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sooooo boring

I had read and reviewed the first book, but forgot how mediocre it was when I bought this one. Three hours in and all they've done is train, get new uniforms (complications due to the tails and tail stubs of some of the species) go on a date or two with Krissy, and agonize over whether she wants to get married, and then finally, finally they are on the ship to fight somewhere.

The narration is mediocre too. His best voices are the aliens. His Earthly accents give out after a few lines.

My money is better spent elsewhere so I am returning this one.

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