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kat_sanford's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
geekmom's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
This was a cute story that shows how healing and medicine work in the world of these books and offers some hope for how caring for others in need can build trust between very different people.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexism and Violence
thegreywatch's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
12_starlight's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
toggle_fow's review against another edition
5.0
This novella is an aside taking place after the end of Tuyo, the first book, in which a renowned Lau doctor travels into the Winter Country alone to treat the wounded left there after the battle.
The doctor is a little thoughtlessly arrogant, set in his ways, and high-handed without meaning to be. He's also selflessly dedicated to the sick and injured, and despite crashing into the Ugaro camp and culture gracelessly, they find a way to work together toward a common goal. He has surprising things to teach the Ugaro, and they have things to teach him in turn that he never expected.
This is an interesting addition to the series, because we see far more of "good" Lau magic and how it works than we've ever been shown before. I liked all the nitty-gritty medical details, the negotiation of culture clash, and overall thoroughly enjoyed this story.
The doctor is a little thoughtlessly arrogant, set in his ways, and high-handed without meaning to be. He's also selflessly dedicated to the sick and injured, and despite crashing into the Ugaro camp and culture gracelessly, they find a way to work together toward a common goal. He has surprising things to teach the Ugaro, and they have things to teach him in turn that he never expected.
This is an interesting addition to the series, because we see far more of "good" Lau magic and how it works than we've ever been shown before. I liked all the nitty-gritty medical details, the negotiation of culture clash, and overall thoroughly enjoyed this story.
curtis49's review against another edition
4.0
Suelen is a short side story in the Tuyo world. The use of 'magic' or invocations/prayer in the practice of medicine. More importantly in the practice of battlefield medicine. Woe be the practitioner using such techniques among the winter people who despise sorcery. Cultures clash.
An interesting outcome. A fun, quick read.
An interesting outcome. A fun, quick read.
lizshayne's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book really dug into the culture clash aspects of the series, which I really appreciated. Interesting how much more the Lau tend to judge the Ugaro, rather than the reverse. Or perhaps judge differently; there’s a perspective on one side that feels about civilization, while on the other side, the question is about honor. There is something very interesting in terms of utility and freedom. (Or I read Davids Graeber and Wengrow earlier this year and some of it stuck).
Also I love the way this story complicated and played with the mythology of the book.
And I do love a good medical drama.
Also I love the way this story complicated and played with the mythology of the book.
And I do love a good medical drama.
katlooby's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
zimmerea's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
More good writing, but this was probably the least engaging of the Tuyo novels thus far.