A review by jaredwill_
Provenance by Ann Leckie

4.0

I love Leckie's world building. This lives within the Ancillary universe without needing any understanding of it to enjoy.
I don't think it's a spoiler to say that Ingray Aughskold is an unusual protagonist. She's (sorry, E's) self-critical, doubtful of her skills and abilities, and certain that everyone around her sees her faults. Despite all that, she's kind, generous, willing to let people get close to her.
E is maybe the most real character I've read in a sci-fi novel.