Strange Exit

I had a tough time getting into this and almost DNF'd it. I hung in there and it got better. In the end, I enjoyed it but had some problems with the world-building (such as on the ship). I also wish there had been more character development. People kept being introduced and then dropped. Was Eden important? Taren?
I still don't think I understand tar.
That said, it was a fun, escapist read.