This is the space opera I've been looking for. The writing is really engaging and fairly quick to get through for me, while still being poetic and complex at times. I loved the exploration of colonialism/ big empires taking over and the way we got to learn about this culture through the main character. I also really liked the characters. Everyone had depth and I loved the side characters. I could have been a little more invested in Mahit as a character, though that doesn't affect my rating. This wa so political and perfectly paced and I can't wait for the next one.