The Worst of All Possible Worlds

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This is the final book in Alex White’s Salvagers series.

I’m sorry it’s come to an end. These books hit the sweet spot for me: space, spaceships, space battles, great action, a twisty mythology, excellent world building, and lots of banter between the main characters. I’ll miss Boots and Nilah and Orna and Cordell … and Kin, too. I had a soft spot for Boots’ AI buddy.

Alex White sticks the landing. I had a vague idea of how the story might end–a confrontation with Big Bad Henrick Witts seemed inevitable–yet when the end arrived I was surprised and it made complete sense.

There’s a hint of another story–the twins, Jeannie and Alister, have unfinished business–so maybe we’ll get another run with the Capricious crew.

Two other things:

  1. The titles in this series are delightful: A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe; A Bad Deal for the Whole Galaxy; and The Worst of All Possible Worlds.

  2. LEGO needs to come out with sets for the Capricious, the Rocinante, and Serenity. I will buy them all.