Why does this appeal to me as a reader?

I adore Science Fiction in its many forms, but science fiction novellas tend to be hit or miss, especially if the subject requires a lot of explanation and backstory. Coming into this story with very little information reminded me of the “Bobverse” books by Dennis E. Taylor, which mixed technical jargon with wit and humor. 

What I Liked:

• Interesting characters. The physical attributes of the characters were very birdlike. This was fun; you do not find that much in science fiction. 
• Witty dialog, banter, and snark, which are always a favorite for me. 
• It was a great ending that was very exciting. The action scenes were fantastic.
• The actual writing is extremely fluid. I found myself turning page to page once I got into it. 

Minor Tiffs:

• I found that the technology was not something that I could immediately grasp onto. It had a tendency to throw me out of the story a bit. But once the info dumps were done, I could immerse myself better. 

Favorite Line:

‘Call me “maker” one more time, and I’ll have your consciousness transferred into the waste processing unit.’

Recommended:

• When you want some quick science fiction that hits
• When you want to read some expertly crafted scenes.
• Like some out-of-the-box characters and banter.