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mellhay's review
5.0
Fun! I love that Vance gets himself kicked out of Academy, like the description says (it's a perfect description!). But in doing that, he lands himself in another situation that's a bit more dangerous, as he learns.
Vance becomes part of a crew of misfits, and misfits they are. lol. They all have their quarks that make the adventure further out in space fun.
There's more going on than meets the eye and Vance and he new friends learn that as they venture out into space, where their lives are at risk.
The story kept me listening as things unfold. Also to enjoy the interaction between the characters as they get to know each other...some a little better than others. lol. There's characters that are great for so many things. The AI, I know she has the "all seeing eye" in the ship. But, there are blind spots, and I like how those are found. Also a special character that can really open up the universe and share how big it really is.
If you're looking for a fun listen/read with substance too, this is the book for you.
Vance becomes part of a crew of misfits, and misfits they are. lol. They all have their quarks that make the adventure further out in space fun.
There's more going on than meets the eye and Vance and he new friends learn that as they venture out into space, where their lives are at risk.
The story kept me listening as things unfold. Also to enjoy the interaction between the characters as they get to know each other...some a little better than others. lol. There's characters that are great for so many things. The AI, I know she has the "all seeing eye" in the ship. But, there are blind spots, and I like how those are found. Also a special character that can really open up the universe and share how big it really is.
If you're looking for a fun listen/read with substance too, this is the book for you.
mcbeezie's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
philibin's review
4.0
(4.0 Stars)
Space academy dropout is what happens when you cross a pop sci fanboy with some serious writing chops. Great character development and logical progression of the story.
It is an enjoyable book that probes the outer reaches of your imagination and of space. There are enough elements from other sci-fi influences to feel familiar, but different enough to feel fresh and stay interesting.
Readers of space-based action adventures with a twist of humor (or is it a twisted humor?) will like this book. It is light enough to just enjoy and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Don’t let this books tongue-in-cheek-ness fool you, there is a serious story here, delivered within the tropes of the genre.
The audiobook version is well paced and clearly spoken. The intonement and inflection let’s you distinguish between characters and events.
Space academy dropout is what happens when you cross a pop sci fanboy with some serious writing chops. Great character development and logical progression of the story.
It is an enjoyable book that probes the outer reaches of your imagination and of space. There are enough elements from other sci-fi influences to feel familiar, but different enough to feel fresh and stay interesting.
Readers of space-based action adventures with a twist of humor (or is it a twisted humor?) will like this book. It is light enough to just enjoy and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Don’t let this books tongue-in-cheek-ness fool you, there is a serious story here, delivered within the tropes of the genre.
The audiobook version is well paced and clearly spoken. The intonement and inflection let’s you distinguish between characters and events.
55_sallymander's review
1 star, Total Loser Book
SPACE ACADEMY DROPOUTS (SPACE ACADEMY #1)
by C.T. Phipps
Picked this book up for free. Sometimes the free books are complete winners, and other times, like this one, the books are total losers.
I made it to page 67, before the mental health issues emerged and it became offensive. Trigger warnings. It is definitely on my purge list.
I wish I hadn't picked up this free copy, I wasn't obligated to post any sort of review.
SPACE ACADEMY DROPOUTS (SPACE ACADEMY #1)
by C.T. Phipps
Picked this book up for free. Sometimes the free books are complete winners, and other times, like this one, the books are total losers.
I made it to page 67, before the mental health issues emerged and it became offensive. Trigger warnings. It is definitely on my purge list.
I wish I hadn't picked up this free copy, I wasn't obligated to post any sort of review.
catsy2022's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
egswriter's review
5.0
I am a person who runs on snark. Okay, occasionally, I use proper and polite language, but in many of the books that I read, I usually appreciate the character with the most snark. Which means that I fully expected CT Phipps and Michael Suttkuss’ Space Academy Dropouts to be a highly entertaining smorgasbord of snark, because it’s written by the Snark Masters themselves. And you know what? I was right.
1. Thoughts on the plot
This book follows Vance Turbo, a dropout of Space Fleet, who gets recruited for a black ops mission that is so secret it’s populated entirely with the rejects of Space Fleet and related arms of the Community. Which is the first clue to Vance that things are about to go terribly wrong. Now second in command of a sentient ship with a crew who barely tolerates him, he must go save the galaxy before war can break out.
The plot of this book sounds, at face value, like any other Star Trek-esque “go save the galaxy” adventure, with little more than a ship, plucky joie de vivre, and duct tape. And you’d be right. Only, the characters aren’t what you’d expect, the solution to the problem isn’t what you’d expect and things are, really, about to get much worse. A thoroughly entertaining plot.
2. Thoughts on the characters
As much as I like snark, I also appreciate the underdog who knows full well that they’re the underdog, and yet somehow manages to succeed anyways. Vance Turbo is exactly that sort of character, and I really appreciated his attitude towards things, as well as the marginally relevant internal monologues that he had. The other characters were equally entertaining, but they definitely served to highlight his struggles. Perfectly acceptable in a first-person narrated story, and in this case, absolutely wonderful to read.
3. Favourite part
The ending. It goes against everything those standard “save the galaxy” stories are meant to do at the end, and I couldn’t help but snort-laugh at the various reactions.
4. Critique
Frankly, I haven’t got one. This book was far to entertaining to get caught up in critique.
Overall, I’d say that Space Academy Dropout is a great foray into the world of space opera and space comedy, with a bit of action and adventure thrown in. If you’re having a bad day, or even a really good one, this is a book that will make things better.
1. Thoughts on the plot
This book follows Vance Turbo, a dropout of Space Fleet, who gets recruited for a black ops mission that is so secret it’s populated entirely with the rejects of Space Fleet and related arms of the Community. Which is the first clue to Vance that things are about to go terribly wrong. Now second in command of a sentient ship with a crew who barely tolerates him, he must go save the galaxy before war can break out.
The plot of this book sounds, at face value, like any other Star Trek-esque “go save the galaxy” adventure, with little more than a ship, plucky joie de vivre, and duct tape. And you’d be right. Only, the characters aren’t what you’d expect, the solution to the problem isn’t what you’d expect and things are, really, about to get much worse. A thoroughly entertaining plot.
2. Thoughts on the characters
As much as I like snark, I also appreciate the underdog who knows full well that they’re the underdog, and yet somehow manages to succeed anyways. Vance Turbo is exactly that sort of character, and I really appreciated his attitude towards things, as well as the marginally relevant internal monologues that he had. The other characters were equally entertaining, but they definitely served to highlight his struggles. Perfectly acceptable in a first-person narrated story, and in this case, absolutely wonderful to read.
3. Favourite part
The ending. It goes against everything those standard “save the galaxy” stories are meant to do at the end, and I couldn’t help but snort-laugh at the various reactions.
4. Critique
Frankly, I haven’t got one. This book was far to entertaining to get caught up in critique.
Overall, I’d say that Space Academy Dropout is a great foray into the world of space opera and space comedy, with a bit of action and adventure thrown in. If you’re having a bad day, or even a really good one, this is a book that will make things better.
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