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I don’t want power. I just object to idiots having power over me.

Shards of Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold

Barrayar by Lois McMaster Bujold

The Warrior's Apprentice by Lois McMaster Bujold

June 27, 2023 by carmelpie 4 Comments

I was so afraid for you, I forgot to be afraid for your enemies. ― Lois McMaster Bujold, Barrayar These three novels were my entry into the Vorkosigan books by Lois McMaster Bujold. There are a few different entry points, but these three provided the right amount of backstory at the right time. I’ve read that you can begin with The Warrior’s Apprentice, however you would miss out on some wonderful characters that are only referenced within the two earlier books. Shards of Honor is […]

Filed Under: Featured, Science Fiction Tagged With: #CBR15 passport, CBR15Passport, feminist literature, lois mcmaster bujold, political intrigue, ptsd, scientist, strong female protagonist, woman warrior

carmelpie's CBR15 Review No:17 · Genres: Featured, Science Fiction · Tags: #CBR15 passport, CBR15Passport, feminist literature, lois mcmaster bujold, political intrigue, ptsd, scientist, strong female protagonist, woman warrior ·
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More Women Getting Justice

Silenced by Ann Claycomb

June 19, 2023 by Owlizabeth 1 Comment

I am struggling to write this review. This book was good and I enjoyed it and I absolutely recommend it. Let’s just put that upfront. A solid almost four-star read. Like, a 3.85. Really. So why do I want to complain about it? I guess it’s because it is another entry in my new favorite subgenre – post-#metoo feminist fiction with a magical realism or fairy tale bent – but it just isn’t quite as excellent as other books I’ve read recently. It mostly suffers […]

Filed Under: Fiction Tagged With: #metoo, Ann Claycomb, fairytale retelling, feminist fiction, feminist literature, magical realism, modern fairy tale

Owlizabeth's CBR15 Review No:26 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: #metoo, Ann Claycomb, fairytale retelling, feminist fiction, feminist literature, magical realism, modern fairy tale ·
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