What I say: Eight Days on Planet Earth is extremely poignant and thought provoking. It's one of those stories that will stay with you.
I honestly thought I had an idea where the book was heading but it turns out I was completely wrong. The plot was totally unexpected and so emotional. I was expecting an alien YA romance but what we get is so much more.
Eight Days on Planet Earth is a dramatic coming of age story with a twist. Matty is at a crossroad. That turning point where he's not quite and adult but is faced with some very adult situations. His life has taken a dramatic turn as his parents marriage falls apart. So when he meets mystery girl Priya he's immediately intrigued by her.
I really don't want spoil any of this quirky story so I can't say too much about Priya. Matty is instantly drawn to her but worries that she's another UFO chaser like his father - he really doesn't want to be anything like his father!
The concept is unique and full of drama. I'm often irritated by stories where everything has a hidden meaning, or when you have to spend too much time trying to delve through too many metaphors. BUT I really enjoyed analysing everything here and loved the combination of YA romance and bigger drama. There are some unsettling elements with rather traumatic issues but Cat Jordan does a wonderful job explaining things in an approachable manner whilst making me ugly cry.