Alienated
Two years ago, the aliens made contact. Now Cara Sweeney is going to be sharing a bathroom with one of them.
Handpicked to host the first-ever L’eihr exchange student, Cara thinks her future is set. Not only does she get a free ride to her dream college, she’ll have inside information about the mysterious L’eihrs that every journalist would kill for. Cara’s blog following is about to skyrocket.
Still, Cara isn’t sure what to think when she meets Aelyx. Humans and L’eihrs have nearly identical DNA, but cold, infuriatingly brilliant Aelyx couldn’t seem more alien. She’s certain about one thing, though: no human boy is this good-looking.
But when Cara's classmates get swept up by anti-L'eihr paranoia, Midtown High School suddenly isn't safe anymore. Threatening notes appear in Cara's locker, and a police officer has to escort her and Aelyx to class.
Cara finds support in the last person she expected. She realizes that Aelyx isn’t just her only friend; she's fallen hard for him. But Aelyx has been hiding the truth about the purpose of his exchange, and its potentially deadly consequences. Soon Cara will be in for the fight of her life — not just for herself and the boy she loves, but for the future of her planet.
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Melissa Landers
Melissa Landers' love for stories that transport readers to distant worlds didn't develop overnight. Growing up in Ohio, she balanced an ordinary childhood with an extraordinary imagination, which led her to a career as a teacher and, eventually, a full-time writer. But while her days spent in the classroom shaped her understanding of character and conflict, it was her nights spent crafting fantastical worlds that truly defined her path.
Landers' breakout moment came with Alienated, the first book in a trilogy that combined her passion for first-contact science fiction with the complexity of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of an alien exchange program, the series explores themes of cultural clashes, personal identity, and the powerful connections that can form even when two very different species meet. Readers flocked to her richly imagined worlds, where adventure and romance intertwine seamlessly, and where characters aren't just discovering the stars—they're discovering themselves.
Alienated
Alienated consists of three books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
