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ShipCore #2
ShipCore 2.0
Escaping from an angry drone graveyard with the help and sacrifice of one of her own kind, Alex finds herself in a fringe system populated by mankind, a species that would fear and hate her if they knew the truth.
Still, she can’t wait to see the new sights and make more friends! She just has to be a little subtle about it... And maybe trade in some anti-matter nuclear warheads.
But faking it until you make it can lead to unforeseen consequences, and when those involve dropping megatons of munitions on a perhaps misunderstood alien species, the stakes can be raised even higher.
When placed as the only thing between a people about to be annihilated, can Alex turn away? Her choice might leave her with consequences she never dared imagine.
War is good for Business. Business depends on Diplomacy. Diplomacy warrants... Cakes and Kebabs?
Still, she can’t wait to see the new sights and make more friends! She just has to be a little subtle about it... And maybe trade in some anti-matter nuclear warheads.
But faking it until you make it can lead to unforeseen consequences, and when those involve dropping megatons of munitions on a perhaps misunderstood alien species, the stakes can be raised even higher.
When placed as the only thing between a people about to be annihilated, can Alex turn away? Her choice might leave her with consequences she never dared imagine.
War is good for Business. Business depends on Diplomacy. Diplomacy warrants... Cakes and Kebabs?
496 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2024
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May 5, 2024
Giddy up boss and girls
We're just getting started. That's for sure. The first ShipCore book had an unrelenting pace and I found myself captivated from the first pages. I'm this second volume Erios909 has maintained the course and written and even more intense sequel. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and cannot wait to read the next one!
We're just getting started. That's for sure. The first ShipCore book had an unrelenting pace and I found myself captivated from the first pages. I'm this second volume Erios909 has maintained the course and written and even more intense sequel. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and cannot wait to read the next one!
June 12, 2024
ShipCore is a wonderful adventure starring an interesting MC who is part AI and part Human. She is supplemented by a snarky Ship AI whom she has authority over, much to its disagreement over the efficiency of the arrangement, and a woken-from-cryo time-skipped Marine who has every reason to hate AI. Would definitely recommend if you are a fan of AI or space-based Sci-fi. Overall the style feels cohesive and creates a nice narrative. The story bounces to other viewpoints to create perspective and flesh out the narrative.
I have very much enjoyed the build a ship to survive and fake it till you make it kind of feel the story has had. It is feel-good and funny while also including tech, strategic warfare, politics, and economics. Characters are where I feel the story could improve. The characters that are built into the first portion of the story are not fleshed out very well (MC/Ship AI memory loss issues do not assist with this). Supplementary characters who get introduced do not have much time devoted to their explanation even though some have become recurring elements. Character growth for the three main characters has been extremely slow moving in comparison to the pace of events unfolding. It is not bad, it could just be better.
I have very much enjoyed the build a ship to survive and fake it till you make it kind of feel the story has had. It is feel-good and funny while also including tech, strategic warfare, politics, and economics. Characters are where I feel the story could improve. The characters that are built into the first portion of the story are not fleshed out very well (MC/Ship AI memory loss issues do not assist with this). Supplementary characters who get introduced do not have much time devoted to their explanation even though some have become recurring elements. Character growth for the three main characters has been extremely slow moving in comparison to the pace of events unfolding. It is not bad, it could just be better.
May 25, 2024
The story is OK a Science Fiction RPG. But light on the RPG elements and the MC is totally disappointing.
Don’t leave people in a cliffhanger. Two the author should decide what he wants his MC to be a tactical expert or a blathering teenage idiot, make up his mind. No spoilers. I like the story because there are not that many sci-fi RPG books out there. The main character should be the one to carry the book, not sneaking into her roommates cabin, looking for sexual evidence. “. The MC does not grow or not develop to carry the story so what do you want this story to be? I will probably give the next book another go, but so far it has been very disappointing. I know the authors who write these books have a vision, but look at other books in Kindle and Kindle Unlimited, and see there why review rates are higher. We want MCS that can kick butt, intelligent, can get the job done, be funny, lively, and have great personalities. these things are missing or shall I say some of these things are missing and this MC.
Don’t leave people in a cliffhanger. Two the author should decide what he wants his MC to be a tactical expert or a blathering teenage idiot, make up his mind. No spoilers. I like the story because there are not that many sci-fi RPG books out there. The main character should be the one to carry the book, not sneaking into her roommates cabin, looking for sexual evidence. “. The MC does not grow or not develop to carry the story so what do you want this story to be? I will probably give the next book another go, but so far it has been very disappointing. I know the authors who write these books have a vision, but look at other books in Kindle and Kindle Unlimited, and see there why review rates are higher. We want MCS that can kick butt, intelligent, can get the job done, be funny, lively, and have great personalities. these things are missing or shall I say some of these things are missing and this MC.
May 15, 2024
Better with each book
The series keeps getting better and seeing how the young AI grows and interacts with others has been a joy to read. I can't wait for the next book. Good space battles and just enough political intrigue to keep me interested while focusing on the characters.
The series keeps getting better and seeing how the young AI grows and interacts with others has been a joy to read. I can't wait for the next book. Good space battles and just enough political intrigue to keep me interested while focusing on the characters.
May 27, 2024
well tempered clavicord
Excellent plotting, well twined subplots, good character development, pretty good dialogue - still too much introspective narration, technology is both intriguing and subject to some physical limits (when technology becomes simple wish fulfillment it might as well be sorcery) - this opus hits all the right notes.
Excellent plotting, well twined subplots, good character development, pretty good dialogue - still too much introspective narration, technology is both intriguing and subject to some physical limits (when technology becomes simple wish fulfillment it might as well be sorcery) - this opus hits all the right notes.
May 8, 2024
ok
Writing is a bit rough and in many parts could have been edited better. The main character for some reason feels a lot more immature than the 1st book, yet randomly is very mature to the point that it almost felt like they had a bipolar disorder.
Writing is a bit rough and in many parts could have been edited better. The main character for some reason feels a lot more immature than the 1st book, yet randomly is very mature to the point that it almost felt like they had a bipolar disorder.
May 1, 2024
really good book.
I cannot wait for the next book in the series. I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys spacecraft and building.
I cannot wait for the next book in the series. I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys spacecraft and building.
May 31, 2024
Book was written by Ai so I don't see much of a point in reviewing.
January 10, 2025
A good improvement from the first book, where you get to know the characters more and how they are trying to find a new place in the galaxy. A nice touch of politics and conflict, showing how wild it can be in the frontier part of space, and unexpected alliance's that can occur. Some of the space battles do feel like they get a little messy if you lose track of where things are, but does feel more fitting in a somewhat realistic setting. Good stakes and an interesting cliffhanger. Looking forward to the next installment
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