it’s more of a chapter - maybe even just a chapter sampler- but it gives a great view into to series if someone wants to try it but isn’t sure about it. it’s just 2 pages according to goodreads, so there is absolutely nothing explained just murderbot as a character as she is in the first book and the same writing and style.

so if you like how this is done?
fantastic, enjoy the series.
if you don’t. maybe leave it at that if the writing bothers you out if you just want more world building or in depth knowledge continue with all systems red to get that.

your choice.

i enjoyed out as a quick fast little read while waiting on something.