Terrifying to think there are only two books left.

Persepolis Rising by James S.A. Corey

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Pick up a few decades after the end of the last book in the series, we start with the long-standing crew of the Rocinante breaking up. James Holden and Naomi want to retire. Everyone agrees and a plan is made for financial settlements. Hugs all around. End of book.

Not. Because before James and Naomi can leave Medina station for Earth, the gate to Laconia, who had shut themselves off from the rest of humanity opens, and out come warships far beyond anything ever seen. Unwillingly, the crew of the Roci finds themselves once again called upon to lead the fight.

What can I say about the Expanse novels that hasn't been said before? The characters all have depth, even the bad guys have motivations and feelings beyond being plot points. There's one Laconian character who you really feel sorry for as he stumbles through his job knowing the fate that awaits failures in the Empire.

Obviously, you need to read the six previous books to understand this one. If you haven't done that, what are you waiting for? These books are a brilliant mix of space opera, political thriller, hard science fiction, and Clarkesian alien tech.

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