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The 5th Gender

By: G. L. Carriger, Gail Carriger
Narrated by: Michael Lesley
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Summary

A species that has no word for murder, has a murderer aboard their spaceship. 

Alien 

Tristol lives in exile. But he’s built a life for himself aboard a human space station. He’s even begun to understand the complex nuances of human courting rituals. 

Detective Hastion is finally flirting back! 

Murder 

Except that Tristol’s beloved space station is unexpectedly contacted by the galoi - a xenophobic species with five genders, purple skin, and serious attitude. They need the help of a human detective because there’s a murderer aboard their spaceship. Murder is so rare, the galoi don’t even have a word for it.

Tristol knows this because he is galoi. 

Romance

Which means that he and Detective Hastion are on the case...together. 

Delicate sensibilities? 

Contains men who love other men in graphic detail, regardless of gender, biology, or skin color...and lots of emotively sexy tentacle hair. 

New York Times best-selling author Gail Carriger (writing as G.L. Carriger) brings you a light-hearted romantic cozy mystery featuring an adorable lavender alien and his human crush.

©2019 Gail Carriger LLC (P)2019 Gail Carriger LLC
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I want so much more

I listened to this audiobook in one sitting because I just couldn't stop. The story is so unusual and hauntingly beautiful. It's funny, poignant, intriguing and just plain marvelous. The mix of sci-fi and romance hit all my buttons. It introduced a new directors and a fascinating culture that I'm desperate to learn more about. Please please please write more Gail!
Michael Lesley continues to be one of my all time favourite narrators. He manages to be hilarious, sexy and play on all my emotions. Just so perfect!

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Loved it. Please write more!

Gail never fails to produce loveable fully rounded characters. This story is beautifully written.

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Alien romance

This was fun! Relax and enjoy a gay romance in space. Who doesn’t love strokeable aliens with flexible gender.

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Beautiful

I originally resisted starting this book because it was set in space. That was a mistake.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the tale, and whilst the San Andreas books remain my favourites (of GL Carriger) I look forward to hearing more about a special purple alien.

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Delightfully novel

Fantastic characters and world building. A joy to listen to!! Loved the story and how it unfolded alongside the deepening romance. If you’re considering listening to something a bit different, do give this story a chance.

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Love this.

I bought this mostly because I adore Michael Lesley. His narration of the TJ Klune books was revelation and I searched for more works narrated by him. Glad I did, this is a lovely book. Warm and welcoming. Tris' relationship to the cat made me howl. Loved it all.

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Thought provoking, hilarious, moving, and sexy

Michael Lesley was the perfect choice of narrator for this sci-fi romance. He brought out the nuances of the story so well, and I'll definitely be seeking out more of his narration, as well as having started another of Gail Carriger's audiobooks the same day I finished this one. You can read the plot summary for yourself, but I would add that this hilarious, sexy whodunnit turns out nothing like you would expect, but something far more moving and thoughtful. It comes in at just under six and a half hours, relatively short for an audiobook, but it really packs a punch. Highly recommended.

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Loved it!

This is a new series by a very beloved author, and what can I say, she delivered! Again!
This feels familiar and comfortable (space station life at its best) and totally fresh and new (alien societies and culture) it is utterly charming and to top it all off its got a mystery!
Yummy!

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The sweetest book

While it is true the two main characters' relationship moved from acquaintances to lovers at mach 2 it is a very sweet book that is so beautify written and narrated. I really need more lavender alien in my life!

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Start over; my Darling.

Be brave enough to find the life you want and courageous enough to chase it. Then start over and love yourself the way you were always meant to. ♡Madalyn Beck♡

Tristol was absolutely adorable!!! ♡ I loved the way his sentient hair took different shapes based on his moods with his lavender skin, flirty charm, love of shoes and sweet demeanor. Also, how he took care of his friends cat 🐱 cuteness overload!!! I laughed hard when he was so intense on making sure the cat had the right amount of affection and playtime. His charm was innocent and perfect.
Drey is an amazing soul mate for Tris! He was such a grump in the beginning but I believe it was meant to cover up his true feelings. I can't gush enough about this story. Even the audio was phenomenal. Michael Lesley's narration was the perfect match for both of the MC's. I also enjoyed the side characters voices and quirky traits he gave them, everything was on point.
The only thing I am internally crying about is the fact that I want to be a part of Drey & Tristol's wedding day/honeymoon. I want to know all of the design ideas and colors that Tris has planned. I feel gypped on those details😭😭😭.
Overall the book was outstanding; everything from their love, sex scences, murder mystery and world building, I did not want this to end. I hope more books get added to this universe. I would love to read more Galoi love stories; it was mentioned that there are around 100 exiled so... (wink, wink, nudge, nudge... more please!!!). 🤣💕🥰💕

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