This book definitely reminded me of a younger and simpler version of Firefly. I really enjoyed it. If you like space, and pirates, and thieves, and odd couple type pair-ups then you'll also enjoy this book. It could have perhaps benefited from a little more vivid world-building and a bit more in-depth characterization (the narrating pov is a bit more limited than I usually like), but it doesn't make the story any less enjoyable. I'd actually rather give it maybe 3.75 stars rather than a full 4 but I'd rather round up than down. 
 There were parts that were much more vivid and easy to fall into than others, (others sometimes felt just like a dry recounting of events). But I definitely couldn't put it down, regardless of the inconsistency. 
 It's a fun story and I would definitely recommend if you're looking for a quick and enjoyable romp through space.