Another excellent slice of space opera in this series.
Again, if a geeky nerd narrator is likely to annoy you then this might not be your cup of tea. This second book expands the focus a bit (which is inevitable given the plot engine of this series) but each strand is fully realised and followed through. A new antagonist was required and the one introduced gives an old geek like me a smile.
This is just well executed entertainment and is definitely recommended.