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Synthesis
In 2036, an eccentric billionaire funded humanity’s first trip to Mars as an ego project. That expedition made the most significant discovery in human proof of extraterrestrial life. The ancient alien outpost they found catapulted humanity’s knowledge of faster-than-light travel, genetic engineering, and planetary colonization forward by centuries.
Almost a century later, humanity has shown that despite their use of advanced technology, some things haven’t changed. Greed and xenophobia still run rampant amongst the stars, and wars are common between humanity’s dozens of extrasolar colonies.
Kayden is a recently discharged military pilot, just trying to make his way in the big universe. Fortunately for him, he’s about to stumble upon humanity’s next great discovery – one that could have an even more profound impact on the course of human history than finding the Mars outpost.
Almost a century later, humanity has shown that despite their use of advanced technology, some things haven’t changed. Greed and xenophobia still run rampant amongst the stars, and wars are common between humanity’s dozens of extrasolar colonies.
Kayden is a recently discharged military pilot, just trying to make his way in the big universe. Fortunately for him, he’s about to stumble upon humanity’s next great discovery – one that could have an even more profound impact on the course of human history than finding the Mars outpost.
524 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 23, 2023
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December 26, 2023
I thought this was a sci fi book.
Not a cheap harem book. I was wrong. This has a very simplistic story that advances with a lot of heavy plot armor. The characters are cheap and one dimensional.
Not a cheap harem book. I was wrong. This has a very simplistic story that advances with a lot of heavy plot armor. The characters are cheap and one dimensional.
August 10, 2024
This book started off with a decent premise, but by about 25% of the book, I started to list interest. By the time I hit 54%, my interest had waned to the point that I wasn't caring about the events happening. realizing that, I stopped reading.
I feel like the biggest issue is the book couldn't decide what path it would take. There were times it felt like it would be an action adventure, but the action dried up for too long. Other times, it tried on Slice of Life, but the details needed for that were sorely lacking. And there's hints of base building and leading a community, but so little of it that the parts that do happen feel like boxes being checked. What's left is a plot that never finds its footing.
I feel like the biggest issue is the book couldn't decide what path it would take. There were times it felt like it would be an action adventure, but the action dried up for too long. Other times, it tried on Slice of Life, but the details needed for that were sorely lacking. And there's hints of base building and leading a community, but so little of it that the parts that do happen feel like boxes being checked. What's left is a plot that never finds its footing.
January 14, 2025
Meant to be Hard Sci-Fi space opera, from an author who thinks Star Wars is scifi.
It’s alright. As the title says, it’s meant to be hard sci-fi, but it reads like an 8th grader who has only seen Star Wars and a half season of Star Trek voyager.
Story is fun enough? Main character is pretty lame. Female love interests are shallow, instantly falling for the lame main character.
The pacing for the story is wild.
Overall it’s ok, and probably worth the read if you’re a horny teenager.
It’s alright. As the title says, it’s meant to be hard sci-fi, but it reads like an 8th grader who has only seen Star Wars and a half season of Star Trek voyager.
Story is fun enough? Main character is pretty lame. Female love interests are shallow, instantly falling for the lame main character.
The pacing for the story is wild.
Overall it’s ok, and probably worth the read if you’re a horny teenager.
August 18, 2024
I've slept on this book for too long.
I really enjoyed Royal Blooded, and I've had this on my list since then, but I've never read it until now. Boy, do I regret that this book has stuff for everyone! Cool syfi stuff, check, action-packed combat, check, some great romance with some spice, check! All in all, I loved it, and I'm kinda glad I waited because the squel is out already!
I really enjoyed Royal Blooded, and I've had this on my list since then, but I've never read it until now. Boy, do I regret that this book has stuff for everyone! Cool syfi stuff, check, action-packed combat, check, some great romance with some spice, check! All in all, I loved it, and I'm kinda glad I waited because the squel is out already!
December 20, 2023
First of many
I really enjoyed this FIRST of many wonderful books
Storyline will hold you to your reader
Characters are easy to visualize , warm and humourous
This is a fast paced,fun to read,hopefully,
new series
I really enjoyed this FIRST of many wonderful books
Storyline will hold you to your reader
Characters are easy to visualize , warm and humourous
This is a fast paced,fun to read,hopefully,
new series
March 12, 2024
Great beginning to a new series.
This is a delightful space opera that anyone over 18 can enjoy. It is well put together and the characters are realistic. I look forward to reading more in the future.
This is a delightful space opera that anyone over 18 can enjoy. It is well put together and the characters are realistic. I look forward to reading more in the future.
September 6, 2024
Fantastically good book!
This is a great sci-fi book period, regardless of genre. But on top of that you have some heartwarming romance and fun action scenes. The characters are wonderfully fleshed out and the story is top notch. I can’t wait for the next.
This is a great sci-fi book period, regardless of genre. But on top of that you have some heartwarming romance and fun action scenes. The characters are wonderfully fleshed out and the story is top notch. I can’t wait for the next.
November 27, 2023
Great fast paced read
Strong story line and characters. Fun
relationships. The story develops focused on the main character to the group to a larger effort.
Strong story line and characters. Fun
relationships. The story develops focused on the main character to the group to a larger effort.
December 28, 2023
This book is one of the best sf books I’ve read in the past 3 years! Well written! Well plotted and resolved. I am looking forward to reading a follow-up.
January 13, 2024
Meh
This book had potential but the military trained MC is a hotheaded buffoon. This should go through editing and review. I gave it 3 starts because it could be decent.
This book had potential but the military trained MC is a hotheaded buffoon. This should go through editing and review. I gave it 3 starts because it could be decent.
July 6, 2024
The story really bogged down in the middle. Stuck on a planet living his best harem life via video chat. Just no.
December 1, 2024
I got about halfway through and just wasn't interested in the story or characters anymore. Maybe I'll pick it up again later.
January 28, 2025
TRULY Enjoyed Synthesis
Man, where to start? This book kinda had everything but the kitchen sink (rumor has it that it’ll be in book two). Kudos to Author Smith - WELL DONE!
Man, where to start? This book kinda had everything but the kitchen sink (rumor has it that it’ll be in book two). Kudos to Author Smith - WELL DONE!
June 22, 2024
Every time he sees a woman he starts slobbering and leering and going on about their underwear, and then the woman is like, “hey, what a hunk.” No thanks.
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