Review: Doctor Galaxy

Book Review: Doctor Galaxy, by Jenny Schwartz, 4 stars




New ER doctor Alexi Sur always intended to join an aid agency. She'd just expected to work among humans. But when the Pax Galactica Corps becomes her only option (don't ask - the debts aren't hers, but the family is. Much to her regret), Alexi finds herself traveling the galaxy and learning alien physiology and culture, all while becoming a reality TV star.

Being pursued by camera drones and starring in her very own Welcome-to-the-Universe documentary was never on Alexi's to do list. She's positive the show will flop. After all, Alexi is boring. That's why her boyfriend left her for her stepsister.

But as trillions of aliens tune in to watch Alexi discover the universe in Doctor Galaxy, what she discovers is the existential threat facing humanity.

Major Soren Agha already knows about the danger. He's currently playing peacekeeper for the Eripi of the Pariah Sector whose tragic fate could be humanity's: conquered, exploited, lost.

Can one dedicated doctor save humanity? Can she, as Soren believes, also save the Eripi? And would anyone really notice if she sabotaged a couple of pesky camera drones?

Genre: science fiction/science fiction romance

Publication date: December 2022

Mature content: no
 
Review: Doctor Galaxy is an interesting mix between a pure science fiction book and a (mostly clean) science fiction romance, and I loved it. I found the story interesting from the first pages and I was not disappointed. 



I would have liked, however, a bit more detail on Soren and Alexi's romance. It seems like there’s a first kiss and from then onward they become boyfriend and girlfriend - it felt like I was missing something in between.

Also, the politics between the different species - alien and human sometimes become a bit complicated and difficult to follow. 

This is why I’m rating it with four stars instead of five. Other than that, great book and recommended in you love the genre.


Happy readings,


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