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Colonist Commander: A Science Fiction Harem Epic: Guardian of Vesta Colony, Book 2
In the last few months, Alex and his family have survived a rampaging alien attack and a murderous plot on behalf of the hardened criminal Lucius Serrano. Throughout that turmoil, the colony of Vesta has seen the return of peaceful days, but peace is an increasingly fleeting idea, especially when two representatives from the Directorate of Interstellar Research arrive in Vesta.
They know that Alex is special and threaten him and all he loves with violence unless he leaves with them right now for an uncertain future. Along the way, Alex learns things about his heritage that shatter his view of the galaxy while setting up an insidious threat to all he holds dear.
Join Alex for the continuation of his journey in this exciting book 2!
They know that Alex is special and threaten him and all he loves with violence unless he leaves with them right now for an uncertain future. Along the way, Alex learns things about his heritage that shatter his view of the galaxy while setting up an insidious threat to all he holds dear.
Join Alex for the continuation of his journey in this exciting book 2!
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Published May 2, 2023
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May 21, 2023
As required by U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations and Audible requirements, I am disclosing that I was given a free review copy of this audiobook at my request. I have listened to the audiobook, and I have voluntarily left an honest review. Receiving a review copy did not influence my rating nor my review.
“Colonist Commander: Guardian of Vesta Colony, Book 2” is a mess; there’s just no way to ignore it. Narration remains terrific, but Patrick and Nina had to work with what they were given.
First, let me remind you that my review for Book 1 (Colonist Soldier) was 5*, and I stand by that review. Reacting to criticism on Reddit, the author said “This is fair. We considered killing Main villain right at the start, but didn't. We should have in hindsight.” and “readers had legitimate reasons to close the book.” I disagree; the villain being allowed to thrive and maintain/regain power despite committing heinous acts is very realistic vis-à-vis current politics around the world.
My biggest criticisms of Book 2 are character-related. The relationship between Alex and his first love, Jenna, takes a very unexpected turn that just doesn’t make sense….if you listen to the audiobook. If you read the Kindle version, the text presents a completely different version of their actions and relationship with each other, and Jenna’s subsequent relationship with her sister-wives. Clearly, the author chose to re-write a significant part of the storyline. With WhisperSync, it’s confusing and unclear which is the version that the author intended to publish. Because of at least one line in the Kindle version that supports the audio version (and which must be confusing as all heck to anyone only reading the Kindle version), I suspect that the story was partially re-written to eliminate Jenna’s “betrayal” as portrayed on the audiobook. I strongly disliked the audiobook version, and the confusion over which Alex and Jenna was the “real” version.
Also character-related is Alex’s personality being shifted from a take-charge kind of guy, to a man who’s indifferent to being caged for ten years as a lab experiment. He seems quite happy to enjoy sex with new women on a spaceship taking him from Vesta to his new “home”. After telling the crew he could easily overpower everyone and take over the ship, he decides instead to throw a tantrum and wreck furniture in his room. In my review of Book 1, I said “This is a science fiction story first, and a haremlit story second.” Book two is very much erotica-forward with a weak, very weak, science fiction story.
Without giving specific spoilers (I hope), the weak points of the science fiction story includes humans imprisoning several alien species for study, while maintaining some sort of diplomatic relationship with those species. Alex is treated sometimes as a unique find (a living Atlantean), and sometimes as someone that humans already know all about, given their frequent contact with Atlanteans. Heck, the humans even have a cure for the virus that is killing Alex!
Enroute, Alex frees Ava, daughter of the dread pirate Evan Draxel. Honestly, Evan reminded me more of the Dread Pirate Roberts from the “Princess Bride”. Alex turns down Evan’s offer to rescue him, and decides to remain a prisoner to see what happens. Still, Evan saves the day when the human Alliance navy is too late to save the day (“They showed up and asked where all the aliens were”). Somehow, the Alliance is able to keep an alien attack, with all the commensurate death and destruction, a complete secret!
After being completely incapable as individual soldiers (six on the transport ship) or as the Alliance navy, the story ends with plans to defend humanity from a possible deadly threat from the Atlanteans. I’d place money on the Atlanteans.
In addition to poor science fiction, the “villain” of this story isn’t a larger-than-life power-hungry murderous thug, he’s an academic. Unless you’re a student desperate for a good grade or recommendation (as a new harem member (Stephanie) is), it’s difficult to wrap your head around our 38yo ex-military MC Alex being outmaneuvered by the new villain. We’ve gone from having a Bond villain to having Austin Power’s Mini-Me.
The new harem members (Stephanie the grad student, Ava the pirate daughter and Lyra the imprisoned alien, are sex-craved and quickly fall in love with Alex.
Well, if you’ve read this review to the end, you know I give honest reviews. I rate the story 2*, the narration 5* and overall, the book is 3*. While I’m curious about Alex and harem’s next adventure with the Atlanteans, if Book 3 is the Alex/Jenna from Book 2 I’ll skip it. If it’s Alex/Jenna from Book 1 I’d give it a chance.
“Colonist Commander: Guardian of Vesta Colony, Book 2” is a mess; there’s just no way to ignore it. Narration remains terrific, but Patrick and Nina had to work with what they were given.
First, let me remind you that my review for Book 1 (Colonist Soldier) was 5*, and I stand by that review. Reacting to criticism on Reddit, the author said “This is fair. We considered killing Main villain right at the start, but didn't. We should have in hindsight.” and “readers had legitimate reasons to close the book.” I disagree; the villain being allowed to thrive and maintain/regain power despite committing heinous acts is very realistic vis-à-vis current politics around the world.
My biggest criticisms of Book 2 are character-related. The relationship between Alex and his first love, Jenna, takes a very unexpected turn that just doesn’t make sense….if you listen to the audiobook. If you read the Kindle version, the text presents a completely different version of their actions and relationship with each other, and Jenna’s subsequent relationship with her sister-wives. Clearly, the author chose to re-write a significant part of the storyline. With WhisperSync, it’s confusing and unclear which is the version that the author intended to publish. Because of at least one line in the Kindle version that supports the audio version (and which must be confusing as all heck to anyone only reading the Kindle version), I suspect that the story was partially re-written to eliminate Jenna’s “betrayal” as portrayed on the audiobook. I strongly disliked the audiobook version, and the confusion over which Alex and Jenna was the “real” version.
Also character-related is Alex’s personality being shifted from a take-charge kind of guy, to a man who’s indifferent to being caged for ten years as a lab experiment. He seems quite happy to enjoy sex with new women on a spaceship taking him from Vesta to his new “home”. After telling the crew he could easily overpower everyone and take over the ship, he decides instead to throw a tantrum and wreck furniture in his room. In my review of Book 1, I said “This is a science fiction story first, and a haremlit story second.” Book two is very much erotica-forward with a weak, very weak, science fiction story.
Without giving specific spoilers (I hope), the weak points of the science fiction story includes humans imprisoning several alien species for study, while maintaining some sort of diplomatic relationship with those species. Alex is treated sometimes as a unique find (a living Atlantean), and sometimes as someone that humans already know all about, given their frequent contact with Atlanteans. Heck, the humans even have a cure for the virus that is killing Alex!
Enroute, Alex frees Ava, daughter of the dread pirate Evan Draxel. Honestly, Evan reminded me more of the Dread Pirate Roberts from the “Princess Bride”. Alex turns down Evan’s offer to rescue him, and decides to remain a prisoner to see what happens. Still, Evan saves the day when the human Alliance navy is too late to save the day (“They showed up and asked where all the aliens were”). Somehow, the Alliance is able to keep an alien attack, with all the commensurate death and destruction, a complete secret!
After being completely incapable as individual soldiers (six on the transport ship) or as the Alliance navy, the story ends with plans to defend humanity from a possible deadly threat from the Atlanteans. I’d place money on the Atlanteans.
In addition to poor science fiction, the “villain” of this story isn’t a larger-than-life power-hungry murderous thug, he’s an academic. Unless you’re a student desperate for a good grade or recommendation (as a new harem member (Stephanie) is), it’s difficult to wrap your head around our 38yo ex-military MC Alex being outmaneuvered by the new villain. We’ve gone from having a Bond villain to having Austin Power’s Mini-Me.
The new harem members (Stephanie the grad student, Ava the pirate daughter and Lyra the imprisoned alien, are sex-craved and quickly fall in love with Alex.
Well, if you’ve read this review to the end, you know I give honest reviews. I rate the story 2*, the narration 5* and overall, the book is 3*. While I’m curious about Alex and harem’s next adventure with the Atlanteans, if Book 3 is the Alex/Jenna from Book 2 I’ll skip it. If it’s Alex/Jenna from Book 1 I’d give it a chance.
May 9, 2023
Alex is forced to leave vesta due to an virus attacking his body for medical help .
Alex contracts a virus that is attacking his body with migraines that will literally kill him in two months from the pain . He must leave vesta to seek medical help . Upon traveling to the facility he rescues a woman from certain death as her ship was attacked by pirates her being the only survivor . recommend reading excellent series .
Alex contracts a virus that is attacking his body with migraines that will literally kill him in two months from the pain . He must leave vesta to seek medical help . Upon traveling to the facility he rescues a woman from certain death as her ship was attacked by pirates her being the only survivor . recommend reading excellent series .
April 14, 2023
Parting is such sweet sorrow and getting back together is a blast
Alex leaves vesta on an adventure through distrust, disgust, redemption, knowledge, new love, and warfare. He is ever the good guy hero who protects his friends and lovers even as they fight by his side. His harem is ever expanding with a few new lovelies in the mix.
Alex leaves vesta on an adventure through distrust, disgust, redemption, knowledge, new love, and warfare. He is ever the good guy hero who protects his friends and lovers even as they fight by his side. His harem is ever expanding with a few new lovelies in the mix.
June 6, 2023
What a diverse harem
This si-fi is a great lot of love. The idea of cross species love is a far cry from, take me to your leader. The change in perspective in how different life is studied.
This si-fi is a great lot of love. The idea of cross species love is a far cry from, take me to your leader. The change in perspective in how different life is studied.
May 18, 2023
Excellent job in this 2nd novel.
Excellent job in this 2nd novel. I really like where this story is going and can't wait to see how it ends.
Excellent job in this 2nd novel. I really like where this story is going and can't wait to see how it ends.
February 14, 2024
Main story was alright, but the harem development subplot had some cringe moments.
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