I enjoyed this book, mostly. It is a good, but not great, space opera. The novel, although part of a series, seems to be written as a stand alone. The plot line is interesting although, to my mind structured oddly. So if you want to try it, you'll get a complete tale.

If you re unfamiliar with space operas, as a genre, know that there are many. Some such as the Expanse, are exceptionally entertaining.