Kristin K. (escapeartistk) - reviewed on 6/3/2013 + 207 more book reviews

I have previously enjoyed the first few Vorkosigan novels by Bujold, but for me, Curse of Chalion has those beat (probably because I prefer fantasy to science fiction). This is a tight story with depth and seriousness. Like the Vorkosigan books, political relationships and entanglements are important to the plot. Also like the Vorkosigan books, the characters are interesting, unusual and engaging. Chalion's characters are recognizable yet still original and unpredictable. They grow and change over the course of the story.

I am disappointed that the next book in the series isnt told from Cazarils point of view, and Im not sure I even want to read Paladin of Souls because of this change, lest it interfere with my fond memory of this novel. However, I am thinking I'll check out the next adventure in the 'Miles' series soon, as 'The Curse of Chalion' reminded me what great page-turners Bujold's books are.

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