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I enjoyed this book, but it was rather predictable. It is another good (but not amazing) easy to read SF book that many will like. It is easy to relate to the characters. The science and technology are mostly skimmed over.
My main question while reading was whether there would be a sense of closure at the end since it is the beginning of a series. There isn't much resolution. I would have preferred more closure.
On a side note, one of the minor characters is very similar to Avasarala in The Expans ...more
My main question while reading was whether there would be a sense of closure at the end since it is the beginning of a series. There isn't much resolution. I would have preferred more closure.
On a side note, one of the minor characters is very similar to Avasarala in The Expans ...more

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