'The Expanse' in the series 'The Frontiers Saga' by Ryk Brown follows the adventures of the UES Aurora and its crew as they embark on a classified mission to test a new jump drive that could give Earth a significant advantage against a potential enemy known as the Jung. The story is filled with space battles, unexpected twists, and a blend of young and experienced characters who come together to face overwhelming odds. As the crew navigates through different galaxies and encounters various challenges, they must work together to survive and fulfill their mission to protect Earth.

Characters:

Characters are diverse and well-developed, allowing readers to form emotional connections, showcasing their growth and challenges.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is clear and emotional, combining action with a mix of dialogue and exposition, though it can occasionally slow the pacing.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around the crew's challenging journey back to Earth after overcoming an enemy, while setting up future conflicts and alliances.

Setting:

The setting is a futuristic space environment involving interstellar travel, with the ship Aurora as a central focus.

Pacing:

The pacing fluctuates between thrilling action and slower, expository moments, maintaining reader engagement overall.

Captain Nathan Scott walked the corridor of the command deck on his way to the captain’s mess. Over the last few weeks, the Aurora had been under repair at the Takaran shipyards. During their downtime...

Notes:

The Aurora is back at full strength in book 7 of the series after significant repairs.

Captain Nathan Scott faces challenges and risks while trying to return to Earth.

The book features a mix of Alliance and Terran crew members aboard the Aurora.

There's a mysterious gift from Tug, a key character in the story.

The crew's journey back to Earth is marked by conflict with the Jung, an old enemy.

This book serves as a transition, setting up future plot developments in the series.

Readers have mixed feelings about the pacing and focus on dialogue in this installment.

The jump drive technology allows the Aurora to travel vast distances quickly, a pivotal plot device.

This installment introduces new characters and explores conflicts among the crew.

While the book is a part of a series, it requires reading the previous six books for context.

From The Publisher:

A newly repaired ship...A willing and eager crew...A host of new technologies...A long anticipated return home...The crew of the UES Aurora finally has the chance to fulfill their mission, but first they must complete a long and dangerous journey across a thousand light-years of unexplored space.

2013

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424 pages

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The Expanse

Ryk Brown

Book 7 in the series:The Frontiers Saga

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