Earthbound

The Marsbound series, written by Joe Haldeman began with the novel of the same title, which was originally serialized in Analog Science Fiction and Fact magazine. This third novel of the series, Earthbound, continues to follow Carmen and Paul, as the aftermath of events in Starbound leave the Moon a shattered ruin, and humanity at the mercy of the unfathomable Others.

Synopsis for Earthbound:

The mysterious alien Others have prohibited humans from space travel-destroying Earth's fleet of starships in a display of unimaginable power. Now Carmen Dula, the first human to encounter Martians and then the mysterious Others, and her colleagues struggle to find a way, using nineteenthcentury technology, to reclaim the future that has been stolen from them.

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loved the characters.

just going to say the end was depressing and kinda unfulfilling.

first book was the best. second was worth it if you liked first enough. would only recommend third to completionists