The book presents an intriguing premise with very interesting ideas and scientific speculation. However, I struggled to connect with the story and the characters. I wasn't hooked and found myself rushing to the end, more out of obligation then enjoyment. The narrative lacked the emotional depth needed to draw me in. The character's motivation felt weak and I simply couldn't get invested in their journey.

Unlike Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary, which kept be fully immersed and kept me reading it for hours non-stop, eager to turn each page, this book felt more like an intellectual curiosity rather then an engaging fiction journey.

While the overarching plot is very promising, the writing and the character development fell short. Perhaps, this book could have been an exceptional short story.

Remembering this is just the first of a four-book series left me more exhausted then excited. I had to push myself to finish and will likely turn to the Netflix adaptation rather then continue reading.