This was a very different book to the ones I usually read. I wanted to expand my reading horizons, and I certainly did. I enjoyed the ride though, the story, and characters were good, and it was well written by an author not short of imagination. Good book.

I think this book was really fun read. It def did have elements of a alien storyline and the plot based arounfd that. But it also focused alot on the challenges and issues that come with being a foster kid. I also really loved the realtionship that developed between the brothers in this read. I also really enjoy the multi media elements throuhgout this read. This book also had a nice mix of aventure moments and also hard hiting moments. If you enjoyed the book one of the murphys or other books tackling the foster care system like the fosters, def check out this read!

Feeling like one comes from another planet is fairly common when one is growing up. People don't understand you. People treat you differently. It is hard to make friends.

With Jordie and Joey, they were twins left in a field, when they were one week old. Their parents were never found, and so they have been jumping around in foster care all their lives.

And Jordie is sure, absolutely sure that they really are aliens, left behind by their parents, and all they have to do is find them. He feels this way most of all, because of these marks on this back that look to him, like crop circles.

And that is part of of leads them to escape on a rode trip to find their alien parents in Roswell Arizona, home UFO sightings.

Jordie is so sure, so sure, that he is willing to run away from home to find the parents that he somehow hoped would take him back to the stars with him.

Good story. Good voice fro the narrator, who is Jordie.

<em>Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.</em>

An engaging story of brothers in foster care trying to stay together—and find their parents, who one of the boys believes to be extraterrestrials. The truth of it all might be a little too upsetting to come out of nowhere, and there aren't a lot of hints dropped throughout or anything—unless I'm really dense!

Twin brothers Jordie and Joey were orphaned under the strangest circumstances, found in the midst of crop circle when they were still just babies.

Years later, Jordie is a shy, sensitive middle-schooler fixated on stories of aliens and the possibility that he and his twin aren't of this Earth, While Joey is the tough and fearless kid who gets in trouble but protects his brother at all costs. The two of them have bounced from foster home to foster home, losing placements for every reason imaginable, including one kind foster dad who was also a criminal and another homophobic foster family that kicked them out when Joey kissed another boy in the house. . However, when the boys' school principal calls their current foster mother about a fight, the boys know she’ll be done with them. And, from spying in their file, they also know they’re going to be separated.

With the help of Nadia, a smart and resourceful classmate, the twins strike out on their own, seeking proof of Jordie's belief that the boys' are of alien descent. Their travels take them to Roswell, New Mexico and even the gates of Area 51, before the story turns to reveal what's really going on.

This debut novel deals with so many serious issues -- foster care, abuse, LGBTQ discrimination, conspiracy theories-- but it is the heart of the relationships and the kindness that is still possible in the midst of hardships that carry the emotional core of this story. It's a book that evokes empathy, but educators and librarians should make sure they are aware of the full story before recommending to kids who are fans of alien/sci-fi novels.

I loved this. From the very first moment we meet the twins, I knew this book would be one that stays with me.

This book details twin brothers searching for their family - who might be aliens. A simple, outlandish description, that absolutely does not prepare you for what happens.

This story was woven beautifully, with so many different parts that had me very close to weeping. While I can't relate – I also very much can.

I received this book as an ARC, but I absolutely plan on buying myself a copy when it's released.

Thank you so much to Jolly Fish Press for the earc to read and review.

This story was literally nothing like I expected it to be, it over exceeded every thought or guess I had for what would entail in this story. I soaked up this story and fell deep within it and it hit me hard.

It was so beautifully, carefully and craftily written. The characters are all so thought out and perfectly realistic and flawed. I felt everything with the characters and was wanting the best for them the whole time.

Jordie thinks they are from aliens and he and his brother Joey and friend Nadia set out on an adventure, searching for the truth of their family and the circle scars on his back. The journey is rough and difficult but through it they learn so much more than they dreamed they would have.

I really loved these boys I just felt for them and their adventure, their hope and determination. I adored how close and connected they were the whole time, they were both so different but were exactly what the other needed.

It’s a really hard hitting and emotional story that delves deep into the child services system and how flawed it really is, how difficult it is for the kids stuck within it. It was deep and messy and so thoughtfully written out, showing a perfect example of it.

I honestly am in awe of this story, I didn’t know I was going to cry whilst reading it, I didn’t know I would be pulled so deeply inside this world, I didn’t know how much it would effect me. This book did all of those things and so much more, it’s just wonderful, sad, beautiful and heartbreaking.

This is a great story about family, self-discovery, and healing. The cast of characters are easy to root for and care about, and the amazing brotherly bond is the heart of the book. The author did a great job of keeping the reader guessing the origin of the brothers’ family roots and whether aliens really were behind it all. As someone who never really had much interest in aliens and outer space, this story kept me hooked and even made me enjoy alien and UFO talk. Readers will enjoy the mystery and root for an outcome where the brothers can find and accept who they are whether it’s with each other, a human family, or a group of aliens. There are great messages of hope, acceptance, and healing throughout, as well as opportunities to learn about people of different identities and backgrounds as well as different ways of living. I loved the authentic MG voice and the depiction of friendship, family, and the unlikely places both can be found. I loved the inclusion of one of the character's sexual orientations and how that was met with acceptance and normalcy. I was impressed with the way trauma is handled and how the book depicts healing, trust, and hope in a believable and satisfying way. Younger readers will be drawn to the mystery and adventure while learning about acceptance and kindness.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced review copy!

Joey and Jordie were left in a crop circle when they were babies. Now twelve years old, they've been shuffled from foster home to foster home for their entire lives. When added to the fact that they have circular scars on their back and that Jordie doesn't remember the first seven years of their lives, Jordie is convinced that he and his brother were left by aliens.

Together, Joey, Jordie, and their classmate Nadia go to Roswell, New Mexico to find out the truth of where they come from.

This was a solid book that touches on the trauma inherent in the foster care system and what family means to two kids who've grown up with only each other.

Trigger warning for child abuse.

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I loved this book! Definitely a page-turner. The book title and book cover itself caught my attention. The story is very interesting to read. The author did a wonderful job. I genuinely felt sorry for the characters Jordie and Joey.

Jordie and Joey are twin brothers who are orphans and doesn't have any records or information about their parents. They were found in the middle of crop circles. Unlike other children, they don't have any colourful childhood. They were always moving from one foster home to another. None of the foster parents treated the twins with proper care or affection. Among twins, Jordie is the silent one whereas Joey is the tough boy. He loves to fight and challenge other boys for money. They had six crop circles run down on their spines, which makes Jordie believe that maybe his grandparents are "aliens" and they don't belong here. His classmates always make fun of them and try to bully Jordie and Joey always had to fight with whoever touched his brother, But the present foster parent made it clear that if they created another problem again, she will kick them out and send them back. If it happened, they are going to be separated. So, the twins ran away to Roswell, New Mexico, along with their classmate Nadia, to find the meaning of their crop circles and their real parents. The story gets interesting from this part onwards.

I thought of a different ending. But there are twists. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.

This is why I absolutely love middle-grades! Jordie and Joey are such cool characters, they have such connection and they bring you to their story in deep and you can't seem to let go.
Middle-grades are fantastic because they manage to make you feel like a tween again. The bond between them is just undeniable and remarkable. They are together through all and they show us how important it is to love the ones you have by your side.
A heartwarming story, perfect for fans of adventure, supernatural and family relations.

This book is exactly why I still love middle grade books well into my 30s. Jordie and Joey are such connectable characters. And I found myself completely invested in their journey to discover the truth about themselves and where they came from. The bond between these two boys is tangible though the pages. And it’s such a heartwarming reminder of the importance of having those you love by your side while surviving the world. I would absolutely recommend to any reader who enjoys stories that highlight the resilience of family while also having a fantastic adventure.

I loved this book! It was both heartfelt and a page turner, which are two words I don't use together often. The story and characters pulled me in from the beginning and kept me reading with excitement until the end.

Jordie and Joey have been through more than their share of foster homes, none of which have worked out. The got kicked out of their last home when Joey was caught kissing a boy, and their newest foster mom can’t stand to have them around or even hear their voices. They’ve always had trouble fitting in at school as well, and Jordie thinks he knows why—because they’re aliens. It all adds up. Not only were found in the middle of a crop circle at one week old, they each have mysterious circular marks on their back.

When the boys find themselves in danger of being moved yet again, and this time separated, the brothers know it’s time to take action. Jordie and alien skeptic Joey set off to find their birth parents. This story takes them on an exciting and heart-wrenching journey from Payson to Roswell to Area 51, accompanied by their smart, spunky, lawyer-in-training friend Nadia.

I was absolutely invested in the brother’s journey, staying up way too late to find out what happens. Jordie was so earnest and hopeful, and the way Joey always tried to put on a brave face melted my heart. I also appreciated their closeness and the way they supported each other, even when they didn’t totally see eye-to-eye. I was definitely rooting for them to stay together, no matter what.

As a total UFO nerd, I loved the scenes in Roswell and Area 51, as well as the alien blogger’s posts and newspaper clippings.

This was an emotional read for me, one about the importance of the loved ones you have and surviving hard things. One of those books that’ll break your heart then put it back together again. I definitely recommend.