Dance of the Gozen

“The story of Captain Tann Danre working to prove himself as a soldier and a mech pilot in a military subspecialty which has long been dominated by women goes well beyond “fun action-adventure.” It takes seriously the effort and persistence needed to overcome cultural barriers, as well as the consequences of war. It tackles the heartbreak of losing friends in battle and the emotional complexities of working in a small unit full of strong personalities without ever wallowing in angst or trauma. Written for an adult audience, this book would certainly appeal to young adults as well and teach them valuable lessons. This was Swing’s first SciFi outing he did a great job building a vast, interconnected universe where the aliens are not just humans with funny ears and odd customs, but truly different from each other and us in unexpected ways.”