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Thank you to DAW & NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

This was another quick, fun read from Revis and I'm quite enjoying the series. Hoping for more like this, even if they aren't part of a series, the pace and vibes are right up my alley.

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How To Steal A Galaxy
Beth Revis

I loved reading this, book two in a novella trilogy. It was a glamorous and chaotic ride. Ada felt rather unhinged but I went with it.

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I want to start by saying I was WAY to hard on the first book. I've since reread the first book and continued on this second book and this trilogy is a lot of fun. It fits nicely in the Cozy SciFi genre with a sprinkle of the political.

This was a fun ride, and I can't wait to see how this concludes for Ada and Rian.

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I'm still sort of new to Beth Revis' writing, so the two books I got were kind of my jumping in point. I have to say, I enjoyed it! This woman is a legend, y'all. This stakes get higher, the tropes get tropier, the heists get heistier. Come on. I honestly don't know what else you can ask for in a sequel? And oh my goodness, does the sass continue. The amount of times I burst out laughing? Probably the most I ever have. I cannot wait until the last book in this trilogy is released. What a wisecracking duo. Do recommend highly.

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I loved this heist novel. It feels a lot like James Bond in space with the fabulous costumes, morally grey characters, and mystery over what everyone's true motives are.

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Read in quick succession with Full Speed to a Crash Landing, How to Steal a Galaxy unfortunately felt both less cohesive , and less of a self-contained story. There is no big reveal towards the end of the book this time, but a more classic cliffhanger - with a short novella, this can feel quite frustrating. That said, I greatly enjoyed the interplay between Ada and Rian and, whilst sometimes less gripping than its predecessor, this was an engaging and fun read. Regardless of how the inconclusive ending made me feel, I'm going to read on and find out what happens either way!
2.5 stars rounded up to 3.

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Beth Revis’s vivid world-building and intricate plot kept me hooked from start to finish. The evolving relationship between Ada and Rian adds depth to the story, making their interactions both tense and captivating. While the novella sets the stage for the series’ conclusion, it delivers a satisfying adventure on its own. I eagerly anticipate the final installment to see how this gripping saga unfolds. 

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I adored the first book in this series so I was so excited to dive into the second book in this series! After pulling off the heist of a nanobot prototype and associated code at the end of the first book, Ada's contacts try to rope her back in to help save Earth. But the thing that seals the deal isn't the money (her usual motivator) but instead the chance to see Rian again. Set at a charity gala, the banter and shenanigans continue to be unmatched. I love Ada as a character. She is so smart and the little hints she drops about her real plans kept me hooked. The one critique I have for this one compared to the first one is that the writing felt a little less tight. There was some unneeded repetition that slowed the pace when the book should feel tightly wound. Still, I am anxiously awaiting the next one!
Drink this book: Enjoy with a South African Cap Classique - something that feels like champagne but it's quite.

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This series has been a thrilling ride full of sci-fi heists. With each book being a novella, it’s a fast-paced and action-filled adventure. I’m eager to see how everything unfolds in the final installment, especially after the big reveal about Ada’s plans at the end of this book. The finale is sure to be a blast!

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I loved the first book of the series so much and this one was just as good!

I did a hybrid read because I loved the audio for the first book and the narrators are the same and they are so great for these characters.

I just love the banter between these characters so much and I’m so excited to see what happens in the third book!

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REVIS! How can you do this TWICE with the same amazing characters? Another amazing scifi space heist story with a morally grey FMC and lawful MMC set in a museum full of Sol Earth artifacts on a far off planet. The villain is finally revealed and is entirely hateable and we get more background on Ada that gives more background on the struggles of OG Earth to stay alive. Plus there's more push and pull with Rian, which gives that little spice that amps up the tension and character dev.

I am again super obsessed. I absolutely LOVE this short series and will recommend this to ANYONE who enjoys a good mystery/heist/scifi/romance situation. So excited for the next installment coming out soon!

Thanks to NetGalley and DAW for the advanced ebook copy in exchange for an honest review. Loved it!

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I didn’t realize when I requested this book that it was the second book, shame on me I know lol. But I went to my library and borrowed the book. This was an amazing sequel and I really enjoy Ada’s character. She’s morally gray, unhinged and just fantastic.

Can’t wait for the third book!

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This was fun, shiny, and twisty, but it didn’t quite hit like book one. Would I recommend it? Yep, but only after the trilogy is complete. Save yourself the agony of waiting, and binge-read when it’s all out. Future you will thank you

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I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

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Snarky sci-fi with a dash of yearning-filled, "I hate how much I want you" romance. The banter is BANTERING and I'm obsessed with Ada, the scheming sunshine to Rian's grumpy stickler to the rules. The second book in Beth Revis' sci-fi novella series fleshes out the world and packs a fast-paced, thrilling punch in so few pages. It's impressive how much story is packed into this little book and its predecessor, Full Speed to a Crash Landing. They're highly binge-able and addictive, and I have a feeling many more will fall in love with this series when the third one comes out.

If you love character-forward, twisty sci-fi with heart and humor a la Murderbot Diaries, Chaotic Orbits is made for you -- as it is for me.

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This book was as delightful as the last. Ada is snarky and confident. I’m curious to see where the plot of this goes and am eagerly awaiting the next book in April.

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I didn't realise this was the second in a series until I had already started reading, but I loved almost everything about this book and I had no problem following along even without the context of the first instalment - if anything, the lack of context made the tension between the main characters more palpable because I didn't know anything of their history. The worldbuilding was also so immersive and I enjoyed the whole space heist atmosphere.

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Fast-paced action, amusing banter, dodgy but loveable characters: there's a lot to like here.

I haven't read the first in this series, which was a slight problem; there were definitely nuances in the interactions between Ada and Rian that I missed. However, I was able to pick up most of it as the story went along, and the action itself was usually standalone enough that my lack of knowledge didn't get too much in my way.

Revis knows now to craft a story, that's for sure. This was a lot of fun.

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Another great addition to the Chaotic Orbits series. This time we follow Ada at a gala that is supposed to be benefitting sol-earth, although we learned how problematic that was in the first book. This book follows more of a heist format and when I tell you I was shocked with what she stole! Can't wait for the next one!

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

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