“Leviathan Falls” is the ninth and final novel in the Expanse Series by “James S. A. Corey.” This novel concludes the main storyline, although there is a novella set after this one. It has been a long journey with this story and these characters, but this novel does wrap up everything in an appropriate manner. I think the Dedication to the novel says it best: “Nine books later and you’re still here, so this one’s for you.” This novel is set after the fall of the Laconian Empire, and while this force has fallen it is by no means powerless. It’s High Counsel emerges from his stupor, and sets off on an unknown mission of his own. Meanwhile, mankind goes about its own messy and unpredictable business. The crew of the Rocinante are lying low, because they have a new crew member, the High Counsel’s daughter. Amos is and is not quite himself after having been killed, and subsequently “repaired” with alien technology. Linda and James are just happy to be alive and be together again. Alex finds out he’s a grandfather, and is very moved by this news. Unfortunately, there’s a bigger threat to humanity than just itself. The alien forces from outside the universe are stirring. They killed the protomolecule builders, and now they are coming for mankind. Can humanity put aside its differences and face this extinction-level threat? The Expanse ends much as it began, and the title of the first and last books is a tribute to this. The ending is bittersweet, but satisfying and completely appropriate for the characters and for the narrative. There’s even a hopeful epilogue, just to end things on a brighter note. It’s been a good series, and I realize I put off reading the last novel because I didn’t want it to end. It’s been a good story though, and I enjoyed it a lot.

Great wrap for the best sci-fi story in history

The book is awesome! But some of the chapters are out of order on this iBooks version.

If you’ve made it this far you’ll be satisfied by the ending. Doesn’t quite reach the heights of Tiamat’s Wrath, which is the best in the series in my opinion. But it’s a good and fitting sendoff - the authors clearly knew where they wanted to go and executed a solid plan to get there, and their writing skills clearly improved throughout the series (particularly noticeable when comparing books 8-9 to books 1-2). 4/5 instead of 5/5 for me because there were some plot points that I felt conflicted with the series’ in-world logic a bit, but nothing fatal that kept me from enjoying the ending.

Sad it’s over….

A lot of series end a good run with an abrupt or misplaced ending, or they dwindle down into endless postscripts, or just get flat out abandoned before the last act by authors not up to the task they’ve built. None of that for the Expanse, please and thank you. The authors managed to pull everything together, make a suitable ending, and resolve and explain just enough to make it all feel worthwhile, without getting ensnared in endless appendices or spin-offs. Things feel resolved, and there are things left to consider, or ponder, but nothing left feeling undone. An excellent ride, I thank our pilots for getting us there comfortably, safely, and quickly. I’ll see you again among the stars, I think. I look forward to it.

The series has lessened in quality with each release. This is the last book, so you’ll buy it anyway, but the story is near incomprehensible and the characters one dimensional. Lots of side stories that add nothing to the plot. The authors had so little to say that they simply repeated parts of the story exactly, just from another perspective, without adding a thing to the story. It’s dull, overly long, and with an ending that makes little sense. What a dud.

This is the last book of The Expanse series. While all things must eventually end, I am saddened to say goodbye to the crew of the Rocinante. There were sacrifices great and small throughout this entire series, but the final sacrifice was an emotional whirlwind of great magnitude. I do not want to reveal the story to those who want to experience the book for themselves, so I can only say that I recommend this book to the fans of this series. Saying it is a “must read”, is a tremendous understatement. It would be very nice if each of the surviving characters stories could be told to the end of their lives, and influences on the worlds in which they ultimately meet their stories ends. It would make an interesting novel or a series of short stories. The end of this epic story leaves me in an emotional turmoil. It feels like losing people we know and love. It feels like we are saying goodbye to our family and not knowing what to do next; if we can make ourselves do anything at all. If you are a fan of the series, this book is unquestionably a must read. If you are not yet a fan, pick up a copy of “Leviathan Wakes” to start your journey with the crew of the Rocinante. You will lose yourself in the story of mankind’s expansion into the solar system, and beyond into the Universe.

I really enjoyed this book. I think it tied everything together and ended the way it was supposed to. I am sad this is the end, but it was a great ride.

Great ending to a tremendous series. Sad to see it go!

Hands down best series of books I’ve ever read… book 9 is no exception. Wish there were more!! Hats off to the authors.

A great story to read, listen to or watch! I did them all and was not disappointed with anyone of them!

This was a great ending to a great series. Although I’m disappointed the Expanse books are done, I think the authors ended the series very well. This was a great book!

Character and plot development is effortless in these books.

Great final book to an amazing series.

An epic ending to a fantastic series. If you're an expanse fan, it's a can't miss. If you're not an expanse fan, go back to Book 1 - Leviathan Wakes and start there, and you'll likely as not end up a fan of the series before long. As usual, there's a fair amount of foreshadowing without giving away what is actually going to happen. Subtle hints you don't catch the first read and go back a second time in a row to catch what you missed the first time. My only regret is it's the last one of the nine. Nice job, Daniel and Ty, and I hope you both keep the James S.A. Corey pen name alive in the future.

The authors did a bang up job with the final installment. Some new ideas and unexpected twists to conclude the story.

This makes for a worthy ending to the series. I enjoyed it.

Perfect ending… I’m just very sad it’s over.. started reading after watch the TV series, so I sat rested with Babylon’s ashes. Easy to read & very enjoyable even for someone who isn’t very much into sci-fi/fantasy series. I hope to find more novel series like this again