best series in a decade
924627
most interesting story and characters I have read a long time. this is a great series. I have read them all and cant wait for next book
1858267
In true fashion the books are better than the movie. I have been reading this series since the first book came out, and I have been pre-ordering advance copies ever since. This is by far one of the best series I have ever read, it is ten times better than any other vampire series I have read. The character development in this series is phenomenal, and the twists and cliff hangers had me wanting to read more.
2688513
Without a doubt the best fantasy series in years. I've read them all - Hulick, Brett, etc. Nothing compares to this saga.
The world that has been created by the author is astonishing. Story sometimes juvenile, but in a positive sense. Somehow each part of the series, seems to be better than the previous one. The only problem is that the story is so good I've finished this book in 2 days...
Amazing piece of writing.
3043851
This whole series has been incredibly good, great writing, wonderful grasp of military movement/atmosphere/language etc. which makes all of this series very believable considering it is set in the future.  I was sorry to get to the end and can't wait for the next in the series to come out.
2720695
I won't lie, i absolutely LOVED this series.  The last book doesn't disappoint.  Full of action, suspense, heartbreak, elation, intensity.  It was SO satisfying.  I would highly reccomend this series to anyone.  This one is going on the "re-read" list for the future.
4906140
Ive read over a thousand books... this is by far the best series i have ever read. The author, brandon, did a great job of finishing the story. I found his telling of the story better than Robert Jordans in most moments. But the credit goes to Robert for creating such a rich and complex universe.
I cant wait until a tv show is made of this.
3268963
Holy cow! Though I hated the endings of each of the first two books because they were such cliffhangers, I loved this series. I wish that there was a way to refine our ratings so that I could show the importance I give this series, like perhaps 10 stars instead of just five. It definitely is one of my top 20 reads of all time because it has everything: unique sci-fi premise, intensity of story, soundness of structure, realness of characters, deepness of theme. That theme--that we make war personal, but then war makes us monsters--was portrayed so thoroughly, and with the device of men's thoughts being audible/visible to everyone else, so uniquely, so brilliantly.
4739964
One of the best series of all time. Seriously, just read it.
1926204
What a great series. Every book feels like a standalone story even as it ties generations of past book's characters into a larger story.  It's beautifully paced, and the characters are very relatable. Can't wait for the next instalment
571678
First of all, don't just read the first book.  The series is extraordinary and fresh.  I haven't read anything as captivating as this series in a lot of years. (I'm 73)  It may be difficult to read because of the violence, but this is original.  Not a copy of other ideas like so much SciFi is.  It is very different in story as well as ideas.  Worth a read.
3588835
I listened to these on audible. This is the best series Ive read in a long time. Its long and meandering and full of thoroughly enjoyable characters. Its quite different in style and really fun. I will probably break down and actually read Year 4 on kindle since it seems like it will be a couple more months before the audible version comes out. Then Ill buy the audible version and listen to the whole series again.
2261311
This is the best series for young adults and up. There is fun here for even the most jaded adult too. I loved the characters and the adventures and I loved that the language is easy enough to read for all ages. I read this whole series to my children. They loved it too. We laughed and we cried and we yelled out in excitement when a good plan came together. I would recommend this series for anyone.
3649061
The expanse series is just amazing.  A thoughtful, plausible future filled with interesting and deeply human characters.  Extremely addictive, deeply thought provoking, fun... Just wonderful in so many ways.
1539747
Best series I've watched in years.  Couldn't wait for season 3 on Netflix so I ordered here and loved it!
2357732
I just got finished with the entire series, and I lost so much sleep because I couldn't put it down.  The characters were so well rounded, the plot was well developed, it was suspenseful and fast paced at the same  time.  It was a wonderful series for anyone who enjoys a well developed  universe and complex plotlines with well rounded characters and suspense.  I would recommend it to the more patient intellectual readers I know.
2360358
This series really drew me in. As an adult man without kids I had avoided them for a bit, prefering to stay with "real fantasy/sci-fi". Once I started though, I was hooked. This series is head and shoulder above all of the other fantasy stuff out there because it actually takes the time to develop a whole universe of settings, history, characters and real life style interactions. It's got the depth of Tolkien's world but in an easier to read package.

The "Deathly Hallows" does a nice job of wrapping up the series and tieing up loose ends. Being the "final battle", I thought the author handled some of the potentially tough issues like death very well for adults and kids alike. Read the set and you'll find this finale very satisfying.

Minor Spoiler - My favorite part of the book is the last chapter entitled "19 Years Later". For me, the best part of the series wasn't the "Saving the World" bit as much as it was exploring the millieu and people there. The lives of the kids at Hogwarts was some of the best stuff. I hope the author continues the stories without having to resurrect old He-Who-Mustn't-Come Back and instead has the continuing generation explore the world or other schools and such. The stage is set for so much more without having to go back to the Save the World bit. Let's see a book on the new generation at Hogwart's, or on another school, or even on the intervening 19 years. The stage is set and the background so well developed, I hope we see more!
587062
I love to read more than anyone I know and I have read probably thousands of good books. These are the best. They have enough action to keep you on edge throughout the whole series, but they are not utterly devoid of reasoning. While most popular science fiction and fantasy is just chock full of epic battles, space travel, fireworks, and quests, these books give you somthing more to think about for a long time afterward- the nature of war, religion, humor, love and humanity.  Phillip Pullman manages to weave together the lives of his characters in skilled and often unexpected ways. Definately a 5 star series. A word of caution- you MUST read them in order to understand the complicated plot.