The Fleet Admiral's Daughter came to me through an email about an ARC that was available that I might enjoy, and since it seemed right up my alley I figured I'd check it out. I have zero regrets. This impressive debut novel from J. A. Gaudio is a fabulous space romance with a bit of mystery and some great characters.

The story's focus is Sarah Miller, the daughter of the Fleet Admiral who was forced to step down. Sarah's been a Captain in the Marines, but she's pulled into service on the Crown Space Station, her father's pride and joy. She's reluctant in her service, hesitant to take on higher leadership despite familial expectations. She's determined to set her own path, fearful that others will see her role as nepotism and desperately wanting to feel like she's earned her place. All she wants is to go back to Earth and her Marines. Oh, and Annie. She wants her, too.

Annie Jones is a Lieutenant Commander also stationed on the Crown, and she and Sarah have a history. She's a great leader with career aspirations, steadfast and loyal. She's caring and supportive, wants what's best for the people around her (Sarah most of all), and she'll do just about anything for the people she loves.

Together Sarah and Annie, along with Sarah's twin brother Max, navigate the politics of service and the station. The earlier part of the story introduces us to the characters and the workings of the universe in a really easy to follow way, and then it opens up and expands into a plot that could threaten everything. I really enjoyed how everything developed and the pacing was great. There is a cliffhanger ending but I can't wait for the next installment, I'll definitely be checking it out!

I received a free ARC from StoryOrigin, but my review is unbiased and left voluntarily.