Helpful Score: 1
Apart from some clumsy info dumps (though couched in the context of Veronica being very proud and knowledgeable about Hawaii), this was a book with solid characterization. Her conflict between Mike and Phillip didn't seem to be the usual fickle fare in many other Sunfires. There were solid reasons why she was attracted to both men and eventually chose one above the other. And the finale was a bit uncertain - there was no final clinch between she and her choice, but the dream of it when the war would allow them to be together again. So all in all, a unique entry to the series that I've read so far.
