If the show is anything to go by I would say The Expanse series of books. Less variety of aliens but it’s got politics, combat and found family. Very enjoyable.
I’ve read the books and I largely agree. It hits most of the points except the aliens. Admittedly there is the ancient alien menace element.
Actually, if you replace the ring gates with mass relays, the first ~four to six books could almost be read as a Mass Effect prequel of sorts. Except, upon discovering the mass relays, they discover a universe
spoiler
Purged of life
I’d give it a 5/7 for matching the recommendation ;)
If the show is anything to go by I would say The Expanse series of books. Less variety of aliens but it’s got politics, combat and found family. Very enjoyable.
I’ve read the books and I largely agree. It hits most of the points except the aliens. Admittedly there is the ancient alien menace element.
Actually, if you replace the ring gates with mass relays, the first ~four to six books could almost be read as a Mass Effect prequel of sorts. Except, upon discovering the mass relays, they discover a universe
spoiler
Purged of life
I’d give it a 5/7 for matching the recommendation ;)