There are not enough words for me to explain how lovely this book is to read. I was hooked from the first sentence. The worldbuilding in a short story has never been as good as it is in this book; world and races created beautifully to allow you to properly envision them in your mind. I yearn to see more of this place, these people. Ashlyn Forge has a true skill with her characters' voices and development, both focal and non-focal, and you will find yourself torn at moments between love and hate with some of them in books by her. That is no different in this book. The main characters are perfect, and the way they interact just struck me so strongly. You definitely want to pick up this book whether you're a fan of m/m sci-fi with some maturity and romance or not; just do it for the sci-fi alone. It's a read that is most definitely worth your time.