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katieinca's review against another edition
3.0
The middle third of the three-novela-arc. Fortunately the third one is right there waiting for me. And this one really pokes at "what kind of fun can Bujold have poking at a male character inhabited by his friend the demon with 12 female personalities?"
kzimm2024's review against another edition
5.0
I had no idea where this one was heading. It became so funny I laughed out loud. I am a sucker for men in drag.
It picks up with Pen, Nikys and Adelis on the run from the soldiers in the mountains. Pen is weakened due to the attack on his heart by the other sorcerer and Nikys is caring for him as they go from country home to home. Adelis was a prick for attempting to leave Pen behind but if he hadn't then they wouldn't know they were being so closely followed. Adelis is still a prick even if we see him have a moment after they cross the border.
They limp into a town expecting to help themselves to the temple offerings but are thwarted. Next comes a genius plan of Pen masquerading as Mira (channeling the spirit of Mira of course) and I can't believe how far this "masquerade" went. Its all done behind the scenes but some how Pen/Mira satisfied General Chadro SO WELL that he gave her a purse with gold. Enough to pay for the next leg of the trip to the border.
Nikys face! She was furious and this really sets their relationship back a bit. I would be squicked out as well, I admit. And Chadro at the border, kissing Pen/Mira goodbye and them watching- priceless!
I don't get my HEA for Pen and Nikys yet so keep reading!
It picks up with Pen, Nikys and Adelis on the run from the soldiers in the mountains. Pen is weakened due to the attack on his heart by the other sorcerer and Nikys is caring for him as they go from country home to home. Adelis was a prick for attempting to leave Pen behind but if he hadn't then they wouldn't know they were being so closely followed. Adelis is still a prick even if we see him have a moment after they cross the border.
They limp into a town expecting to help themselves to the temple offerings but are thwarted. Next comes a genius plan of Pen masquerading as Mira (channeling the spirit of Mira of course) and I can't believe how far this "masquerade" went. Its all done behind the scenes but some how Pen/Mira satisfied General Chadro SO WELL that he gave her a purse with gold. Enough to pay for the next leg of the trip to the border.
Nikys face! She was furious and this really sets their relationship back a bit. I would be squicked out as well, I admit. And Chadro at the border, kissing Pen/Mira goodbye and them watching- priceless!
I don't get my HEA for Pen and Nikys yet so keep reading!
clarabooksit's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence
angel_koyfish's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
amlibera's review against another edition
4.0
Really the second half of Penric's Mission - so I'll take back at least some of what I wrote in that review. I'm enjoying these novellas a great deal. The world, the characters, the ongoing story -really more of one long novel in bits and pieces.
iaraya's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
mug23's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
kbhenrickson's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This one was so short I was able to read it all pretty much in one day while doing household chores and walking. The story went some places I was not expecting after the last one, but it was still good!
xjennoe's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
unofficialcate's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25