I honestly didn't enjoy this book. That's not the authors fault though. It just appears I'm not a fan of drones and droids.

I devoured this book! That it picked up at the event that Rian's notes thought that she might be at, was brilliant. Now that we've had a book in her head, and seen how her plans work out, I wondered if I could figure out her objective before she carried it out. But she was less coy in this book, though she did hint at things, it just wasn't to the extent of the previous book, I don't think.

This cover is just the kind that I love. The gradient of the colour, in the background is so very visually stunning for the eyes, and with their profiles in a star-studded sky, it's so pretty and I love looking at it! That it packages a fantastic story is another plus!

At this point, I'm wondering if it's possible I'll read this whole series before the first book comes out. If I'm lucky enough to do so, that'd be so funny. I don't think it'll happen, since book 1 comes out in August, and I read it in April, and got this one now in July, so it's probably going to be in October, if it happens.

Ada is justifiably angry. That this guy, who didn't invent anything, but bought them from the inventors, and made fistfuls of money, and being recognized as if he was the one that invented things, awful. His plans for the tech that's the focus of this series? Evil. I was thinking that they could reprogram it and instead of paying him to keep going, that he would pay them, which would drain his money and help Earth recover, but alas, I finally figured out that wouldn't work. If only!

I found it funny-sad that she kept telling the dude her true opinion of him, and he just laughed it off, not believing her, writing her off. Like, she means it, and if she had it her way, you wouldn't be laughing anymore. I hope she gets that last laugh in the end, ruining his plans!

This was such a fun romp, and I can't wait for book 3!

The wild sci-fi heist continues with twist after twist! I love how it mixes adventure with stuff like breaking free from societal expectations and exploring identity. It’s fast-paced but still gives you plenty to think about. If you’re into thrill rides with heart, this one’s for you.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I could not love this series enough!
This book picks up right after the first book and the action does not stop. I LOVE Ada and her sneaky ways. She is the best written badass FMC I have read in a long time. Golden retriever Rian is right on her tail and the way he stays so close but still fights his feelings, I looooved it. You could never really tell what Ada's end game will be and I cannot wait for the next book.

These novellas are lovely bite size bits of this story.
This one was not quite as good as the first but I’m enjoying that Ada is so grey.

I realized that Ada Lamarr is not as smart, sexy, witty, and badass as I thought she was because, girl, she was so much more! And this second book is an evidence. I loved her in the first book, and I loved her MORE in this one.

Admittedly, I enjoyed the second book more than the first one. Although it’s not as big of a heist as I thought it would be, trying to think of what Ada has up in her sleeve in every scene and move she makes definitely made it more thrilling to read.

I love the progression of the romance, more worldbuilding and backstory of the heist. The first and second book are properly linked, giving the first one more importance and context as you read this second book. I appreciate the social commentary in here, honestly, since the first book doesn’t have that much. And as for the romance, you can definitely feel more sparks and more spice coming up in the surface with every scene😉

Since this is not set in space anymore, I appreciate the settings more with the mingling of elites, dazzling gowns and rich gala.

I do think that the first book has more of its thrilling parts compared to this one, but it’s really Ada’s narration that made the thrilling part more exciting, trying to piece together her plans and secret moves. I feel like I’m Rian just following along, trying to figure out her plan and what she will steal this time around.

And turns out, it really is a whole galaxy… well, her galaxy.

This was, easily a 5 star read. It didn’t disappoint from the first book and continued along the thrill and the chase! I can’t wait for the third book!


Thank you so much to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC!

Just months after the events of the first book, Ada is once again hired by the rebel group to retrieve something important to their cause. The new job is an undercover mission at a charity gala on Rigel Earth, where Rian will be in attendance. Rian, who suspects Ada might be interested in the rare artifacts on display, has volunteered to run security for the event. After following Ada around the party all evening, Rian begins to question why she really is there.

Another fun heist novella! Though I did wish our characters spent more time in space, I did enjoy learning more about the different planets that have been settled, and more of Ada’s backstory. Once again the tension and banter between Ada and Rian was perfection. Will be waiting for news of when the final installment will be released!

A big thank you to NetGalley and DAW for an ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Picking up hot on the heels of the first book, How to Steal a Galaxy sees everyone's (or at least, my) favorite space thief taking on a new job for her client. Fortunately, this job is a fancy gala at a museum and will likely not require her to painstakingly climb a cliff this time. And more importantly, her nemesis and love interest Rian White will be there.

I really enjoyed following Ada on her continued adventures. This second installment had less pulse-pounding action, but it was still fun to watch Ada flex her con-artist skills. The trillionaire antagonist is very obviously modeled on a real person, and the lampooning he receives will rub some readers the wrong way. I thought Ada's obvious, and stated, hatred of him was great.

Sci-fi readers who have not yet picked up these novellas are doing themselves a great disservice. Revis has created a fully-realized protagonist in Ada and placed her in a compelling future. I'm eagerly anticipating the third installment and hoping it will not be the last time we get to read about Ada Lamarr!

This review will be posted to Goodreads on August 17, and scheduled for release on Instagram in late November, 2024.

Oh, how I’m loving this series. I picked up this book and didn’t stop until I reached the end. This is a funny but moving read. You can’t help but be sweep along Ada actions and you’re right there with Rian questioning Ada’s motive and scheme. Ada is a girl that goes after what she wants and find a way to get paid for it. But you also see how she has her moral code and just really can’t help herself.

This book continues the trend of social commentary and state of the world while still painting brilliant images of what other solar systems and planets look like and a very dark picture of what might be our own world in the future.

I can’t wait to pick up the 3rd book once it becomes available. And I’m looking forward to get this series into my book collection.

Thank you DAW for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

As always, Revis knocks it all the way out of the park. A rollercoaster of awesome from start to finish with plenty of laugh out loud moments. I’m dying to get my hands on the next installment!!

Beth Revis has done it again! Disclosure - I did receive this book from NetGalley for my honest review.

I absolutely loved this book, and even more than the first one, and cannot wait for the third and final one. This book has all the things I love, a high-stakes space heist, a beautiful gala at a museum, witty banter, and of course the romance. While it is a novella, I did still read it in one day, I just couldn’t put it down. This series is a must-read in my opinion!

This is a must-read for fans of Firefly and Leverage! Heists and hijinx, a badass heroine who doesn't let you know her next move, and some swoon-worthy romantic moments! And just like Full Speed to a Crash Landing, you will be left wanting more! I can’t wait until book 3!

Just like the first in the series, I really enjoyed this super fun novella. Ada is an interesting character, and I loved her side quest to destroy the stand-in for a certain well-known billionaire. The romance is low heat, but I didn’t need more. I wish the story would have been longer!

I am loving this series of heists! This was a great follow up to the first book. I love the relationship between Ada and Rian and can’t wait to see them in the next book. My favorite part is that we are still kept guessing what Ada is up to during the book. We are starting to learn more and more and I’m super excited to see what comes next!

I breezed through the first installment and did the same with How to Steal a Galaxy! Ada is a wit and just so likeable, and you can feel Rian going absolutely nuts trying to figure her out- I'd love to see more of his perspective! I didn't think this story line was as complete as Full Speed to a Crash Landing, which felt self-contained. HtSaG felt more like a placeholder ahead of the next book, which isn't necessarily a bad thing- I just wanted more. I agreed with Ada in Chapter 6 as well: "less philosophical bs"! There was a lot of ruminating for a short novella, and I wanted more action or dialogue or something in place of it. I think Ada's voice is strong enough to feel her emotions and motivations without those ruminations, and they just slowed it down for me. Overall, though, I enjoyed myself and will be impatiently waiting for the next! The cover is also absolutely beautiful just like the first!

This novella picks up almost right after "Full Speed to a Crash Landing" and takes places during one night. And what a night it is! Ada is again a wonderfully mysterious character, even though we get her point of view we don't know what she's up to either. I love her charm, how competent and how wonderfully clever she is. Her chemistry with Rian is amazing and I can't wait to see what they get up to in the final novella. This is a captivating read that I breezed through, highly enjoyable!

How to Steal a Galaxy brings Rian back into Ada’s orbit. When a high stakes charity gala meant to bring life saving technology back to Earth is threatened by the very person in charge.

I’m really enjoying the creativity in this novella series. It’s silly, fun, and mysterious. Ada is a mastermind, I have no idea what she’s planning half the time! There wasn’t too much romance or tension in this one but I really liked the banter. I’m hooked with the setup for the third book, really looking forward to it!

Thank you DAW for the review copy.

I really liked how we follow Ada while wondering what she is really doing. However, this volume felt a bit less mysterious and punchy than the first, but I like the characters and can't wait to read the last one.

Space Heist! Space Heist! Space Heist!

Ada continues her space heisting for hire while accompanied [monitored] by Rian in the second novella from the Chaotic Orbits (aptly named as these two continue to orbit chaotically around the other). Beyond the palpable connection between these two, it also delves deeper into expanding the series' universe. A fitting sequel that will leave readers excited for the third.

Beth Revis can do no wrong. I think this whole series is going to be a good time and booktok go bonkers for this one.

Thank you for the arc. I loved it