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!
Normally I would put blurbs here but they are too spoilery for me taste. Arrr!
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trading in danger – book 1 (Captain’s Log – Sci-Fi)
Captain's Quarters 
I’m thrilled you are enjoying this series so much. I haven’t read her fantasy, but I’ve found that I’ve burned through her science fiction adventures because they are so very readable. I look forward to hearing your views on the latest adventures.
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I just picked up the last two in this series yesterday. I am looking forward to readin’ them but I have some eArcs to get too first.
x The Captain
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Oh yes – and to be honest, I always like to spread out reading a single author so I don’t lock onto their writing tics and spoil my reading experience.
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I’ve had Elizabeth Moon on my list for a while now and will probably pick one of her books up soon!
Good to hear that you enjoy those 🙂
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Oh I am glad you are enjoying this author as she is on my list! I have the Crown of Renewall here but am thinking it may not be the first book in a series, not sure. Familiar?
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I looked it up and its book 5 of a five book series called Paladin’s Legacy. I wouldn’t start with that one! The first book in that series is called Oath of Fealty. Looks like an epic fantasy series.
x The Captain
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5!!! Omg.. how did I end up with the fifth book in a series. *face palm*
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Hardy har har! Don’t feel too bad. I got a book 4 from a 20 book series. I can’t bring meself to start the series because it is just so many. And yet the book sits there silently reminding me.
x The Captain
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Hehe fair enough 😉
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Elizabeth Moon is high on my list of authors I’ve never read but should be reading. This series sounds amazing😊
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It is super fun! I have two more books in this series and then the follow-up novel series. Then her other works. Yay! Erm, Arrr!
x The Captain
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