This was an enjoyable read for me (despite a few issues I had with pacing towards the ending). As someone who hasn't read much science fiction, it was a world that was easy enough to comprehend but complex enough to create intrigue behind the technology and societal structures as well as the species and the wider setting. Given this is the first book in the series to come, there were still a lot of unexplored concepts (though unexplored, they didn't take away from the plot) that I'm honestly hyped to learn more about as the series goes on.
For non-human characters, the cast feels incredibly realistic. Whether it be their motivations, their interactions with one another, how they perceive their situations, and so on, I found myself drawn in by how well-presented each character was. With each change of POV, I could feel myself stepping into these characters shoes. Some characters were definitely more interesting than others -- I think Bertram was probably my favorite.
Would recommend this book & I'm excited to see what comes next!