Nica's been upfront about Arthur being the face of the revolution rather than an actual leader, and if we're sticking with that interpretation, then the feud between Maia and Nica could be one that stretches back for decades. Nica might have left the planet because Maia had the upper hand when Arthur was head of the government, and that he's out of power, she wants another shot. Of course, I could be wrong: Arthur could have been a more adept manipulator than anybody gave him credit for, and Maia might be interested in politics now because the revolution turned out so badly the first time. We need a lot more information, but the levels of intrigue are really shaping up here. Read Full Review

This series is a low simmer, there is a tiny bit of action and slow building intrigue. It may read better in trade, but I'm going to stick with single issues anyway.