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Book #53
"Deserter (Kris Longknife #2)" by Mike ShepherdRating: ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣
This time, Kris gets stuck on a planet under a quarantine while dodging assassination attempts and trying to stop a war.
Kris Longknife rocks. Really. One of the best heroines I've ever encountered in sci-fi/fantasy. She doesn't whine or wail, she doesn't just sit around and ruminate about problems. She gets shit done. Without being a bitch, that is. A thing some authors just don't seem to grasp. The whole thing with "bitches get shit done" is nothing more than an excuse for some women to forget about rudimentary courtesy. Luckily, Kris Longknife is nothing like that. She's strong and capable and smart and kick-ass and still someone you would want to hang out with. Amazing.
So, why "only" 4 stars? Because there was a bit too much politicking for my liking. Also, Abby was too much of a deus ex machina with her mysterious skills and trunks full of goodies. Other than that? Both thumbs up.
Definitely getting my hands on the rest of the series!