I normally do not like space sci-fi or supernatural type stories, but I gave this a chance because my boyfriend is reading it and I wanted us to have a book in common to talk about. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I ended up enjoying this novel. At first, when the first hint at romance was revealed I had and eye-rolling, "Oh, brother!" moment. Sometimes I want a female lead in a lead position who isn't worried with romance. She can be strong and single, but it played a small role in the big picture mostly showing up in the epilogue. I'm glad it wasn't too distracting