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A review by samwescott
The Assassins of Thasalon by Lois McMaster Bujold
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
5.0
Totally did not check the length when I started this and was shocked that it wasn't a novella! But honestly, I thought it held up really well to the change in length. There wasn't really any drag in pace and I was obsessed with some of our new characters (the saint was an absolute joy) and was so gratified to see some previous characters return (especially one delightfully surly bodyguard).
My only complaint is that Nikos has been in these last few books so little! I love her so much and I hope she isn't going to be relegated to the welcoming wife/mom/hug provider at the end of every adventure. Even if not wanting to be constantly adventuring is an aspect of her character, there's gotta be a way to get her more page time because I miss her and I want to see more of Penric's domestic life (although, the less time with the kids, the better - I know! I'm picky!).
I do also think that seeing Penric have the opportunity to teach really highlighted how far he's come since the first novella and where his talents and creativity have evolved. I do really adore this character so much.
My only complaint is that Nikos has been in these last few books so little! I love her so much and I hope she isn't going to be relegated to the welcoming wife/mom/hug provider at the end of every adventure. Even if not wanting to be constantly adventuring is an aspect of her character, there's gotta be a way to get her more page time because I miss her and I want to see more of Penric's domestic life (although, the less time with the kids, the better - I know! I'm picky!).
I do also think that seeing Penric have the opportunity to teach really highlighted how far he's come since the first novella and where his talents and creativity have evolved. I do really adore this character so much.