Although I had not read the previous book in the series, once I had figured out the characters I did enjoy this.

This was an exciting Space Opera, which did seem to jump about, leaving me confused.

It certainly improved nearer the end.

Unfortunately the copy I had was poorly edited, which made reading it at times very difficult.

Author John Andrew Karr (https://johnandrewkarr.com) published the novel “Rogue Planet” in 2020. He has published three novels and this is the second in his “Mars Wars” series.

I categorize this novel as ‘R’ because it contains scenes of violence. The story is set a little more than 200 years in the future. Humans have ventured into space and have begun to colonize Mars. The Earth First Foundation (EFF) is opposed to any ventures into space. They have taken control of the Earth and want all humans on Earth and under their control.

Captain Ry Devans and Dr. Karen Wagner are on MOS-1 in orbit around Mars. As the result of the nuclear detonations carried out by Devans (book #1), Mars is changing. The volcanic activity is taking the planet closer to being livable. The EFF is willing to go to any lengths to force humans from space. A Mars virus already threatened humanity only to be saved by another. Some onboard MOS-1 are exhibiting serious mood swings. This may be the sign of some new and dangerous Mars organism.

Of course, not all on Earth are following the EFF line. There is a resistance. Devans and his team are working with those against the EFF. He makes a clandestine trip to Earth to trade with the resistance for critical supplies.

EFF agent Paton Schiflet is one of those who is doing everything he can to quash the human presence on Mars. After Devans' mission to Earth Schiflet is assigned to MOS-2 and ordered to Mars. His mission is to capture or destroy those who have evaded the EFF.

I enjoyed the 10 hours I spent reading this 309-page science fiction novel. I liked the overall story. That said, some of the dialogs just don’t fit into what I think professionals would say. Devans and Wagner are leading a band of humans fighting for their survival yet Devans sometimes come across more like a college frat boy. While this novel can be read stand-alone, it would be best to begin with the first novel in the series. I do like the chosen cover art. I give this novel a 3.8 (rounded up to a 4) out of 5.

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This book takes up where Detonation Planet leaves off and whilst it can be read as a standalone I recommend reading the previous book to set the characters in place .

Captain Ry Devans and his crew/family's mission to make Mars habitable to humanity continues - there is just one major problem ,he is the host of a life-saving alien microbe, and the most wanted man in the world and space .
The EFF , Earth First Faction , are determined to ensure that the Mars mission fails - there aim is to keep the last humans under their control . With this in mind they send a weaponised crew to Mars to halt Ry and his family's mission at all costs .

This is an entertaining space opera , full of twists and turns , plenty of action and interesting characters - I look forward to reading more from the Author in the future .

I was given an arc of the book by NetGalley and the Publisher in exchange for an honest review .

An engrossing and entertaining space opera. It contains the style of mid-century science fiction; it far greater than any pulp fiction. From the highly visual scenes to the easily win characters, the story combines all the great elements of any sci-fi but could easily stand alone.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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This was a good novel with decent pacing and interesting characters. However, I do feel that the plot couod have been more complex and the characters more developed.

Overall rating: 3.5 stars.

Rogue Planet picks up where Detonation Event leaves off.

Ry Devens, Dr. Karen Wagner and his crew/family are continuing to try to make Mars habitable for humans. The Earth First Faction (EFF) are fighting them every step of the way. To add to the fun, some people on the MOS-1 station are going a bit crazy.

EFF agent Paton Schiflet is on the hunt for Devens and his crew and he has sent a group of armed men after them. Devens and his crew must try to keep ahead of the EFF Team and fight for their lives when cornered.

While I enjoyed the first book in the series more than this one, I like this one too. I do think a little less "Space Bro" and "Space Sis" would help. If you like Space Opera, give this series a try!

After having read Detonation Event, I had been looking forward to reading this. Overall, I am of the opinion that it didn't live up to the story telling of book 1.

I was not disappointed with the book but it wasn't all that I hoped it would be. Additionally, the version I had was full of formatting issues that made physically reading it difficult at times. I am sure the final released version will not have that problem.

In the book Rogue Planet, author John Andrew Karr writes of the continuing mission to Mars to establish a colony. But the Earth First Faction (EFF) has taken over earth and is working to stop Mars from being colonized. Can Captain Ry Devans help the colonizers succeed? Or will they be stopped and the EFF win?
I would recommend this book. It was a good read with lots of twists and turns. I received a complimentary copy of this e-book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

An interesting, engrossing and entertaining space opera. I liked the well written cast of characters, the world building, and the interesting cast of characters.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

The book description calls this interesting and intelligent, and that is pretty apt. It's a pretty solid space opera with the appropriate amount of action, and it has a good story even though all of the science isn't perfect. The characters are well drawn, and it includes some good surprises. Recommended for opera fans.

Thanks very much for the ARC for review!!