The last thing Xich Si exuded when she was captured by a group of pirates was for their infamous leader the mindship, Rice Fish to offer to marry her as a solution to both of their problems. Xich Si finds this new world full of turmoil and a relationship more complex than she expected. 

I loved what this story had to say about motherhood and the complex relationships parents and their adult children can have. I also loved all the space piracy. It's a great read, and I want to read more of the Xuya Universe now. 

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.