This sci-fi reads more like a military story than a science fiction one. But it is set in space in some unknown future time so it falls into the sci-fi category. It has just enough romance in it that I almost called it a sci-fi romance. However, it has so much more than that.

The main characters, as well as the secondary characters, are well developed and we get to know them. We see their lives in both past and present and become engaged with their struggles. It's an emotionally compelling story.

If I have any complaint at all, it would be that I'd prefer the action scenes to be more descriptive. But other than that, I am thrilled that Brew's review brought my attention to this great book. I am invested already and can't wait to read the follow-up books in this series.