Audio review: Once again, Dara Rosenberg is excellent! Fits so well with Ada's character and the delivery of quips and sass is always on point. Her voice is also just unique and pleasing to listen to. David Bendena comes in briefly at the end again, and it's such a nice touch. He plays Rian well!

Book review: I'm really loving this series! Things are always kept interesting and I enjoy being along for the ride.

I didn't care much about the romance in the first book, but as a slow burn lover I'm really enjoying the dynamic between Ada and Rian - it's not slow burn, per se, but the tension between them and their obvious desire for each other that is always thwarted by the things that divide them is just fun.

Ada keeps me chuckling, her personality is magnetic and I love that she's always working her own con in the background. We delved more into worldbuilding in this book, and it was great to get that backstory from both the universe and Ada. I'm looking forward to seeing where it goes next!

Thank you Dreamscape Media for the ALC!

Audio rating: 5/5 stars
Book rating: 4.25/5 stars

I was so excited to get my hands on the second novella in this space opera trilogy. How to Steal a Galaxy continues on immediately after the events of Full Speed to a Crash Landing with the same cracking pace, witty banter and sparking chemistry.

Ada is such a bolshy, snarky, sneaky and unapologetically independent character, and Rian continues her sensible, cautious and principled match. I love that a strong female character is the catalyst for this sci-fi story.

With a new location, a new twist, and learning more about the plan to save earth, this face paced story delivers just enough answers to leave you wanting for more. I loved the reflections on climate and history, and can’t wait for the final instalment in the series.

I enjoyed this as an audiobook and an ebook and both were great. The audio production had the feel to an epic radio series, heightening the sense of dramas and scope of the story. The narration was wonderful, bringing the cast of characters to life, particularly Adas adventurous spirit.

Thankyou Dreamscape Media and DAW for a copy of this book. Opinions expressed are my own.

Picking up right where the first book left off, this sequel follows our heroine as she embarks on another risky job—one she claims to be doing purely for the paycheck (and definitely not to save Earth, despite what anyone might think). But this job isn’t just about money; it’s a high-stakes heist that brings her once again into the orbit of Rian, the charming government operative she had a flirty run-in with when he previously rescued her from her wrecked spaceship. Now, at a glamorous gala raising funds for Earth’s remaining survivors, Ada and Rian once again find themselves circling each other. But what’s really going on behind the scenes? And can Ada truly trust Rian, or is it the other way around?

Like the first book in the trilogy, I found our heroine sassy and smart, and the audiobook narrator brings her character voice to life with an emotive performance. While I still felt the romance was a bit forced, I was here for the lighthearted space heist vibes that were teased in the first book, so the romance was incidental. The worldbuilding continues to be interesting, providing just enough background on both the main character and the larger universe without getting bogged down in extra, boring, details. There’s plenty of action to keep the pace moving, and the novellas' length strikes the perfect balance of delivering enough action without dragging things out.

Overall, I found this an enjoyable read - exactly the type of fun sci-fi I was looking for. I’m excited to see how the story wraps up in the final book of the trilogy!

Thank you to Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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.

Narration by Dara Rosenberg is so fun and upbeat. I love Ada’s snark and attitude, she really adds flourish to Ada’s character. While we don’t get a full performance from David Bendena, I thought his delivery was on par with Rian’s personality and how these characters play off each other. Well done!

Thank you Dreamscape Lore for the audiobook copy.