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Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

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Even more badass than Ripley?

March 16, 2015 by Amanda 2 Comments

Staff Sergeant Torin Kerr is the baddest of bad asses.  She strictly follows military protocol but can make a general feel like an idiot and a new second lieutenant toe her line while doing so.  She is competent and smart and snarky and fucking wonderful.  She’s got no time for your bullshit and it’s the best.  If you read Valor’s Choice and don’t love Staff Sergeant Torin Kerr, we can’t be friends any more. “But, Amanda, what is Valor’s Choice about?” you might ask.  Well, […]

Filed Under: Science Fiction Tagged With: kick ass female lead, military sci-fi, sci-fi, Tanya Huff

Amanda's CBR7 Review No:7 · Genres: Science Fiction · Tags: kick ass female lead, military sci-fi, sci-fi, Tanya Huff ·
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