[Xanthe]

I'm currently reading Constellation 3, after doing a re-read of the Theo cycle, the Jethri cycle, Necessity's Child, Conflict of Honors, Constellations 1 & 2, and Dragon In Exile. I'll probably re-read the rest as the summer progresses.

I really enjoyed Dragon in Exile. Didn't you all draw a breath of horror when that tourist said what he/she did to the Tree's branch? I know I did. Shows how invested I have become in that "vegetable" - lol. I also can't wait to see its "reaction" when Theo retuns home with the item from Cantra's ship.

It's going to be interesting to see what the dynamics are going to be with Daav and Kamele (who I've gained a lot of respect for as that story arc has progressed).

I'm glad they figured out an occupation for Kareen and are developing her character a bit more, rather than merely bringing her on as the disapproving elder. I think a short story is going to be needed regarding how Liaden society is functiong now that Kareen's encyclopedic knowledge and her reference library are gone from Liad.

Re the Delm "seeing" Theo. I thought that they had decided not to immediately do it, to keep her under the DOI radar while she carried out her Laughing Cat contract for Shan. Now that her relationship is known, though, they may "see” her when she returns. That's probably how she'll get out of trouble for not immediately responding to Val Con's summons home, I think.