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4.11 AVERAGE


I really enjoy these books, though I will again say that I could see them being very tedious if read on paper. I listen in audiobook, so it works better that way I think. I don’t really have any new thoughts for this review other than one thing. I think it’s interesting that this book sort of accidentally makes a common argument for believing in a god - the moral argument. The argument is basically that there can be no objective moral standard to hold someone accountable to, if there is no god. I find it interesting when played out in a large scale scifi drama.
adventurous emotional tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

As always, the Expanse books knock it out of the park.

This series is simply fun. It's impressive how every book keeps the momentum and stakes high, without losing the characterisation of the main cast. I thoroughly like every POV character, and each feels real and distinct in their voice.

Basically, if you liked the earlier books in the series, you'll not be disappointed!
adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Cool off-world cowboy exploration story. And it ends with an Aversarala chapter--great way to end any Expanse book. Not quite the rush the first three books were. But Miller as a lobster arachnid machine was hilarious--my favorite version of Miller yet.

i think this is the first installment in the book series that i actually, genuinely enjoyed (which surprised me, since the tv season adapted from this book was my least favorite of the 6)
adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous informative inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes