A review by neon_capricorn
Dauntless by Jack Campbell

adventurous inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I wanted to really like this book, but it honestly reads more like a naval tactical text more than anything. A lot of time is spent with characters sitting around and talking political and military strategies. Plus the main character coming in and being this savior (from the first few pages of the story) to what is essentially an incompetent fleet is also a wild choice. 

I did like the science in this, however! Rules of the known universe are utilized in a believable way that helps to ground the story.