I first learned of Joshua Dalzelle with his Black Fleet series, which I loved, and became curious about this one. I can speak of my enjoyment and I greatly enjoyed this book. He is very good at making you appreciate a character in a very short period of time. If you enjoy scifi and want to enjoy a series, pick this up. As well, Paul Heitsch does an amazing job with narration and brings the story and characters to life with his voice.