Another excellent entry in The Expanse
351086
Like the two previous books, this one sucked me in right away and kept me up late to read just one more chapter, then another, then another...suffice it to say I'm writing this at 1:35 AM after polishing off the last third of the book in one sitting.

I probably don't need to recount the plot details as this is book three in a series, so if you're investigating you've probably already read the other two. You know it's about Jim Holden getting caught up in yet another vast plot of universe-ending proportions, and I can assure you that it's every bit as good as the previous installments.

So just jump in and read it already. And try not to stay up too late.
3243741
First book in the The Fields Of Long-Forgotten Battles Series. Fantastic mix of military sf and space opera. I was overjoyed with shifting between the vivid space battles, intergalactic politics and the continuously building tension. I read a lot of sf, and this book was quite a treat, even for a hardcore fan of the genre like me. Great ideas, fast moving plot full of twists and surprises (some nasty ones!), deadly aliens,  and politics full of s . I totally enjoyed writing style as it incorporates seamlessly elements such as great character development, hard science, action, political drama, intrigue and dark humour to produce a novel that is not only entertaining but shows a well-developed universe that readers quite easily find themselves engrossed in. From now Henryan is on my favourite character list and I highly recommend this book to fans of the high-quality sf. If you like books by David Weber, John Ringo, Peter Hamilton, John Scalzi  youll love this book! I cant wait to read the next instalment  bad news is that i have to wait for it, but good one is  there will be three more books in the series!!!
2491201
(Review first published at Goodreads by myself)
Live on Earth, interesting addition to the Expanse Multiverse.
The MC Timmy is interesting, and very well developed. Would like to see more of him in other books. Some sex (not explicit, more talked about), very well done, with the problems with a young men and an older woman having sex.

Depending on wether he pops up in other books, not really necessary read, nor a great addition. Without the other books not worth it, price ok, for the length of the book.

Three solid stars, recommended for hard fans and completionists. Will add to this review if the character is also in other books.

(Added July 28th, 2017)
Being at 21% in The Expanse #05, Nemesis Games, the genius behind this little story forces me to change the review and add a star, giving it 4. Not to spoil it, this should be read bevore Nemesis Games, and then imidiatly followed with Nemesis Games. Wow. Nice one, did not see that twist coming. So, this one is also a must-read for understanding the series, even if that is not immediately obivous.
3106132
The second volume in the Deep Space series is even better than the initial installment. If you're a fan of space opera, or even sci-fi in general, this book won't disappoint. There are a lot of POV shifts here, but I didn't find them jarring or distracting in the least.

There are three major plot arcs ongoing, and the lesser plot lines tie in extremely well. That Ethan's wife and son at least survived the initial invasion is exciting in itself, but their individual stories are very compelling. My one minor quibble was that the arc on Desdra, Ethan's wife, doesn't really progress very far, but I expect we'll see quite a jump in book 3.

Finally, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the first-rate editing of this volume. Far too many self-published fiction works are sloppy, with typos, words missing, poor sentence structure, and the like. All of these things can pull the reader out of the story, and, if bad enough, cause one to not finish the book. Not the case here at all: not only was this book fun to read, but it was excellent from a technical sense, too.

Eagerly looking forward to Book 3.
3451028
This is an awesome continuation of the expanse series. It's very engaging and can't wait for the next chapter awesome.
2691458
Science Fiction is my favorite genre but I enjoy anything that is well written. Characterization and conflict, plot and pacing- these are things I judge a work by and this series has all that. The reader will find a good plot with believable characters in a well developed story arc with a command of pacing that makes these first two books hard to put down. Well done! A fine example of the writer's art. The one thing that keeps me from giving five stars and this is perhaps personal, but the reason I read sci-fi is for that feeling of wonder and awe that the best of the genre provides. I crave it. So far I've only gotten hints of it from this series but I'm hopeful. The splendid writing of the first two books holds enough promise that I am going to do something rare for me. I'm pre-ordering the next book. Keep up the good work guys.
666887
Although I was confused at times with plot twists, they get wrapped up nicely. The absolute deadliness of being in space or in a foreign environment is made perfectly clear with the story, character and plot developments, and the main character is believable and well worth waiting for the next installment in this series. I did find myself wishing for more background on some of the other characters and groups in the story, but that can wait. There was enough to whet my appetite.
4863776
We find ourselves on Arkadius, the planet where the Starseers are reputed to be, and Captain Marchenko hopes she will find her missing daughter there. But the trip to Arkadius has not been without the typical troubles, and Alisa finds herself once again relying on her wits to escape for after foe.

They they meet the Starseers, who can mess with your mind, and things take a turn for the worse. There are some fantastic moments in this story (trying to poison someone who can read your mind? Hilarious scene!), page-turning tension, and we are again grateful that Marchenko has Leonidas as her passenger, who is kind of an Iron Man on steroids.

The battle sequences, especially in the climax, are epic, and I especially enjoyed the new complications presented by the Starseers, and the unexpected plot twists. Bring it on!
3473341
If you enjoy book series that meld past shows and previous books with the work, then Peter David's "Imzadi II" won't disappoint.
Readers will be transported from scenes in ST:Generations to past ST:TNG episodes  with a ST:DS9 character thrown in for good measure. All this blends  together cleanly to create a marvelously structured and exciting  storyline.
Mr Worf's relationship with Troi takes center stage this time  'round, with a humorous confrontation on Betazed with Mother Troi, Lwaxana.  Though I'd be hardpressed not to find any situation involving Lwaxana  unhumorous. Disappointing many of the Riker/Troi fans I've spoken to is  Riker's somewhat backseat position. While his double plays an important  role, *our* Riker doesn't show his mettle until the closing battle. But, as  I mentioned to them, what is there is all Riker, and it sets us up nicely  for a possible third Imzadi.
The plot twists and planet hopping, Earth to  Betazed to Qu'onos and beyond, should keep any fan of ST:TNG or these  wonderful characters page turning to the end.
Here's to Imzadi  III,
Barbara
3244480
I am very impressed at how good this series is even after all these books. I never get tired or bored - or feel that we have retreads of the same story. Campbell manages to up the game every so slightly and effectively with each book - going places I would never have imagined. It's made for wonderful reads that I can't put down (or, in this case, stop listening to the Audible version).

Story: The Dark Ships - a fully automated fleet of highly maneuverable ships - has attacked human worlds. It's clear the AI has gone rogue and is using its own justifications to eradicate humanity. Geary's fleet is at a disadvantage - but if he doesn't confront the Dark Ships, too many people will die. Forced into a head to head confrontation at a secret star base, all his cleverness will not be able to get him out of this battle without losses. For once, he will have to rely on the intelligence and the sacrifices of those under him.

At first, I did not think the story would be as engrossing as it ended up being by the end. Most of Geary's traps in previous books were avoided through quick thinking and some luck. But the situation facing Geary now is either to battle head on or run and allow the Dark Ships to destroy worlds. It makes for taut reading as the losses start to mount in the Lost Fleet. There is also interesting information given about the Dancers and the Kiks as Geary learns more about them.

Leviathan does conclude the story arc resoundingly, if tragically. I listened to the audible version and it was smooth as the previous versions, using the same narrator. I hate to have to wait another year for the next book.
4250922
This review serves as blanket adulation for the authors known as James S.A. Corey.  The Expanse novels and novellas have been a complete delight.  Just the right balance of drama and humor.  Most of all, great stories that are well told.  My only complaint is that they are not writing feverishly 24/7 to satisfy my insatiable appetite for this series.  C'mon, guys.  Sleep is overrated.  Gimme.
4934596
This book follows after The Rho Agenda series but can also be read as a standalone (historic events are effectively interwoven into the current story line without repeating too much, but I bet after reading this youll go back to the first series!).

I was very glad when Book One of the new series was released. The previous series ended on a slightly sad note with the hope that maybe, just maybe Jennifer managed to survive that wormhole trip.

This book didn't disappoint. The multiple characters can be complex and the shifting between different scenes and characters stories may be disorientating for some, but it actually added to the suspense and kept me reading faster to learn what happens next. The story focused more in detail on Jennifers journey and growth, but less so on Mark and Heather. None the less youll get a great understanding of the extend of the conspiracy on earth, all the personal agendas of the key players, as well as where Jack gets his powers from.

Expect a good dose of science fiction, the galaxy and new interesting extraterrestrial worlds. And don't miss the physical/military and cyber action and warfare  (spoiler alert!) a few close calls and potential deaths will have you stressed out.

A great book indeed! Cannot wait for the next instalment.
4794984
This is an great opener for a space opera series. Action and character development are well paced. The "rules for the universe" are introduced and make a solid enough foundation for the author to build on. I like the characters and their flaws, and how their flaws work to shape their stories. Even though they are set in a far future they are still people I recognise with motives I understand. I look forward to reading more in this series.
2342851
Consistantly compelling, it makes me hungry for the next installment of the Expanse saga. This is the way Syfy is supposed to be. I would love to be able to write like this.
2422855
A massive improvement over the pacing of the previous book, this pits Calvin and company farthest from the Empire. Full of bold moves, trickery, treachery, action, and a little bit of romance, this novel does not disappoint, except for maybe where it ends.

The Phoenix Darkness is the fifth in a series of space opera novels surrounding Intel Wing Luitenant Commander Calvin Cross and his colorful crew aboard their stealth ship, the ISS Nighthawk as they work to unravel a conspiracy that rots at the very core of the Human Empire. This novel brings you in with a brief reminder of what has already happened, and then pushes you down a steep slope of lies and combat.
490378
In this the fourth installment of James S.A. Corey's Expanse series, Holden and the crew of the Rocinante have another mission. This time it looks simple enough. Holden is tasked with mediating a dispute between squatters on a new planet and the company that has the right to exploiting that planet. Of course things soon go bad. First, the dispute turns bloody, and then things go from bad to worse as the planet itself starts waking up -- violently. Soon Holden & Co. find themselves once more in a do-or-die situation.
Another good book in a great series.
1563752
I love space operas, and this is a fine intro to a series that has a lot of promise. I'm writing this just after reading the first book, so I can't speak for the rest of the series. My one criticism is that I can't help feeling like this whole book was a lot of process and exposition for a relatively small part of the overall bigger arc of what was going on. Still, the characters are reasonably believable and well developed for this genre, the political tension feels believable, and the ideas about morality, redemption, and connection are all present and vital without being overbearing. I am looking forward to learning more about the solar system as imagined in the series!