The Human Hybrid Odyssey. I didn’t expect to get emotionally attached to a book about genetically hybrid villagers on the edge of societal collapse, but here we are.
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Robin’s Review of The Human Hybrid Odyssey: Forever Changed

Title: The Human Hybrid Odyssey: Forever Changed, Book 1 of 3: The Human Hybrid Odyssey

Author:  Aaron McDonald, Kimathi Witt

Published: January 29, 2024

Genres: Genetic Engineering Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction

Pages:  169

Source: Kindle, Paperback

The Human Hybrid Odyssey: Forever Changed, Book 1 of 3: The Human Hybrid Odyssey

What Did I Just Walk Into?

Somewhere between The Island of Dr. Moreau, a mutant family reunion, and a post-apocalyptic TED Talk on genetics, this book showed up like, “You thought your bloodline was complicated?” And honestly? I was here for it.

There’s a peaceful village. There’s a “gift” that definitely comes with side effects. There’s an old threat no one saw coming because of course there is. Oh, and let’s not forget the hybrid-human drama that makes every backyard BBQ feel like it’s one DNA test away from chaos.

Here’s What Slapped:

The premise is wild in the best way: animal-human hybrids trying to live their best peaceful life until someone shows up to wreck it.

There’s a strange poetic rhythm to the way the world unfolds with equal parts mysticism, family drama, and genetic mayhem.

Just when you think you’ve got a handle on what’s going on… surprise! You don’t. And I respect that.

Also, can we talk about the audacity of the ending? No spoilers, but let’s just say Book 2 better have answers, snacks, and a guidebook.

What Could’ve Been Better:

Look, I still don’t know exactly what half these characters are capable of, but honestly, the mystery is kind of part of the charm.

Perfect for Readers Who Love:

📖 Sci-fi with strong moral undertones and strange powers

📖 Generational secrets and oh-no-you-didn’t plot twists

📖 Apocalypse-adjacent chaos but make it genetic

📖 Found families with fur, claws, and complicated feelings

📖 Short reads with big questions and bigger consequences

I didn’t expect to get emotionally attached to a book about genetically hybrid villagers on the edge of societal collapse, but here we are. I have questions. I have theories. And I’m absolutely reading the next one.

Book Series Order:

The Human Hybrid Odyssey: Forever Changed

Book 1 of 3: The Human Hybrid Odyssey

The Human Hybrid Odyssey: Primitive Dangers

Book 2 of 3: The Human Hybrid Odyssey

The Human Hybrid Odyssey: Origins of the Hybrid

Book 3 of 3: The Human Hybrid Odyssey

Reviewed by Robin for Robin’s Review

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