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Reviewed by Vincent Dublado for Readers' Favorite
Lilian and Circle: Circularity is Future by George Hohbach and Robin Palmer is a romantic fairy tale comedy that puts a new twist on the premise of identity switching. Circle is a sheltered alien princess from the planet of Maxilla. Lillian is a wild pop star from planet Earth. At some point when they encounter each other, Circle will want to pretend to be another person. As they switch places, both girls will never feel more themselves. But Lillia will grow sad as she realizes that many years of her life are spent living with misconceptions, and she comes to a realization that her family matters to her. Circle is betrothed to someone that she barely knows, but her journey of pretending to be someone will make her realize that the one she is about to marry is a prince who has a lot in common with her.
Identity switch plots have been done before, but what makes this story fascinating is that the switch involves an alien princess and a human pop star. George Hohbach and Robin Palmer give their plot a sound reason for the two protagonists to switch places--both are running away from their circumstances but end up embracing who they truly are. Hohbach and Palmer deliver scenes with more charm than you expect. This can be attributed to the main characters, where Circle has a seriousness and intent focus on the responsibility weighing on her shoulders, yet hopes to find an alternative for her lot. Lillia has an undercurrent of being a badass who is unapologetic for the mess she’s in, yet beneath the layer of her fame and trouble is a girl in need of help. You are always sure who is who, and that’s an additional strength of Lillian and Circle because you want to see how each of them effectively occupies the role that they pretend to be. Fans who love films like Freaky Friday, The Parent Trap, and Like Father Like Son will love this novel.
