Trading in Danger by Elizabeth Moon is an exhilarating science fiction adventure that transports readers to a world of interstellar conflict, corporate greed, and personal redemption. The novel tells the story of Kylara Vatta, a young and headstrong space cadet who is forced to leave the military after a disastrous mistake during her final exam. She returns home to her family’s trading empire, only to find that she has been exiled from the company due to her mother’s disapproval of her military career. Despite the setback, Ky is determined to make her own way in the universe and purchases an aging ship to start her own trading business. But when she takes on a risky mission to transport a group of civilians to a dangerous and lawless planet, she finds herself embroiled in a deadly conflict that threatens her crew and the entire Vatta family business. Elizabeth Moon’s writing is both engaging and immersive, drawing readers into a world of space travel, military strategy, and political intrigue. The characters are well-drawn and believable, with Ky as a particularly strong and dynamic protagonist who grows and changes over the course of the novel. Trading in Danger is a thrilling page-turner that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. It’s a perfect read for fans of science fiction who enjoy space adventures, political intrigue, and stories of personal growth and redemption.