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Another brilliant book in the Expanse series. People are trying to settle a new world. There are mysterious remnants of an alien society. The humans are fighting among themselves but need to pull together to survive.

nathannorris's review

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adventurous tense medium-paced

4.0

reverendsean's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

nicastronaut's review against another edition

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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? It's complicated

4.0

A nice pickup from the previous book that had me disconnected for a bit. Cibola Burn was much more engaging. Admittedly, I was a little cautious as I was hoping that "aliens" weren't going to be a thing in this universe, and I thought that was the direction it was headed, but I'm pleased with where it went. Focused on the human elements, but also exploring "alien" biology (love the little terms like "plant analogs")-- all of which with basis in real biology.
Murtry reminds me of a Director Krennic type, from Rogue One. Solid antagonist.
Eager to move to the next of this series!

badayka's review against another edition

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adventurous dark hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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