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Transformation : Book 2
The saga continues... A shocking hero leads a revolution against the Central Kingdom, while a number of other pivotal events take place. Fans of the series want to know if the mysterious character "ALL CAPS" has found a new life and if Officer Liara will finally remember who she was in her previous incarnation. Continue your journey with Book 2 to learn the answers to these pressing questions, and to find out what happens to Prince Anglid and the others as Xżyber's ULTIMATE THREAT gets closer and closer!
275 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 8, 2026
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June 25, 2026
Unique and Entertaining Sci-Fi
In TRANSFORMATION, Opeshum immerses readers in an intriguing world of a fight for survival amid diminishing resources, as characters undergo a rebirth into metal beings that threaten the survival of their counterparts. This is the author’s second issue in the Gods on Trial series, and it would be best enjoyed alongside the first issue. Regardless, one can still read it as a standalone novel.
The author did a great job with plot development and world-building; the settings are unique, and the characters in the book use a strange system of reference to time and seasons, which makes the story unique and more interesting. The interactions between the characters, the relationships, betrayal, and conflicts feel realistic. One interesting scene is how Liara's dad felt emotional during her transformation. Readers will be highly anticipating finding out what happens next look forward to reading the third book.
In TRANSFORMATION, Opeshum immerses readers in an intriguing world of a fight for survival amid diminishing resources, as characters undergo a rebirth into metal beings that threaten the survival of their counterparts. This is the author’s second issue in the Gods on Trial series, and it would be best enjoyed alongside the first issue. Regardless, one can still read it as a standalone novel.
The author did a great job with plot development and world-building; the settings are unique, and the characters in the book use a strange system of reference to time and seasons, which makes the story unique and more interesting. The interactions between the characters, the relationships, betrayal, and conflicts feel realistic. One interesting scene is how Liara's dad felt emotional during her transformation. Readers will be highly anticipating finding out what happens next look forward to reading the third book.
July 4, 2026
When the description of a book has a protagonist and ‘other pivotal moments,’ it is unsurprising that this rings alarm bells. If the author cannot define the book's trajectory, what hope is there for the reader?
The confusion begins with the sheer volume of characters.
Chapter 1: Zenith, Anglid, Dobroc, Jarvis, Caelan and Thai
Chapter 2: Forris, Uriss, Evaline, Plebony, Anya
Chapter 3: Ennaasciowt, Willhelm, King Thio
Chapter 4: Purvi, Zet, Officer Liara, Lousious, Osiem, Gia
Chapter5: Evan, Shrigeman, Nera, Glin Mollard
Chapter 6: Flexix, Satutrin
Chapter 7: Dr Crispis, Rotmeyer, Dr Kintola
With so many shifts in the story, it is hard to hold onto the flow. Essentially, this book is about humans and Mollards, humans who have been adapted to remove emotions but retain all memories from previous lives. As Mollards are part machine, they need to keep their solar energy up to survive and Thai is a good example of this. Glin Mollard appears to be the creator of this technology, along with Shringman, who is an expert in memory science. Dr Crispis is in charge of the Planetary Research Team, which also appears to be looking into Mollardisation.
King Thio and the late Queen Evaline, along with Governor Ennaasciowt, appear to be the ruling faction, but apart from being out of touch, it is unclear what they add to the story. Similarly, the gods Flexis and Satutrin have no significant role within the narrative.
The idea of retaining the memories of every human incarnation is an interesting one, as is the idea of part human part machine, but there are too many characters and not enough focus. If Officer Liara is meant to be the main protagonist, she is barely mentioned in the beginning. There have been comparisons to Dune with the Teal scarcity and I would agree, but there needs to be a lot more focus to make this work.
The confusion begins with the sheer volume of characters.
Chapter 1: Zenith, Anglid, Dobroc, Jarvis, Caelan and Thai
Chapter 2: Forris, Uriss, Evaline, Plebony, Anya
Chapter 3: Ennaasciowt, Willhelm, King Thio
Chapter 4: Purvi, Zet, Officer Liara, Lousious, Osiem, Gia
Chapter5: Evan, Shrigeman, Nera, Glin Mollard
Chapter 6: Flexix, Satutrin
Chapter 7: Dr Crispis, Rotmeyer, Dr Kintola
With so many shifts in the story, it is hard to hold onto the flow. Essentially, this book is about humans and Mollards, humans who have been adapted to remove emotions but retain all memories from previous lives. As Mollards are part machine, they need to keep their solar energy up to survive and Thai is a good example of this. Glin Mollard appears to be the creator of this technology, along with Shringman, who is an expert in memory science. Dr Crispis is in charge of the Planetary Research Team, which also appears to be looking into Mollardisation.
King Thio and the late Queen Evaline, along with Governor Ennaasciowt, appear to be the ruling faction, but apart from being out of touch, it is unclear what they add to the story. Similarly, the gods Flexis and Satutrin have no significant role within the narrative.
The idea of retaining the memories of every human incarnation is an interesting one, as is the idea of part human part machine, but there are too many characters and not enough focus. If Officer Liara is meant to be the main protagonist, she is barely mentioned in the beginning. There have been comparisons to Dune with the Teal scarcity and I would agree, but there needs to be a lot more focus to make this work.
July 21, 2026
THE REVIEW
This was a compelling and engaging second entry into this incredible sci-fi and fantasy series. The author does a fantastic job of building on the events of the first book and giving readers a sense of immersion in a vast new world at the same time. The author achieves this by balancing powerful, evocative imagery with a diverse array of characters that shift the point of view in each chapter.
The world-building and mythos the author expands upon in this book offer a brilliant fusion of science fiction and fantasy storytelling. This allows the author to continue to engage in a deep conversation with the reader about the impact war and divisive politics and religious viewpoints have on the populations of the world by showcasing both a war for resources, as well as a war between social classes, in this case between the reborn metal beings known as mollards and the organic people who are considered second-class laborers. The dynamic character interaction said that this level of storytelling keeps readers emotionally invested in the development of the narrative.
THE VERDICT
A rich, dynamic, and highly entertaining sci-fi and fantasy novel, Author Opëshum Patroz's “Transformation” is a must-read entry into the gods on trial series. The sheer volume of detail the author is able to pack into a moderately paced narrative, from the metal organisms need for solar energy to stay alive to the impact uncovered memories can have on those who have transitioned into being a metal organism and so much more, mesh perfectly with the world building and character development that this author and the series has become known for and readers will be on the edge of their seats as every twist and turn leaves them breathlessly anticipating the third book in the series.
This was a compelling and engaging second entry into this incredible sci-fi and fantasy series. The author does a fantastic job of building on the events of the first book and giving readers a sense of immersion in a vast new world at the same time. The author achieves this by balancing powerful, evocative imagery with a diverse array of characters that shift the point of view in each chapter.
The world-building and mythos the author expands upon in this book offer a brilliant fusion of science fiction and fantasy storytelling. This allows the author to continue to engage in a deep conversation with the reader about the impact war and divisive politics and religious viewpoints have on the populations of the world by showcasing both a war for resources, as well as a war between social classes, in this case between the reborn metal beings known as mollards and the organic people who are considered second-class laborers. The dynamic character interaction said that this level of storytelling keeps readers emotionally invested in the development of the narrative.
THE VERDICT
A rich, dynamic, and highly entertaining sci-fi and fantasy novel, Author Opëshum Patroz's “Transformation” is a must-read entry into the gods on trial series. The sheer volume of detail the author is able to pack into a moderately paced narrative, from the metal organisms need for solar energy to stay alive to the impact uncovered memories can have on those who have transitioned into being a metal organism and so much more, mesh perfectly with the world building and character development that this author and the series has become known for and readers will be on the edge of their seats as every twist and turn leaves them breathlessly anticipating the third book in the series.
July 13, 2026
Opëshum did a great job of bringing war, religion, politics, gods, and sci-fi into a single narrative. However, its essence is the same as it was ages ago: every system built on fear breaks down when people start asking questions. It happens when people lose their certainty. Soldiers query the war. Believers doubt their gods. Rulers look at the pain they caused.
The story takes place on the planet Xżyber. Teal is a resource that people need to survive. Its shortage has helped create war and suffering. When Anglid rescues enemy soldiers and takes them to a cave full of Teal. Officer Thai admits the truth out loud, "The war I’m fighting has nothing to do with Teal."
Then there is another story where Officer Liara is court-martialed and strapped to an examiner's table for a forced deprogramming. Her own dad did this to her because he thinks he's helping her. There are also two people named Zet and Purvi who are starving in the woods, hiding from soldiers, and a little kid named Gia who helps them find food and shelter.
This book is dense, and the author has really breathed life into Xżyber's contradictions. It has a large cast, many political groups, scientific ideas, and invented terms. Also, there are different stories, and through these stories, the author seems to argue that real change begins when people accept responsibility for their choices. This can make the story hard to follow at times. If someone is picking up this series, I would suggest going through book 1 first to get a context of what's happening in this one. Otherwise, readers will be confused by the flow of the story.
The story takes place on the planet Xżyber. Teal is a resource that people need to survive. Its shortage has helped create war and suffering. When Anglid rescues enemy soldiers and takes them to a cave full of Teal. Officer Thai admits the truth out loud, "The war I’m fighting has nothing to do with Teal."
Then there is another story where Officer Liara is court-martialed and strapped to an examiner's table for a forced deprogramming. Her own dad did this to her because he thinks he's helping her. There are also two people named Zet and Purvi who are starving in the woods, hiding from soldiers, and a little kid named Gia who helps them find food and shelter.
This book is dense, and the author has really breathed life into Xżyber's contradictions. It has a large cast, many political groups, scientific ideas, and invented terms. Also, there are different stories, and through these stories, the author seems to argue that real change begins when people accept responsibility for their choices. This can make the story hard to follow at times. If someone is picking up this series, I would suggest going through book 1 first to get a context of what's happening in this one. Otherwise, readers will be confused by the flow of the story.
July 15, 2026
Transformation builds beautifully on the foundation laid in Book 1. While the first book introduced the fascinating world and its characters, Book 2 expands the story with greater depth, higher stakes, and even more compelling twists. It feels more confident, more immersive, and emotionally richer without losing the originality that made Book 1 stand out.
The author continues to craft an incredibly detailed universe filled with layered characters, thought-provoking themes, and unpredictable developments. The world-building is imaginative and immersive, while the multiple perspectives add depth and keep the story engaging from beginning to end.
What I enjoyed most was how the story balances action, mystery, and philosophical ideas. The various characters in the story like Flexix, Anglid, Thai, Glin Mollard, Liara, Anya, King Thio, Ennaasciowt... doesn't just entertain—they encourages readers to reflect on power, belief, identity, and the consequences of our choices. The emotional moments carry real weight, and the ending left me genuinely excited for the next installment.
If you enjoyed Book 1, you'll likely find *Transformation* even more rewarding. It's a sequel that successfully raises the bar while staying true to the spirit of the series. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy epic science fiction with strong world-building and meaningful themes.
This version keeps the comparison general and credible without making unsupported plot-specific claims.
The author continues to craft an incredibly detailed universe filled with layered characters, thought-provoking themes, and unpredictable developments. The world-building is imaginative and immersive, while the multiple perspectives add depth and keep the story engaging from beginning to end.
What I enjoyed most was how the story balances action, mystery, and philosophical ideas. The various characters in the story like Flexix, Anglid, Thai, Glin Mollard, Liara, Anya, King Thio, Ennaasciowt... doesn't just entertain—they encourages readers to reflect on power, belief, identity, and the consequences of our choices. The emotional moments carry real weight, and the ending left me genuinely excited for the next installment.
If you enjoyed Book 1, you'll likely find *Transformation* even more rewarding. It's a sequel that successfully raises the bar while staying true to the spirit of the series. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy epic science fiction with strong world-building and meaningful themes.
This version keeps the comparison general and credible without making unsupported plot-specific claims.
July 2, 2026
This book has a lot of information in it and, at times, I felt lost trying to keep up with everything. This is book 2 of this series and I do believe that I should have read the first book before tackling this one. I think it would have made understanding things much easier. In this book, two types of beings inhabit the world, humanoid robotic machines called Mollards, and humans (non-Mollards). There is a class system and the humans are ruled by a royal family. The world runs on teal oil, which there is a shortage and everyone is wanting some. The story line reminded me of Dune (spice). A girl, Liara, is trying to discover who she was in the past and the focus of the story is her journey to find out. There is a lot of philosophy, religion, politics, etc. Patroz has made a very detailed world. I’m not really one to get into such details, but she does a good job. Anybody liking sci-fi or AU books will like this story.
June 26, 2026
gods On Trial book 2 is a continuation of the previous book, This time Liara is haunted by flashbacks of a life she can't quite place, and piecing together who she once was becomes the mystery that drives the whole book.
The Leaders are under threat of a revolution, most people are in serious revolt of the current state. There are some good leaders trying to help the bad ones realize that they are failing their people and the system is killing them and their values.
This is an epic book that offers a mind blowing storyline. Something I really took from this book was the quotes used. Almost all conversations felt really smart.
The Leaders are under threat of a revolution, most people are in serious revolt of the current state. There are some good leaders trying to help the bad ones realize that they are failing their people and the system is killing them and their values.
This is an epic book that offers a mind blowing storyline. Something I really took from this book was the quotes used. Almost all conversations felt really smart.
June 30, 2026
I had not read the first book in the series before picking this up, so it did leave me a little confused and struggling a bit to understand the characters and storyline. However, once I went through the first book, this was easier to understand
However, this is a well-written book. The world-building and the characters are well detailed. It does show that the author spent time creating the planet, ecosystem, and people. I like the idea of Mollards and non-Mollards existing on one planet and the conflict this brings. This is a good read for lovers of sci-fi.
However, this is a well-written book. The world-building and the characters are well detailed. It does show that the author spent time creating the planet, ecosystem, and people. I like the idea of Mollards and non-Mollards existing on one planet and the conflict this brings. This is a good read for lovers of sci-fi.
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