Not really sure what to make of this. For me, it started well and just never sustained it. I finished this last night and I'm already forgetting it really. Not picking up the next in the series (if there is one?)

I enjoyed the heck out of this book, which blends in some western, some intrigue, some salient points about humanity's foibles, and just enough romance into what I am now terming a "Cozy Sci-fi". Will certainly be back for more.

Left me wanting moreI am not a fan of romance stories. I like who-done-its, space discoveries-battle-good over evil, new and old aliens, robots, artificial intelligence and old fashioned, brains over brawn in a butt kicking lead character. This one has it all, including a romance without the soft porn sex scenes currently in vogue with many of the fantasy and/or spacer novelists. Am really looking forward to Interstellar Sheriff #2. Keep writing Ms. Schwartz, you do it well.

Yippee! Space opera indeed!Injustices to correct, worlds to protect, villains to stop. Hang on for the ride. Love the new universe and characters. The heroine is determined, the hero mysterious, and the sidekicks even more mysterious. Everything you'd expect in a Jenny Schwartz story. Can't wait for more.

I enjoyed this quirky space western! Enjoyed watching Thelma work her plan!

This is not the wild west but it is the edge of space and not the best posting for a deputy. Thelma Bach was top of her class but did not get a prime assignment. Instead she was sent to Saloon Sector but all was not lost. She had a plan and it was fun watching her work it. I loved the characters; especially the two AI's. Both added a nice spice to the mix. Of course her boss the very good looking boss, Sheriff Smith, is just an added bonus. Pick this up to find out how Thelma shows everyone that...

5 StarsAn excellent engrossing story that makes you want to finish the story in one reading. The characters are well rounded with an engaging storyline that keeps you interested and turning pages.

4 stars. This was a fun, well-written little book. The protagonist was interesting, and she tackled the issues the book threw at her with aplomb. The world-building was a little weak, even for such a short book. For example, we didn’t really get a hint of the social structures that allowed anti-Rock-sector-citizen bias to be so blatantly expressed. Nor was there any attempt to explain the science fiction concepts that underpin the novel. However, these weak points were overshadowed by the fun, s...

My opinion? A nice, lighthearted space story; tongue-in-cheek and short on blood, gore, and the usual violence of much of the “space wars” genre. Thank you goodreads for the recommendation; hope a sequel comes out soon.

This was a cute, short story. Thelma Bach graduates from Galactic Justice academy at the top of her class, but instead of being sent to a prestigious position commiserate with her achievement, she's sent to the Saloon Sector as a deputy. Max Smith is the mysterious sheriff of the sector and he, along with his AI's, Lon and Max, start to teach Thelma the ropes of the frontier. Although there was plenty to enjoy about this story, there were also things that I wasn't sure what the purpose was, like...

Wild West in Space, Loved Thelma and Max and their Lonesome Crew FamilyDeputy Thelma Bush is the daughter of independent asteroid miners. She had big dreams and the brains to make them reality. She did, she spent 7 years away form her family in the Galactic Justice Program, graduated top of her class only to be assigned to the worst sector in the Galaxy, the Saloon Sector. A blatant reminder that if you aren't from the Core sector you are nobody.Thelma wallows in the unfairness of it all on her

Sci Fi has always been a favorite for me, but it's been a while since I've read anything in the genre. I was so happy to find this lovely space tale that takes place out in the Saloon Sector. What could be better than a sheriff named Max - complete with cowboy hat, and a young academy graduate, Thelma, out to prove that the daughter of miners is every bit as good as the elite classes. A truly fun ride!

Entertaining and InterestingI’d probably give this book 4.5 ⭐️ if I could.This is the first book in a continuing series. The book ends at a natural break in the narrative, but there are definitely further adventures to come in future books.Thelma is the valedictorian in her class at Galactic Justice. Hoping to finally break the stereotypes of people from the Rock Sector her success leads her to expect a good posting after graduation. Instead she finds that her hubris is rewarded by sending her o...

Remember Footloose? That was when Hollywood started to make stories -- every bit as romanticized as the old Gene Autry vehicles -- about the modern west. Of cowboys who rode pickups more than horses, singing cowboys who were in a stadium instead of on the range, etc., etc.That's the emotional take that let me appreciate this rather odd pastiche.There's a stream in SF of recreating historical tropes via some incredibly helpful technology: usually Napoleonic sea battles in space. In this case, you...

Less of a romance, definitely more of a space punk odyssey. The two mains do form an attachment, but it's more of a slow-burn turned plot point as opposed to an all-consuming emotional entanglement. Which actually did the sci-fi its justice. This world is so unique and fun; the world, its communication structure, and the cast's governing body are all well defined and explained (without an overbearing narrative voice structuring it all into boring little cornrows). There are typos throughout the

As idea, this book seemed like something I would love. Space, aliens, some parody, humour, a quirky heroine, a handsome sheriff with secrets, fun side characters, found families... What's not to love?Unfortunately, the writing mostly killed all the good ideas. The main character is paper-thin. With all her insistence to 'look professional' with lipstick, skirts, and shoes from 20th century Earth. The space sheriff wears a cowboy hat in space and has so little 'screen time' it feels like he hardl...