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“If I may offer a suggestion, Lady Kiva.”
“Yes?”
"The Duke of End owns most of the planet. Maybe don’t try to bribe him."

She turned to Dunn and Bernus. “Congratulations, you’re promoted,” she said.

I don't know why, but I keep picturing a human version of Captain Amelia from "Treasure Planet."

This book just made me actually gasp. It's been a while since a book has elicited such a reaction from me. This is a great reading experience so far.

"Even in the best of circumstances, we aren’t all going to make it.”
“Well,” Gineos said. “I assume you’re already planning to eat my body first.”
“It will be a noble sacrifice you’ll be making, Captain.”
“I can’t tell whether you’re joking or not, Ollie.”

"He’s your minion, Ollie. You handle him.”
Inverr flipped open his own communication circuit. “Hybern, this is XO Inverr. Is there a problem understanding the captain’s orders?”
“Weren’t we having a mutiny?” Hybern asked.

A lot of exposition in the opening, but it's still so good. I love how it goes from an attempted mutiny to the crew probably needing to come together and try to avoid disaster.