A review by satyridae
Gentleman Jole and the Red Queen by Lois McMaster Bujold

5.0

I loved this book. Finally, a new Cordelia book! And what a delightful thing it was, to see her embracing her new life. This one played hard to all my prejudices, and alluded to so many of my favorite scenes from earlier books. There were multiple times I had my suspicions confirmed, and more times I was surprised and elated by events as they unfolded. I find that Bujold has a knack for making her characters appear to change in big sweeps, but when you look closely and analyze the trajectory, you realize the bent was there all along and the character is absolutely true to type. Bujold's writing continues to enchant me, touch me and make me shout with laughter. Don't start with this one, by any means, but DO read Bujold as soon as you can possibly manage.