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Synopsis
A sweeping military space adventure from a talented new author in the tradition of MIDSHIPMAN'S HOPE and ON BASILISK STATION.Scott St. Andrew is a first year cadet at South Point Academy on Exeter, a rocky moon circling a distant colony planet. All he has to do is survive the toughest, most gruelling training program in the military. Then he'll be qualified to become an officer in the Guard Corps and be on his way off his filthy, poisonous planet and into the Terran Alliance elite.But Scott's chance of being the one in a thousand to escape the colonist destiny is rapidly disappearing. His genetic flaws (scars, no memory boosting or physical enhancement) make him one of the weakest in his squad and an inevitable target for ritual hazing. And events are about to spiral completely out of his control as the long simmering resentment between the colonial worlds and the rich Terran Alliance flares into open violence and rebellion. Now every soldier has to chose his side--and survive a hellishly accelerated training to join the deep space fighting before there is nothing left to fight for.
Is Brothers in Arms appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Teens will face military combat violence, ritual hazing among cadets, and themes of class oppression and colonial rebellion. Strong for younger teens but appropriate for 13+ with mature themes.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include physical abuse, violence, and class struggle (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love underdog stories and military sci-fi training academies will root for Scott as he fights to survive brutal training and choose his side in a brewing interstellar war.