Beth Cato's Reviews > Engaging the Enemy

In the third book of the Vatta's War series, Ky Vatta is up to her neck in intrigue. Now in possession of a pirate's warship, docking in space ports has become even more complicated. Communications are still down throughout many systems; while Ky is keenly aware that much of her family has been massacred, she'd not sure who is left, or when she'll be able to return to her homeworld. Meanwhile, her cousin takes charge of Ky's slower, older ship and deals with the aftermath of Ky's turbulent port visits--making Stella more and more resentful. On a planet where impoliteness means the death penalty, Ky's very identity is brought into question--just as the enemy moves in all too close.

Wow. This series only gets better. The suspense was so intense that I kept saying, "One more chapter, one more chapter..." and over a hundred pages flew by. I enjoyed Moon's Paksenarrion fantasy series, but the Vatta's War books truly show her evolution as a writer. The plot twists and technological details are impressive, and I'm amazed at how she mapped out everything from book to book.

I've already started the next in the series, Command Decision. It's just as addictive.