A review by peytonm
The Warrior's Apprentice by Lois McMaster Bujold

5.0

I think I first read this book in high school and was struck by how fun and compelling the characters and writing were. Now that I'm revisiting all these years later, I can see how this book series helped form my taste for sci-fi and fantasy. Super competent protagonist, fun cast of characters, space politics - yes, please! Now that I'm rereading in McMaster Bujold's preferred order, I understand more of the nuance of Bothari and Miles's relationship. I understand Barrayaran politics better this go around, which made the court room scene even more of a triumph. Watching Miles go from failed out cadet to Admiral Miles Naismith who accidentally acquired his own mercenary fleet was truly enjoyable!