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iono's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Slavery, and Violence
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
terminalfin's review
5.0
I will admit that I am a little behind the game when it comes to listening to this entry in the series (I have already completed Valkyrie). This entry in the series was worth the wait as it helps provide more details about what is happening on Paradise with the folks we knew from Columbus Day.
The most intriguing part of this story was listening to the humans interacting and serving with the Verdkris Krystang. We also got to experience more of the gambling culture from the Jeraptha which is always entertaining. I loved the linkage with fantasy football as it is surprised just how interested the Jeraptha were in this human past time.
R.C. Bray, as always, does a wonderful job. In particular, this novel provided him a way to demonstrate his dynamic vocalistics through some very unique characters.
And now, to move on to Freefall and wait for book 10 in the series. As they say, waiting is the hardest part.
The most intriguing part of this story was listening to the humans interacting and serving with the Verdkris Krystang. We also got to experience more of the gambling culture from the Jeraptha which is always entertaining. I loved the linkage with fantasy football as it is surprised just how interested the Jeraptha were in this human past time.
R.C. Bray, as always, does a wonderful job. In particular, this novel provided him a way to demonstrate his dynamic vocalistics through some very unique characters.
And now, to move on to Freefall and wait for book 10 in the series. As they say, waiting is the hardest part.
mugglemom's review
4.0
What a fun sci fi romp with comical characters!
Highly recommend the audiobook
Highly recommend the audiobook
shonari's review
3.0
Meh, I had to force read this one. This novel suffered from a few rough chapters and introducing things never before mentioned in the Columbus Day series. Not a bad addition to Alanson's repertoire, considering this is a spinoff series.
theadorek9's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
laroo's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Meh
fableheaven's review
5.0
The book can't end in this cliffhanger!!!
It's true that the Mavericks have a lot less space battles, you miss Skippy and Joe's banter and all the other merry pirates as well... But the books have the same style of action and humor and I had a blast!
The story was solid, and just like with the main ExForce books I had no idea where Alanson was taking it. Although I should have known that Skippy saying Fantasy Sports were the best human invention and that the Jeraptha would love it was foreshadowing.
I truly want to know what Perkins is planning, she and her team are amazing.
I am also glad their, Nertie and their old friend Surgun Jates were here. They should become official Mavericks. (Although maybe you do need to blow up an island to become part of the team).
It's true that the Mavericks have a lot less space battles, you miss Skippy and Joe's banter and all the other merry pirates as well... But the books have the same style of action and humor and I had a blast!
The story was solid, and just like with the main ExForce books I had no idea where Alanson was taking it.
I truly want to know what Perkins is planning, she and her team are amazing.
I am also glad their, Nertie and their old friend Surgun Jates were here. They should become official Mavericks. (Although maybe you do need to blow up an island to become part of the team).