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switchywitchsitch's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Outing
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
jahnfar's review
4.0
Novella - enjoyed this better than Adaptation, it was refreshing to learn about Amber this way. Looking forward to the next part of the series now, more than I was before.
jmanchester0's review
5.0
A fun little novella intended for reading after Adaptation, though it technically takes place before.
the_rox13's review
4.0
Amber was my favorite character from Adaptation, so it was really nice to read something from her point of view, get more of her backstory and learn more about the Imria.
zaqlovesbooks's review
5.0
Wow.....I read this automatically after finishing ‘Adaption’. Let me tell you...it’s so nice to see Amber’s side and how life was for her. I now get the title and I love way of Imrians. They change every 15 years. I also like the forward thinking there. I’m sad that she had to lie to everyone else around her . But apparently there’s people, who don’t like strange things or not understanding. I’m so pumped to read ‘Inheritance’ but I’ll be 1000% sad when I’m finished with the duology.
ginnypie's review
4.0
This was such a great look at how the different worlds interact. This also added another layer to Amber and made me love her all the more. This insight in Imrien culture was a great way to explain Ambers background and how she functions.
lpcoolgirl's review
5.0
Great novella, we really got to explore the world, and yeah, must read Inheritance now!!!
shays's review
4.0
The existence of aliens is part of the big reveal in Adaptation, and keeping it hidden for most of the book didn’t leave a lot of room for Malinda Lo to build or develop her alien culture. Natural Selection not only introduces us to Kurra, but examines the significance of the Imrian’s touch-based empathy, known as susum’urda, the ability which Reese acquired in the adaptation chamber. read more
trillium9's review
4.0
An interesting twist on the "alien invasion" narrative. Quite enjoyable, if a bit predictable at times.