Classified Planet: Turongal

The Darvel Exploratory Systems, Book 1

By: S.J. Sanders

Narrated by: Tess Irondale

In the future: A united Earth, to deal with the problem of population control, divides its population into classes of citizen and non-gratis.

To be born a non-gratis means a life of little freedoms and the constant possibility of being assigned to work on a colony. Lacking citizenship, every aspect of their life is controlled from where they live down to marriage and childbearing regulations. The only possible escape from life as a non-gratis is to qualify for one of the limited slots available for entrance into the military. For most, however, it is the only life that they will ever know.

Charlie has prepared her whole life for the possibility that she could be shipped off to work in a colony, so when she is selected for part of the initialization phase colony laborers, she is determined to make the best out of a new life on a very different and hostile planet. Assigned as a labor assistant in the exploratory lab seems like a step up in the right direction for her. Caring for the wildlife specimens is far preferable to working as a laborer, preparing the first of the fields, or in any of the common industries.

That is, until a vaguely humanoid specimen is captured and brought in. The promise of death that clings to it is fulfilled when it breaks out from containment and she finds herself hostage to a being with a thirst for vengeance. Far away from the colony, Charlie is forced to carve out a new life for herself in a dangerous world, but will she be able to safeguard her heart from the biggest threat of them all: a male who is determined to claim all of her.

This book contains some scenes of graphic violence and sex.

©2021 S.J. Sanders (P)2021 Podium Audio

Interesting new take with a centaur like Alien

I really enjoyed this one, a strong female lead who isn’t an idiot or born into a position of power. She is soft hearted and strong willed.

Fun read

There actually is a plot compared to some other alien romance books. It was fun

The story

This was a great listen, worth a credit and look forward to the next book.😊

Great love and adventurous story

This had a different twist but it was great storyline and the chemistry they had was awesome. Love how the story came full circle. I hated how nasty some of earth people could be and what they did.

Good

Narration was excellent. Story was different than so many others. My only complaint was the so quick capitulation of FMC to “love”. But I enjoyed the story.

Give it a try

It is a really great book, wasn’t what I expected in a good way! Will be re-listening to it soon!

Pleasantly an exciting read

was once turn off a little by the cover but i am very glad I gave this one a chance. I have read this authors work before and I love how she develops her characters. this is an excellent sci -fi and would recommend if your into that 😀 👍

Exceptional

SJ does an amazing job of world building as well as establishing a relationship between the main characters. I found this book exceptional and recommend it to everyone.

Good world building, fun story

Likable main characters, good world building, adventure and love. A fun read that's not to deep or drama filled just enough to keep things interesting. I'll be curious to read the rest of the series eventually when I need a break from some of the more high drama books I read. I wish it had been spicier but still a very fun read.

Enjoyed so much I’ve listen to it more than once

Repeat read and repeat listens are rare for me. But this was so well done on all fronts my only complaint is that the series doesn’t give more stories on the same planet.