First, let's define the term "Mary Sue."
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"Mary Sue" is defined as "a term used to describe a fictional character, usually female, who is seen as too perfect and almost boring for lack of flaws, originally written as an idealized version of an author in fanfiction." (*Dictionary.com)
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Is Mirov a "Mary Sue?" Short answer...NO! Let me be clear. NOOOOO!!!!
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I believe in the storytelling principle that no one in the story should get the hell kicked out of them more than the main protagonist. 
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I documented my opinions on protagonists here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LN1tysv_BU
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"I believe you should beat the living shit out of your protagonist." - Me.
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Anastasia Mirov is a female and a badass for reasons made clear in the story's unfolding. I won't spoil my book, so you'll have to read it for the answers. I wanted to have a new heroine in the spirit of The Terminator's Sarah Connor, Alien's Ripley, and Kill Bill's Beatrix. There have been many other female heroes, but I wanted one in the mold of my favorite Holy Trinity of Female Protagonists.
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I won't elaborate and try to compare Ana to those three heroes. That would only embarrass me, and I make no assumption that Mirov belongs in their company yet. 

 

Find more on her creation here: https://www.mirov.com/title-and-inspiration
 
Here are a few character traits Mirov has that would make her less than "perfect."​

• Impatient

• Arrogant

• Impetuous

• Resentful

• Quick to vengeance

• Not the best transport pilot

• She doesn't let anything go...at all.

 
Her main strengths are her resiliency and tenacity. However, to her detriment, she doesn't know the meaning of the word quit.

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When it comes to the female body's strengths and weaknesses compared to the male body's, I suggest you read the book. Everything makes sense in the sci-fi action world built in the novel.

 

Beyond the notes written here, I can only tell you what my novel is or isn't. Your preferences about gender and heroic depictions are yours to understand and resolve. Anastasia Mirov is a flawed yet persistent heroine in a story that moves as fast as any action adventure I can imagine.

 
Thanks,
David C. Hoke