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Mouse and Dragon (Liaden Universe #6)
by
Sharon Lee (Goodreads Author)
Aelliana Caylon has endured much, and finally, she appears to have won all: a spaceship, comrades, friends -- and the love of a pilot she adores.
Even better that her lover—the man who was destined for her, a man as much a loner as she—is also the Delm of Korval, arguably the most powerful person on all of Liad. He has the power to remove her and protect her from the toxi
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June 1st 2010
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I am always psyched for any new Liaden book and I was not disappointed. This is the sequel to Scout's Progress, so we get to see more of Daav and Aelliana's life. But more than being just a sequel for these characters it really ties a lot of other character history together as well. It really helps pull Fledgling and Saltation solidly into the Korval circle, because we see snippets of Jen Sar Kiladi and it explained a norbear sequence from Saltation that I wondered about. It made everything feel...more
A science fiction romance fantasy. SF because there are space ships and alien critters. The story is the courting of Daav and Aelliana, Val Con's parents; it's between an upper class man, and less upper class woman who has to learn to manage social alliances, but there are no concerns about money (Daav starts with a fortune, but it's unclear how it was generated). There are rules in this society about family duty vs personal duty that must be navigated. The fantasy aspect is how quickly Aelliana...more
Picks up precisely where _Scout's Progress_ left off. Although Aelliana Caylon is now a qualified pilot and has escaped from her abusive brother, problems still exist. Her clan wants her back. Her relationship with Daav yos'Phelium, the delm of Korval, has been strangely affected by her abuse. And there is someone or someones making pilots disappear down by the docks...
Although I think this book stands alone, I really think you have to read _Scout's Progress_ for the beginning to make much sense...more
Although I think this book stands alone, I really think you have to read _Scout's Progress_ for the beginning to make much sense...more
Lee and Miller are in fine form in this direct sequel to Scout's Progress.
Though the book can stand alone, it has a whole lot more emotional weight if you have read Scout's Progress.
It looks like Daav and Aelliana are finally free to declare their love and forge a life together. But, that would be too simple! Of course there are obstacles!! Her clan does not want to lose her, members of his clan are reluctant to welcome her and then there are outside forces at work too.
Marvelous addition to the...more
Though the book can stand alone, it has a whole lot more emotional weight if you have read Scout's Progress.
It looks like Daav and Aelliana are finally free to declare their love and forge a life together. But, that would be too simple! Of course there are obstacles!! Her clan does not want to lose her, members of his clan are reluctant to welcome her and then there are outside forces at work too.
Marvelous addition to the...more
Another lovely,lovely book from Lee and Miller. I'm so glad I have finally read it - although I'm not sorry I waiting until after a reread of Scout's Progress as this on begins where that one ends.
There were some sad parts - as I knew there would be - but overall it was most enjoyable and left me feeling that all the pieces are now in place for the later books.
I had been planning to continue my reread by going to Val Con and Miri's first book, but I've decided to go back and do the earlier chron...more
There were some sad parts - as I knew there would be - but overall it was most enjoyable and left me feeling that all the pieces are now in place for the later books.
I had been planning to continue my reread by going to Val Con and Miri's first book, but I've decided to go back and do the earlier chron...more
Another fine addition to Lee and Miller's Liaden series. This one is an immediate sequel to Scout's Progress. I really enjoyed the central characters in that book, and wanted to read more of their lives. One of the strengths of this series is the characters, and this story in particular is character driven, with very little action or adventure.
The down side to this tight character focus is that when anything other than character interaction occurs, it feels almost like an interruption. That was...more
The down side to this tight character focus is that when anything other than character interaction occurs, it feels almost like an interruption. That was...more
Whew, hard book to review. Not because it's not a page turning novel because it is - do not start this when you have other things pending [such as cookies in the oven, children in need of transport, or parents needing to be picked up at the airport:]. Those of us who have read the books that are chronologically later know what has to happen in this book - and that's what makes this a hard review for me. So let's leave it as:
Great book, great read, great plot, great characters - and have the late...more
Great book, great read, great plot, great characters - and have the late...more
I’m not sure what I expected, but this novel wasn’t it. Lee and Miller always include a heavy dose of romance in their Liaden novels, but the primary plot is action-adventure. That is not the structure of this book. The action-adventure bits are primarily a “B” plot, or maybe even a “C” plot; they’re granted very little time. Primarily this is a romance – it continues the story of Daav and Aelliana that looked to be happily wrapped up at the end of Scout’s Progress. The theme of this book seems...more
I'm so pleased that Lee and Miller decided to give us the story of Daav and Aelliana after Pilots Choice. (Earlier they had claimed that there was nothing to tell there.)
The story is a lovely one, definitely romantic, told almost entirely from Aelliana's point of view. Those who have read the other Liaden novels know how it will end, but the details are well worth reading. It fills in some details that are helpful to know leading up to Fledgling (Theo Waitley, #1).
The story is a lovely one, definitely romantic, told almost entirely from Aelliana's point of view. Those who have read the other Liaden novels know how it will end, but the details are well worth reading. It fills in some details that are helpful to know leading up to Fledgling (Theo Waitley, #1).
This was a hard book for me to finish. Not because it was boring or badly-written, but because as a "fill-in" book in the series, I knew exactly how it was going to end and I really didn't want the final events to happen (talk about vague, sorry).
So it was a peculiar reading experience - I kept on dipping in and out of the book, and maybe because of this, I never really got properly into the world, and found the characters and the language overdone at times. But when I took a deep breath and fi...more
So it was a peculiar reading experience - I kept on dipping in and out of the book, and maybe because of this, I never really got properly into the world, and found the characters and the language overdone at times. But when I took a deep breath and fi...more
Though this book is a must for all Liaden fans, for the very same reason it's a must I don't recommend new readers begin here. Far better to read Agent of Change or even I Dare and enjoy the full range of Liaden tales, which intersect more like Keltic knotwork than in linear fashion.
Therefore no summary, as just about everything is a spoiler. I will state that this book forms the second half of Scout's Progress. Readers are in the position of knowing what is going to come: this book is all about...more
Therefore no summary, as just about everything is a spoiler. I will state that this book forms the second half of Scout's Progress. Readers are in the position of knowing what is going to come: this book is all about...more
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Just finished re-reading this again. This has become my favorite series, and I am pleased beyond words that it continues. Lee and Miller have a combined voice that transports the reader, and I cannot recommend these books highly enough.
It feels as if they are not so much writing these stories, as relating to us the stories of people they know well, who just happen to inhabit the Liaden Universe. It is as if they are relating the personal histories of actual people. It really is wonderful.
It feels as if they are not so much writing these stories, as relating to us the stories of people they know well, who just happen to inhabit the Liaden Universe. It is as if they are relating the personal histories of actual people. It really is wonderful.
Having already read Saltation, this book helped some things to fall into place!
I enjoyed Mouse and Dragon even though at times it felt like an emotional roller coaster ride. I was deeply envious of the bond shared by Aelliana & Da'av.
However, I found the time and location changes between some chapters to be abrupt, and the accounts of their passion to be sometimes silly and overdrawn.
Overall, wonderful as usual, thanks to Lee & Miller!
I enjoyed Mouse and Dragon even though at times it felt like an emotional roller coaster ride. I was deeply envious of the bond shared by Aelliana & Da'av.
However, I found the time and location changes between some chapters to be abrupt, and the accounts of their passion to be sometimes silly and overdrawn.
Overall, wonderful as usual, thanks to Lee & Miller!
4/5; 4 stars; A-
The first time I read this series 'Mouse and Dragon' wasn't published. Daav and Aelliana's story ended on a positive note at the end of Scout's Progress. Yet, as I meandered through the other parts of the this intriguing universe it became clear that 'events' had occurred. A child, was born...the reader meets Val Con in the Conflict of Honors series. (view spoiler)...more
The first time I read this series 'Mouse and Dragon' wasn't published. Daav and Aelliana's story ended on a positive note at the end of Scout's Progress. Yet, as I meandered through the other parts of the this intriguing universe it became clear that 'events' had occurred. A child, was born...the reader meets Val Con in the Conflict of Honors series. (view spoiler)...more
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I've always wanted to learn more about Daav and Aelliana from Scout's Progress and this book delivers in spades. Watching them learn to negotiate their new relationship and fend off attacks by other family members, with Aelliana come into her own, is a joy. Plus bonus Anne and Er Thom. (view spoiler)...more
I really liked this book, but be forwarned, not your usual fairy tale happy ending. I was handicapped by not having read the first five in the series, but not so much that I couldn't immediately identify with the characters and become deeply invested in the plot. Reminded me of the Vorkosigan stories - I would definitely recommend to fans of character-driven, well-written science fiction.
This was a really fun read that fills in a hole in the events in the lives of Clan Korval. It works as a stand alone story, but is probably not the best entre to the Liaden Universe since knowledge of events in Pilot's Choice is sometimes assumed. I love this book, just like I love all the Liaden books; just read the others first to get the fullest enjoyment.
"Mouse and Dragon" is a engaging, politely dramatic science fiction romance about duty to yourself vs. clan, freedom from fear, and embracing who you are. It is great to watch timid Aelliana become more confident and assertive. There is an excellent balance of character, relationships, and action (though the Low Port subplot was weak).
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Another book in the Liaden universe. This one tells the story of Daav and Aelliana. It fills a gap and does it quite elegantly. I don't understand how their stories are always so well done, but I love it! I found the story incredibly moving and it might stand as my favorite. Hard to say.
*Sigh*
I am thrilled to have more of Daav & Aelliana's story told. As far as I'm concerned, if Lee & Miller want to coax another book out of the timeframe of the last 3 chapters of this book it's fine with me! The storyline deftly links the core series of books/story lines to Theo Waitley's in Fledgling & Saltation.
I am thrilled to have more of Daav & Aelliana's story told. As far as I'm concerned, if Lee & Miller want to coax another book out of the timeframe of the last 3 chapters of this book it's fine with me! The storyline deftly links the core series of books/story lines to Theo Waitley's in Fledgling & Saltation.
This seemed a little rushed, and the tension developed too quickly resolved. Sort of a bridge between the Theo stories and the Val Con/ Miri stories.
I enjoyed it, yet it was an interlude and I hoped for more than I got. Recommended for fans of the series (like me) but start with the earlier novels if you're new to the universe.
I enjoyed it, yet it was an interlude and I hoped for more than I got. Recommended for fans of the series (like me) but start with the earlier novels if you're new to the universe.
It took me a while to get started on this book. I expected it to be a continuation of the previous book, though it was one that provided background information on some of the characters. Once I got into the book, I had trouble putting it down.
The direct sequel to Scout's Progress basically leading directly into Fledgling. If you've read the other books you know that there'll be a heartbreaking turn of the story in this. It's excellent any way but not a place to start reading the Liaden Universe books.
I love the voice and the interactions and, perhaps, the formality of the Liaden characters. The strong world-building and society-building in this series make each one of these books a pleasure, even when the pace slows down a bit too much.
This is a linear story with no surprises. The plot is not particularly complex and I found it a bit over-the-top emotionally. A good bit of detail (40%) could have been eliminated making it a cleaner, quicker read.
Parts of this story felt rushed, but overall, I really liked it. It's what happened to Daav and Aelliana between the end of Pilot's Choice and when Daav shows up in the books about Val Con & Miri. A Good Read.
I simply adore this series. Every time I pick up any of these books I want to sink into their lives, their loves, their language, and never resurface. Mouse and Dragon continues the siren song.
I enjoyed it very much. It is the normal mix of romance and space opera that one should expect from the Liaden series although it is not as adequatebas a stand alone as most of them are.
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