The X-Wing series, perhaps my favorite "guilty pleasure", the same way that, what, "Batman" oder "Spiderman" comics are to other adults. Now, this first book, I didn't like as much as the later parts of the series; mainly, because the novel still feels like the author is experimenting with different directions. Overall, though, a solid introduction to the universe outside of the flagship novels; it's good to have new characters whose stories you can't quite predict.