Stellar plot line, by the way! And pretty good writing. I think you can cross over to light adult reading, done right. My work gets pretty philosophical and is science and math heavy. But, there is a definite market for lighter and more whimsical sci-fi and fantasy. Just look at the Harry Potter series!
I like the heavier stuff as well. I cut my teeth on Asimov, and Heinlein. So, I’ll definitely dig into your work.
Where do we find your first novel?
Hey snork. I’m a professional writer. More technical writing.
To be blunt Laz is better than me with fiction and character development. If he thinks your writing is good, it is good.
And Laz doesn’t hold back if he thinks something is not good.
BTW *I* think your start is good too. I’ve seen dozens of manuscripts. Shot down probably 95% of them. I don’t hold back either.
Fair warning: getting a book to marker is not easy. Takes time and persistence.