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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "To Own Two Suns" by Fran Tabor.]

"To Own Two Suns" by Fran Tabor is a science fiction novel with a plot set sometime in the future.

Captain Jerry Jerrison is the commander of the Solar Missions Ship (SMS), the first spaceship to travel beyond Neptune. Alongside his crew, they left Earth's atmosphere twelve years before the current timeline. One fateful day they encounter a strange alien ship, and the split-second decision to approach it would change the fate of both humans and Morgi (an alien race). The crew meets Muni, a Morgi from the Green Hill Clan (a clan whose last option for survival is to colonize Earth's solar system before their rival clan does). As time passes, an unlikely friendship blooms—a friendship that might not only save humans and Green Hill Clan Morgi but can potentially secure another system. Does this friendship save both humans and Morgi? Find out for yourself in Fran Tabor's "To Own Two Suns".

One of the numerous reasons I liked the book was its pacing. The author was somehow able to find the perfect pace for potential readers to be able to understand the story. The nigh-perfect pacing allowed for detailed character development. The story was also well-detailed, which goes to show the amount of work and dedication the author put into creating this masterpiece. I also liked the suspense the book held from the very first chapter to the last. Lastly, I liked the plot: a novel about extraterrestrials and the potential destruction of Earth, also set in the future. Count me in!

As much as I have countless reasons to like the book, I also have a few reasons to dislike it, and one of them would be the abrupt switches between timelines. You could just finish reading a paragraph with the heading "eight months later" and then the next paragraph would be "five days earlier". These abrupt switches made it impossible to keep up with the story. Also, I noticed a few grammatical and spelling errors, though they were not significant enough to disrupt my reading experience.

I'd rate Fran Tabor's "To Own Two Suns" 4 out of 5 stars. I deducted one star because of the abrupt switch issue I mentioned earlier.

I'd recommend the book to adults and young adults who are lovers of science fiction and also enjoy books about extraterrestrials and space exploration.

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I like that you mentioned the book's pacing, which means the speed of the story was just right. It allowed for good character development, which means we get to know the characters better. The book's details show that the author worked hard on it. You also said it was exciting from the beginning to the end, which makes me want to read it! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and telling me about this book.

This is a mind-hacking read with a compelling review and I long to read this book and see what you've read. Anyways, I like your review. Good job.

"The author was somehow able to find the perfect pace for potential readers to be able to understand the story." Balancing the pace of a story is important in aiding readers and engendering readability. Thank you for the review.

Marina Flisvou wrote: ↑23 Oct 2023, 08:46 I like that you mentioned the book's pacing, which means the speed of the story was just right. It allowed for good character development, which means we get to know the characters better. The book's details show that the author worked hard on it. You also said it was exciting from the beginning to the end, which makes me want to read it! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and telling me about this book.

You're most welcome

Upphilan Paul wrote: ↑24 Oct 2023, 02:40 This is a mind-hacking read with a compelling review and I long to read this book and see what you've read. Anyways, I like your review. Good job.

It sure is. Thank you

Miracle Oge Adaeze wrote: ↑24 Oct 2023, 04:31 "The author was somehow able to find the perfect pace for potential readers to be able to understand the story." Balancing the pace of a story is important in aiding readers and engendering readability. Thank you for the review.

You're welcome:)

Following a story when it goes back and forth in time very quickly can be hard, which is why such a style should be used carefully to avoid confusion. Otherwise, this seems like an engaging science fiction novel with an interesting plot. Thank you for your great review!

Chuks Ogechukwu Bianca wrote: ↑15 Oct 2023, 14:57 [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "To Own Two Suns" by Fran Tabor.]

Captain Jerry Jerrison is the commander of the Solar Missions Ship (SMS), the first spaceship to travel beyond Neptune. Alongside his crew, they left Earth's atmosphere twelve years before the current timeline. One fateful day they encounter a strange alien ship, and the split-second decision to approach it would change the fate of both humans and Morgi (an alien race). The crew meets Muni, a Morgi from the Green Hill Clan (a clan whose last option for survival is to colonize Earth's solar system before their rival clan does). As time passes, an unlikely friendship blooms—a friendship that might not only save humans and Green Hill Clan Morgi but can potentially secure another system. Does this friendship save both humans and Morgi? Find out for yourself in Fran Tabor's "To Own Two Suns".

As much as I have countless reasons to like the book, I also have a few reasons to dislike it, and one of them would be the abrupt switches between timelines. You could just finish reading a paragraph with the heading "eight months later" and then the next paragraph would be "five days earlier". These abrupt switches made it impossible to keep up with the story. Also, I noticed a few grammatical and spelling errors, though they were not significant enough to disrupt my reading experience.

I found myself "hoping" that the friendship does save the humans and the Morgi! Nicely done! The abrupt timelines you mentioned, made me laugh out loud and think, "What?! Eight months later, then five days earlier...Who does that?" I can see where that would be confusing, but I'm glad to hear that the plot and characters were enough to disregard that flaw. Thanks for sharing your review, I enjoyed reading it!

Fran Tabor's 'To Own Two Suns' is a mesmerizing science fiction odyssey, set in a future that promises a thrilling blend of human and alien destinies. Captain Jerry Jerrison's journey aboard the Solar Missions Ship beyond Neptune kicks off an unforgettable adventure. The fateful encounter with an enigmatic alien ship sparks a decision that will intertwine the fates of two species: humans and the Morgi. As the crew befriends Muni from the Green Hill Clan, a powerful alliance forms, holding the potential to reshape not only their destinies but an entire solar system. Tabor's narrative is a captivating exploration of friendship, survival, and interstellar possibilities that will keep you engrossed until the very end.