Summon The Stars. Thistle Series, #2

Once an actor, always an actor-even in the military. At least that's how it feels to Ben as he navigates the intergalactic state alongside his mysterious and unpredictable commander. Moving from world to world to bolster support, he soon realizes that the Ramagonians he has joined have collected more enemies than allies, despite all the treaties and agreements. Some threats come from rival species opposed to the republic, while others emerge from within the ranks themselves.
With both his own and his friends' survival hanging in the balance, Ben can't help but wonder if he's truly capable of playing his part in this vast interstellar drama.