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SUPER belated review—this was my book club pick in January. 😆

I LOVED this. It checked so many boxes for me: court intrigue, a mysterious curse, an intriguing & thought-provoking magic/religious system, and a humble & clever protagonist who‘s more than he seems. I loved the main characters & was infuriated by others. I‘d heard Bujold was good, but somehow missed reading her until now—this will definitely not be the last book of hers that I read!

If only I‘d been better organized I could have gotten multiple bingos 😂 Still, a very respectable month of reading!

Having read later books in this series, I did not expect the protagonist to be Cazaril. But that‘s part of Bujold‘s genius: she so often takes characters who seem and feel insignificant at the beginning and gradually raises and expands them until you realize by the end of the book that they‘ve saved the world. I loved this book and I really need to make sure I read everything Bujold has ever published. CW: animal death (also plenty of human death)

Also, #dealalert on one of my favorite fantasy novels by one of my favorite authors. This book is amazing and for $1 is an absolute steal.

This is some stellar world building! Really engrossing story and characters too.

Oooh, it's #YULETIDE! (#fanfiction)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/17140685

If you want to read fantasy novel where there are mystical creatures, do not read this book. If you are in the mood for a political court drama filled with betrayal, a curse/dark magic, royals, a broken middle aged man/hero and love, then read this first book of #hugoaward winning series.

#NovemberbytheNumbers #Five

Lois McMaster Bujold is one of my favorite authors. These books are fascinating character studies and exciting action adventures. And the religion, an original construct is very interesting. The main character of the first one is a woman of advanced age (refreshing and different)!

I think I've posted this one before... This is a great story with a satisfying ending! #cursed #uncannyoctober

Epic high fantasy of the best kind, these are some of my favorite series. Excellent character development paired with excellent world-building.
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Very belated day 15 of #Riotgrams: books and treats. These are both old favorites.

I have read this book six or seven times. It is my emergency book, for when I need something to read at a café or on a train. It is a masterclass in characterisation giving us a whole host of complex, intelligent, and engaging characters. Easily makes my list of ten books to take to a deserted island.

I'm enamored of the characters in this fantasy novel. A masterful job of world-building creates real gravitas and political intrigue. A truly thoughtful tale told deliberately.