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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Review Engaging the Enemy
Am definitely not liking this one as much. The author treats many of other captains as idiots... under such circumstances her main character would shine no matter what she did. It is unduly heavy-handed. Same goes with the treatment of her sister, Stella, who also is presented as being obtuse for no apparent reason. The whole sequence with the trial of Furman was never explained adequately, it seemed to be a kind of trick to reveal info about Stella’s origins, which wasn’t then used. Why would Furman behave thatway, even if he did hate her guts? A complete mystery.
I didn’t like the idea that the personal ansible can be passed onto another person via implant. Presumably an ansible relies on some variation of physics, so unless all implants are “ansible capable”, this would make no sense.
On the plus side, the final battle scene was well handled, as one would expect, and the book finished on the right note.
Am definitely not liking this one as much. The author treats many of other captains as idiots... under such circumstances her main character would shine no matter what she did. It is unduly heavy-handed. Same goes with the treatment of her sister, Stella, who also is presented as being obtuse for no apparent reason. The whole sequence with the trial of Furman was never explained adequately, it seemed to be a kind of trick to reveal info about Stella’s origins, which wasn’t then used. Why would Furman behave thatway, even if he did hate her guts? A complete mystery.
I didn’t like the idea that the personal ansible can be passed onto another person via implant. Presumably an ansible relies on some variation of physics, so unless all implants are “ansible capable”, this would make no sense.
On the plus side, the final battle scene was well handled, as one would expect, and the book finished on the right note.
This one had a LOT of subplots! and I was not always clear whether there would be a resolution to these individual challenges for the characters... Still would like to know Auntie Grace is happily safe and strong as ever. However, I sincerely found the resolution between cousins Ky and Stella satisfying. We ditched the sexy naughty boy and I don't even miss him! And, as ever, Moon's military strategy is a total blast! better than watching such scenes on film, I love how she fills in my imagination without losing the endorphin rush.
The hits just keep coming! The continuing adventures of Ky and Stella Vatta are a lot of fun, as the duo work to rebuild the family business.
That said, the push past what felt like the actual end in a courtroom wasn’t, and we ended up with an additional space right that... well. Meh.
Dominoes in their places, I guess.
That said, the push past what felt like the actual end in a courtroom wasn’t, and we ended up with an additional space right that... well. Meh.
Dominoes in their places, I guess.
Really wanted to give this book a higher rating, but the conflict between the two main protagonists for much of this book became an absolute bore for me. The problem is that the author was pushing the two characters toward a conflict that was very much artificial... it wasn't "believable" in the context of the story and the characters. The story eventually got better once that "made up" conflict was resolved and turned its attention back to what made the series fun in the first place: a young ship captain learning to overcome challenges to accomplish great things. While this book is a 2-star for me, I eagerly look forward to the next book in the series to learn more about Ky Vatta's journey.
Aunt Gracie rocks. Ky makes progress. Some of Moon's tics emerge as such. Stella is Stella. Enjoyable, but I expect more out of the final two books.
Less action in this part of the story, but a bit more background and reveals. I am especially liking how the character groups actually change and move apart, and in different directions at appropriate intervals. This brings in fresh stories, perspectives and styles, unlike, say, the Lost Fleet series which had a more static cast I think, if only limited because of its plot thrust - a fleet of ships lost deep behind enemy lines trying to get home.
Engaging The Enemy tackles a couple of different problems for the most part. One seemed somewhat flimsy and throwaway, but the main issue kept me interested despite a rush at the end. I'm hovering between a 3 and 4-* rating for this one, but erring on rounding up - just.
Engaging The Enemy tackles a couple of different problems for the most part. One seemed somewhat flimsy and throwaway, but the main issue kept me interested despite a rush at the end. I'm hovering between a 3 and 4-* rating for this one, but erring on rounding up - just.
ended with some great scenes, but i could have done with out a couple of characters whining in the middle. seemed like filler. overall great progress to the story and the next book should start to get into the nitty gritty of killing some pirates in large numbers. Fried pirate!
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes