Station' series by Emily Antoinette is a sci-fi romance novel that follows the story of Fina, a plus-sized human woman working as a Human Cultural Consultant on a space station filled with aliens. The book explores Fina's journey of self-discovery, navigating relationships with alien coworkers like Maerlon, an alien engineer, and Breks, a mysterious front desk clerk. The plot delves into themes of inclusivity, consent, and communication challenges arising from cultural differences between species, all set in a lighthearted and wholesome tone. The writing style is described as inclusive, spicy, and kinky, with a focus on character development and chemistry between the main characters.

Characters:

The characters are diverse, with Fina as a relatable protagonist and Maerlon as a charming but insecure alien, supported by comedic side characters.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is accessible and entertaining, emphasizing humor and inclusivity while maintaining a clear narrative.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative focuses on Fina's experiences as the sole human on a space station, exploring romance amidst cultural misunderstandings and alien interactions.

Setting:

The setting is a vibrant space station where humans and aliens live and work together, creating a unique backdrop for the romance.

Pacing:

The pacing balances character growth with plot progression but may slow due to character insecurities.

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Notes:

Fina is the only human on a space station full of aliens.

She recently got out of a bad breakup and is trying to reinvent herself.

Fina works as a Human Cultural Consultant at a company her friend Mezli works for.

She goes on a bad date while trying to navigate the dating scene in an alien world.

Fina keeps running into Maerlon, a hot alien engineer who is initially intimidating.

Maerlon has a hidden identity and works at SimTech to avoid scaring customers with his appearance.

The story explores themes of miscommunication between different species.

Fina is a plus-size character, and her body is portrayed positively without self-loathing.

The book features realistic characters who face insecurities and awkwardness in dating.

It is a light and fluffy romance with a mix of spice and humor.

The main relationship develops slowly and is not based on 'fated mates' trope.

There is a holographic clerk at a sex simulator who adds a unique twist to the story.

The story includes elements of body positivity and acceptance.

Fina's best friend Mezli is a contrasting character, being more adventurous and forward.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include light stalking, male fragility, a verbally abusive ex, and light BDSM themes.

Has Romance?

The narrative features a high level of romance, with an engaging and evolving relationship between the main characters.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

A human starting over light years from home….

Accepting a job on Spire Station sounded great in theory. Now that I'm on an enormous alien space station with no humans in sight, I'm questioning the sanity of that choice.

But it's not all bad. When my best friend Mezli tricks me into using a pleasure sim, I find an unexpected connection with Breks, the intriguing alien running the sim. He's everything I'd want in a partner-charming, empathetic, and so damn sexy.

The only problem? He hides behind a holo and refuses to let me see his true form. For all I know, he could be a sentient ooze, but I'm too far gone to care. I want him no matter what he looks like. Now I just have to find a way to prove it.

An alien desperate to forget his heartbreak…

When I took a job at SimTech Suites, I'd planned to use pleasure sims to escape any thoughts of my ex. However, a far more enticing source of distraction shows up-a purple-haired human named Fina with the body of a goddess and shy, delightful wit to match. Too bad I'm nothing like the attractive holo I use for my job. I'm a seladin with sharp teeth, brutal claws, and menacing features that terrify most aliens.

Her uneasy reaction after our chance meeting out on the station only confirms that I can never show her my true form. No matter how desperate I am to make her mine.

Space for Love is a cozy sci-fi romance featuring a plus-size FMC, a monstrous alien MMC, and enough spice to keep you warm even in the coldness of space.

August 2023

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326 pages

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nyanut186

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3 weeks

cute!

Cozy read! Loved this, but hate the miscommunication trope, and it’s soooo popular. Luckily it didn’t take over the plot, like others have. The world building was interesting? And loved the chemistry between the mmc and the fmc.

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