A review by kbhenrickson
The Orphans of Raspay by Lois McMaster Bujold

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I especially enjoyed this one. It's very exciting, and the orphans are endearing. I am continually impressed at how Bujold can fill in all of the details for readers new to the series without boring those of us who are binge-reading these one after another. I love how each story also includes a little more detail about the World of the Five Gods (and its religion - which I find endlessly interesting). At the end of this one, I literally laughed out loud when

the island pirates paid a prince's ransom to Adelis to keep Penric from returning to their island.