I do not normally read any sort of sci-fi book. I'm just not a fan of the futuristic/space travel sort of books. I was urged to try this one by a good friend who said it was phenomenal. 
 It took me a little bit to get into the book. Jax has a very different voice than I'm used to reading, and it took me a while to tune into how she thought and talked. But it's that very uniqueness of voice that makes me really enjoy the character later. 
 The storyline is new, to me, interesting, and fast paced. I really enjoyed seeing the growth of Jax throughout it. 
 Sometimes in a first person POV novel it's hard to get to know any of the other characters, but I thought Ann Aguirre did a really good job of making sure they were very clear as well. 
 I read this book in one sitting, unable to put it down until I'd finished it - late in the night. And now I'm looking forward to picking up the next one.