Light if Impossible Stars is the triumphant finale to the excellent Embers of War series. It builds on the foundations of the first two books and manages to round off the whole series in a way that is both satisfying but also leaves room for further books in the universe, which is no mean feat.

Everything you'd expect from a Gareth L. Powell book is here, an interesting cast of diverse characters, fast-paced action, and a deep and innovative universe. Strangely for the final book in the series, this book opens with some completely new characters. This could have been a colossal misstep, but Cordelia Pa is such an interesting character to follow that you just overlook the fact she has been dropped in the final book. Don't worry though the old favorites from the previous books are all present, correct, and as well-written as ever.

Like it's predecessors, Light of Impossible Stars is an action-packed page-turner of a story. The good guys are bounced from one threat to another, and you're never quite sure how it is going to turn out and who is going to make a mistake that gets them eaten by giant, metal space shrimp or blasted into shrapnel.

So, all in all, a fantastic end to an excellent series that is undoubtedly Gareth L. Powell's finest work. I'm looking forward to seeing what he does next because his stuff just keeps getting better.