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Thank You !!!!
Beyond Good
Just finished .
I will have spoilers to share after my second read.
I started it - then realized that I really wanted to recall more back story, so I'm rereading Traders Leap. Be back later!
I very much enjoyed Ribbon Dance and the timing was most welcome. Steve Miller’s sudden death has left me feeling bereft and the opportunity to reconnect with the Liaden universe was reassuring. I believe Sharon was lead on this novel but Steve’s influence was included so it allowed an echo of him. The dedication references him I believe.
As to the novel itself, several of the characters demonstrated significant improvements in their personal growth. While still focused on her role as a trader, Padi seems to have not just accepted her other gifts but is actively interested in developing as a whole person. Mar Tyn also shows greater confidence in his value and is gaining a whole new set of skills that will allow him more opportunity. I am thrilled at the possibility of reconnecting with one of my favorite characters from earlier books in the series, the elder dea’Gauss. I see many happy re-reads in my future.
Thank you for your comments about this. I have been a pretty quiet Liaden fan but await new book releases with bated breath. I read this one too quickly and will need to do a re-read before commenting much more. I did really enjoy Lady Sylph coming down to the planet to take charge of things. But, because I’m not spending much time in fandom, I missed the news of Steve’s death and was just totally devastated by the news when I reached the afterword.
Sharon if you read this, I want you to know that your Liaden books with Steve have been one of my main supports over these decades. These are the books I return to again and again when I feel down and desperate for a good story. I think of everyone you have created though, it is possible that I love Theo more than anyone. Thank you and I hope your memories of Steve stay bright and shining in your mind and heart. ❤️
Thank you, I very much enjoyed Ribbon Dance! I'm glad Tekelia and Padi have continued to grow their relationship. In all a very substantial and enjoyable addition to the Liaden Universe.
Will Shan suggest that Anthora and RenZel come to Redlands for rehab, reintegration and re-energization ?
Sorting Padi
My speculation is that her overly bright talent is related to her Dragon form.
the story of how Ith yos'Phelium was lost and founded Isfelm is in the short story "Preferred Seating" You will find it in Vol 5 of the Consellations series.
A very different Jen Sin presented in this storyThanks for pointing these stories out.
Yes!
Isfelm, factoid.
In two books we have not heard Trader Isfelms name.
Unless of course it is Trader.
or is her brother mentioned by title or duty. except in they both sat board drills Can Ith the original family member we are told was a scout.
Interesting omissions.
Chudi, when Trader Isfelm is talking to herself.
Thank You
Off Grid
Characters I'd like to see in an off-grid setting:
From Dutiful Passage; Lina, Dyoli. Mar Tyn, Shan, Lady Selph and Priscilla
Elsewhere: Ren Zel, Anthora, Val Con, Miri and Jen Sin.
Are the deaf affected by being off-gfid ?
So I'm wondering who everyone thinks is depicted on the cover. I'm not sure I'm brave enough to forward my opinion yet, but -- well -- okay. I asked Sharon if it was Tekelia and the answer was a firm no. The character appears male, more or less. I had first thought it could be Majel, since he appears regularly as a PoV character, but Majel is Deaf and the cover character appears floating in ribbons, so that might be a stretch.
Could it possibly be Anders? He rather finds himself while visiting the scene of the off-grid vandalized school. He's a minor character, but his small role is pretty important in identifying the vandal.
Anyone else have thoughts on this?
I thought it was Tekelia, myself.
Christie, I think as you do, and see the character on the cover as a good match for Ander. As I recall, he is described as a young man with short red curls clipped close to his head like a cap. The background seems off — spaceships, and so many of them — rather, I would picture a hilltop with leafy trees and a village
Face looks male to me.