Took me a while to get into it but once I was engaged, I was properly hooked. In a complicated universe Roxanne Shirah is a Koltiri, a 6 foot goddess who can heal anyone. At the same time, the story of Pyr unfolds, as he searches for one of his shipmates. And then there is the outbreak of the sagouran plague and it's equally vile 'cure' Rust, and addictive drug. Finally all the threads meet and Pyr and Roxy join forces to combat the plague and save the universe. It's not as good as the Liaden books, but it had strong world building and I liked the h/h dynamics. Some of the other characters were underwritten but it was a fun ride and by the end I was gripped. Surprisingly enjoyable, and I want to know what happens next... ( )