"Doesn't matter the ship, Son. It's her captain and crew that make the vessel."
I knew as soon as I read Fyall saying that line that this book was going to drop an unexpected twist. I was right! Excellent ending.

This is a classic sci-fi story. It reminded me of a cross between Star Trek (the characters, dialog, and setting) and the Stargate Atlantis Wraith ships (one of the technologies).

I won a copy of this book thanks to an IWSG contest.

The writing is exceptional. I'd like to get to know Aden's mother's dragons better. I've had friends who aimed for "the princess" rather than the alternative they didn't see, so I found that relatable. But with what happens once he wises up... yikes! That's one heck of a twist. I kept reading because I was very interested in the fate of the kargrandes.

I'm glad I read this and I look forward to reading more by this author.