Books On Our Radar: Why on Earth ed. by Rosie Thor & Vania Stoyanova

BOOR: Why on Earth: An Alien Invasion Anthology ed. by Rosie Thor & Vania Stoyanova

Why on Earth: An Alien Invasion Anthology edited by Rosie Thor & Vania Stoyanova should be on your radar, because nothing says escapism *in these times* as much as aliens! Like literally…beam me up, get me away from here! 😉 Also, I just love anthologies, reading short stories feels so accomplishing…not too much filler – story gets right to the point…I might be weird. Also, the cover is gorgeous!! Plus, nothing like some alien invasion to help you realize your identity and love. Grab this one on February 4th, just in time to escape from the scary real world!

There are also some preorder goodies, through indie bookstore, Brave & Kind, neon sprayed edges, a bookplate signed by all the authors who contributed, and a sticker sheet!

Why on Earth: An Alien Invasion Anthology

by Vania Stoyanova, Rosiee Thor, Alex Brown, Beth Revis, Emily Lloyd-Jones, Eric Smith, Julian Winters, Laura Pohl, Maya Gittelman, M.K. England, Rebecca Kim Wells, S.J. Whitby
Published by: Page Street YA
on February 4, 2025
Genres: Anthology, LGBTQIA+, Sci-Fi, Young Adult
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With stories from NYT bestselling and debut authors, Why on Earth uses an accidental alien invasion to explore love and identity.

What starts as a simple rescue mission for a crew of teen aliens to recover one of their own soon becomes an interstellar encounter no one will forget.

Captain Iona is organizing an impromptu retrieval for her brother, an undercover alien posing as a movie star. But her efforts go awry when a technical malfunction turns her heroic rescue into an unintentional invasion. With tales of disguised extraterrestrials stuck in theme parks, starship engineers hitchhiking to get home, and myth-inspired intergalactic sibling reunions, each story in this multi-author anthology explores the universal desire to be loved and understood, no matter where you come from. After all...aliens are just like us.

"This anthology twinkles with an adventurous spirit, quirky personalities, hope, and a sense of belonging. Stellar."―Kirkus Reviews
“Out of this world!”―Scott Reintgen, New York Times bestselling author of A Door in the Dark

“Epic fun exploring themes of acceptance and the desire to connect, regardless of species, Why on Earth is an absolute blast!”―Alechia Dow, author of The Sound of Stars

“A delightful collection of offbeat, otherworldly stories filled with heartwarming moments and loads of entertaining, imaginative writing.”―Kimberly Jones, New York Times bestselling author of I’m Not Dying with You Tonight

“An all-star lineup of brilliant authors with stories that make you laugh, feel, and cheer.”―Danielle Paige, New York Times bestselling author of Wish of the Wicked

“Whether it’s a story to build the world we’re beaming into, misguided crushes in the middle of an alien invasion, or the most charmingly awkward teen alien this side of the Milky Way, there will be plenty for readers to enjoy in this anthology!”―Preeti Chhibber, author of Payal Mehta’s Romance Revenge Plot

Thank you Page Street YA for sending me an advance copy!

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