I simply love a good space adventure, and this did not disappoint! Not to mention the time traveling twist?! I honestly can't wait to see where this goes!

I really didn't have time to be bored, the main characters were constantly on the run from one scenario to the next trying to save the earth in the future. Some of the arguments/conversations made me roll my eyes a couple time just because some of the things said between the main characters were a bit repetitive. To be fair some of those conversations in life can be repetitive in real life. This really didn't affect my enjoyment of the story I was invested in the outcome of their journey. The way Jack Campbell left the ending I will definitely be reading the next book. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to get into science fiction it is fast paced and easy to get into.

Lt. Selene Genji witnesses the destruction of Earth, only to be thrown back in time by the shock wave, to shortly before alien visitors arrive. Now she has 40 years to try to alter the future and save Earth, with the help of a despised Earth Guard lieutenant.

This is a departure from Campbell's previous oeuvre, being more of a thriller than military SF, despite the opening chapters. And it is very definitely the first in a series. Fortunately, Campbell does have a habit of finishing series.

I love this cover.

The prose itself was very narrative, which I’m personally not a fan of. I stopped after chapter 1 (7%). It feels like an easy three stars for the target audience, four to five for the right readers. Judging from the extensive backlist, Campbell probably has it down to a science by now. I’d guess fans will be pleased.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC.