"I Got Abducted By Aliens, and now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com." By Kimberly Lemming

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Created:12/24/2025 Published:12/28/2025

Kicking off my reading list is an intriguing fantasy "rom-com" that promises both laughs and adventure! The story centers around a young woman who, as the title boldly reveals, finds herself abducted by aliens. But don’t worry; her journey is anything but grim! Along the way, she forms an unlikely friendship with a talking lion...yes, a lion who initially tried to kill her. And if that wasn’t enough, she also encounters not one, but two handsome alien guys. "Get ready for a wild ride filled with unexpected friendships and cosmic romance!"

So far, it’s giving me major sitcom vibes with a dash of "isekai" adventure. I couldn’t help but notice the nod to "The Wizard of Oz, with the lead heroine being named 'Dorothy,' she even names the lion 'Toto.' But what’s a rom-com without a sprinkle of absurdity, right? This story really brings to mind those zany, comedic shojo anime where the main girl is not just conventionally attractive but also bright, charming, and a bit impulsive—think playful with a spark of attitude! They're usually paired with a talking animal sidekick (the lion, in this case), and they are often caught up and become entranced with a handsome, aloof guy, or the classic "brooding bad-boy" type who, beneath that tough exterior, has a heart of gold. And you know how it goes... It’s a recipe for chaos. In Dorothy's or Dory's case, she's dealing with not just one, but two alien guys vying for her attention. And eventually, she will have to choose one over the other... or maybe not? Sit tight, I'll explain more in a bit.

When I read, I usually do a little at night right before bed and pick up where I left off the next evening. But I'm going to use this chance to share my real thoughts on the book. As I mentioned before, the vibe I got from this story leans heavily on common tropes found in sitcoms or shojo romances with comedy and some isekai thrown in. Honestly, based on the first few chapters I read, I wouldn't really call it a romance, but more like an erotic fantasy or sci-fi. I get that when you read a romance novel, it's to be expected that when the two main characters fall in love, they eventually become "physically intimate." But most of the time, there's a buildup—getting to know the characters, their personalities, and what makes them tick.

In this story, however, you're not just following two main characters, but three. From the beginning, we learn that the protagonist, Dory (Dorothy), is smart; she's a wildlife biologist, free-spirited, and sometimes a bit of a goofball. You can also add "horny" to that list, especially after she meets Sol and Lok. But beyond that, she doesn’t strike me as very interesting. In fact, she can be kind of annoying at times, but maybe my opinion will about her as I continue reading. Now, about Sol and Lok, the two alien "zaddies" who get Dory all hot and bothered. Let's see... Sol is tall, handsome, a bit leaner but muscular, with dark grey skin, orange hair, horns, and he can breathe fire. He's the stoic, more reserved type. His rival Lok, on the other hand, is tall, more muscular, with bluish purple skin, dark curly hair, and horns. He's strong, good with animals, and more open about his, uh, "feelings" toward Dory. Like Dory, I don't find much interesting about these two besides the fact that they are "hot," and they both want to claim Dory as their "mate." With two fine (alien) dudes at her side, its a dream come true for Dory, but her number one goal is to find a way back home to Earth.

Now that I got that all out of the way, here is my impression so far: I don't mind intimacy in romance, but smut, well, that's a different story. Spoiler alert, at least several chapters in, our trio finds themselves in a very "heated fellowship" together; and we're still no where near the end of the story, let alone the middle. I won’t lie, the scene was pretty steamy, and if you’re of an appropriate age and you enjoy some "spice" (or a lot of spice, no judgment) in your stories, then more power to you. But honestly, I found myself clutching my invisible pearls like:

I guess this shows I'm more of a "slow-burn" reader. I like my romances to simmer and take their time. Plus, the whole threesome thing kind of caught me off guard, but honestly, I should've seen it coming. There are still quite a few chapters left for me to finish, so please do not take this as me saying that I dislike the story overall. You can tell Kimberly Lemming had a lot of fun creating these characters and the wild scenarios they get into. Plus, it’s always great to see a story with a Black girl as the lead, especially in a fantasy or sci-fi setting. But I’ll say this: if the smut starts to overshadow the romance and gets too gratuitous, I might have to put the book down.

It's clear this book is meant to be a fun, light-hearted read that’ll make you laugh—and maybe even need a cold shower afterward, lol. If you enjoy sitcoms, comedies, fantasy, and a little romance with some spice, give this book a shot. Just keep in mind that some content might not be suitable for younger readers. I recommend it for folks 18 and up.