What if I told you a self-published sci-fi sequel didn’t just hold up… it actually got BETTER?

Today, I’m diving into Struggle for Existence by Geoff Jones—book two of The Preservation of Species trilogy — and this one surprised me in all the right ways. After really enjoying Rule of Extinction, I went in hopeful… but cautious.

Did this sequel keep the momentum going?

Did it stumble like so many book twos do?

Or did it level up the story in a BIG way?

Let’s talk about it.

In this review, I’ll give you:

• A spoiler-lite breakdown of the story

• What this book does REALLY well (including some wild elements 👀)

• A few reasons it might not work for everyone

• And my final verdict on whether this series is worth your time

If you enjoy apocalyptic sci-fi, first contact stories, multiple POV narratives, and high-stakes survival with plenty of mystery, this might be a series you’ll want to check out.

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0:00 - Opening

1:19 - Book Details

1:57 - Why Did Jim Read This?

2:57 - Spoiler-Lite Summary

4:01 - Seven Reasons You Might Like This Book

5:49 - Three Reasons You Might Not

6:45 - Jim’s Final Thoughts

7:42 - Closing & Wrap-Up

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