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Dark Orbit by Carolyn Ives Gilman
4.0

I picked it up again and *did* finish it!

Sara was an apppealing character, and I love the idea of her faith/culture being rooted in skepticism and questioning power.

I think it lagged for me in part because I was less than delighted about the speech and mannerisms of the people of Torobe, which felt precious and over the top. More enjoyable once I picked it up and tried again -- a much more appealing second half.