Why on Earth: An Alien Invasion Anthology

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Each contributor's story links to "The Event" the night the rescue of Max Spencer, a runaway alien who's been posing as a Hollywood star, goes from routine retrieval to unintentional invasion. With tales ranging from teens longing for a glimpse of the unknown, catfishing aliens excited to meet gossip bloggers, and people just trying to figure themselves out when they encounter the truly alien, the stories weave between action, drama, and comedy. Edited by beloved YA author Rosiee Thor and YA talk show host Vania Stoyanova, the anthology crosses genre bounds to bring in tropes from romance and contemporary adventure with stories from Alex Brown, Beth Revis, Emily Lloyd-Jones, Eric Smith, Julian Winters, Laura Pohl, Maya Gittelman, M. K. England, Rebecca Kim Wells, and S. J. Whitby.

Reviews

"This anthology twinkles with an adventurous spirit, quirky personalities, hope, and a sense of belonging. Stellar."
--Kirkus Reviews

"[H]eartfelt and humorous in equal measure. [...] A talented team provides a delightful romp focused on the power of love and understanding; this light sf anthology can successfully round out any teen collection."
--Booklist

"In this clever anthology, [...] there is a wry humor, open curiosity, and effortless diversity connecting the stories via tone as well as concept. [...] It's all loopy, sci-fi fun, with most of the humans the aliens encounter gaining new perspectives on their own lives [...]"
--BCCB

"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

Author Bio

Vania Stoyanova is the host of the Young Adult Talk Show Live and a graphic novelist. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia where she works as an event coordinator for an independent bookstore. Rosiee Thor is the author of Tarnished Are the Stars, Fire Becomes Her, Life is Strange: Steph's Story, and The Meaning of Pride. She lives in Oregon with a dog, two cats, and an abundance of plants.