Vorpal Blade (Looking Glass Series #2) Book

I love how this shows how the world has evolved since humans have encountered aliens. More so, that it wasn't some endless panic, but an easy acceptance. They'd destroyed the evil ones, and the good ones, Adars, are accepted into society. Especially considering how the Adar's technology have greatly advanced the life on Earth. However, the main story is the spaceship they've built with said technology meshed with good ol' human rigging, and them going into space to find what else may be out there. Ringo does a great job with making these people normal in the most bizarre environments. They're marines that you might meet on any base, and yet now they're among the stars meeting new aliens and fighting new battles. The best part was the pranks they play, and the way they deal with any who don't quite get along with the others is pretty humorous. It is a great sequel that in no way lags, and keeps the adventurous, exciting, new feel that made the first one so great, because this isn't rehashing the same old thing even as they are still hunting down Dreen. But that is just a small part of the greater story line. If you liked the first one you definitely need to check out the second.