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Galaxy Outlaws Review

I just finished

Galaxy Outlaws: The Complete Black Ocean Mobius Missions, 1-16.5


It was what I would classify as a good read.  It didn't compel me to read it.  There were a couple of times I found myself not being able to put the book down but I wasn't really compelled to get through quickly.

You see I listen to most of my books when I run, drive, shop or doing house chores.
I never found myself fighting the urge to run further, drive in circles, shop more often or do more house chores. 
That is not to say it was a good read.  It just wasn't a compelling read.

I didn't really like the magic vs. star drive thing for star travel.
Now, with that said, it did grow on me and in the end, I tended to enjoy it more.
The whole magic thing just felt like a get out of jail card through most of the series.
The characters even talk about how Mort (wizard) bails them out of bad plans but I am saying it is more a get out of jail free card for the story.  Back your self into a corner, no need to be clever or wonder how they will get out of it just use magic to keep the story going.  Basically, they are never screwed since magic will rescue them and does.

What I did like was the world.  The wild west feel to the outer reaches.  I found myself liking Esper the most.  The good girl who stumbled into a position of power.  But the other characters were interesting too.  I like Roddy the alien mechanic and Kubu the sentient dog-like animal.  I wasn't a big fan of Mort.  As far as Carl, the main character, he made me think of a lazy slick taking relative so not a fan of him either.

If someone asks me about the series, I will say it is good.
But if someone asks me to recommend a sci-fi series to read, it wouldn't be on my list.

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