The Jovian Collective

The finale of a series is nearly always bitter sweet. You now know how it ends, but there is no more left to read about. This is how I feel about The Jovial Collective. It is especially bitter when you consider there were originally going to be more books, but its sweet as you know how it now ends. It is not an unexpected ending if you have read Mars Ascendant stories, but if you haven't there maybe some unexpected twists. Mel is tasked with finding Nancy, hunting down Willis and stopping the potential annihilation of The Jovian Collective (and others when Mars and Terra go to war). We also find out who is ultimately behind the machinations performed in the previous 4 books and the Ikeido siblings return. There is romance, intrigue, double crosses, murder, space and land attacks, tracers, stealth technology, drinking, swearing and all the things you'd expect from a Mel Destin/ great sci-fi novel. An enjoyable read, though disappointing as it's the last one. Hopefully not the last we read of Mel.... I received a complimentary copy of this book and I am providing this review on my own volition.