The Alien’s Escape by Ella Blake

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So, I have the hots for my alien doctor. Jorok saved my life after being trapped in a filthy cell. He’s gorgeous and way too serious for his own good. To get to know him better, I tag along on an errand, but we’re kidnapped and forced to nurse an alien captain’s sick crew. To avoid being sold, I pretend to be Jorok’s mate (which isn’t difficult). 

I thought things couldn’t get worse from there. I was wrong. Kiki is utterly delectable. She’s brilliant, amusing, and beautiful, but she’s also my queen’s sister and deserves someone who can devote more time to her. Which I can’t, since I’m a physician to the ship’s entire crew. When she and I travel to a merchant city for supplies, we’re taken by a band of Gutturians who want me to cure their crew of a mystery sickness. A deathbed confession sets us off on a quest to uncover the source of the oppressive group, who is determined to wipe out my people…and hers. Kiki’s intoxicating charms are the least of my problems…and one I can no longer resist.

The Alien’s Escape

An Epic Adventure in Space

The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💚💜💙❤️
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥
Chemistry: 🧪🧪🧪
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏
Character development: 😋🙂☺️😍
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration type: Dual Narration

🦸🏼‍♀️ Heroine Spotlight: Kiki

From abductee to survivor, Kiki’s arc is a testament to quiet resilience. Snatched by aliens and imprisoned in a subterranean lab where captives were forcibly turned into cyborgs, she found an unlikely protector in one she simply called “Friend”—a silent sentinel whose presence alone kept others at bay. Even when Friend was dragged off for brutal experimentation, his reputation shielded her. Their eventual rescue felt earned, not just by circumstance, but by the bond forged in the darkest of places.

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🦸🏻‍♂️ Hero Spotlight: Jorok

Jorok is a man of contradictions: a royal physician turned renegade explorer, exiled for a single fateful decision. Now serving aboard a stolen Heveian cruiser, he carries the weight of shame, regret, and a past love he refuses to revisit. As the ship’s doctor, he’s precise and professional—but beneath the surface simmers a man grappling with identity, loyalty, and longing.

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🔥 Plot Snapshot
Kiki’s first encounter with Jorok is electric; love at first sight complicated by the assumption that she’s bonded to Friend. Her world is upended again when she discovers her sister, presumed dead, is alive and mated to the Heveian king. As Kiki recovers, Jorok tends to her with restrained tenderness, his attraction tempered by duty and her royal ties. A joint mission off-ship gives them space to connect, and their slow-burn chemistry unfolds against a backdrop of danger, tech scavenging, and unexpected allies.

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❤️‍🔥 What Worked

• Kiki’s background as a programmer isn’t just window dressing—it’s woven into the plot, giving her agency and relevance aboard the high-tech cruiser. Her skills even contribute to Friend’s upgrades, adding emotional weight to their bond.
• The off-ship adventure delivers momentum and intimacy, allowing Kiki and Jorok to evolve beyond their initial roles. The side characters they meet add texture and tension.
• The UCP storyline is a standout: a sinister organization masquerading as benevolent, responsible for unleashing a virus that nearly wiped out the Heveians. It’s a compelling thread that raises the stakes and sets up future conflict.

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🤨 Room for More

• While the story didn’t break new ground, it delivered a satisfying journey. The emotional beats landed, and the world-building had enough intrigue to keep me invested. I’m rooting hard for the Heveian-human alliance to dismantle the UCP’s façade and bring justice to the galaxy.

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🎧 Narration Vibes

Narrated in dual POV by Dani California and Eric MacArthur.

• Dani’s voice is unexpectedly deep for a female lead, but her grounded delivery lends authenticity and emotional resonance.
• Eric’s performance, however, misses the mark. His tone lacks the gravitas expected of a towering alpha alien, and his female voices feel flat and unconvincing. The pacing reveals the script, rather than immersing us in it.
• A duet-style narration would’ve amplified the emotional tension and made the character dynamics more vivid.

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📝 Final Thoughts

This installment blends emotional survival, forbidden attraction, and interstellar politics with just enough grit to keep things interesting. Kiki and Jorok’s connection is slow-burning but sincere, and the broader conflict with the UCP promises high-stakes drama ahead. While the narration falters, the story itself holds its own—and I’m eager to see this crew rise up and rewrite the stars.

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