Architects of Memory

Solidly entertaining space opera. First contact, corporate slavery and scavengers picking over the bones of a war that should not have been.
There is nothing particularly new here and it is clearly a debut novel but it is solidly done and was an engaging read. Hence the 4 stars but just 4 stars.
Can recommend.

This had Humanity, the confusion of war and a rather compelling set of leads. I felt as if I were hit over the head with sexual preference sooo early on, it's almost become de rigueur to have these strongly stated early on in modern sci-fiand that's more than a little sad.

I also found both the Suits and the lack of memory a little underused, but the series is wide open for more and the storytelling and idea are hugely exciting and very enjoyable.