Actual rating 3.5 stars 
 There were things about this book that I really enjoyed and a couple that I didn't enjoy that much. 
 The story's premise is great, the entire galaxy has been explored and planets are being made habitable and resources planted and harvested. The galaxy is being conquered. Although, since they are marooned on a planet after a wreckage we don't hear too much about it. But I am hopeful for the rest of the books. 
 Some strange and intriguing things happen on the planet, so it's not like the story line is at all boring! I was constantly on edge and wondering what was going on. 
 The way each chapter is eased into with an interrogation of Tarver is awesome. It really caused me to wonder a lot about what was going to happen, was he lying to them? Did certain things that I cannot mention for fear of spoiling anything happen?? It was maddening. But he is so damn snarky and I love a man with attitude. 
 Lilac is tenacious and in the beginning, very much the spoiled rich girl - don't let this deter you! She grows so very much as a character, keeping her likeable qualities and adding some more. 
 Tarver is solid and sweet, a bit of the boy next door vibe but with some delightful snarkiness. 
 I liked the characters and although I was smiling a lot during this book the romance isn't quite tangible, I didn't really feel invested in it. But it was very sweet. 
 This book has some good examples of why I dislike first person narration. It gives the author license to directly tell the reader how the character feels and what they're thinking, instead of showing the reader and allowing deductions to be made, which inevitably leads to a lot of whining... so yes there is some typical teenage insecurities. 
 Overall, a good book. I am glad I picked it up!