Seriously -- this is a read straight through book, not something to space out chapter by chapter! Some of the last senSo very good! So very stressful!
Seriously -- this is a read straight through book, not something to space out chapter by chapter! Some of the last sentences in a chapter are pure evil. :p (Seriously if you are reading aloud to kids -- they won't sleep if they don't see how it turns out on the next page).
Only con -- I want a gratuitous epilogue! Like a short story a year or two from the end to see how it all plays out! ...more
Many plot lines tied up and new ones threaded. Great addition to the overall plot arc! The POV seems a bit hippity skippity but there's just a lot happMany plot lines tied up and new ones threaded. Great addition to the overall plot arc! The POV seems a bit hippity skippity but there's just a lot happening in a little time across large distances....more
Set hundreds of years in our future, furnished with original characters & content, informed (literally) bI cannot recommend this book & series enough.
Set hundreds of years in our future, furnished with original characters & content, informed (literally) by the sci-fi greats of the past in an unique method. In tone -- it gives me an echo to the old tv show "Babylon 5" -- great stakes, varied populace & a committed crew trying to create a peace to live in.
Humor, drama, character development, political machinations, adventure, mad science, space battles & exploring a place no human had gone before.
I could see the possibility for at least 10 books set in this universe although I believe it will be cut short. ** Seen confirmation on the author's LiveJournal - he's writing a fourth! So glad this isn't the end yet!**...more
Considering it's almost 4 am and I just finished this book - should tell you how GOOD this book is. Highly recommend! Now to sleep for 3 hours before Considering it's almost 4 am and I just finished this book - should tell you how GOOD this book is. Highly recommend! Now to sleep for 3 hours before I have to wake up and go to work.
Very nice! Some separate story points at different angles but primarily Theo's story. I do love the new additions to Val Con's collection and while noVery nice! Some separate story points at different angles but primarily Theo's story. I do love the new additions to Val Con's collection and while not a cliffhanger - I do wish the final chapter involved a Surebleak debriefing or at least the content of the emails!
But it will be interesting if both Ambassador parties descend on Korval together! Poor Miri her reaction will be priceless....more
Hardcover read September 10, 2016 1st Read June 16 , 2016 So nice to have all the shorts I knew previously combined into one book! Then getting the seqHardcover read September 10, 2016 1st Read June 16 , 2016 So nice to have all the shorts I knew previously combined into one book! Then getting the sequel to PB&G and Peace Offering then the first chapter of Harbinger? Wow. Only problem is I want Harbinger ASAP. Re-read:...more
Strong addition to the series. Lots of action, adventure and actual scientific thought/considerations & implications. The varied age range and specialStrong addition to the series. Lots of action, adventure and actual scientific thought/considerations & implications. The varied age range and specialties add layers to the situation analysis. Although, what does it say about me that Whips and Finny are my favorites?...more
I adore this book! Takes the time period of Tinker through Elfhome -- with the POV of characters on Earth. Goes through the reactions & reveals the maI adore this book! Takes the time period of Tinker through Elfhome -- with the POV of characters on Earth. Goes through the reactions & reveals the machinations of Oni that infiltrated the multiple layers of government.
At the same time, it still provides heart, humor, action & drama as you would expect from Tinker's 9 year old genius sisters. ;)
I seriously cannot wait for both sides to meet!
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