With CHAOS, Constance Fay releases the third book in her Uncharted Hearts series. In a universe where mafia-like families are constantly feuding over territories and technology, the spaceship Calamity is a vessel for hire to scout new planets. The first book, Calamity, contains detailed world-building as the impulsive Captain, Temperance, falls in love with the son of one of the ranking Families, Arcadia Escajeda as they chart a cult-occupied planet looking for a valuable mineral.  Medic officer Micah helps bounty hunter Cyn Kwal search her home planet for Arcadia’s niece in Fiasco who has been kidnapped by a serial killer.

Throughout the series, it’s been clear that engineer and computer genius Caro holds a grudge against the Pierce Family. She confronts her history in CHAOS by infiltrating a prison to rescue a man being subjected to experiments and two other part-time crew members who may be in danger. She is confronted by the youthful mistakes she made and decides to risk everything to right her past wrongs. Along the way, she finds inner strength and a possible future with a cyborg super soldier with no memory.

Well-written characters, fun dialogue,  and a fast-paced story. All characters from prior books are prominently featured along with new characters you'll love meeting. Exciting continuation of a great series by my favorite new author. Can’t wait for the next one to come out to see the back stories of the rest of the crew.