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Baen
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"A series milestone as we welcome the twentieth amazing entry in the nationally best-selling Liaden Universe. "The luck runs rough around Theo Waitley. Not only are people trying to kill her and capture the self-aware intelligent ship Bechimo to whom Theo is bonded, they're also trying to arrest her crew members. No wonder Theo and her crew needed a break and retired to what Bechimo refers to as 'safe space.' Unfortunately, safe space may not be so safe anymore. It seems things are leaking through from another universe and another time. In face, whole spaceships are coming through. One of those ships is a blasted battleship seemingly fleeing a long-lost war. What's more, its crew may be members of Theo's ancient ancestral line--her relatives. Now Theo has a choice to make and it seems Bechimo's 'safe space' is about to become deadly perilous"--… (more)
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LibraryThing member kmartin802
The 20th Liaden Universe book focuses on Theo Waitley and her sentient ship Bechimo. They are in a far distant part of the galaxy in what Bechimo says is a safe place. However, they are in a location where flotsam from the destruction of the Old World keeps appearing. It isn't so bad when it is a
They are just making plans to safely attach the ship when another large mass of wreckage appears. This one holds survivors including two Yxtrang on a secret mission and a ship's cat. Stost and Chernak are both surprised and dismayed to find that they have appeared in the new world hundreds of years after their expected arrival. Theo and her crew are also in a bit of a dilemma about what they should do with these two. Win Ton is all in favor of dumping them on the nearest Scout base for the Scouts to deal with. Theo wants the give them better options. It was interesting to learn what the Yxtrang were like in the old world which is very different than what the scattered remnants that came to the new world became.
This is a quieter story than many in this series. It deals more with Theo and Bechimo coming to terms with their bonding which has changed each of them greatly than it does epic battles. The closest thing to an epic battle is an incipient riot on a space station when Theo and crew try to get her old mentor out of a jam. Their encounter with Scouts who want to confiscate Bechimo for being an artifact of Old Tech could have developed more but quick thinking threw the problem onto Val Con yos'Phelium's shoulders and will probably be resolved in the next book.
It was nice catching up with Theo who we first met in Fledgling (2009), but I'll admit I miss knowing what is happening on Surebleak with those nearer to Korval. Theo thinks of herself as a Terran and a child of Delgado. In fact, I found it amusing that she thought that she might have to take care of her brother Val Con, a very competent person, but is content to leave him in the hands of his very competent mate Miri. She is having some trouble finding her place in regards to Korval. Korval has claimed her but she is finding the fit a little tight.
I enjoyed this story. It makes me want to go back and read all of Theo's story again.
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teacup, but when Cantra yos'Phelium's empty ship appears that is something else. Especially when the only living thing on the ship is a tree much like Korval's tree strapped into the pilot's sear. Theo is determined to bring it to the Delm of Korval who is also her brother and his lifemate. They are just making plans to safely attach the ship when another large mass of wreckage appears. This one holds survivors including two Yxtrang on a secret mission and a ship's cat. Stost and Chernak are both surprised and dismayed to find that they have appeared in the new world hundreds of years after their expected arrival. Theo and her crew are also in a bit of a dilemma about what they should do with these two. Win Ton is all in favor of dumping them on the nearest Scout base for the Scouts to deal with. Theo wants the give them better options. It was interesting to learn what the Yxtrang were like in the old world which is very different than what the scattered remnants that came to the new world became.
This is a quieter story than many in this series. It deals more with Theo and Bechimo coming to terms with their bonding which has changed each of them greatly than it does epic battles. The closest thing to an epic battle is an incipient riot on a space station when Theo and crew try to get her old mentor out of a jam. Their encounter with Scouts who want to confiscate Bechimo for being an artifact of Old Tech could have developed more but quick thinking threw the problem onto Val Con yos'Phelium's shoulders and will probably be resolved in the next book.
It was nice catching up with Theo who we first met in Fledgling (2009), but I'll admit I miss knowing what is happening on Surebleak with those nearer to Korval. Theo thinks of herself as a Terran and a child of Delgado. In fact, I found it amusing that she thought that she might have to take care of her brother Val Con, a very competent person, but is content to leave him in the hands of his very competent mate Miri. She is having some trouble finding her place in regards to Korval. Korval has claimed her but she is finding the fit a little tight.
I enjoyed this story. It makes me want to go back and read all of Theo's story again.
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LibraryThing member LisCarey
Theo Waitley and her intelligent, self-aware ship, Bechimo, are still looking for the proper balance between them, even as they try to make the best choices in a galaxy where it seems everyone is out to get them. Both the Scouts and rather darker forces want to seize Bechimo; various powers want to
So she and Bechimo have temporarily retreated to his "safe space," which has been essentially a dead zone. Now, though, things are leaking through there, from another galaxy, or another universe.
The latest thing to "leak through" is a badly damage, large spaceship. The ship is seemingly a derelict, and there are only three survivors on board.
And two of those survivors may be members of Theo's ancestral line, her own family.
With assorted people after Theo, Bechimo, some of their crew members, and even Hevelin, the duly constituted norbear Ambassador, even Bechimo's "safe space" isn't, very. When the pilot who guided Theo through earning her First Pilot rating gets caught in a trap intended to relieve him of his ship and reputation, Theo has to act.
It's compelling watching Theo and Bechimo work out their relationship, even while those around them, or rather on Bechimo, also work out whether Theo needs support or rescuing. The character development is artfully and effectively done, the world-building is very good, and the plot moves along very effectively.
Recommended.
I bought this audiobook.
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arrest various members of her crew, and of course Theo has learned she has an unlooked-for connection to Clan Korval, a connection which possibly brings her allies, but certainly makes her a target.So she and Bechimo have temporarily retreated to his "safe space," which has been essentially a dead zone. Now, though, things are leaking through there, from another galaxy, or another universe.
The latest thing to "leak through" is a badly damage, large spaceship. The ship is seemingly a derelict, and there are only three survivors on board.
And two of those survivors may be members of Theo's ancestral line, her own family.
With assorted people after Theo, Bechimo, some of their crew members, and even Hevelin, the duly constituted norbear Ambassador, even Bechimo's "safe space" isn't, very. When the pilot who guided Theo through earning her First Pilot rating gets caught in a trap intended to relieve him of his ship and reputation, Theo has to act.
It's compelling watching Theo and Bechimo work out their relationship, even while those around them, or rather on Bechimo, also work out whether Theo needs support or rescuing. The character development is artfully and effectively done, the world-building is very good, and the plot moves along very effectively.
Recommended.
I bought this audiobook.
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LibraryThing member readinggeek451
Lee and Miller have wisely made multiple entry-points to their long-running Liaden Universe series. This is not one of them. The action opens immediately after the end of Dragon Ship, where Bechimo and crew, hiding in a wyrd space pocket, have just observed Cantra yos'Phelium's famed ship Spiral
Liaden fans already know that they want to read this book, and they will not be disappointed. But newcomers to the series will probably be rather confused.
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Dance fall through from the old universe that humanity abandoned centuries ago. Events succeed inexorably from there, with new discoveries and new threats.Liaden fans already know that they want to read this book, and they will not be disappointed. But newcomers to the series will probably be rather confused.
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LibraryThing member jjmcgaffey
Rather confusing jumping from one POV to another. Mostly Theo and Bechimo and his crew, but also visits to entirely new characters - Ambassador Vepal, for one. First we get a scene or two with him, and then we get an explanation of who/what he is (from Theo's POV). Very interesting, very useful
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info in the long term...especially for Chernak and Stost, two old-universe soldiers...not, technically, Yxstrang, since that culture has developed in a very different direction. And yet, some of the threads are the same - especially the attitude towards Orders and Discipline. Gonna be interesting when they meet Korval's Yxstrang, let alone the others. There's a lot of attention paid to Grakow, and I'm not sure why - honestly, Win Ton's attitude toward him makes more sense to me than the norbear's. Presumably something will explain matters, later. A lot of introspection, from various characters - Theo, Kara, Win Ton, Joyita, etc. Why are they there, as part of Bechimo's crew, and where are they going next. Rig's rapid departure was quite amusing, actually, though we don't get to see it in detail - he's not up to being part of the gathering edge, and knows it and acts on it. The final scene does a lovely job of setting up the next (I hope) book - where Bechimo and his crew will end up back on Surebleak, and Korval gets to find out what Theo's been up to, and the wonders she's brought back. Fun! Show Less
LibraryThing member quondame
I like books by Lee and Miller and re-read them every few years. I enjoy keeping up with what is going on in their Liaden(TM) universe. Nor do I require lots of space battle type action, my by far favorite of the series being Conflict of Honors. This book is, as almost all the series books are,
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written to keep you involved and turning pages, which I appreciate since it is one of the major reasons I read. But I found the small animal passages a bit too self-involved and the whole structure too detailed for the material covered. The plot is a sort of katamari of collecting interesting bits and pieces to fit together later. If it had been about Priscilla and Shan I would have given it an extra star because they are my favorites and Theo not so much. Show Less
LibraryThing member Glennis.LeBlanc
This volume in the ongoing Liaden series focuses only on Theo, her crew, and the ship Bechimo. Surprisingly enough this can work as a first-time dip in the series for someone since it only concerns so few people in the series and some background is given to reader as the story unfolds. Longtime
Digital review copy provided by the publisher through Edelweiss
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fans of the series might want to brush up on events that happened in Crystal Soldier and Crystal Dragon for things that happen in this story. Another fun story in this universe and I’ll be reading more of them as they come out and rereading some of my favorites while I wait. Digital review copy provided by the publisher through Edelweiss
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LibraryThing member AmphipodGirl
I don't know that I'd have bothered with this book if I weren't already pretty invested in the characters, or bothered finishing it. I guess I kind of like the two new characters, and I was very happy to see a norbear encounter I've been waiting on, but I feel like Lea and Miller's pacing has
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really fallen off from the glory days of Agent of Change. It reminds me of how I felt Mercedes Lackey had really gotten slack as her career went on -- that buy the books about the griffins an episode that would have been an action-packed chapter in one of the early Valdemar books would now be stretched to a full volume. And when, when, when are we going to get back to Daav and Aelliana? Show Less
LibraryThing member catseyegreen
The crew of the Bechimo are hiding out in a pocket of "safe space". They encounter the fresh wreckage of an ancient starship and rescue 3 survivors. The ship was escaping the ancient cataclysm at the end of the old universe and had been trapped in time. The survivors are two genetically engineered
re-read 8/2/2023
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soldiers who are carrying out the last mission of their unit. re-read 8/2/2023
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Original publication date
2017-05
ISBN
9781476782188
Local notes
Liaden Universe, 20
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