The concluding volume to her epic "Vatta's War" saga; I perhaps ought to put "epic" in quotes, because in the greater scheme of things it's not really so. Some didn't like the first book; I thought it did some things quite well. It established the character of Kylara Vatta and gave her some obstacles to overcome that felt real and genuinely challenging. I've always been a fan of Elizabeth Moon, though I'd be the first to admit that she's had her highs and lows. Her first trilogy "The Deed of Paksenarrion" remains one of my alltime faves, despite being not quite consistently excellent. "The Speed of Dark" is a more recent novel of hers that stands out, addressing issues of life as an autistic.
I think I've read the "Vatta's War" series in part because of my loyalty to Moon. It is not superb; she has never handled romantic relationships well and this series is no exception. The plots, especially of this final novel, feel very rushed. Her feel for dialogue is sadly lacking. I feel I have to read it to finish off the series but I'm not getting much joy from the process.
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