What an incredible book. I adore that it has the vibe of a classic space opera, but with none of the misogynist/racist/other-ists that I’m constantly on alert for while reading the classics. 

Its complexity is astounding - the science, the character motivations, the worldbuilding. Enough is kept back to not overwhelm, and we're fed important information at the perfect times. This balance meant I could understand everything that was going on, or know what was being held back, while for the most part only having a tenuous (at best) grasp of the science/society etc. That’s solid writing for ya. 

The short POV's from characters only to see them die was so powerful, and the messaging of the book is a triumph. 

I’m so amazingly glad I picked this book up, and can’t wait to continue the series.