I can't believe it took me a year to get around to reading this sequel, but it was absolutely worth the wait. While I'd definitely forgotten most everything from the first book, the intro chapter did a pretty good job of catching me up to speed without being overly expositional. We also get a better glimpse into the origins of Tevanne and the implications from the previous book. This book has it all - heists, betrayals, science, you name it! I'll be recommending this series to any scifi fans who want a little taste of fantasy in their lineup. Now just to hope that I don't take another year to read Locklands...