This was a re-read of the Vatta's War series to date to refresh my memory before the new one came out. This is the story of Kylara Vatta, a young woman expelled from her planet's military academy and sent off to make her fortune in trade. A born military commander and killer, Ky has to come to peace with her own nature, help re-establish her family after they are attacked, and take action against the Evil Space Pirates who seem to be threatening everyone. Good military sf & intrigue with a psychological angle. Great stuff.