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Jun 27, 2023fka_aurora rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The good first. I like the the blend of science-fiction-space-opera-adventure, with horror and noir. The neo-noir environments and Miller, whose a cliche detective character in every way, and then the almost lovecraftian horror of the…
Apr 27, 2023GremJet rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Good story, great characters and even some dry humor, looking forward to reading the next books.
Mar 15, 2023JCLAllisonM rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The first in a space opera series, with interesting world building and a lot of exciting action. Only docked a star because I found the two main characters to be pretty unlikeable - looking forward to reading the next!
Feb 18, 2023jimbo_yosemite rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I was surprised how closely the 1st season of "The Expanse" matched the story-line of this book.
Apr 19, 2022reneanthony rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I was in search of a space epic and was happy to have come across this series. The first book really locked me in with great characters. The world, the science, and the politics are the main focus of this first entry and I was very…
Mar 28, 2022NicoleAliceTremblay rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this novel from start to finish. I loved both characters and found both to compelling and interesting. The world building is amazing. Read this if you like science fiction that feels realistic.
Jan 24, 2022DrPaul_0 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
First novel in a superb tradition science fiction series. Currently a long running Amazon Prime Series as well. Nice balance of science, drama, and action. Really good, thought provoking science. Interesting exploration of human…
Jan 20, 2022Lowell_R rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Riveting space opera that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It blends in noir and horror throughout the story. The Expanse universe is rich and interesting with believable human faults influencing the political factions and power plays.…
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Book #1 in Series
Nov 18, 2021EGPLbvangorp rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Fiercely addicting and a great way to get into the Expanse universe. Even if you've watched the shows the start of the series is such a great way to get even more out of these characters.
Jun 01, 2021laurendouglass rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I'm another fan that watched every episode of the TV show and only then started the books. I liked the book, but then read some of the reviews from my fellow library readers (Thanks BiblioCommons!) and have to agree that the book has some…
May 24, 2021limitlesslight rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I came at this novel as a fan of the tv show, interested to see the changes made in the adaptation to film. The truth of it is that this book is misogynistic and really triggering for women and non-binary people to read. Please be advised…
Feb 15, 2021hgibbins rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This story is the first in the series, and revolves around two characters James Holden the executive officer of a ship that mines the rings of Saturn bringing loads of ice to mining colonies in the Asteroid Belt. Holden and his crew…
Feb 02, 2021Tigard_HalstedB rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A solid start to a fun and fast-paced space opera. I enjoyed reading it about the same amount as watching S1 of “The Expanse” but for different reasons.
Feb 01, 2021TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Set in a future where humans have colonized parts of the solar system, tensions run high between Earth, Mars, and the Asteroid Belt, the latter of which are largely exploited for their manual labor and natural resources. Jim Holden,…
Jan 22, 2021RebelBelle13 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Oh. My. Goodness. Did I love this book. This is the best space opera, the best science fiction (besides Doctor Who of course) that I have read in a really, really long time. The text is descriptive without being flowery. The authors aren't…
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Jan 10, 2021SuJF rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Absolutely amazing start to a series, a wonderful character driven space opera. It's got everything you need excellent characters, mystery intrigue, and a fair bit of swearing and snark. Perfect
Nov 29, 2020kwsmith rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This slow-paced character-driven space-opera combines classic science fiction with detective-style noir, and then adds a little goopy horror into the mix. The story follows the adventures of two main characters: a down on his luck…
Sep 25, 2020BryceTruong rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome book! looking forwards to binge reading the entire series and then proceeding to binge watch the shows!
Jul 05, 2020susan_findlay rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Reading this book felt like watching futuristic film noir. I am interested to see where the author plans to take this series.
Jun 21, 2020KennadiHillebrand rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I came across these books after watching the Amazon Prime series and honestly I'm amazed at how great of an adaptation the show is. The books provide a higher level of detail to things they brush over in the show, like the effects of the…
Jan 25, 2020gillescoughlan rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
Interesting premise, but a few problems: 1) One of the main characters is cop that used to be good until he started having a drinking problem. Now, he assigned the partners no one want to work with, or the cases no one is eager to see…
Jan 18, 2020Keeper_of_the_Book_Hoard rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
An enjoyable read that mixes elements of noir mystery and horror within this compelling sci fi universe. I especially liked how the author (actually a pen name for two authors) explored a future when humans are expanding to the edges of…
Jan 17, 2020evanbrow rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A strong debut. I was hooked from the beginning. The first 50 pages blew me away. I appreciated how the two POV's intersected and how the missing person mystery storyline blended in with the encroaching interplanetary war storyline. The…
Dec 28, 2019VaughanPLDavidB rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I'm reading this because of the excellent Syfy series, The Expanse, now on Amazon Prime, hoping they will continue the series for all nine books. This is the kind of science fiction I like: near future, vaguely dystopian, with a menacing…