While this series was wrapped up nicely and Ada accomplished what she set out to do, I can’t help but agree with all the other reviewers that are disappointed in how it ended. She does manage to save the world but we don’t get the happily ever after we wanted. This may, then, set the stage for another book and I am hopeful but if it ends like this then I am OK, too, as it’s exactly how it has to be given the circumstances. The story is easy to follow with clear, crisp writing and tons of intrigue and action. This was entertaining and fun with just the right amount of tension to keep you on the edge of your seat.

This was such an entertaining book, I enjoyed it more than the first two as we were able to see more of the main character's personal life & history. I still wish we could have spent a little more time on certain subjects but overall, it was a very fun and fast pace read. If you are looking for a short novella series, this is one for you.

That all said, there were a few things I do wish could have been more developed and explained / expanded on. One being the main characters personal ties to people on earth. Another being the romance between the two characters. I do think this book did a better job than the first two explaining and developing their relationship though.

Overall, this was a 3.75 read for me.

Thank you NetGalley for the advance listener's copy! The audiobook was done well and I do feel encapsulated the tone of both the story, and characters, well.

It's time. Ada Lamarr has the code to fix the nanobot cleaners before they're released on an unsuspecting population. She's also got the help of government agent Rian White - yes she had to literally kidnap him to get him to seriously consider what was happening, but now he's on board. At least, Ada is using him for his security connections, but she knows ultimately she cannot trust him. She'll just have to get in, get the job done, and get out.

Everything in the series has been building up to this moment. It's been a fun one to listen to for sure. I loved the dual narration and how it was utilized with Rian's sections being very epistolary and Ada's being a more straight-forward story. I like that we've had the same narrators for all three books as I think it builds up a familiarity with the characters. Dara Rosenberg narrating for Ada always has this sense of impishness about her which is perfect because of course Ada is always up to something.

I will say, though, that this one follows the same formula as the other two books. The first book was such a surprise, for obvious reasons, and I think getting that level of surprise back is difficult. Like I was never going to think that Ada didn't have backup plans for her backup plans. So this time around - and the same in the second book - was just seeing what twists Ada had up her sleeve because you knew they were coming.

I did enjoy what Beth Revis has planted little seeds of this rebellion happening and with each book has expanded upon them further. This book just brings everything home, both literally and figuratively. I think this one is full of more sizzling scenes between Rian and Ada and I enjoyed how much she could make him blush.

I love that these books are super quick reads/listens and how well everything is packed together. The ending makes me believe that we could get more adventures for Rian and Ada. I would love that. This book, possibly even more than book two, really expanded the futuristic universe. I would absolutely love to continue exploring the galaxy with these characters!

I've had so much fun reading this series, and the conclusion was gripping, fast-paced, and full of the twists and turns that I've come to expect from Beth Revis. The eco-science fiction, the strong female characters and how easily Rian is outsmarted—LOVE how every book has had me on the edge of my seat until the very last second.

In terms of actual content, the book itself feels very... girlboss yas queen feminism, which isn't a terrible thing! I'm just not the audience for the wink, nudge FEMINIST! sci-fi romance genre, not really. One of my biggest issues with this series has been narration spending too much time explaining rather than showing me the setting and the conflict within exposition, but I suppose that also first-person narration lends itself to this as a short-coming. Again, not terrible, but it pulls me out of the story to have the story break to explain technology, or a history of the universe that the characters live in, or to explain the double-blinds.

All in all, I've loved reading this series in between reading heavier books, and despite my above commentary, Revis' narration style is quick and witty and smart.

When I say I could read 100 of these books about Ada and Rian, I actually mean I could read 200 of them. Their game of cat and mouse continues to be full of delightful banter and innuendo, and I find them both so endlessly endearing. This latest installment expands on this in the best way, and I really don’t think I could ever get tired of them.

Ada continues be witty, scheming, and an overall delight. Rian continues to be grouchy, sexy, and enamored. Ugh. They’re so fun. I need more!! The stakes of this one felt significantly higher, and the tensions rising between Ada and Rian were absolutely delicious. I love that each of these stories has built on the same foundation of Ada always a step ahead and Rian trying to stop her, yet each one still feels fresh.

Absolutely adored it 100% and would devour more of these. Love love love.

I refuse to believe this is the end of this delightful space heist trilogy. Especially, since it felt like it ended on another cliffhanger (maybe not one as dramatic as the first two books, but...). I had not read any Beth Revis books prior to this trilogy and I am obsessed now. Fun, sexy, and a compelling plot, this book packs a punch in a small package. I highly recommend picking it up in audio form as the narration by Dara Rosenberg and David Bendena really takes it to another level. I especially enjoyed hearing Rian's sections in that format. I highly recommend!

4.5*

Though this is series of three shorter novella-like stories, I think the story within is well done, fun, and quite n adventure. There’s a lot of running about, being sneaky, and trying to thwart crappy people.

Since the novella is fairly short, the pacing is well done and high energy from beginning to end. The dialogue between the characters is tongue-in-cheek, and sarcastic but it lends well to the idea of Rian and Ad having a sort of love/ hate relationship where they are constantly circling each other but not fully coming together as a full-blown lovers’ scenario.

This novella focuses on Rian and Ada having to work together, possibly begrudgingly, to save the inhabitants of earth from being sabotaged by a defecting nanobots which are being disseminated to clear the water and air of the polluted planet.

I don’t want to give too much more away since there are only about 175 pages. However, I do recommend this book but more importantly, this series. I think if you read all three parts, it would be one really great novel, and I certainly hope we get to go on more adventures with Ada.

What a stunning novella. Ada continues to be a complete badass. I love her so much! The social commentary in this one is utterly *chef’s kiss*

The third and final installment in the Chaotic Orbits novella trilogy did not disappoint. I love the bite-sized format of these books and the narration was so good! This bittersweet gem of a series was one of the highlights of my reading over the last year or two. I'll miss Ada and her shenanigans; I would read so many more of her adventures!

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for providing access to this audiobook for review purposes.

If you are looking for a fun, slow-burn tension filled series that is both futuristic and realistic-with some devastating plot twists, Last Chance to Save the World (with the first two in the Chaotic Orbits Series) fits the bill!
This is the third book in a supposed trilogy and it did not disappoint! Like many readers, I have some strong feelings about the ending, but I realize with this series, the endings are always a bit of a shock/surprise situation, and indeed...Last Chance to Save the World gave readers exactly that!
Despite my admittedly big feels about the ending, this is a delightful continuation of the saga of Ada and Rian as they work alongside each other (in tandem, but not quite "together) to literally save the original earth. As always their different personalities and approaches towards everything make for a hilarious and fun novel full of enjoyable banter, razor wire tension, and heartfelt emotional moments we've come to expect from the series. Readers are piloted through a wild ride to as Ada, predictably takes thing right down to the wire! Can Ada and Rian save the world, cant hey save themselves? I recommend jumping in headfirst to find out!
I was thrilled to have the opportunity to listen via audio book, Both Dara Rosenberg and David Bendena enhance the experience with no noted mispronunciations, or mumbling. Both narrators created a natural pace and flow, that enhanced the characters personalities - making this a pleasure to plug into and enjoy! I was able to entirely suspend any disbelief and become absorbed in all the details- even the blue cubed candy from the space stations! Highly recommend the audio version.
I'm hoping the most for a spin off or fourth novel- because I don't think we are really done with Ada or Rian, but I'd settle for a special edition sparkly omnibus of all three books as well.
Thanks so much for the opportunity to read and review!

This is just as fun and silly as the first 2, and I continue to really love Ada & Rian’s dynamic. I think this ending totally makes sense for the series but would love more entry’s following these two!

If you enjoyed the first 2 novellas then I think you will have fun with this one as well.

At some point I definitely want to reread all 3 novellas back to back.

Last Chance to Save the World wraps up the Chaotic Orbits novella trilogy with another snark-heavy sci-fi caper—this time with even higher stakes and tighter deadlines. After spending a few weeks alone on a spaceship (with only one bed, that lead to nothing), Rian is finally starting to see things Ada’s way: unleashing malware-infected nanobots on Earth might not be the humanitarian miracle it's being sold as. Unfortunately, time is running out.

In this final installment, the enemies-to-lovers-that-never-actually-become-lovers duo heads to Earth to break into a high-security facility and deploy a counter-virus before the nanobots are activated. And while Ada might be trying to save the planet, she’s still Ada—meaning if she spots some fancy tech, she’s probably going to “borrow” it without asking. If Rian wants it back, well… he’ll have to chase her down. Again.

The novella leans heavily into the witty banter and morally gray flirtation that defined the earlier books. Ada’s irreverence and sarcasm are still front and center, and the dynamic between her and Rian intensifies. But while the tone remains fun and flirty, the actual ending was disappointing. The resolution felt abrupt, and the stakes—despite being world-ending—never quite landed with the emotional weight they should have.

Honestly, the series as a whole might have benefited from being a single, full-length novel rather than split into three novellas (clearly a cash grab on the publishers part). Pacing and payoff suffered as a result, and Last Chance to Save the World unfortunately didn’t stick the landing the way I was hoping it would.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this audiobook.

I wanted to love this series. I'm always on the lookout for a sci-fi genre blend, and I was excited for a romance in space with a heist. I couldn't wait to read about a couple who are so right for each other, but are also completely wrong for each other at the same time. The Chaotic Orbits trilogy by Beth Revis checked every box on the list, but it still fell flat for me.
I thoroughly enjoyed the plot of the series. I found it interesting and was excited to see how everything unfolded. I think Revis had the perfect scaffolding for a great sci-fi, romance, action adventure trilogy.
The worst part of the trilogy, which is also the part I think will make people pick it up, is the length. They're fast reads and even checking out the entire trilogy is not a huge commitment. However, the plot is too complex. The length of time that is covered is too long. I needed more time getting to know and care about the characters, but it seems like Revis sacrificed character and relationship growth in order to keep the books short. The biggest example of this occurs in this book, Last Chance to Save the World.
At the end of book 2, Ada kidnaps Rian and is taking him to Sol Earth. Book 3 starts with them on the moon waiting for entry to Sol Earth. Not a big deal. But then Ada reveals to the reader that the journey to Sol Earth actually took a week. We don't see any of this week where the two main characters and love interests are stuck inside a tiny spaceship. It was a huge wasted opportunity for the readers to see more of Ada and Rian's relationship and for the relationship to get deeper.
I also, unfortunately, did not click with the main character, Ada. I found her aggravating. There were definitely instances where she came off extremely smart and capable. However, that's all ruined by her unclever wit. I also didn't like how her one key personality trait that wasn't tied to her work was her obsession with food. If a character is highly food-motivated, that's totally fine. But please show us. Don't have the character constantly talk about how much they love food or have other characters constantly talk about how much the character loves food. It wouldn't be a huge deal, but it's honestly fairly incessant.
Despite all the things that fell flat for me, I still had a relatively fun time reading this book. I'm usually a character-focused reader, but I found the plot interesting enough to keep going through the trilogy. I read this book via audiobook, and found the voice acting perfectly fine. I think if you pick up Last Chance to Save the World in book or audiobook form, your reading experience is going to be basically the same.
Thank you to Beth Revis and Dreamscape Media via Netgalley for the free eAudiobook in exchange for my honest review.

The trilogy comes to an end with Ada and Rian finally agreeing on what needs to be done. But they still disagree on how to go about doing it and Rian still insists on arresting Ada once it's done. Can they pull off saving the Earth when they're keeping so many secrets from each other?

You can't jump in with this volume. It's not the kind of book where you can get an idea of what's going on and enjoy it because it starts off running as a direct continuation of the last book and you're expected to know what's going on. This continues my gripe about how this should have just been one volume instead of three novellas.
Yet if you read the last books and have a good memory, it's a very enjoyable cat-and-mouse story. We get to see more of their personalities and how they think as they're forced to work together, with Ada always having a bit of a leg up on Rian simply because she's brilliantly devious and always one step ahead. I love how Rian just takes everything at face value even as he's constantly reminding himself that he has to be on his toes to keep up with Ada.
I will say that the romance is left on the back burner and we only get a few bright moments to enjoy it despite the blurb promising weeks trapped in a spaceship with only one bed. What's promised there isn't delivered, but there is some very enjoyable moments between our leads.

The audiobook is narrated by the same people as the previous two, Dara Rosenberg and David Bendena, and they're back with the same excellent energy that makes this series a joy to listen to. Extra kudos to Dara for always managing to inflect just the right amount of tongue-in-cheek energy to Ada.

Very happy thanks to NetGalley, DAW, and Dreamscape Lore for this satisfyingly entertaining read!

This was such a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy, though I do want more stories set in this world, with these characters :) We follow Ada and Rian as they go from their first "date" to felon kidnapping. I love how they are forced to work together towards the common goal of saving the world, but she cannot trust him. Ada continues to have her own goals and contingencies in place. She often feels mercenary and alone, but at a critical juncture, her community unequivocally supports her by helping her get away. Full of witty banter, heists and secret plans, telling a truly awful trillionaire how he is actually perceived, and a chocolate fountain for the ages, this book is amazing.

I have been on pins and needles to read the finale to the Chaotic Orbits series. Thank you to Dreamscape Media for an advanced copy of this audiobook. In the conclusion to Ada and Rian's story, the story picks up immediately following the conclusion of book two. This book is flirtatious and witty even more than the first two. The book continues to remind me of Firefly, and I absolutely loved it! Ada is an unreliable narrator, and Rian is not suspicious enough. The idea that a corrupt government plan would result in more money for billionaires is relatable in any setting, even space. I found myself laughing out loud one moment and sitting on the edge of my seat the next. Narrators Dara Rosenberg and David Bendena do an excellent job bringing the voices of Ada and Rian to life. 5/5 stars. Will re-read this series regularly.

I would like to thank the publisher for sending me na audio-arc in exchange for an honest review through NetGalley.

THIS IS BOOK 3 AND THERE WILL DEFINITELY BE SPOILERS FOR PREVIOUS BOOKS.

After having been kidnapped from the gala and forced to spend time on Ada's ship thinking everything over, Rian has come to the conclusion that Ada was telling the truth about the nanobots being infected with a malware that will destroy Earth slowly. So they team up for one final heist -- to break into the high-security facility that's housing the nanobots and preparing to deploy them in order to reprogram them right before they're launched in order to prevent the malware from activating and keep the nanobots operating in order to help the Earth. But Rian doesn't trust that that's all Ada wants, and he's determined to arrest her afterwards... before she has a chance to escape. Will he finally catch her? Or will Ada get away?

THEY FINALLY HAVE A LEGIT SCENE. Nothing spicy, but YES YES YESSS. And I'm pissed because it wasn't enough. **sobs uncontrollably** BUT. There were so many twists and turns in this one, and I kept trying to figure out Ada's angle whenever she did literally anything. The one thing I saw coming was about her mom, but that's literally it. Rian was still amazing, and I loved how he came around to her way of thinking when it came to the nanobots. I love the whole detective/criminal romance between them and the ending has me both annoyed and happy and I really hope we get to see more of these two... maybe in a spicy book because let's be real, the connection between these two was electric for sure.

No notes. Beth Revis really knows how to write a tight, punchy novella with excellent characterisation and movement. I really enjoyed this conclusion and the entire series!

The dual narration is such a delight. Both narrators really embodied their POV characters in a way that almost makes this feel like a radio play. I think this will be a comfort listen for me in the future.

Ahoy there mateys! This is the third and final book in the Chaotic Orbits series of novellas.  I enjoyed book one, adored book two, and found this book to be just okay.  Most people will be upset that there is no happy-ever-after here.  Aye, the ending is a cliffhanger even though it is a last book.  There is no payoff for the romance aspect.  I actually thought the ending was rather realistic, if surprising.  I rather liked it.

My problem with the book is the whole saving the world thing.  Ada's part in this is boring.  Finding out who she works for and why was rather boring.  I missed her audacity and being ahead of everyone else.  She does, of course, do more than what she says her goal is.  I just didn't care.  She would have failed without help.  But Rian isn't the help she used.  That bothered me.  I wanted to see Rian and Ada work together more.  There is a little bit of that but Rian is completely overwhelmed when things do not go to plan.  I just don't think a man with his skills would be that useless.

Even though there were flaws, the book is fast paced and I really enjoyed the audiobook format.  Plus it is another series finished.  Arrr!

If you think billionaires shouldn’t exist (except maybe in billionaire romances) and want someone to put a certain racist, exploitive nepobaby in his place, you’re going to love the third installment of will they / won’t they, sci-fi, space opera trilogy, Chaotic Orbits by Beth Revis.

Chaotic Orbits follows sarcastic and witty Ada Lamarr, a for-hire space scavenger, as she escapes certain death and becomes entrenched in the life of Rian White, a good boy government agent with a penchant for rule-following. What starts as a rescue mission quickly devolves into a hilarious and sexy cat-and-mouse game through space. The banter is quick and smart, the secrets are plentiful, and when you’re not trying to read between the lines, you’ll be yelling, “Just kiss already,” as you shake your Kindle in frustration.

I highly recommend!