How Six Saved the Frogs

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Can you leave your heart on the other side of the galaxy? When Wouter, a down-to-earth dyslexic caretaker, accidentally activates a travel disc sent by his late brother, he finds himself whisked away to a distant planet. Desperate to go home and reassure his grieving mother he’s alive, he’s instead stuck struggling to fill his brother’s shoes to keep the amphibian bani from freezing to death. Nif, a bani healer, clings to human music as a lifeline to memories of joy and a world beyond grief after losing his mate. Intrigued by the culture behind the songs he cherishes, he volunteers for Wouter’s support team—even as many of his kin distrust the humans, fearing exploitation of their fuel production. Their first meeting is one of necessity—a human in need and a bani ready to mend. As they navigate mistranslations, killer plants, and space pirates, a deeper connection blossoms between them. Each shared moment and conquered challenge draws them closer to an inevitable farewell. Will Wouter leave his heart or his home? "How Six Saved the Frogs" is a slow-burn ace romance featuring a trans caretaker and an alien healer, full of slippery algae, an adorable alien companion, and all the "Klunkett and Co." joy Wouter can spread. Low-angst adventure and intergalactic HEA included. ___________________________ Content notes are available in the book's front matter and on the author's website.

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Is How Six Saved the Frogs appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Parents should know this gentle sci-fi romance features a trans protagonist, asexual relationship, and themes of grief. Content includes mild peril from space pirates and killer plants, but violence is minimal and no sexual content beyond emotional connection.