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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.