Synopsis: Sick of combat and betrayal, Cordelia Vorkosigan is ready to
settle down to a quiet life. But when the Emperor dies, her husband Aral
becomes guardian of the infant heir to the imperial throne of Barrayar and the
target of high-tech assassins in a dynastic civil war. But neither Aral nor
Cordelia can guess the part that their cell-damaged unborn will play in
Barrayar's bloody legacy. (from the online description)Review: Cordelia Vorkosigan, now married to the Regent of Barrayar, is thrust into the politics of a culture and country that is still foreign to her. In the midst of this, Cordelia discovers she is pregnant.
Bujold created in Cordelia, a complex character, fierce but
fair, mother and solider, intelligent and kind, uncompromising but gentle, logical
but not cold. Watching her navigate the unfolding events in the story made me
wish she was real!
The story itself was face-paced – within a few pages, Bad
Things happen and challenges arise that threaten the stability of her new home
and her family – and endanger the life of her child. The plot was plausible, action-packed,
with just the right amount of suspense, and a healthy dose of humor.
And the ending (which I won’t spoil) – Gah! I cheered out loud!
Cordelia was so freaking bad-ass!
Read this – particular if you enjoy stories with
well-rounded female characters.
Bookmarks: 4.5 of 5
Awards: Hugo Award for Best Novel, 1992; Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel, 1992; Nominated for Nebula Award for Best Novel, 1991
ISBN: 0-671-72083-X
Year Published: 1991
Date Finished: 8-10-2017
Pages: 389
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