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Galaxy's Edge #0.7
Forget Nothing Part II
It takes everything.
Andien Broxin has what she an opportunity to prove her worth through the rigorous and sometimes lethal Legion Selection.
The daughter of a legionnaire, she knows what to expect. Legion Selection will test every fiber of her being, heaping on endless trials of pressure, stress, and pain. Most candidates quickly find their breaking points, while others are merely broken.
Only a precious few, the one percent of the one percent of the one percent, will earn their armor and become...legionnaires.
Don’t miss the long-awaited sequel to the Associated Press best-selling audiobook Forget Nothing by Dragon Award winner Jason Anspach and USMC and Army veteran Michelle C. Meyers!
Andien Broxin has what she an opportunity to prove her worth through the rigorous and sometimes lethal Legion Selection.
The daughter of a legionnaire, she knows what to expect. Legion Selection will test every fiber of her being, heaping on endless trials of pressure, stress, and pain. Most candidates quickly find their breaking points, while others are merely broken.
Only a precious few, the one percent of the one percent of the one percent, will earn their armor and become...legionnaires.
Don’t miss the long-awaited sequel to the Associated Press best-selling audiobook Forget Nothing by Dragon Award winner Jason Anspach and USMC and Army veteran Michelle C. Meyers!
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Published March 15, 2022
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186 books839 followersJASON ANSPACH is the author of Galaxy's Edge, Wayward Galaxy, Forgotten Ruin. and more.
He lives in Puyallup, WA with his wife and their seven (not a typo) children.
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December 13, 2022
The story continues as Andien finds herself being shipped off for training in the legion as only one of a handful of women who are being considered for this strenuous and dangerous posting. There are many in the legion who are working to make sure that the women do not make the cut and others who think it does not seem a bad idea.
When I read the first book I was kind of ambivalent about Andien because she was dedicated but at the same time seemed like she could be wishy-washy about things even though she had managed to reach such a high rank. The other characters are much better here than in the first book, here you get a chance to really a feel for who they are and how they relate to each other. The environment is also well defined as you can almost see some of the places they are sent and have to deal with.
This was good and hope they give us more since they left things on kind of a cliff hanger but with no real direction.
When I read the first book I was kind of ambivalent about Andien because she was dedicated but at the same time seemed like she could be wishy-washy about things even though she had managed to reach such a high rank. The other characters are much better here than in the first book, here you get a chance to really a feel for who they are and how they relate to each other. The environment is also well defined as you can almost see some of the places they are sent and have to deal with.
This was good and hope they give us more since they left things on kind of a cliff hanger but with no real direction.
April 25, 2023
Who is the audience for this novel?
It seems at times to try to push some anti-patriarchal ideas, but never comes good on them.
The fact is that this book is needlessly gory. If this wasn't a prequel book I would hope that there was some message about how "the best" military force in the galaxy shut itself down because they weren't "men" enough to accept women in the ranks. Instead the story goes into some eugenicsesqu crap at the ending as a cliff hanger.
I have the first Galaxy edge book downloaded, but probably will not listen... not worth the time for something that is rife with toxic masculinity as hard as it tries to sound like it is not.
It seems at times to try to push some anti-patriarchal ideas, but never comes good on them.
The fact is that this book is needlessly gory. If this wasn't a prequel book I would hope that there was some message about how "the best" military force in the galaxy shut itself down because they weren't "men" enough to accept women in the ranks. Instead the story goes into some eugenicsesqu crap at the ending as a cliff hanger.
I have the first Galaxy edge book downloaded, but probably will not listen... not worth the time for something that is rife with toxic masculinity as hard as it tries to sound like it is not.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 8, 2023
I loved the first one and loved this one more. As expected, here we have the galactic GI Jane. The misery was excruciating and ever present. The mind games, the push through yet another level of suffering she was not sure existed, all the nuances that at some point make you realize that maybe, just maybe, you can make it through what everyone said was not possible. I liked the twist at the end, maybe old dad is not so paranoid and deluded by crazy conspiracy theories after all. Oh, and best of all, the narrator read corpsman correctly this time. Yay for listening to your fans!
November 12, 2024
I hope they make a third
April 2, 2023
Audible freebie about Ranger School in the future. The first book was ok and this was a bit better albeit heavy on cliches. Glad to know the reader learned how to pronounce corpsman. Low bar. Entertaining but forgettable. The end was disappointing.
May 23, 2022
Nice sequel to Forget Nothing. The next phase of Andien Broxin's back story. The ending definitely suggests a part 3, which I would certainly be interested in, since we still haven't arrived at how she ended up with Netherops (which we already know from the main story line, right from the get go).
This book doesn't get 5 stars from me like the first, because I don't often like training novels (that is, the entire story being about the main character's military training). The stakes aren't high enough for me to want to listen 7+ hours. Unless it's done like in God's & Legionaires (by the main authors), where it's also about 7 hours but with Tyrus Rechs. That was far more thrilling. The characters were better fleshed out and, frankly, more sympathetic/likeable. Plus, the stakes were actually very high.
In Forget Nothing II there's basically only the main character who's being fleshed out, and everything being told from first person perspective doesn't help either.
Also, I find it very hard to believe that a woman, no matter how tough or how fit or how well-trained, could ever measure up to the Legionnaires. The entire concept of the Legion is The best of the best, The 1% of the 1%. So, a pareto distribution I guess, and accepting only the one extreme of the curve into the Legion. From what we know of these men/women pareto distributions, the strongest of the strong can only be men. Hence, the Legion's policy of keeping it male (for more reasons than just this one btw), makes sense inside the story universe.
So, how could it be possible that a woman would ever make it as far as Andien makes it even in this novel? And she isn't even done yet. The aforementioned Gods & Legionaires has a female candidate too, and I found that story more realistic. It honors her character, her stamina, her strength, while still having her fail halfway through. I loved that storyline, and I liked that female character a lot better than Andien.
Granted, Andien is a different character, who annoys several other characters all throughout the saga. But this novel felt different. I guess because it has a different author added to the mix.
Anyway, still a good story, still 4 stars.
Narration was again very well done, I stand by my earlier sentiment (see my Forget Nothing review) of calling this narrator a female version of R.C. Bray, perfect for narrating military scifi with female main characters.
And I guess she listened to some of the feedback she got, because she now no longer pronounces the silent 's' in Marine Corps. Perfect. 5 stars for her narration.
This book doesn't get 5 stars from me like the first, because I don't often like training novels (that is, the entire story being about the main character's military training). The stakes aren't high enough for me to want to listen 7+ hours. Unless it's done like in God's & Legionaires (by the main authors), where it's also about 7 hours but with Tyrus Rechs. That was far more thrilling. The characters were better fleshed out and, frankly, more sympathetic/likeable. Plus, the stakes were actually very high.
In Forget Nothing II there's basically only the main character who's being fleshed out, and everything being told from first person perspective doesn't help either.
Also, I find it very hard to believe that a woman, no matter how tough or how fit or how well-trained, could ever measure up to the Legionnaires. The entire concept of the Legion is The best of the best, The 1% of the 1%. So, a pareto distribution I guess, and accepting only the one extreme of the curve into the Legion. From what we know of these men/women pareto distributions, the strongest of the strong can only be men. Hence, the Legion's policy of keeping it male (for more reasons than just this one btw), makes sense inside the story universe.
So, how could it be possible that a woman would ever make it as far as Andien makes it even in this novel? And she isn't even done yet. The aforementioned Gods & Legionaires has a female candidate too, and I found that story more realistic. It honors her character, her stamina, her strength, while still having her fail halfway through. I loved that storyline, and I liked that female character a lot better than Andien.
Granted, Andien is a different character, who annoys several other characters all throughout the saga. But this novel felt different. I guess because it has a different author added to the mix.
Anyway, still a good story, still 4 stars.
Narration was again very well done, I stand by my earlier sentiment (see my Forget Nothing review) of calling this narrator a female version of R.C. Bray, perfect for narrating military scifi with female main characters.
And I guess she listened to some of the feedback she got, because she now no longer pronounces the silent 's' in Marine Corps. Perfect. 5 stars for her narration.
September 15, 2024
It has been a little while since I've listened to this story,
A continuation, of course, of Forget Nothing.
Set in the Galaxy's Edge Universe, after the time of the Savage Wars, highlighting Rex's Legionaires.
As with the Dark Operator series by Doc Spears, this is co-authored by Jason Anspach.
I mention the Dark Operator series because, Doc went off to write the series Warlord, and then finished the Dark Operator series, listing only himself as the author, while speaking of the process of writing with Jason and Nick.
They have compiled a phenomenal House of writers to themselves, and, Michelle Meyers is no different.
Forget Nothing and, Forget Nothing Part II, has a deep ring of both authenticity as well as, Been there, lived that, Bleed that,
as do most of the books produced by War Gates Books, and Jason and Nick.
The forget nothing duality is, at times, so gritty, and yet, so poignant, and, so human.
If you are into Authentic, Military Sci-Fi,
These are not titles to miss
A continuation, of course, of Forget Nothing.
Set in the Galaxy's Edge Universe, after the time of the Savage Wars, highlighting Rex's Legionaires.
As with the Dark Operator series by Doc Spears, this is co-authored by Jason Anspach.
I mention the Dark Operator series because, Doc went off to write the series Warlord, and then finished the Dark Operator series, listing only himself as the author, while speaking of the process of writing with Jason and Nick.
They have compiled a phenomenal House of writers to themselves, and, Michelle Meyers is no different.
Forget Nothing and, Forget Nothing Part II, has a deep ring of both authenticity as well as, Been there, lived that, Bleed that,
as do most of the books produced by War Gates Books, and Jason and Nick.
The forget nothing duality is, at times, so gritty, and yet, so poignant, and, so human.
If you are into Authentic, Military Sci-Fi,
These are not titles to miss
April 30, 2022
Like the first book? in this series (#.7), this book totally neglects the background of the book. Our protagonist is trying to be the first female member of "The Legion" (a kind of special ops section of the armed force that is never really defined or explained) as they battle another side with various weird soldiers of human and non-human variety. The biggest problem is that who exactly they are fighting and why they are fighting is totally neglected, as if it was somehow superfluous to the whole plot thing.😳
This book has gore in the extreme, and by extreme there is one part where our intrepid first-female-member-of-the-legion-but-I-don't-want-to-brag-about-it is literally swimming in blood. [Really? Swimming in it 🤔]. It kind of seemed like gore for gore's sake, which did not really endear the book to me.
The whole thing became a sort of "I am female hear me roar as I crawl through ever greater thickets of blood and guts, kill various bad guys, and become the first ever female member of the Legion!"
Yeah, baby!! A book for our times. You cannot MISS with a plot like this. This is Abraham Lincoln's Doctor's Dog on steroids! [You have to be old and have watched "The Barefoot Executive" to get that reference]
This book has gore in the extreme, and by extreme there is one part where our intrepid first-female-member-of-the-legion-but-I-don't-want-to-brag-about-it is literally swimming in blood. [Really? Swimming in it 🤔]. It kind of seemed like gore for gore's sake, which did not really endear the book to me.
The whole thing became a sort of "I am female hear me roar as I crawl through ever greater thickets of blood and guts, kill various bad guys, and become the first ever female member of the Legion!"
Yeah, baby!! A book for our times. You cannot MISS with a plot like this. This is Abraham Lincoln's Doctor's Dog on steroids! [You have to be old and have watched "The Barefoot Executive" to get that reference]
March 18, 2023
I'm giving a 6/10 for this one. I usually don't like books/movies/or whatever that's focused on a training or education program because they are usually super cheesy and tropey. This one was no different. Interactions between people in these types of stories are usually so annoying. Needless to say, I didn't enjoy it as much as the other two books in this universe. Also what was that ending? Massie cliffhanger so while this book sets up a lot, it doesn't finish anything. There was a lot I was genuinely interested in for this story and how they play out, so I'll read the next one but I hope it ignores the training. Training/Education books are usually YA for a reason, no judgement but it's just not my type of story.
However showing the sexism is on point, because holy shit, even some of the other reviews for this story have sexist undertones. (@ the neckbeards breathing heavy and complaining only men are strong enough to pass intense physical duress)
However showing the sexism is on point, because holy shit, even some of the other reviews for this story have sexist undertones. (@ the neckbeards breathing heavy and complaining only men are strong enough to pass intense physical duress)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 26, 2024
Beware of pursuing your dreams.
Forget Nothing Book II starts right out where its predecessor left off and is not just action packed, but filled with anticipation to see how or if Audine will deal with Legion Section selection. This story does an excellent job putting the reader/listener right in the middle of the Legion Selection process and paints a full picture of each of the selectees. This novella furthered my desire to read the Galaxy’s Edge series, I need to know what happens to Audine and where her future will take her. Once again Khristine Hvam’s narration does an excellent job of bringing the story to life and making Audine a character that you want to follow.
Forget Nothing Book II starts right out where its predecessor left off and is not just action packed, but filled with anticipation to see how or if Audine will deal with Legion Section selection. This story does an excellent job putting the reader/listener right in the middle of the Legion Selection process and paints a full picture of each of the selectees. This novella furthered my desire to read the Galaxy’s Edge series, I need to know what happens to Audine and where her future will take her. Once again Khristine Hvam’s narration does an excellent job of bringing the story to life and making Audine a character that you want to follow.
April 2, 2022
The character development is good, but the activities are monotonous. If the desire is to show the difficulties of training camp, then I guess the author did a good job. I believe the best part of the story was the inner voice dealing with the struggles. I know this book is part of a series, but the end of this particular book felt like it was two chapters short.
The book deals with physical differences between the genders while emphasizing the mental toughness of the lead female character is equal to all her companions. I believe that was nicely done.
The book deals with physical differences between the genders while emphasizing the mental toughness of the lead female character is equal to all her companions. I believe that was nicely done.
December 31, 2024
Building on the review of the first Forget Nothing, this short story continues to subtly weave in key characters and events that enrich the main narrative. As with the first, I found myself curious about how certain elements would tie into the larger arc.
Reflection post-main series: The second installment provides more depth, but as a standalone, it remains a 3/5 for me. However, if both Forget Nothing and Forget Nothing II had been combined into a single, cohesive entry, the expanded depth and context might have bumped the rating up to a 4/5.
Listened to as an audiobook on Audible.
Reflection post-main series: The second installment provides more depth, but as a standalone, it remains a 3/5 for me. However, if both Forget Nothing and Forget Nothing II had been combined into a single, cohesive entry, the expanded depth and context might have bumped the rating up to a 4/5.
Listened to as an audiobook on Audible.
August 29, 2022
A very well written and interesting sequel, that expands on an interesting character and takes us through what is some of the best written military fiction that I have read. Maybe not so on point on the actual military aspects as much as the exercise and endurance part, but that stuff is so well written that it I think it carried the authors (there are two)‘a lack of military experience.
I’m looking forward to more of this author combination.
I’m looking forward to more of this author combination.
September 30, 2022
This story was solid, well-paced, with good characterization. I think it just lacked the punch that other stories I've read from this series have delivered. I found the most poignant moments to be those focused on the lore of the Legion and that which was specifically driving the main character. I just don't know what has changed about Andien aside from her circumstances. This feels like a middle story, mostly setting up for what comes next. I'll probably still read Forget Nothing 3.
April 3, 2022
This was a great short story to fill in the history of an interesting character without dragging down the flow of another book. I love this approach as it provides additional backstory and deffinitely stands on its own, but isn't necessary if all you want to do is read the main story line. It is kind of like the extra deleted scenes provided on a DVD if all of them were great.
May 18, 2022
I liked this continuation from the first book. This one focuses on the Legion training. I did find some parts of it a bit contradictory (get rid of the weak, but leave no one behind). Guess it all depends on the scenario. Also, the ending was a little disappointing for me but there are definitely hints of something bigger going on.
December 18, 2022
I loved this book!!!!
I have loved listening to Andien’s journey and hope that the series itself is as good as the prequels. Without giving anything away, the scene leading to the ending shocked me. I really hope that the rest of the series is that good yet I hope that it is not a sign of things to come. I loved her fight to one of the legion
I have loved listening to Andien’s journey and hope that the series itself is as good as the prequels. Without giving anything away, the scene leading to the ending shocked me. I really hope that the rest of the series is that good yet I hope that it is not a sign of things to come. I loved her fight to one of the legion
December 26, 2022
Should have know that guy would try to kill her. That is showing how it is really place, that they did not want women. They got to the point that they only had one left. Because of the fact she was raised be a legioner and the peak physical condition she kept herself in. Interested to see how the story goes.
December 9, 2023
This is the five-star rating system I use:
★★★★★ Great book! Can’t wait to read it again (and I will).
★★★★☆ Good book. I am glad I read this.
★★★☆☆ OK book. Nothing special but not bad.
★★☆☆☆ Not good. Why did I waste my time?
★☆☆☆☆ Lousy. I didn’t finish.
If for whatever reason, I go back and reread a good book, I will change the rating to five-star because I read it again.
★★★★★ Great book! Can’t wait to read it again (and I will).
★★★★☆ Good book. I am glad I read this.
★★★☆☆ OK book. Nothing special but not bad.
★★☆☆☆ Not good. Why did I waste my time?
★☆☆☆☆ Lousy. I didn’t finish.
If for whatever reason, I go back and reread a good book, I will change the rating to five-star because I read it again.
August 25, 2024
17. Once again, the superb narrator Ms Hvam took this from ‘ok’ to ‘whoa’. I am not sure whether we needed to dwell quite so much on the awfulness of the training and the mental fortitude required. Nor is the occasional ‘Am I not a really good officer?’’ rah rah really necessary. Nevertheless, I wanted to know the ending. Disappointed? Read it and see.
March 22, 2022
I enjoyed this one much more than the first. Seeing what the Legion’s selection is like is something that I have been wanting and I think this was a unique way to do it.
April 4, 2022
Perfect peek into legion training framed in an intriguing story that leaves you wanting to read the next installment immediately.
April 12, 2022
GI Jane is never a good story.
July 13, 2022
A simple, fun read.
August 2, 2022
Better than part 1, but I wish it was only one novel. Neither are very long?
August 20, 2022
Fast read. I enjoy the main character.
September 16, 2022
Vivid imagery. The pain and suffering these candidates experienced is described so realistically. I was gagging during one part, and managed to avoid puking. Well done!
March 3, 2023
Brilliant.....
June 25, 2023
Really good listen. Time to move on with the rest of the series.
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