This book is everything I wanted in a sequel and more! Another clever heist, a sprinkling of romance, and planet-sized stakes. I loved it so much and cannot wait for the third book!

It's a heist story on a different planet! I loved it. The world building is cleverly told through the setting. Their cop and robber dynamic heightens the chemistry between Rian and Ada. I can't wait to see what Ravis has planned for the conclusion of this trilogy.

Thank you, DAW, for providing me with an ARC.

The second installment in this series was really fun. I love a good heist and like that this series has one in each book.

The only reason this doesn’t have more stars is it that it was light on character development. We didn't really learn anything new about our main characters and I would’ve liked to.

I can’t wait for third book to come out.

Not as strong as the first one novella in this series. I'm not sure whether that was because there was less going on, or because the character of Ada and the way she thinks and hides things was already established.

We did get to see Rian and her interacting again for a second time, so that was probably the strongest part of it. But even so...

Ada has been paid to be at a conference in order to steal an unnamed rare item. Rian is basically there because he knows she will be and, from his previous interactions with her, knows she needs to be watched very carefully. He doesn't know what the mark is, only that there is one.

This follows seamlessly on from the first novella where she stole the prototype for a planet cleaning nanobot. The problem with it was that it was specifically designed to malfunction in order for the person who created it to be paid more each time he needed to be brought in for the fix.

Unlike last novella, this one happens both on an actual planet and in the course of a single night, a single event. Perhaps that's the reason it felt less built up and like less was going on. Honestly, the whole thing read like one long scene, despite the chapter breaks.

At the end, Ada gets what she wants, because she is the smartest person in the room and is paid highly to get what she wants. Does it matter that she did it her own way rather than in the way that she was paid to complete the mission? Not sure, I guess that's what the final installment in this series will show us.

Alright, that was a pretty decent book two in the series. We pick up a few months from where we left off in book one. I feel like you could probably read this as a standalone just for the entertainment value, but would generally be pretty lost without the back story.
This adventure all takes place over one night at an intergalactic fund raiser for Sol-Earth (the first earth, there are several more earths now - see... back story) Ada is hired to attend and only agrees because it involves Rian.... because she wants to see him or something else? A little bit of both? Ava has some pretty good morals, but is a bit more flexible on how she lives up to them. Book one involved scavenging and "not really" illegal, plus lying. Book two is theft, but of a thing or person?
Not going to give away the plot. Anyway, I have discovered that I love Beth Revis's writing style. The words just flow and make for a really entertaining read. I will definitely be looking for the next one in this series. We were left with not exactly a cliff hanger, but LOTS of unfinished business.
Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and author for the opportunity to read this story in exchange for an honest review.

So much fun! I tore through this and its sequel in a few hours and I am eagerly awaiting the next addition to the series.

Why are these books so fun?!
Honestly, so addicting to read. I need the next one ASAP.
I love Ada as a character so much. She is so perfectly morally grey (with some integrity) and definitely not to be trusted, but she is so likable, and you can’t help but root for her. Also, the chemistry between her and Rian. 👌
I did, however, miss space as this story was planet-side.
But the whole premise of these books is just a delight to read.
Just an overall, fun, fast-paced, and entertaining sci-fi story.

*These are perfect for getting out of a reading slump.

The next instalment of Beth Revis' Chaotic Orbits novella series "How to Steal a Galaxy" delivers another captivating and enthralling adventure with Ada and Rian. The exciting blend of adventure and science fiction with sprinklings of romance and mystery continue as Ada and Rian cross paths at a charity gala. Ulterior motives, tension, twists, and humour are laced throughout the Revis' storytelling, leaving the reader wanting to know more of the story and how everything fits together. This book is planned for release December 3, 2024!

This was a super fun and quick read. I’ve never read a book with this premise/atmosphere so I really enjoyed the new experience. I loved our leading lady and her sassy ways. Great characters and lots of adventure!

Ada is back for a museum heist where she has multiple agendas, including a reunion with Rian. It was another fun read that left me guessing at what Ada's goals really were. I cannot wait to read the next novella to see where this story is going.

Thank you Netgalley for the free ARC. I think this book makes a great start for a new space opera series. It has romance and subterfuge. Looking forward to book two.

I am itching for the finalle novella! This sequel was fun and developed the romance and intrigue between Rian and Ada.

"One Goal. Full Speed."

Thank you to NetGalley, Beth Revis and DAW for the E-ARC!

If you enjoyed the first book in this trilogy, then you'll definitely have fun on this new adventure with Ada and Rian!

I love a good heist and this one did not disappoint. I felt so engaged trying to figure out what Ada's true objective was on this mission, especially after how the first book ended. I felt like I was playing cat and mouse with Ada and Rian, trying to pick up on any clues I could. Like the first book, the pay off at the end was worth it!

The story takes place almost entirely at the gala, and while there, Beth Revis is able to paint even more pictures of the world on the outside. It's interesting to learn more about Sol-Earth and Ada's previous life on it. As well as learning more about how life on Rigel-Earth's differs.

I did miss the Halifax crew, but it was interesting to meet other important characters, not only in Ada's circle, but also to the government's plans for the nanobots. As always, Ada's interactions with these players was extremely entertaining and definitely had me laughing.

I don't know how I'll manage the wait until the last book in this trilogy! The setup for the finale leaves me with so many questions that I can't wait to figure out!

Rubric says 3.375, so rounding up.

I definitely enjoyed Full Speed to a Crash Landing more than this one, but it's difficult to put my finger on why. Ada is always transparent with her plans and motivations, so I'm not sure that it's that. Part of it may be that the entire thing takes place in about the amount of time it took me to read (3½ hours with distractions and a nap break), but it wasn't as fast-paced as that would lead you to believe. Regardless, I love Ada and am looking forward to Last Chance to Save the World in April (or sooner, if Daw will keep approving me for ARCs [thanks, Daw!]).

Brilliantly written! This sci-fi romance captivates with its lush prose and the vivid setting. The romance is heartily beautiful, even across galaxies. The characters, strong and complex, navigate face impossible odds, making their romance even more compelling. Overall, it was a fun and an entertaining read.

This was fast, fun, and entertaining, but it was not as awesome as the first book in the series. I want to give this more than three stars, but I don't want to give it four stars, so here we are, stuck in the middle again. Classic Middle-Book Syndrome!

The first book was written and polished in a fit of anger, and it came out perfect. This one was an attempt to get from point A to point B, and it's got some noticeable flaws, not least of which is a total non-ending ending. Bring on book 3, stat! I need to know what happens! Because right now, I have NO IDEA what Ada was really up to in this book.

Yes, this one is full of the same fun snark as the first book, but it's also got a bit of chaff that I found irritating. A lot of passages repeat information that was already shared - enough, we get it. Several times there are inconsistencies: For example: Rian says "I knew you'd be here" and then on the next page says "why are you here?" - if he knew she'd be there, would he need to ask why? The dialogue made no sense. After that exchange, it says he can't approach her again without drawing attention, and yet he proceeds to approach her at least three more times (depending on how you count). Another character is described as having "medium dark" skin, and in the next chapter he has pale skin. (That one can easily be fixed, and I hope they catch it.)

The first few chapters could have been shortened up a good bit, and maybe these things will be fixed by the final edit, I don't know. It's fun, and I'm enjoying it, but I could shorten it by ten pages or so by removing all the nonsense about rich people and their fancy clothes, and how the drone cameras are filming people, and the entire bit about King Tut's reliquary. I'm honestly not sure what Revis was trying to convey with the King Tut part.

Short and sweet just what I look for in a novella of one of my favorite series. I would read every single novella from this series.

It's hard to figure out how to rate this book. I absolutely tore through the first book in this series, Full Speed to a Crash Landing, which was highly entertaining despite having some aspects that really didn't work for me. I was eager to pick this one up and was hoping that those issues  would be explained and/or improved on. With a little finesse, I thought the author could iron out some of the writing and pacing problems and have a really fantastic book/series.

Unfortunately I was extremely disappointed. I found the main plotline hard to connect with and kept setting the book aside because I wasn't engaged. The first book is very fast paced and chaotic. In comparison, this one is slower paced and light on action. I guessed every single plot element immediately, making the reading experience a bit of a slog since there were no surprises.

I also found the characters to be pretty one-dimensional. Rather than going deeper and feeling more invested in them, I found myself feeling frustrated. Ada is still a very promising character and a great narrative voice, but I wanted more depth, and her (and Rian's) character development was non-existent.

I wouldn't recommend reading this as a standalone. It's very much a "middle book" - with many of the problems that implies - and I think a lot would be lost if you read it without reading book one. In fact my strong guess is that the best way to experience this series is all at once in a big gulp.

I'm hoping that book 3 will roar back into high gear, explain some of the pacing issues in this book, and finish the series on a high note. I really wanted to like this book, and I'm still hoping to like the series as a whole.

For book one, I rated it as 4/5 for enjoyment and 2/5 for writing quality and craft, and ultimately decided on 3 stars overall, while noting that I enjoyed it much more than that rating implied. For this book, my enjoyment was a 2.5/5 and the writing quality and craft was a 2/5. My overall rating is 2.5 stars, which I'm rounding up to 3 on the strength of the first book and the fact that I still want to read the next book, despite how disappointed I was in this one.

Thanks to Beth Revis, DAW, and NetGalley for generously providing me with an ARC for review!

This book was so much fun, and great for those who like snarky characters and competence. For something so short, the characters are nicely complex, with the exception of the one we are all supposed to hate. The build to the action is just right, not precipitous and not dragging. I can't wait to see what happens in the next one and if the earring matters.

When I saw this come up on NetGalley I got my request in straight away and I was thrilled to be accepted by DAW. This is the second book in the Chaotic Orbits Trilogy of novellas by Beth Revis and has a real museum heist vibe to it. It’s a little less action packed that the first installment, it’s definitely the filler in the story sandwich setting everything up for the culmination in the finale (which I obviously can’t wait to read too!).

In this story we are given the classic evil billionaire who is the mastermind behind a plan to clean up the climate of Sol-Earth. However, there’s no true altruism in a man with that much money here, he’s a businessman at heart and if there’s a way to use the decaying climate of a planet to his monetary gain then he is all for it.

Ada and Rian are still the opposite sides of the same coin, they want to save Sol-Earth but Rian is the law abiding government official wanting to follow protocol whilst Ada is a fearless and independent lone ranger, she’s got a plan and uses everything she can to her advantage. I read a lot of books with female main characters who mirror the average woman in doubting their own abilities and second guessing their decisions, but I love the role model that Ada is, she’s feisty, assertive and full of confidence in her abilities and I am sooooo here for it. She shows that it’s ok to be good at what you do and state those abilities loudly and proudly.

This instalment isn’t out until December, but I couldn’t hold off on reading it because I had so much fun with the first book. I can’t wait for the final installment to see how Ada and Rian’s stories end!