u/Altruistic_Reader_

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First time reading The Expanse all the way through.

Just finished Babylon's Ashes. Loved 90% of it, but that ending felt a little abrupt/rushed to set up what's next. Still gave it 4.5 stars, loved closing out the first 6-book arc.

Took a quick break and read The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett (also 4.5 - super clear worldbuilding, great detective duo, just wanted more empire lore) and now I'm back on the Rocinante for Persepolis Rising.

I know there's a 30-year time jump and we're into the Laconian arc now, trying to go in spoiler-free.

For those who've done a first read-through — did you feel the same about Babylon's ending? And does the final trilogy stick the landing?

No spoilers past Babylon's Ashes please — I'm on page 1 of Persepolis.

Also curious how many of you read straight through vs took breaks between 6 and 7?