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Vaughn Romero

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Serial space opera fun

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4 out of 5 stars
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Reviewed: 10-22-23

Book two in this series had no sophomore slump. If anything the story benefited from being able to build on the first book. I like the new characters introduced and the expansion of the aliens and alien technology. As any good series does, it left me wanting more.

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A quick fun read

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Reviewed: 09-27-23

John Scalzi has taken up the mantle left by Sir Terry Pratchett passing. Here’s a fictional world that’s mostly our own as seen through new eyes. There are lots of truths peppered throughout, especially about the supposedly “smartest guys in the room” and about family. There are talking cats and corporate skullduggery aplenty. There’s also plenty of “punching up” humor. Honestly the synopsis is spot on and spoiler free.

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Adventure awaits

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Reviewed: 05-09-23

This is a great book for anyone who enjoys role playing games or who just likes fantasy adventures. There’s a lot of character development and philosophical ideas to enjoy as well. I’m hooked and look forward to the next book in the series.

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Good story but only okay characters

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Reviewed: 03-03-23

This is a story with several twists that are hidden until late in the book. These twists somewhat invalidate the actions of the main female characters who become background characters in their own story. It’s like someone said, “Stand back ladies, and let the great men be great.” Sanderson does a better job with female characters in other stories.

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Implausible fun

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Reviewed: 12-30-22

Using convicts on Mars as expendable labor is not too much different from using slaves in the Americas, but the harsh reality is that the extreme environment makes it cheaper and better to use trained and willing labor. Once you get past the initial conceit, this story does a good job of describing the trip to Mars and the events there. The characters are given unique voices and are well written. The soulless corporations willing to hurt and kill others for profit are sadly believable. We’ll see if the future holds the exploitation of space or its exploration. I look forward to the next book in the series.

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