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Between Worlds Three
With his most recent victory on Gurathu, Jason is now the golden child of the Imperial Military.
Recently reassigned to the Imperial capital on the Shil homeworld, it seems Jason's days of dodging laser fire and ornery wildlife are over. These days, the worst he has to deal with are pushy noblewomen and persistent paparazzi.
Of course, little does he know that with the arrival of a newly promoted colonel, his happy days of being wined and dined by the Imperial elite are soon to come to an end...
Recently reassigned to the Imperial capital on the Shil homeworld, it seems Jason's days of dodging laser fire and ornery wildlife are over. These days, the worst he has to deal with are pushy noblewomen and persistent paparazzi.
Of course, little does he know that with the arrival of a newly promoted colonel, his happy days of being wined and dined by the Imperial elite are soon to come to an end...
419 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 21, 2022
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April 5, 2022
Rating 3.0 stars
I don't like the direction this series is going. Part of it is that I just don't understand some things. After what Jason did in the last book he is now considered a hero. His new assignment is being the designated champion of a group of human soldiers. After finishing the book I still don't exactly know the purpose of that position. Technically he is still a private. Not an NCO or an officer but he is really important somehow? Jason really didn't have much of an effect on the story until towards the end. Things happened around him but he wasn't integral to what was happening. I also got a little frustrated with the writing style. Jason would talk for maybe 2 sentences and then there would be 3 pages of internal monologue to explain everything he meant by those 2 sentences. Overall I was hoping for more with this series.
I don't like the direction this series is going. Part of it is that I just don't understand some things. After what Jason did in the last book he is now considered a hero. His new assignment is being the designated champion of a group of human soldiers. After finishing the book I still don't exactly know the purpose of that position. Technically he is still a private. Not an NCO or an officer but he is really important somehow? Jason really didn't have much of an effect on the story until towards the end. Things happened around him but he wasn't integral to what was happening. I also got a little frustrated with the writing style. Jason would talk for maybe 2 sentences and then there would be 3 pages of internal monologue to explain everything he meant by those 2 sentences. Overall I was hoping for more with this series.
April 6, 2022
Conflicted
I mean he's a good author, and the book is good. But it doesn't stand up to the last 2 in the series. I hope the series bounces back. And the Tarcil thing is uncomfortable.
I mean he's a good author, and the book is good. But it doesn't stand up to the last 2 in the series. I hope the series bounces back. And the Tarcil thing is uncomfortable.
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August 7, 2022In this book supermodels go to war with robo roaches
Wow... These books have been amazing I couldn't put them down to my detriment. The story kept me on edge and while being serious has some good comedy too. Book 3 is nail-biting towards the end.
As of writing this there's two nitpicks I have with the series overall. Whenever there's a sex scene you always have the women who are supposed to be the dominant gender in the bedroom default to the cowgirl position (when Jason's not on top). I'd at least think they'd also do the Amazon position as another go too.
Also while the story reverses gender roles you haven't gone into how the aliens deal with pregnancy in their society. It's a big reason why humans are pigeonholed into gender roles so it'd be an interesting topic to see explored at least a little.
But yeah those are the only criticisms, I can take up.
So yeah great work! I'm curious if you have some kind of endgame for Jason earth and the imperium, I'm chomping at the bit for your next book!
Wow... These books have been amazing I couldn't put them down to my detriment. The story kept me on edge and while being serious has some good comedy too. Book 3 is nail-biting towards the end.
As of writing this there's two nitpicks I have with the series overall. Whenever there's a sex scene you always have the women who are supposed to be the dominant gender in the bedroom default to the cowgirl position (when Jason's not on top). I'd at least think they'd also do the Amazon position as another go too.
Also while the story reverses gender roles you haven't gone into how the aliens deal with pregnancy in their society. It's a big reason why humans are pigeonholed into gender roles so it'd be an interesting topic to see explored at least a little.
But yeah those are the only criticisms, I can take up.
So yeah great work! I'm curious if you have some kind of endgame for Jason earth and the imperium, I'm chomping at the bit for your next book!
March 27, 2022
Send back to the home planet of the Shil, Jason's new assignment is a human regiment. It comes with its own set of problems, mostly due to corruption and racism by the Shil, but also internal and its first deployment is far from easy despite what people might have thought at first.
The third volume in the series is a good addition. It has a broader scope then volume 2. Its pacing also feels better. More action, less slice-of-life. The world building is the same, nice twists to the tropes, although some of the assumption are a bit questionable, so don't expect hard SF. It creates a cool setting for a story, but I am not entirely sure things work that way. Still, an enjoyable read for what it is. Looking forward to the next volume.
The third volume in the series is a good addition. It has a broader scope then volume 2. Its pacing also feels better. More action, less slice-of-life. The world building is the same, nice twists to the tropes, although some of the assumption are a bit questionable, so don't expect hard SF. It creates a cool setting for a story, but I am not entirely sure things work that way. Still, an enjoyable read for what it is. Looking forward to the next volume.
April 9, 2022
Another excellent addition to the series and an ending I did not see coming. If you liked the first book, you will probably enjoy this one. Looking forward to the next one!
November 13, 2023
This is literally what a bait and switch is in smut. You take a cool premise and have a lot of sex scenes which slowly get sidelined in favour of the plot. JL Williams clearly wanted to write a knockoff OMW series with deep political questions about who the oppressed serve and gender roles and blah blah blah, unfortunately seemed to think no one wanted to read that so introduced the smut element and then took it away as soon as he could.
And here's the big thing: you can have all that depth and still write a smutty story, see for example Sarah Hawke's Dragon of Highwind series. But what outrages me is that even when this story sacrifices the thing that attracts readers in the first place, it still fails to deliver--It's extremely weird to see Tarcil hanging out with the harem, he's not in a relationship with MC despite heavy flirting in book 1 and keeping connected with him in book 2, nor is he in a relationship with any of the other characters. He's just a nonsexual roommate. Why? Well if you look at the original version of this, the author wrote a gay romance, and then cut it probably because of backlash from readers. But instead of cutting the character which he could easily have done in a single throwaway exposition line, he kept Tarcil around as this awkward, queer coded figure who is really just there to highlight how Williams compromised with his own ideas.
Tl,DR: You can write a smutty story where the plot is just window dressing. Or you can write one where plot and smut accentuate each other, assuming you're a good enough writer to balance the storytelling. Or you can write a non-smut story and focus on those high-minded themes. But what you got here is just a jumbled, mediocre mess, you've strung readers along just like the MC strung Tarcil along.
And here's the big thing: you can have all that depth and still write a smutty story, see for example Sarah Hawke's Dragon of Highwind series. But what outrages me is that even when this story sacrifices the thing that attracts readers in the first place, it still fails to deliver--It's extremely weird to see Tarcil hanging out with the harem, he's not in a relationship with MC despite heavy flirting in book 1 and keeping connected with him in book 2, nor is he in a relationship with any of the other characters. He's just a nonsexual roommate. Why? Well if you look at the original version of this, the author wrote a gay romance, and then cut it probably because of backlash from readers. But instead of cutting the character which he could easily have done in a single throwaway exposition line, he kept Tarcil around as this awkward, queer coded figure who is really just there to highlight how Williams compromised with his own ideas.
Tl,DR: You can write a smutty story where the plot is just window dressing. Or you can write one where plot and smut accentuate each other, assuming you're a good enough writer to balance the storytelling. Or you can write a non-smut story and focus on those high-minded themes. But what you got here is just a jumbled, mediocre mess, you've strung readers along just like the MC strung Tarcil along.
March 29, 2022
Haha I love a character who stays true to his...... Character¿?
All I can say is if you like the 1st 2 books you'll love this one. It's the same yet more. The MC is not your typical hero/antihero. He is Still in the system and yet fighting the system. He is certainly a complicated individual but does have specific loyalties in Spite of his devil may care altitude and Disdain for the imperial system and authority. The point being, he is a survivor but with loyalty to his friends. Enjoy the circus that is his life. The ending was a bit of a twist but I expect more twists on the horizon. It's in his nature. I look forward to the next book I hope I don't wait too long.
All I can say is if you like the 1st 2 books you'll love this one. It's the same yet more. The MC is not your typical hero/antihero. He is Still in the system and yet fighting the system. He is certainly a complicated individual but does have specific loyalties in Spite of his devil may care altitude and Disdain for the imperial system and authority. The point being, he is a survivor but with loyalty to his friends. Enjoy the circus that is his life. The ending was a bit of a twist but I expect more twists on the horizon. It's in his nature. I look forward to the next book I hope I don't wait too long.
December 20, 2022
This book tried my patience. The first and second book had this same issue, but not to such an extent. Specially near the end, the book does a horrible job explaining the situation and giving exposition. What should realistically be a 5-minute conversation ends up being a several dozen page info dump on what certain characters think and what jason thinks and it's utterly pointless.
This book is the worst of the 3. I think if you stop reading after the 2nd you're better off.
This book is the worst of the 3. I think if you stop reading after the 2nd you're better off.
March 31, 2022
It keeps getting better and better.
I admit I was worried when I got the first book.
This genre is NOT my cup of tea.
But Ive grown eager for each successive book to see exactly how Jason scrambles from crisis to crisis
With this installment I am very interested in seeing how this continues to play out.
I admit I was worried when I got the first book.
This genre is NOT my cup of tea.
But Ive grown eager for each successive book to see exactly how Jason scrambles from crisis to crisis
With this installment I am very interested in seeing how this continues to play out.
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.
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.
March 26, 2022
Unlimited treason!
Came for the space orcs, stayed for the political intrigue, high stakes mystery, and rampant disregard for lawful orders. Entire series is a fun ride, beats anything a publisher could squeeze out on top of the NYT bestseller lists.
Came for the space orcs, stayed for the political intrigue, high stakes mystery, and rampant disregard for lawful orders. Entire series is a fun ride, beats anything a publisher could squeeze out on top of the NYT bestseller lists.
June 5, 2022
The story just gets better
As these books go along they have a great way of setting up a great deal of information and are very funny. The story just keeps getting more interesting and the silly things just really pop.
As these books go along they have a great way of setting up a great deal of information and are very funny. The story just keeps getting more interesting and the silly things just really pop.
November 19, 2022
Excellent book
Author really suprised me. The book started out as a bit of a boring read and I struggled getting into it. Then it changed about 25 percent in and I could not put it down. Well done to the author!!!
Author really suprised me. The book started out as a bit of a boring read and I struggled getting into it. Then it changed about 25 percent in and I could not put it down. Well done to the author!!!
March 25, 2022
Very good book
This is a fine science fiction adventure harem novel. It is well written and edited. I anxiously await the sequel as I love this series.
This is a fine science fiction adventure harem novel. It is well written and edited. I anxiously await the sequel as I love this series.
April 1, 2022
A Fun Trilogy
A bit by the numbers, but fun none the less. This is the third book, you know what you're here for. And it does not disappoint.
A bit by the numbers, but fun none the less. This is the third book, you know what you're here for. And it does not disappoint.
April 6, 2022
4.5 stars. I like the writing, but I may be being generous with the rating as I'm finding it harder all the time to care about the MC. Writing is good, and I like the story overall, but I'm not sure where this is going, and if Jason doesn't get his head out of his ass I may cease to care.
December 30, 2024
more please
I’m hooked, and I need more please. Keep up the good work. I’ll keep buying if you keep putting books out.
I’m hooked, and I need more please. Keep up the good work. I’ll keep buying if you keep putting books out.
February 13, 2025
enjoyable. nothing fantastic but no dodgy ingrish like the first two and good enough.
November 26, 2024
I admit to a sort of love-hate thing with this series. What I like about it are the purple aliens. I don't really like the humans, and Jason, the main character has become a mary sue, which is a shame.
The story starts with all the harem enjoying some downtime. This was nice to see. But what's the deal with Tarcil? Is he part of the harem or what? When Jason goes out with Tarcil he ignores him. They don't have sex or show affection towards each other? It seems like the author is sort of downplaying this relationship which seems weird, given how graphic the writing is regarding him shagging multiple women. Either include Tarcil or dump him, but this 'are they or arent' they' business is coy and disingenuous.
Anyway, Tarcil and Raisha are sidelined again in this one in favor of love interests from book 2. This is too bad, since I like those two a lot.
There are a lot of humans in this, and I found myself growing bored. I don't read books for the human marines, and in this, there are a ton. What I liked about this series was that Jason was sort of a fish out of water.
Jason finds additional willing females for his harem, drops one, and surprises everyone by helping save the day towards the end.
A lot of people don't like the ending, but aside from the character's long speech and silly ranting, I actually felt it was in character.
There will be a book 4, so, I hope Tarcil gets some action.
The story starts with all the harem enjoying some downtime. This was nice to see. But what's the deal with Tarcil? Is he part of the harem or what? When Jason goes out with Tarcil he ignores him. They don't have sex or show affection towards each other? It seems like the author is sort of downplaying this relationship which seems weird, given how graphic the writing is regarding him shagging multiple women. Either include Tarcil or dump him, but this 'are they or arent' they' business is coy and disingenuous.
Anyway, Tarcil and Raisha are sidelined again in this one in favor of love interests from book 2. This is too bad, since I like those two a lot.
There are a lot of humans in this, and I found myself growing bored. I don't read books for the human marines, and in this, there are a ton. What I liked about this series was that Jason was sort of a fish out of water.
Jason finds additional willing females for his harem, drops one, and surprises everyone by helping save the day towards the end.
A lot of people don't like the ending, but aside from the character's long speech and silly ranting, I actually felt it was in character.
There will be a book 4, so, I hope Tarcil gets some action.
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