This was a good prequel, but the ending is abrupt if you have not read book one. You do not need to read [b:Victorious Star|237020|Victorious Star (Interstellar Service & Discipline, #1)|Morgan Hawke|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1215464205s/237020.jpg|229577] before reading this book, but be ready to read Victorious Star.
