A review by mary_soon_lee
Balance of Trade by Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

4.0

This is the tenth novel that I've read set in the authors' Liaden Universe, and the first of what I believe to be a duology of books centered on Jethri Gobelyn. I found both young Jethri and the book thoroughly agreeable. As with most of the Liaden Universe books that I've read, the story is easy reading, the characters well-drawn, the tone light. This book had an underlying warmth that made me feel welcome in the company of its characters. In this it reminded me particularly of another Liaden Universe book, [b:Conflict of Honors|1103880|Conflict of Honors (Liaden Universe, #8)|Sharon Lee|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1309212789s/1103880.jpg|1090806]. Both books have a group of likable characters who help each other. Both books made me happy as I read them. This book felt slightly less exuberant and joyful than "Conflict of Honors," but that is a high bar to measure it against. Highly recommended.