Black on Black Book

I'm so happy I have discovered K.D. Wentwort and her book "Black on Black". Fantastic book, very well written and very enjoyable. Lots of interesting, deep characters, a very well developed alien society, different points of view, even from the antagonists. This book is full of fun surprises and didn't turn out the way I thought it would. The middle is a little slow as all of the political intrigue (for lack of a better term) is set up, but this too is fun to read. The science wasn't as scant as many other space operas, but not super thick like a hard SF novel. I also loved being able to look into the thoughts of all the different characters and we see their musings unfolded. I really liked Mitsu's thoughts towards the end of the book. Can't say enough good things about this book. One of the best SF books I have read (and that's mostly what I read). I've started reading the sequel and will report back soon. Find this book at Baen's free library and enjoy!