They pretty much just recycled the plot from Abaddon's Gate but put it on a remote alien planet instead.
This book is much more of a slow burn than the previous books. The series, while solid throughout, has not yet reached the same heights as the first book. The characterization and arcs of the main quad were really well done there but were mostly wrapped up by the end of the second book. The continued focus on them wears somewhat as time goes on, they are no doubt enjoyable to read but feel somewhat stagnant in these and the following books. Nonetheless, I really enjoyed the different style of this book as it scoped down the issues that were faced to a single planet and a smaller cast of supporting characters for the most part.
