Nemesis Games (The Expanse #5) by James S.A. Corey

"An interesting look into some of the characters darker pasts and some serious stuff has gone down that will change the landscape of everything, forever."

4 Stars

Pros: I liked getting to know a bit more about Alex, Amos, Naomi and Holden. Also Fred Johnson's practicality against Holden's unending self righteousness is a good contrast, he's good at putting Holden in his place.

Cons: Again, some parts were a bit technical, I get confused with ladar, radar and telemetry but overall it didn't take way from the book, I at least had a vague idea of what was going on the entire time.

Full Review:

The Ring is open, offering any and all who wish to explore, entirely new planets to make their own. Mars, Earth and the Belt are at odds about the new planets that the Ring has to offer them. Mars and Earth, who are used to gravity, know that they'll have no issues settling on a new planet. The Belters though, who have only grown up in minimal gravity feel that it's another check to add to the list of ways that the Inner Planets are oppressing them.

Things finally come to a head when a Rebellion on an epic scale is led by Marcos Inaros, the self-proclaimed leader of the Free Navy and the results are catastrophic. And, of course, are intrepid heroes Holden, Naomi, Amos and Alex are all caught up in the cataclysmic aftermath and the simple act of survival is all that matters.

Though the beginning started off a bit slow, by the end of the book, I was stunned. I'm interested to see where they go in the next installment and hope to get back to the series soon.

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