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I was amazed and amused that so much happened before the Clutch ship even landed, given that Neogenesis ended with it hovering above the driveway where it was about to set down.
me too. But I also like it very much that the short story with Daav, Aeliana and Kareen realy did fit in.
Yes, that was a neat trick.
I was surprised too, though I did enjoy all the lead up. Had we not already known from the end of Neogenesis what was going on, it would have been a nice bit of suspense too. But the authors (or the publisher!) must have decided "enough is enough" for Neogenesis.
Aiiee! *dance of joy* [that's my review!]
I do wonder if Kezzi stayed. I think/hope so?
In particular: I loved the AI Assembly; the Tree and the Emissary; Yulie's story line. In future, I'm eager to see the Yxtrang ambassador on Surebleak! He's another favorite, along with his Rifle.
Hugs and kitty-nose-boops,
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Everything what Elf says...
I too wondered if Kezzie stayed or went from Liad...
Good news, Kezzi stayed! :)
See: The Gate that Locks the Tree (Adventures in Liaden Universe #30)
I really loved it. So many threads coming togetherness such a satisfying way. I must admit that I teared up a few times. Loved the cats! However I’m still wondering about the Xstrang ambassador and hoping we’ll see how that thread reaches its conclusion.
There I was on page 410 with only 5 pages left and "OH MY GOHD!!!"
Oh thank heaven, this editions thinks I have another 25 pages to read.
Also everything Elf said. I loved this book I had a few tears lots of smiles. The way all the threads are being woven together is wonderful. I am going to have to re-read at a slower pace especially the part about the DOI I did not really grasp who was doing what to whom. I think I need to refresh the names of the 6 from Surebleak and then were the scouts the Liaden scouts or Surebleak scouts. I am a little at sea it's as tho I skipped a chapter LOL I will go back
I have now discovered my confusion - I somehow skipped reading the first 3 chapters LOL
I was glad to see that my long suspected (long as in since Crystal Dragon long) thought that DoI was Enemy based was correct. Obviously not targeted at the new universe as such, but the Work adapted itself as needed.
Great read. Loved the phrase (hope I got it right) A Clutch turtle, a Liaden, and Terran went into a bar... Also still wondering about the YXTRANG ambassador - here's a thought could part of that 'old' fleet revert to the troop.
Just read it and am a little bemused about who ordered the incidents at the end on Surebleak (which faction of the DOI.) may have read ittoo fast, will reread more slowly this weekend. Always appreciate and treasure these books..thank you!
I figured those had to have been already ordered by the old commander before the change of regime took place.
All that tech and the AI’s from the old universe and no Uncle johnny on the spot???
Good point
Loved the book and the action on so many fronts. Theo is being forced to mature and she's wearing it well. I'm already looking forward to the next book and am sure the authors just love that when ATL isn't officially out yet.
I do have one concern and wonder if I missed some clues. Did Nelirikk survive the attack on the Road Boss's office ? Miri did call out his name after she'd been attacked and injured in the alley but I didn't see any mention of him after that.
Add a :-> or ;-> at the end of the first paragraph. I hope these come through as the other grin form didn't !
Nelirikk found her in the alley first I believe.
I found this in "The Way Between"
“Captain!” a big voice shouted, and there were other voices, too, and a siren, closing. “Captain!”“Nelirikk,” Miri whispered in his ear,
Thank you both for these catches that I missed on my hurried way through. Nelirikk didn't show up as part of Miri's healing scenes and I missed any further references there might have been.
I'm doing the slower read now and seeing things I *must* have read on the first pass but don't remember.