I think I picked up this book after a recommendation about the search for old relics. I did not realize that it also satisfies the scifi+magic crowd. I went in without any expectations and was swept away in the story immediately. The two main characters are fun and believable, the supporting cast was fun too. And the story itself was great. Grand scale (fate of the universe!) and constant action. There wasn't a dull moment in the entire book and I am looking forward to the remaining two books. Recommended if you enjoy soft scifi, constant action, magic and huge stakes.