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I liked the book, but have to admit it's hard for me to read older books. I get stuck on the structure of the sentences.

It was fine. Nice palette cleanser and I’m glad it was abridged.

I was hesitant mostly just from seeing all the glowing reviews. I’ve been tricked by marketing machines in social media before. However, I enjoyed this book much more than I originally thought I would.

I had a false start at the end of 2025. It happens and I get in a funk where I don’t like anything I start reading. In those cases, I gravitate towards non-fiction as a sort of palette cleanser. I decided to start fresh in the new year and breezed through it. It’s not especially deep, but the characters are likable. Also, I can understand how they have produced so many sequels. With this type of output, I usually run out of interest before the end, but I will definitely read the next in the series.

I really enjoy the half star scoring on Hardcover.app. This book is better than the average read, but I wouldn't put it in the great category. However, this series definitely has the ability to enter great territory. I may update my score after reading book 2.

The tactical maneuvers and military fiction is very good. It seems the author has knowledge of naval tactics. Additionally, I enjoyed the interpersonal arguments that Jack Geary and the other captains had throughout the book. Time will tell if my relationship to the characters grow deeper and make me feel more attached than I do after the first read. The relationship between the myth and reality seemed a little light, but I remain optimistic for the future.

The bok was an easy read. Fairly light hearted. I just don’t know if romance is a genre I will seek out in the future.