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Ancillary Mercy by Ann Leckie
5.0

2020
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Ancillary Mercy is downright Humorous. I think it might actually be my favorite of the three. I love the presence of Translator Zeiiat and of Sphene-- Dlique being just a humble foreshadowing of the delightful amount of nonsense to come-- and, of course, the steady payoff of politicking and resolution of Breq's revenge. It's such a satisfying trilogy!

2018
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SO IMPORTANT SO GOOD I AM UNDONE

please talk to me about Breq "most comforting example of an asexual main character i've yet read"

i'm also happy to talk about how this book deftly managed multiple climactic moments while maintaining tension and pacing.