Fiction / Fantasy
485 pages / 3557 KB
5 Stars
Twenty years or so ago, I was introduced to Elizabeth Moon's
trilogy about Paksenarrion, a young woman who ran away from a forced marriage to
become a mercenary. She then came out with two more Paks books, and then
nothing more about Paks or her world. Until now.
Oath of Fealty isn't about Paks, but is about her world, and
people we met in the earlier books. Paks visits, now and then, so if you're
looking for more about her, you may be a tad disappointed. Moon, an ex Marine,
continues to draw upon her military background, adding a touch of realism to
her various bands of mercenaries that I find sorely lacking in military stories
by people who haven't been there, done that.
Moon creates a world that is believable, populates it with
fascinating characters, both light and dark. Her story telling has only grown
stronger in the intervening 20 years. Her writing has matured, and if you're
ready to begin a 5-book adventure, all I can say is fasten your seat belt and
proceed to page 1.
It is not necessary to have read the earlier Paks books in
order to enjoy this series.
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