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March 2022 Off-Planet Earth Setting Group Part 2: The Rookie by Scott Sigler *Spoilers*
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Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie
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Apr 01, 2022 07:43AM
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I've read the first few chapters. It has me a lot more intrigued than I thought I'd be. And that's before any alien player football games.
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If the book stays as interesting as the first five chapters were, I'm in for a great ride. I never knew I'd like football with alien players so much. The first book is free, but there is a five-book bundle for $10 at U.S. Amazon. Something tells me I'll buy it in a few days and continue my adventure with Barnes. I hope others are giving it a chance and enjoying it as much as I am. Where else can you have a giant worm look forward to severely injuring the human quarterback on his own team?
This book was fantastic. It truly earned all five stars. I loved the football. I loved the gangsters. I loved the world building. I especially loved the characters. The low price of free made book one an easy purchase. The first five books in the series have a kindle bundle for $9.99. I’m already a good deal into book two, which I also love.I pray more love it and what to share their thoughts on the plot. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite alien race. My vote is for the grasshopper-like Skloran. Their religious fervor for football reminds me of Texas.
I loved the first so much, I immediately read the second. I finished that one last night. It was just as great. I slightly preferred the first, but the second had more gangsters and more off-field action.
I’ve now read the first five books. Sigh. Books 1-3 are awesome. Book 4 falters. Book 5 was an embarrassment to its predecessors. The author decided to throw in galaxy conquering aliens instead of just letting the story be about space football with alien players. It went from Flash Gordon to Flash! (Ahh-ahh) Savior of the Universe!!!! In other words, a unique story was ruined by too many layers and inexplicably stoic characters when faced with annihilation.
That being said, book 1 is still fabulous!
