A review by misterjay
Columbus Day by Craig Alanson

4.0

Multiple warring alien races at different levels of technology, all of whom care not one whit about us puny humans save for our outstanding ability to be used as cannon-fodder and our only hope a snarky deus ex-machina that looks like a beer can? If ever there was a book tailor made for me, this is it.

The plot comes fast and furious in Columbus Day, delivered by a likable soldier in a matter-of-fact tone, which more than makes up for some awkwardly stiff secondary characters and one-note alien menaces. The writing is fun, the story engaging, and the series long. I'm here for it.