This was an interesting sci-fi read set in space. Synali has just killed her father in retaliation for him hiring an assassin to kill her mother. She sneaks into a riders tournament (they ride mechanical steeds and pretty much joust) where only nobles of Houses ride where she plans to die herself. But she lives and is taken under the wing of Dravik who promises to end the life of all 7 people who her father plotted with. 

I liked that while all other riders had EXTENSIVE training for YEARS and Synali just had mere months, she kept winning. Whether through her own determination or that of her steed, Heavenbreaker, it makes for some good entertainment.

I can't wait to see what else this world holds in store for us with the next book!