Lacuna: Volume 1

Decent pacing, good characters and tech. Some of the actions are a bit over the top - especially for a naval captain (commander). Still, the actions fit the character so you have to respect that. Then there is the action of the story - which is pretty sharply told. I'm a bit sketchy on the motivation of the captured alien, but I'll leave it at that. A solid 3.5 stars, but I always round down. Then again, definitely worth buying book 2, take that for what it's worth.

Author has little to no idea of how to write military or how chain of command works. Main charater ignores orders. Only pays attention when she wants to. Is abusive and constantly acts like a teenager instead of a military officer in a hugely important role. Preaches about honor and not causing problems from a relationship and then goes and does everything she says she wont. Pathetic.

One: nukes wouldn't have shockwaves in space or be nearly as effective as the book implies. Two: the main character is not likeable, and Isn't relatable at all. She's very cruel and selfish and behaves like a teenager. Three: humans get their way and overcome challenges way too easily. They make learning a new language, inventing fantastic things conveniently suited to space travel, and defeating experienced alien forces with simple and predictable plans seem easy. Why must they kill they kill the aliens?