After nine books in The Lost Fleet saga, few things can still surprise me, and yet, the ending of Guardian (The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier, Book 3) managed to do just that. For me, this is the weakest entry in the series so far, though it still packs in incredible space battles and those signature shock decisions from our now-Admiral 'Black' Jack Geary. However, the story leans a bit too heavily into political maneuvering; while that can be fun in other sci-fi series, it’s not really what w...

This was hands down one of the best books in the entire series! Admiral Geary has his work cut out for him in Guardian (The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier, Book 3). He’s juggling so many plates: honoring his promise to protect the newly independent world of Midway, outmaneuvering the aggressive Syndic forces, trying to decipher the true intentions of the enigmatic Dancers (the aliens formerly known as the Spider-wolves), escorting the last two surviving Kicks and their captured warship back to ...

If you are a fan of military science fiction, then Guardian (The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier, Book 3) by Jack Campbell is an absolute must-read. Diving back into the high-stakes world of Admiral John Geary, this installment manages to keep the tension at a breaking point from the very first page. Campbell once again proves why he is a master of tactical space combat, crafting realistic, gripping ship-to-ship battles that make you feel every bit of the pressure on the bridge. What really stan...

This was such an amazing series that I completely lost myself in it—so much so that I had to write a review of the entire saga rather than individual parts. My thoughts are too expansive for this block, so you can read my full review here: https://jrhandley.com/2020/04/19/book-review-the-lost-fleet-series/#more-9266. Okay, let’s get into the weeds on this one! I’ve organized my assessment by tackling the negatives first so we can end on a high note. I want to be clear that I truly loved this ser...

2.8⭐ *Fat-Fingered Update*I wasn't actually planning on writing a review for this, but my clumsy fingers accidentally re-submitted it with the wrong rating. It happens more often than you'd think. I once gave a five-star rating to a 'Sex Talk Manual' in Japanese—for all I know, it might be a five-star book, but I don't read Japanese.Since I'm already here, let's talk about Guardian (The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier, Book 3). It’s a middle-of-the-pack 'Black Jack' Geary tale. Now that he’s fin...

Winning the war doesn't always guarantee a peaceful aftermath, and that serves as the core conflict in Guardian (The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier, Book 3). Admiral 'Blackjack' Geary has completely derailed the Alliance government's plans simply by failing to die in a spectacular fashion. As the most legendary war hero in history, he has inadvertently become a major political headache, especially since he keeps surviving every suicide mission they throw his way. Unfortunately, whoever is runni...

Between the shortsighted, power-hungry politicians, brand-new alien species, and a tangled web of subplots, there is an overwhelming amount of bureaucracy running rampant here.

It is a whole lot of "stuff" to keep track of.

That said, Guardian (The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier, Book 3) stays pretty much right on par with the high standards Jack Campbell has set for this series. If you are looking for a solid sci-fi book review, I have to say: I really enjoyed it.

I really enjoyed all the twists and turns in the plot, even though this installment felt like a bit of a slow burn for me. I absolutely love the Dancers; they bring so much energy and really rock the story. I’m definitely getting hooked on the Guardian (The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier, Book 3) series by Jack Campbell. If you're looking for your next great space opera book review, this is one to watch. Reviewed for Bitten by Books. http://bittenbybooks.com

I give up. There’s just something about these books. I like them. They’re fun. Sure, they drive me crazy with the sappy relationship between Geary and Desjani and other assorted problems. But, at the end of the day, I just keep reading them. Some authors have a knack for stringing readers along, and Jack Campbell falls firmly in that category. I just keep reading Guardian (The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier, Book 3) because there is something just over the horizon that I want to see. And then, ...

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed The Lost Fleet and its spin-off series so far. Guardian (The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier, Book 3) by Jack Campbell was, on the whole, a decent read. It started off a bit sluggishly; the first few chapters rehashed so much previous information that they might as well have been a "previously on" recap segment. I’m starting to feel that the political structures in this series are becoming a bit too clichéd, both regarding the Syndics and the Alliance. The endless plots, ...