Review: Very Good
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 19, 2012
Victorious Star by Morgan HawkeI really enjoyed this book so much so that I've already purchased the other two in the series.  Ms. Hawke has really matured in her style of writing.  I've read a couple of other stories by her and wasn't impressed but with this story she has made a come back with me.This story was packed full of action on all fronts.  It's a science fiction story so lots of jargon and names that are funky but not so confusing that you can't keep track.  It has romance and love but not in a comfortable or soft and cuddly sort of way.  It is BDSM and Masters/slaves but not in the contemporary fashion that you are use to.Victoria is an Imperial Officer who is a seriously kick but-sword welding navigation pilot.  She is smart, independent and her sense of honor toward the ships she serves is unparalleled hence the title `Victorious Star'.Aubrey Ravnos is a totally Dominate Mercenary Captain who has layers of secret agendas that make this story so intriguing to read.Commander Seht is a Skeldi and second in charge after Ravnos in the mercenary ship.  What to say about Seht without revealing too much...he has all kinds of surprises in store for the readers of this story and I thoroughly enjoyed all of them.Sex was off the charts and for the most part involved the main characters though there were brief F/F scenes that were a nice touch and made sense because of what followed.  There were some hardcore S/m scenes at the end but with a touch of humor to soften the blow so to speak.The action and fighting scenes were awesome and it bears repeating that Victoria kicks but and in a rage is inspiring to say the least.  There was also humor and funny moments that always add to my enjoyment of a book.This book has a DEFINITE recommend from me.