The Captain's Reviews > Marque and Reprisal

I was in the mood to reread these and so I binged the series.  I love it so.  I wish all military SF was so fun.  Kylara "Ky" Vatta is an excellent character to root for.  Part of what I love about the series is that she starts out being rather naïve but grows and changes into a lovely powerhouse.  But just because she is powerful, doesn't mean that she doesn't care about the greater good.  I also love Ky's cousin Stella and their goofy Aunt Grace, neither who end up being as originally expected.  The highlight of this series for me is always the characters, their interactions, and the way the author twists the plot with unexpected, but rational, consequences.  I have not reread the sequel series vatta's peace but now I want to.  Arrr!

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Ahoy there me mateys! This here be a combined review of the second and third books of the Vatta's War series. While I try to post no spoilers, if ye haven’t read the first book and ye keep reading this log then ye have been forewarned and continue at yer own peril . . .

Well book one could have been a standalone but I am extremely glad it wasn't! The second book quickly brings about a major, surprising change for the main character, Ky Vatta, and her family. It was mind-boggling but brilliant. It certainly upped the ante. I loved the crazy mercenary company and how Ky made deals with them. I loved all the space battles. It even makes trading goods interesting.

Ky continues to be a delight. I love watching her get into impossible situations and use her brain and her gusto to solve problems. These books be action-packed, have no real romance, and be filled with admirable women. I particularly love Grandma Grace. She is one tough cookie.

The only minor quibble was the distrust between Ky and her cousin in book three. It made sense in terms of story telling but it did wear on me a bit. I think that overall this book, while enjoyable, felt more like a placeholder set-up book. However, the ending was very satisfying and I am extremely interested in what adventures Ky will get into next.

I have already made plans to get books four and five in me mitts. Arrr!!!

Side note: Much thanks to me matey, Sarah @ brainfluff, for pointing me in the right direction in terms of the recommended readin' sequence for these books!

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