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Thank you for this review. I have now ordered it.

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Feb 13, 2023Liked by Bram Presser

This novella was lauded by the sf&f community, being awarded the Hugo Award for Best Novella in 2021 as well as being shortlisted for other awards in the field. Vo is an innovative new voice in the field. I'll be interested to see what you think of the sequel, as I didn't think it showed the innovation of this first story - which is hardly surprising. The third in the series has just been published, but I haven't gotten to it yet.

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I bought all three on the recommendation of a friend who loved them. Plus all the awards she's won. This one was very strong and, as you say, innovative. I'm keen to read them all, even allowing for a mid-trilogy lull.

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Feb 14, 2023Liked by Bram Presser

Ha! I bet it’s that same friend who has just persuaded me to buy them for me and for the bookshop.

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Haha yes, I imagine it is!

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