After I'd read the first two Vorkosigan Saga books, Andrew told me this one was next, and described the plot to me, and I was like, "um, that sounds REALLY BAD", so I skipped it, but then on my second read through the Vorkosigan series, I didn't skip it, and damn, it really works and it's a fun book. I don't love it quite as much as the Miles-centric books, but still, Lois is the best and has yet to write a book I don't love.