Review of Taj's Sabbatical

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Review of Taj's Sabbatical

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Taj's Sabbatical" by Artell Smith and Troy Smith.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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Taj's Sabbatical: Book One, Sol System Enforcer Chronicles is a science fiction by Artell Smith and Troy Smith. Written by a father-son duo and set in the 22nd century, this futuristic novel follows Taj, an Enforcer of the Sol System. The year is 2104, and Taj is on sabbatical leave. He is accompanied by his synth helper, Sammy.

However, Taj was not to enjoy his sabbatical peacefully till the end. Information reaches him that his partner, Tabby, has been kidnapped by Fayzaan, the Crown Prince of the House of Al-Azidi, who is a sadist and a psychopath. Based on the descriptions of Fayzaan's previous doings in the prologue, Taj needed to do something fast. 

There were several things I liked about this book. First, I liked the creative, realistic world-building depicted in this story. Taj's Sabbatical ushers readers into a world where there are several advancements in technology we can only imagine now, for example, in the medical field. Second, I liked that the chapters had timelines beneath them. The timelines helped me easily follow the events and characters' backgrounds, enhancing my understanding of the story. Third, I liked the diverse characters this book contained. There are humans, cyborgs, and synths, among others. Each had distinct roles, all working together to spice up this work. Fourth, I liked that various action-packed moments married nicely into the plot. Lastly, the authors wrapped up this story nicely, and the ending was satisfactory. It also signals the possibility of a sequel, as another mission needs to be accomplished. This left me thirsty for more, and I look forward to its sequel. 

Overall, I didn't find anything to dislike about this book. It was perfectly edited, as I found no errors in it. Therefore, I am pleased to give it five out of five stars. I've given it the perfect rating due to the aforementioned positives and the fact that I disliked nothing about it. 

I highly recommend this book to fans of science fiction and futuristic stories. Finally, readers should be aware that this novel features LGBTQ characters, but there are no sexually explicit scenes at all. Therefore, it is more suitable for open-minded readers and those unaffected by such. I immensely enjoyed it and look forward to reading its sequel.

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