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literarycoffeecat's review
4.0
I received a free copy of this book through Voracious Readers. I would have gladly paid for this novel. The description is a little misleading, but the actual plot exceeds expectations.
ericlklein's review against another edition
5.0
Judith has built an interesting universe and the different cultures in it. These are shown when an Envoy from First Home is invited to visit Circe, a living planet. The interaction of the people of more laid back Circe start interacting with the rigid formality of the visitors from First Home the obvious culture clashes and romances occur.
But even when something feels telegraphed, the actual events play out differently than I expected. This constant pull between knowing what was coming and then getting surprised kept me on reading on well into the night.
Her technology, cultures, and the planet Circe are all well thought out with hidden depths only hinted at in this novel.
I can not wait to read what comes next.
But even when something feels telegraphed, the actual events play out differently than I expected. This constant pull between knowing what was coming and then getting surprised kept me on reading on well into the night.
Her technology, cultures, and the planet Circe are all well thought out with hidden depths only hinted at in this novel.
I can not wait to read what comes next.
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