Once again we have another interesting and thought provoking tale. I love the introduction of new cultural worlds. I haven't spoken of this in my other reviews, but it is one feature I feel keenly drawn to. I have the feeling if we do ever move into space and colonize new worlds I honestly believe that they will fracture from our world in cultures more so than just a conglomerate of individuals. That being said, the story continues with the threat of destruction and the coming death of Jane, the attempt to colonize to avoid xenocide and some rather interesting surprises along the way. The moral exploration continues with our relations toward alien species and how we have or have not advanced in that regard. Unlike some I do not tire of this discussion, because it is an important one which is applicable to our own times. The only fault I have with the story is that it is wrapped up very quickly and left with such a cliffhanger. It makes me want to jump immediately into the next volume in the series instead of reading a different book like I planned, how cruel is that?