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Between Worlds Two

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Inspired by the likes of James Galloway's Subjugation and John Scalzi's Old Man's War, Between Worlds is a thrilling military sci-fi set in a strange new universe...

Effectively exiled to the edge of the Imperium for his actions in his final training exercise, Jason finds himself stuck on a new ship filled with unfamiliar forms and faces…

Hounded by scheming merchants, precocious colleagues and deadly alien huntresses, will our intrepid hero rise to the challenge, or will he rot away the rest of his days in obscurity?


This novel contains adult themes.

415 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 23, 2021

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Profile Image for Петър Стойков.
Author 2 books327 followers
February 16, 2025
Непретенциозна научна фантастика, в която основният елемент е как главният герой го набива на неограничено количество яки извънземни амазонки.

С изненада установих, че авторът има доста други книги, които просто не са му отбелязани в тоя сайт. Настоящата трилогия са първите му опити в литературата и, логично, са малко куци. Прощаваме му, защото са четими, а и другите му са интересни.
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69 reviews3 followers
June 2, 2022
More of the same as the first book. The main male human character, 19, with super libido has sex with female aliens, while chiding them internally for sort of patriarchal type sexism. This time, there was a focus on romancing a female furry who looked like a werewolf. Not my particular cuppa. No interaction with the romantic interest (Either male or female from the first book), which I was bummed about.

Other males are rarely mentioned, which seems weird and sort of fan-servicey. Main character appears to be building his own harem, accepting female aliens willing to share him.

Why am I reading it? There is something engrossing about it.

Would still like to see Tarcel from the first book. The romance was mentioned towards the end of book 1, but nothing further, which is a shame.

Overall, I like it, but it does get a bit tiresome that Jason is wanted and desired by most female characters he meets.
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45 reviews
November 13, 2023
Not as good as the first one, less smut and what smut there is based around a furry werewolf alien rather than the 'space babe' aliens. Thematically I can understand the appeal of making a romance with one of the conquered species, I just find nothing very sexy about that particular one. This novel like the last one does this confusing thing of creating a situation where the MC could have sex and then yanking it away. It happened a few times in book 1 with the twins and much more often in this one, and it makes no sense because this is erotica and the whole point of the books is the sex. Shit, if we want high plot SF we can read actual scifi.
996 reviews13 followers
July 10, 2021
Great book and series

What can I say I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I also enjoy this series.The reverse sexism throughout the series is a great reminder for IRL . The MC is not to OP but resourceful and used his noggin to solve problems. I like his outlook on life and the way he treats others especially considering how he is treated.sometimes. I really want more books soonest but must be patient.
50 reviews
July 17, 2021
One of my new favorite Series

If you are considering this book at all just do it I can solidly recommend it. Cannot wait for book three. This book was not as thrilling as book one but given how book one ends it was necessary. MC developed relationships and manages to find a way out of exile. Characters are engaging and flawed but mercifully not morons performing actions for the sake of plot progression.

Writing 4/5
Story 4/5
Entertainment 5/5
Series Overall 5/5
223 reviews7 followers
September 7, 2025
A decent continuation

Overall not bad, though not perfect. It could use an editor's touch, though the errors weren't /too/ bad, just enough to be annoying.

I had some credit so picked it up, glad I did for essentially a discount what would normally be KU fare for me. It's interesting enough I might pick up the next, though I might wait for a sale or more credit lying around. It is solid enough to recommend though, especially if you aren't as persnickety as I am.
75 reviews3 followers
June 26, 2021
As good as the first one

I loved this book and it was a very enjoyable read. A worthy continuation of the first one. Looking forward to the next book in the series. I like that the MC is a normal bloke not some camouflaged superhero. The choices made are similar to what I would have liked to do in that situation.
517 reviews7 followers
June 28, 2021
Pretty good

Despite numerous small flaws (proofing errors, inconsistent naming, bizarre capitalisation, among others), this was good. Mystery, military drudgery, politics, violence, romance, and clashing cultures wove together into an engaging tale I want to read more of. I look forward to the next volume.
38 reviews1 follower
June 26, 2021
Another great read

The author has an excellent grasp on his story, and while it may be simple in nature, it is definitely not simplistic.

This author has now joined others on my list, of whom I buy their books immediately, as I know it will be enjoyable .
278 reviews5 followers
July 1, 2021
Great

This is an extremely enjoyable story. The MC is realistic and grows even more in this second volume. I appreciate the growing hate aspect as well as the believable science aspects. Really looking forego the next book in this series.
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124 reviews
July 15, 2021
Great read Great Story

First off this was way better than the first one, which was good. But this one had humor, sex and intrigue all in a great story. I hope the next ones will be even Bette. I love the characters and their progression
10 reviews
July 16, 2021
Perfect

Absolutely loved it. it perfectly continues off the first book, I had to measure how much I read at once just so I didn't finish it too quickly. The wait for the next book is going to be torture.
383 reviews6 followers
August 16, 2021
Great book

I really like the mc and the mix of aliens he works with have many endearing qualities. I nice mix of plot, action, and hook ups with a few of his team. Can't wait to see where the mc goes next.
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50 reviews1 follower
October 25, 2021
A good follow up.

Slow burning but a good story line, enough for me to pay for a second book. I like a cool hand MC who doesn’t seem phased by the scenarios he finds himself in. I will look forward to more in the series.
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1,612 reviews60 followers
December 29, 2021
Even better than the first one and kept me engaged throughout. Skimmed the sex scenes when they went on a bit, but the balance with the story and relevance of said scenes to the plot were good. I look forward to the next book.
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339 reviews
January 26, 2022
Loved it

A great series that makes you feel like your there in the book.Well written and the nonstop action and smart deadly ladies makes for a good read.When’s book three coming out?
783 reviews9 followers
June 26, 2021
Very good book

This is a fine space adventure novel. It is well written and edited. The characters are fun and we'll rounded. I anxiously await the sequel.
6 reviews
June 26, 2021
Another fun read.

AlI can say If you liked first book, read this and wait for 3rd! Plus these five words Amazon required
Profile Image for Carl Marshall.
5 reviews
June 29, 2021
Good read

Like what I am reading so far. Finished the book in two days. Wouldn’t mind more fight scenes but all in all. A series worth keeping up with.
4 reviews
June 30, 2021
Well done

Another excellent part in this series. I can't wait for the next one! Well worth the price. Why do I need 20 words minimum haha
55 reviews
July 2, 2021
Fun

Loved the first one, but wanted to know more about different species, which this book accomplished, hope more is coming.
208 reviews3 followers
July 8, 2021
Book 2 is even better than book 1

I loved book 2. Lots of action and intrigue and a heap more character development as well as world/universe building. Now I'm waiting on book 3
12 reviews
July 14, 2021
A fun world

A fun world with some fun characters. The settings and people make you want more snippets and overall I want more from the series
374 reviews3 followers
July 14, 2021
Good

I rather enjoyed this book. The MC is fun. Interesting role reversal and I think he navigated it well. I look forward to the next book.
Profile Image for Vedran.
178 reviews
July 18, 2021
As good as the first one

As good as the first one. Jason still gets in trouble, but this time in a tin can picket ship's crew. Still a fun read.
44 reviews
August 3, 2021
Great second book

Great addition to the series that really kept me enthralled till the end. Not to spoil anything in this book I’ll just say you’ll enjoy it if you liked the first.
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37 reviews2 followers
April 29, 2022
Enjoyed it

Had more of what I wanted from the first book which was action. Adventure and fighting. It may not be flooded with it but it was enough for me.
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1,182 reviews
August 19, 2024
simple but like kinda enjoyable despite all the fucking GOD awful ingrish =D
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2,482 reviews127 followers
July 4, 2021
Rating 4.0 stars

A good continuation of the series. The MC has been sent to a backwater planet to start his service. He is suffering the consequences of his actions in the last book when he shamed the Nobel. He doesn't get to go to school like every other recruit and has to go straight to service. A good continuation of the series even though the supporting characters are different.
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1,262 reviews20 followers
March 27, 2022
Much like part 1, a mix of an enjoyable SF military story and one that goes into gender dynamics, politics and world building. The resolution of the plot was a bit quick, but I enjoyed the build up, getting to know all the people involved, making the twist at the end certainly more enjoyable. I do hope we get to stick with at least some of the characters we know from either this part or the previous one and not end up with a dozen or so new characters. Really curious were things are going.
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