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lilianzenzi's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
emhamill's review
5.0
I've been a fan of Jem Zero's writing for a couple of years now, and Home Within Skin is one of zir best books to date.
Jax's story is often uncomfortable, and rightly so. His own choices and fears keep him on the streets, something which seems alien to those of us lucky enough to have a full-time roof over our heads. Sei-vesz's choice to be a sex worker is another glimpse into a world most people do not understand.
The relationship between Jax and Sei-vesz--the whole story, in fact--is unconventional and real and vital, beautifully written while not straying from the harsh realities of homelessness and prejudice. And nobody writes alien-human sex scenes like this author, I'm just saying. Treat yourself to this strange and wonderful story.
Jax's story is often uncomfortable, and rightly so. His own choices and fears keep him on the streets, something which seems alien to those of us lucky enough to have a full-time roof over our heads. Sei-vesz's choice to be a sex worker is another glimpse into a world most people do not understand.
The relationship between Jax and Sei-vesz--the whole story, in fact--is unconventional and real and vital, beautifully written while not straying from the harsh realities of homelessness and prejudice. And nobody writes alien-human sex scenes like this author, I'm just saying. Treat yourself to this strange and wonderful story.
onceupon_a_bookdream's review
4.0
"If you won't be nice to yourself, I'm obligated to do it for you."
Sci-fi romance between Jax, a transmasc homeless man, and Sei-ves, an alien hooker. Jax deals with gender dysphoria, PTSD from abuse and epilepsy. While Sei-ves deals with hate and prejudice from being an alien and his profession.
The is told in second person POV so you really experience how Jax feels within his own body and life. If you don't mind that type of POV I really recommend giving this a chance. The intimacy scenes between Jax and Sei-ves are steamy as hell and there's so many caring and nurturing moments along side them . I loved the cuddles, pinky swears, and the way Jax was determined to pronounce and use Sei-ves real name not the human version 'Seth'.
Two things holding me back from a higher rating are just things that happened in the story plot that frustrated me . Jax literally runs away when Sei-ves emotionally needs him and then the fact that Sei-ves never gives up hooking even though Jax changes so much of his life for him.
"His body is no longer alien. It's just a body, one which houses a man you love, and you find it gorgeous."
Sci-fi romance between Jax, a transmasc homeless man, and Sei-ves, an alien hooker. Jax deals with gender dysphoria, PTSD from abuse and epilepsy. While Sei-ves deals with hate and prejudice from being an alien and his profession.
The is told in second person POV so you really experience how Jax feels within his own body and life. If you don't mind that type of POV I really recommend giving this a chance. The intimacy scenes between Jax and Sei-ves are steamy as hell and there's so many caring and nurturing moments along side them . I loved the cuddles, pinky swears, and the way Jax was determined to pronounce and use Sei-ves real name not the human version 'Seth'.
Two things holding me back from a higher rating are just things that happened in the story plot that frustrated me .
"His body is no longer alien. It's just a body, one which houses a man you love, and you find it gorgeous."
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