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EPISODE · Apr 11, 2026 · 8 MIN

Struggle for Existence Review — A Shockingly Strong Sequel

from Fantasy for the Ages · host Jim Scriven

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 timeIf 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.⸻👍 If you enjoy content like this, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell!💬 Have you read this series yet? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!❤️ Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#SciFiBooks #BookReview #FirstContact #ApocalypticFiction #IndieAuthors #FantasyForTheAges #BookTube #ScienceFiction #ReadingCommunityWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Rule of Extinction: https://t.ly/vw0_0Struggle for Existence: https://t.ly/1WB4DWays to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:19 - Book Details1:57 - Why Did Jim Read This?2:57 - Spoiler-Lite Summary4:01 - Seven Reasons You Might Like This Book5:49 - Three Reasons You Might Not6:45 - Jim’s Final Thoughts7:42 - Closing & Wrap-Up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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 timeIf 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.⸻👍 If you enjoy content like this, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell!💬 Have you read this series yet? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!❤️ Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#SciFiBooks #BookReview #FirstContact #ApocalypticFiction #IndieAuthors #FantasyForTheAges #BookTube #ScienceFiction #ReadingCommunityWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Rule of Extinction: https://t.ly/vw0_0Struggle for Existence: https://t.ly/1WB4DWays to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:19 - Book Details1:57 - Why Did Jim Read This?2:57 - Spoiler-Lite Summary4:01 - Seven Reasons You Might Like This Book5:49 - Three Reasons You Might Not6:45 - Jim’s Final Thoughts7:42 - Closing & Wrap-Up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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