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ellianderjoy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Grief, and War
Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, and Classism
aggie24's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
emmajuettner's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Possibly my favorite Vorkosigan novel so far. Ekaterin is a fantastic character and I really enjoy the contrast of her perspective with Miles'.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Vague spoilers giving some details about the book's depiction of domestic abuse:bhalpin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Another delightful Vorkosigan book. Doesn't have the rip-roaring pace of, say, the Vor Game, but wow, Bujold is a good writer. The parts written from Ekaterin's point of view are especially strong, as she reveals beautifully how she got into and stayed in an unhappy marriage. The mystery that is the McGuffin is resolved very satisfactorily, but the real point of the book is a woman coming into her own. A joy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse