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Soulship #4
Corefire
They've become strong enough to hold the ship's darkened halls.
But the night sky can't wait any longer to be saved.
Other powers beyond the Soulship have begun moving, endangering lives even remotely connected to the nigh-extinct starship race. If they are successful, the night sky will become awash in genocide and civil war.
Jasper and Nova must now ensure that enough of the Soulship is safe enough to shelter an evacuated population, and the only way to do so is to advance even deeper into the ancient vessel and activate systems forgotten by even the Soulship herself.
But if they can activate the ship's corefire, then all the monsters roaming between the stars, and all the tyrants seeking to profit in their wake, will finally have something to fear themselves.
But the night sky can't wait any longer to be saved.
Other powers beyond the Soulship have begun moving, endangering lives even remotely connected to the nigh-extinct starship race. If they are successful, the night sky will become awash in genocide and civil war.
Jasper and Nova must now ensure that enough of the Soulship is safe enough to shelter an evacuated population, and the only way to do so is to advance even deeper into the ancient vessel and activate systems forgotten by even the Soulship herself.
But if they can activate the ship's corefire, then all the monsters roaming between the stars, and all the tyrants seeking to profit in their wake, will finally have something to fear themselves.
288 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 21, 2021
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April 25, 2021
Disappointing
First let me say, I’ve read this and the author’s other series. I think this author is talented.
I like the the creative cultivation series and theme of triumph over adversity. That said, this book needed a lot of work. The characters are constantly engaged in repetitive philosophical discussions both with themselves and with each other. They say the same things over and over again. These discussions even occur in the middle of battles. The book is 80% philosophical discussions and conversations about their emotions, and 20% plot progression. Case in point. The main protagonists teleport to down the planet. They already know that there are hostile forces on the planet and that they are in close proximity to their arrival point. So what do they do? They start talking about their feelings for each other and openly discuss the most important secret the have. The one they’ve been tasked with keeping at all costs. Of course there’s a bad guy hiding in the bushes and he hears everything. Dumbest thing ever. There’s more. They then have a prolonged dialogue with one of the bad guys. They then continue talking during the fight.
Also the author has borrowed much too heavily from his other series. The characters have the same attitudes, relationship dynamics and even the premise of the story is similar.
This story has tons of potential. I hope the author puts in the work to raise the quality.
First let me say, I’ve read this and the author’s other series. I think this author is talented.
I like the the creative cultivation series and theme of triumph over adversity. That said, this book needed a lot of work. The characters are constantly engaged in repetitive philosophical discussions both with themselves and with each other. They say the same things over and over again. These discussions even occur in the middle of battles. The book is 80% philosophical discussions and conversations about their emotions, and 20% plot progression. Case in point. The main protagonists teleport to down the planet. They already know that there are hostile forces on the planet and that they are in close proximity to their arrival point. So what do they do? They start talking about their feelings for each other and openly discuss the most important secret the have. The one they’ve been tasked with keeping at all costs. Of course there’s a bad guy hiding in the bushes and he hears everything. Dumbest thing ever. There’s more. They then have a prolonged dialogue with one of the bad guys. They then continue talking during the fight.
Also the author has borrowed much too heavily from his other series. The characters have the same attitudes, relationship dynamics and even the premise of the story is similar.
This story has tons of potential. I hope the author puts in the work to raise the quality.
April 21, 2021
This was not book four, it was book three part two.
The length, the in world time spent, it all was far too short for the next in line. At the end, I felt that nothing g had happened, the entire thing left me wanting and unsatisfied. If this was a few more chapters in book three it would be five stars. On its own it just ranks in at three, and that is a stretch due to the blatant similarities to his other series. I am disappointed by this book.
The length, the in world time spent, it all was far too short for the next in line. At the end, I felt that nothing g had happened, the entire thing left me wanting and unsatisfied. If this was a few more chapters in book three it would be five stars. On its own it just ranks in at three, and that is a stretch due to the blatant similarities to his other series. I am disappointed by this book.
April 23, 2021
I Expected More
There were a fair bit of typos, misspelled chapter headings (i.e. "hapter 4), and what looked like editor footnotes still included. Additionally, it is a copy of his other series. The setting, magic system, and character names have changed, but it is the same plot, events, and characters as the other series. I feel like it's not too much to ask that when an author publishes a new series, it is actually a new series and not an old one rebranded.
There were a fair bit of typos, misspelled chapter headings (i.e. "hapter 4), and what looked like editor footnotes still included. Additionally, it is a copy of his other series. The setting, magic system, and character names have changed, but it is the same plot, events, and characters as the other series. I feel like it's not too much to ask that when an author publishes a new series, it is actually a new series and not an old one rebranded.
April 25, 2021
Predictable but still enjoyable
I liked the book, even though I knew what would happen because the events feel almost copied and pasted. There's a problem or problems, the people responsible are horrible and corrupt, the good guys save the day. That's not to say it isn't interesting, because I still like it, but there are a few more issues.
1. It would be nice the author puts the little blurb about the power system in the beginning of the book, to help jog your memory of it. I had totally forgotten most of from when I finished the third book and it really annoyed me.
2. The author should also include the MC's "spiritual powers" - sorry, I forgot what they're called - into the blurb about the power system, they're relevant to the MC's powers as well.
3. I personally think the book would be better if every character wasn't unredeemably evil or completely selfless. A little variety would go a long way, but hey, that's just my opinion.
SPOILERS NEXT
4. This part stopped me from giving 5 stars, the characters talk weird. They don't do it all the time but there was this one scene where Jason compromises with Mota's tribe to only stay on the starship temporarily and what he said was over a page long when it could have been a paragraph or two at the most. I get that he needs to properly show that he's a trustworthy person and persuade them, except they already trust them, so there's no need for that. Things like that really bugged me. I don't feel that the characters talk like normal people, and yes, I know the book is in an alternate reality in the future, but it bugs me anyways.
Don't get me wrong though, I loved the book and can't wait for the next one.
I liked the book, even though I knew what would happen because the events feel almost copied and pasted. There's a problem or problems, the people responsible are horrible and corrupt, the good guys save the day. That's not to say it isn't interesting, because I still like it, but there are a few more issues.
1. It would be nice the author puts the little blurb about the power system in the beginning of the book, to help jog your memory of it. I had totally forgotten most of from when I finished the third book and it really annoyed me.
2. The author should also include the MC's "spiritual powers" - sorry, I forgot what they're called - into the blurb about the power system, they're relevant to the MC's powers as well.
3. I personally think the book would be better if every character wasn't unredeemably evil or completely selfless. A little variety would go a long way, but hey, that's just my opinion.
SPOILERS NEXT
4. This part stopped me from giving 5 stars, the characters talk weird. They don't do it all the time but there was this one scene where Jason compromises with Mota's tribe to only stay on the starship temporarily and what he said was over a page long when it could have been a paragraph or two at the most. I get that he needs to properly show that he's a trustworthy person and persuade them, except they already trust them, so there's no need for that. Things like that really bugged me. I don't feel that the characters talk like normal people, and yes, I know the book is in an alternate reality in the future, but it bugs me anyways.
Don't get me wrong though, I loved the book and can't wait for the next one.
March 16, 2025
Couple of things bothered me about this one. First, that no one really reprimanded Nestor for his overreach. They kinda did, but again he's just too adoooooorable to really get mad at. Ew. Nestor has majorly fucked up many times, and yet always escapes reprimand because of his cuteness. I hate this trope. So much. Hate, hate, hate, hate the "lovable" (sarcasm) animal sidekick who can do no wrong (even more sarcasm).
Secondly, I really feel like throughout the series (and this book in particular) people are way too forgiving of the Anchor Knights and Jasper's parents. They literally trained him as a child soldier and deliberately caused him horrific psychological damage. But noooo, everyone's like "they did nothing wrong, they were amazing parents!!!". You can acknowledge the wrongs that were done to Jasper's parents without idolizing everything they ever did. They were objectively TERRIBLE parents.
It's sort of a running theme really with this author. Everyone is way too nice, including times where it is not a good thing for everything to be copacetic. You can get mad at people mistreating you sometimes you know? You don't have to always instantly forgive them for everything.
Secondly, I really feel like throughout the series (and this book in particular) people are way too forgiving of the Anchor Knights and Jasper's parents. They literally trained him as a child soldier and deliberately caused him horrific psychological damage. But noooo, everyone's like "they did nothing wrong, they were amazing parents!!!". You can acknowledge the wrongs that were done to Jasper's parents without idolizing everything they ever did. They were objectively TERRIBLE parents.
It's sort of a running theme really with this author. Everyone is way too nice, including times where it is not a good thing for everything to be copacetic. You can get mad at people mistreating you sometimes you know? You don't have to always instantly forgive them for everything.
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April 26, 2021
Great continuation to the story.
This book continues all the fun and fascinating trends from before without anything seeming stale.
There's too much good for my clumsy review to really do it justice. So I'll settle for... it was really good. ;-P
My only complaints (minor ones at that) are that I couldn't empathize with his internal struggle completley and even found it frustrating at times. There was also a slightly larger sense of contrived progression but I didn't mind this nearly as much since I approved of where the story was going and was thoroughly entertained along the way.
This book continues all the fun and fascinating trends from before without anything seeming stale.
There's too much good for my clumsy review to really do it justice. So I'll settle for... it was really good. ;-P
My only complaints (minor ones at that) are that I couldn't empathize with his internal struggle completley and even found it frustrating at times. There was also a slightly larger sense of contrived progression but I didn't mind this nearly as much since I approved of where the story was going and was thoroughly entertained along the way.
September 6, 2021
First-Half Drudgery
Book 4 ends with a bang, but holy guacamole, the first half of this entry is a grind. Nothing of importance happens until the 50% mark. I was shocked at the amount of exposition and lecturing thrown at the main character (and thus, the reader). There is definitely a better, more interesting way to expand the world. Being explicitly told everything for hundreds of pages was not the way.
That being said, the second half picked up more, and I really enjoyed the ending. Think I’ll give the next book a go, but if it doesn’t pan out… I’ll just stick with the superior Challenger’s Call series.
Book 4 ends with a bang, but holy guacamole, the first half of this entry is a grind. Nothing of importance happens until the 50% mark. I was shocked at the amount of exposition and lecturing thrown at the main character (and thus, the reader). There is definitely a better, more interesting way to expand the world. Being explicitly told everything for hundreds of pages was not the way.
That being said, the second half picked up more, and I really enjoyed the ending. Think I’ll give the next book a go, but if it doesn’t pan out… I’ll just stick with the superior Challenger’s Call series.
April 22, 2021
Night Rider
I'm always excited for another entry in this story. I enjoy the mythology of this universe, and the deep rooted conflict present between the soul ships and the shadow ridden lovecraftian horrors of the deep black. I don't read too many western cultivation books, but I have enjoyed the way this system is set up, and look forward to future advancements. I do wish the story was a tad longer, as there was a lot to do that it felt a bit unresolved, even though it ends on a victory. All told I'm eagerly anticipating the next volume.
I'm always excited for another entry in this story. I enjoy the mythology of this universe, and the deep rooted conflict present between the soul ships and the shadow ridden lovecraftian horrors of the deep black. I don't read too many western cultivation books, but I have enjoyed the way this system is set up, and look forward to future advancements. I do wish the story was a tad longer, as there was a lot to do that it felt a bit unresolved, even though it ends on a victory. All told I'm eagerly anticipating the next volume.
June 1, 2021
Great Series So Far Interesting Character Development
The “World” or universe is put together really well. Some actions and traits of certain characters are a tad exasperating. Even though it seems to be for a reason the trek to get there was slightly infuriating. But I loved it all the same. The characters are fleshing themselves out nicely. The “system” with all the different ways to acquire and types of power is done pretty well. Lot of lore and background info which I love. The world building is really fun. Can’t wait for the next one.
The “World” or universe is put together really well. Some actions and traits of certain characters are a tad exasperating. Even though it seems to be for a reason the trek to get there was slightly infuriating. But I loved it all the same. The characters are fleshing themselves out nicely. The “system” with all the different ways to acquire and types of power is done pretty well. Lot of lore and background info which I love. The world building is really fun. Can’t wait for the next one.
June 13, 2021
A entertaining read
I like this fourth book in the series and I like direction it is going. I also like how the main character is finally starting to come into his own and the women in his life are making him stronger and starting to return his affection. I hope in future books that the romance will become a Little bit stronger as well as the cultivation that is going on is a very interesting premise of the story is built upon and I am enjoying reading and would love to read the next book.
I like this fourth book in the series and I like direction it is going. I also like how the main character is finally starting to come into his own and the women in his life are making him stronger and starting to return his affection. I hope in future books that the romance will become a Little bit stronger as well as the cultivation that is going on is a very interesting premise of the story is built upon and I am enjoying reading and would love to read the next book.
April 22, 2021
Another great book.
Another great book in the series. This one is quite a bit longer than the others in this series, and while it doesn't travel as much as the other books, that gives it plenty of time to really dive into the strength of these books and give the characters character growth to go along with their growth in power. The villain of this book was a bit one note, but the main cast and their interactions are as phenomenal as ever.
Another great book in the series. This one is quite a bit longer than the others in this series, and while it doesn't travel as much as the other books, that gives it plenty of time to really dive into the strength of these books and give the characters character growth to go along with their growth in power. The villain of this book was a bit one note, but the main cast and their interactions are as phenomenal as ever.
June 12, 2021
3.5
It was good and it was nice to see some long arch movement, but I have to admit that I get bored with the constant leveling up of cultivation stories. Also, the magic system in this is quite detailed and convoluted. The author spends a lot of time explaining it in every single book. It's sensible, but it reads a bit like one of those military scifi authors that spends so much time on gun porn only in this series the time is spent on magic.
Still, I like the characters a lot.
It was good and it was nice to see some long arch movement, but I have to admit that I get bored with the constant leveling up of cultivation stories. Also, the magic system in this is quite detailed and convoluted. The author spends a lot of time explaining it in every single book. It's sensible, but it reads a bit like one of those military scifi authors that spends so much time on gun porn only in this series the time is spent on magic.
Still, I like the characters a lot.
April 2, 2022
It cold be much more than it is.
The story is fine there's just to much blatant and unnecessary part that pull you out of the story diminishing the enjoyment of it. Its fine if you have message to convey in the book but it would be best to be more circumspect about the approach no need for the constant hammer with ideology. Its also a really short book but given the previous statements that might not be a bad thing.
The story is fine there's just to much blatant and unnecessary part that pull you out of the story diminishing the enjoyment of it. Its fine if you have message to convey in the book but it would be best to be more circumspect about the approach no need for the constant hammer with ideology. Its also a really short book but given the previous statements that might not be a bad thing.
April 21, 2021
Still Fantastic
Love it but come with the caveat of once I finished reading this I will have to wait for the next book to be released. Different from the other books as the pacing was slower than the previous titles but felt that it was as if the characters were consolidating their wins and addressing past pains that were only touched upon in the last novel.
Love it but come with the caveat of once I finished reading this I will have to wait for the next book to be released. Different from the other books as the pacing was slower than the previous titles but felt that it was as if the characters were consolidating their wins and addressing past pains that were only touched upon in the last novel.
April 23, 2021
Amazing
I can’t begin to show my appreciation for the concepts that are discussed and examined in this book. The depth of growth that the characters have and the the story that is propelled by that growth are something that many should read. I recommend this book, and the series to anyone, may they read, understand, and grow from the experience.
I can’t begin to show my appreciation for the concepts that are discussed and examined in this book. The depth of growth that the characters have and the the story that is propelled by that growth are something that many should read. I recommend this book, and the series to anyone, may they read, understand, and grow from the experience.
April 24, 2021
Well done
Another book done and the same quality it gives... All in all a wonderful book, it has talk about some things that the main character needs to overcome. Also we have a new villain that make you want to punch him. I truly love this series and will keep reading until the end!
Another book done and the same quality it gives... All in all a wonderful book, it has talk about some things that the main character needs to overcome. Also we have a new villain that make you want to punch him. I truly love this series and will keep reading until the end!
April 24, 2021
Marking Time
Near three hundred pages for about ninety pages of events. Between exposition dumps, sudden psychological issues, and speeches by idiots, much time is wasted.
The strong characters, intense action scenes, and hopeful philosophy kept me engaged. The humor helped, too.
Overall this is a 3.6, barely rising above filler status. But it does rise.
Near three hundred pages for about ninety pages of events. Between exposition dumps, sudden psychological issues, and speeches by idiots, much time is wasted.
The strong characters, intense action scenes, and hopeful philosophy kept me engaged. The humor helped, too.
Overall this is a 3.6, barely rising above filler status. But it does rise.
April 29, 2021
Enjoyable
Still enjoying this series although the sequence of events is too similar to his other challenger series to throw any big surprises your way and can be a bit too obvious.
For all that it still keeps your reading interest as the characters and the finer details are well written.
Still enjoying this series although the sequence of events is too similar to his other challenger series to throw any big surprises your way and can be a bit too obvious.
For all that it still keeps your reading interest as the characters and the finer details are well written.
June 1, 2021
Awesome
I like the world building and how the author ties up loose ends as they go along. Story started slowly but picked up and had a strong finish. I wish there was a bit of a training montage to shore up skills or even expand on possibilities. I do like how the characters grow and develop as people.
I like the world building and how the author ties up loose ends as they go along. Story started slowly but picked up and had a strong finish. I wish there was a bit of a training montage to shore up skills or even expand on possibilities. I do like how the characters grow and develop as people.
February 2, 2022
Invigorating
The storyline continues to improve as the characters develop further. The “mechanics” are a bit intense but there is a guide at the end of this book which sorts everything. Grammatical errors are infrequent, but still present. This installment ends well but leaves no doubt there is more.
The storyline continues to improve as the characters develop further. The “mechanics” are a bit intense but there is a guide at the end of this book which sorts everything. Grammatical errors are infrequent, but still present. This installment ends well but leaves no doubt there is more.
April 21, 2021
Amazing read
I love the book series so far and can not wait from the next one. I will be interesting to see how the characters develop in future books. Thank you and please keep writing great books
I love the book series so far and can not wait from the next one. I will be interesting to see how the characters develop in future books. Thank you and please keep writing great books
April 23, 2021
Solid addition
I've quickly become a fan of this authors work because sometimes you need stories about heroes who will always stand against evil. I like the cultivation system in this series and the blend of fantasy and sci-fi. Looking forward the the next book.
I've quickly become a fan of this authors work because sometimes you need stories about heroes who will always stand against evil. I like the cultivation system in this series and the blend of fantasy and sci-fi. Looking forward the the next book.
April 23, 2021
Another awesome read!
A great addition to the series, as it branches out from the flow of the first 3 and successfully expands the scope of the world to match the character's progress. Nicely done!
A great addition to the series, as it branches out from the flow of the first 3 and successfully expands the scope of the world to match the character's progress. Nicely done!
April 24, 2021
Amazing yet again
This book was just perfect with the right amount of recovering rooms, fight sequences, comic relief, cultivation advancement.the ending was perfect as well. I am chanting “Nom Nom Nom “ to the author for more in this series please
This book was just perfect with the right amount of recovering rooms, fight sequences, comic relief, cultivation advancement.the ending was perfect as well. I am chanting “Nom Nom Nom “ to the author for more in this series please
April 25, 2021
Awesome series
This series demonstrates teamwork improves personal growth and that by increasing personal growth, you also improve team work. Excellent books, cannot wait for the next book to be written!
This series demonstrates teamwork improves personal growth and that by increasing personal growth, you also improve team work. Excellent books, cannot wait for the next book to be written!
April 27, 2021
Yet another excellent story in the Soulship series. My only gripe is that it is so short. I could not put down this book as I am a huge fan of the Soulship series. If you have read the other 3 books, I highly recommend his book as well. If you haven't picked up this series, I highly recommend it! Totally worth it. A few twists and turns, lots of humor and a great overall cultivation novel!
April 27, 2021
Great Series
I love this series! The progression was great and things are just ramping up. Characters and their struggles are believable and I would continue this series till the end.
I love this series! The progression was great and things are just ramping up. Characters and their struggles are believable and I would continue this series till the end.
June 3, 2023
A good continuation to the series, my only complain is how redundant the author is in explaining MC advacement, altough it gives a great deal of insigth gets described to long for a simple purpose of noting advance.
April 21, 2021
Snoop good
The fourth book in this series is amazing. I do have to say I can't wait to see where the story goes from here. Keep up the great work.
The fourth book in this series is amazing. I do have to say I can't wait to see where the story goes from here. Keep up the great work.
April 22, 2021
More please
I’ve been waiting for more of Soulship and I was not disssappointed. I’m so glad to see Jasper healing and kicking fucking ass
I’ve been waiting for more of Soulship and I was not disssappointed. I’m so glad to see Jasper healing and kicking fucking ass
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