Content levels
Trigger warnings
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Tropes
Synopsis
Sit in prison or join the military. The choice is yours. Convicted of a minor traffic violation, Rev Pelletier is conscripted into the Perseus Union Marine Corps . . . for up to a thirty-year term of service. Anxious to get back to his civilian life and job, Rev opts for a shorter term as a Marine Raider taking the fight to the enemy. But with extremely high mortality rates, can he and his friends survive until their term of service is over? Download Sentenced to War now to follow Rev through perilous battles as he fights to hold back the alien invasion. If you're a fan of Old Man's War, Starship Troopers, or Armor, you'll love this military scifi thrill ride.
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Sentenced to War: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Intense military sci-fi with sustained combat violence, high mortality rates, and likely strong language. Comparable to Starship Troopers in tone and content.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include captivity, death, and mass death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teen readers who love military action and space battles will be drawn to Rev's fight for survival against alien enemies.