🌍 Book Review: Planet B by Jasper T. Scott
A gripping apocalyptic sci-fi thriller where humanity’s last hope may be a mysterious new world—or its final undoing.
Jasper T. Scott’s Planet B kicks off the Architects of the Apocalypse series with a high-stakes, multi-threaded narrative set in the year 2069, as Earth teeters on the edge of collapse. With a strong Goodreads rating of 4.08/5 from over 1,100 readers, the novel is praised for its cinematic pacing, layered characters, and thought-provoking premise.
🧠 Plot Overview
Earth is dying. Climate disasters, political unrest, and resource depletion have pushed society to the brink. Amid the chaos, Alice Rice, a brilliant scientist, discovers a potentially habitable planet near Earth—quickly dubbed Planet B.
But salvation is far from guaranteed.
- Detective Layla Bester, reeling from personal betrayal, investigates a disturbing trend: people are vanishing without a trace.
- Preston Baylor, a billionaire tech mogul, races to colonize Planet B, igniting geopolitical tensions and a new space race.
- Bruce Gordon, a climatologist, believes Planet B was sent by an advanced alien species—but their motives remain unclear.
As these threads converge, the novel explores whether humanity can overcome its self-destructive nature—or if it’s doomed to repeat its mistakes on a new world.
💬 Why Readers Love It
- Multiple POVs: The story unfolds through diverse perspectives, adding depth and urgency.
- Timely Themes: Climate collapse, AI, and space colonization are woven into a chillingly plausible future.
- Thriller Elements: Disappearances, conspiracies, and alien mysteries keep the tension high.
- Cinematic Style: Fast-paced chapters and vivid worldbuilding make it feel like a blockbuster in book form.
⚠️ Critiques
- Some readers found the pacing uneven, with certain plotlines overshadowing others.
- The science, while imaginative, occasionally stretches plausibility for hard sci-fi fans.
📣 Reader Praise
“If you liked Under the Dome or Maze Runner, this book is for you.” — Jasper T. Scott’s official site
“A thrilling ride through a dying Earth and a mysterious new beginning.” — Goodreads reviewer
🏁 Final Verdict
Planet B is a compelling start to a dystopian saga that blends mystery, science fiction, and existential stakes. If you enjoy stories like The Expanse or Dark Matter, and want a fresh take on humanity’s last chance, this one’s worth the journey.
