Consider this really more of an overall review of the series to date, as Fleet Champions is the third entry into Rob Hayes’ wonderfully entertaining Titan Hoppers universe, and I’ve yet to do more than rate one of the books. I rectify that wrong today!

[b]The premise[/b]

Humanity is, as far as it knows, reduced to a population in the hundreds of thousands, all living aboard spacefaring ships of varying size as part of what they call Home Fleet. The ships all possess incredibly advanced technology the citizens didn’t invent or understand, and all of their resources come from a Titan. Imagine a moon-sized ship actually shaped a ship.

The fleet docks with the Titan to gather everything from medicine, to new parts for ships, and especially food. They’ve been doing this for so long, nobody alive remembers a time when they didn’t, and someone clearly wanted it that way; their history books are altered and obfuscated regarding any reference to pre-Titan history.

What they DO know is when they came to the Titan, a certain percentage of the population began manifesting extraordinary abilities along an established set of class lines. Which is good, because as it turns out, the Titan wasn’t empty - it was full of monsters of any and every type one could imagine, and their primary purpose is to kill and eat anything that is, well, “not monster.”

As these superpowered individuals became more and more prevalent, they became known as Titan Hoppers - “hopping” in squads from the fleet to the Titan, to act as protector, explorer, and everything in between.

Our story starts with the shit really hitting the fan and Home Fleet evacuating the Titan as it explodes Luke Skywalker just hit the reactor with a couple of proton torpedoes.

[b] What’s good?[/b]

I mean, pretty much everything. Rob Hayes is a wonderfully gifted writer, and while this is more sci-fi than sci-fi fantasy, the magic system definitely has a fantasy feel to it. It’s got some steampunk, coming of age, a little magic school goodness, with great character development, fast-paced and creative action sequences, and emotional beats that hit hard. These are characters to which you will find yourself deeply attached, which makes the trials they endure and overcome so much more heartbreaking and satisfying.

[b]What’s bad?[/b]

The fact I don’t have Book 4 in my hands right now. right this second.

I’ve been trying to be more judicious with my five star ratings, so when I jump into my back catalogue I can trust something was truly exceptional.

Fleet Champions earned that sucker. Four Home!1 Grijay112

God I love tournament arcs and Hayes did a fun one. I thought the jump in enjoyment from book one to book two was substantial but book three has flown past both books in a big way. So many things come to a head in this book and I felt I couldn't breathe for the last 200 pages. Hayes has again gone bigger, badder, and way more epic. I need book 4 because I need to see how team four home evolves again. The characters are so wonderful that no matter what POV we jump to im immediately involved again. The character progression through these three books has been so impressive and incredible to see. I can't wait for more. Loved the book. Love the series. Jermel Purse126 1 follower

Worth the wait

The great thing about a series this is that it’s worth the weight for the next book in the series. Another excellent volume or chapter what have you to the Titan hoppers series. Without spoiling anything it’s another great book. There are some very unexpected things that occur. You aren’t ready for what happened here and perhaps what’s most important is you don’t see it coming. There were times when I really had to stop go back and reread a few pages and say wow didn’t see that happening. Questions are answered more questions are left unanswered but after this book, you’ll be hungry for more. Adam Roberts253 2

Progression, Twists, and Text Messages

I have the say I really enjoyed this one, I mean who doesn’t love a tournament arc? Good fun there! Some awesome character progression was had, and there are some interesting twists that should make book 4 a very fun read! Also we got more of Toshiko and her rampant ADHD, which was fun! And group messages that were usually amusing for the naming as well as Iro’s mom and her very “not techy mom” texts. Can’t wait for the next one! Nina309 43

Rob did it again!! The continuation did not disappoint.
I loved to be back with "Four Home" and I am rooting for them every step of tge way. Their development is fantastic and their dynamic together so wholesome. The autodages are perfect companions.
Can't say a lot since it would spoil previous books but suffice to say, i loved the tournament and all around it. Gripping read. Also great getting a bit more about the Raiders.
Cannot wait for whatever comes next for our Heroes.science-fiction George3

Just wow

Not good at expressing my thoughts and that's why usually I don't write .
But i feel that since this series has me reading non stop from the first few words I needed to write a few words. Not just this book the whole series has been a non stopping read for me.
Really can't wait for the next one.
Sincerely, thank you Rob Andrew63

LOVE THIS SERIES

It’s so good! There are mysteries, great character arcs and progression, really interesting fights and plot points.

I really can’t wait to see where the story goes next! Chris164 2

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