Just finished: A Quintet of Dana Stabenow Stories (2 Liam Campbell, 2 Mnemosynea, and a Star Svensdotter)
These were a mixed bag. I really enjoyed both Liam Campbell stories, they filled in ongoing characters and back story. The Star Svensdotter story? OK, not great. And the two Mnemosynea stories show promise should she ever decide to do something with that universe. They're a bit thin at this point (hard to define an entire fantasy environment in a couple of short stories), but it could be worth exploring.
Next up: a re-read of Elizabeth Moon's Oath of Fealty, in preparation for the final volume in the series coming out shortly. I'm enjoying another go through this, though it certainly isn't as compelling as the first time.
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