What I love about this book is that the good guys might win! I read Off Armageddon Reef after reading George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones, and let me just say that while I love Martin's book it can be a bit depressing. Thus, Weber was a nice break from harsh, cruel reality. It's such a perfect blend of sci-fi and fantasy that I cannot help but love it. Weber also does an excellent job of making each and every character unique and interesting for the reader, so the book never has a dull moment.