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Do I need to, or should I read, the Commonwealth series before this to get a better grasp on the universe in which its set?

Maya There are references to the Commonwealth series and a few repeat characters, but most of the characters are new, and the events of this book aren't de…moreThere are references to the Commonwealth series and a few repeat characters, but most of the characters are new, and the events of this book aren't dependent on the events of the Commonwealth series.
So I don't foresee any problems understanding The Dreaming Void, but you'll probably have an extra level of appreciation if you've read the previous series.
Also the style is so much alike that I think if you like one, you'll like the other, and there are a few spoilers, so that could be an argument for reading them in order.(less)

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Is there a halfway competent and sympathetic female character in this? One who is neither a ruthless villainess nor a dim-bulb?

thefourthvine No. The closest are Paula Myo and Justine Burnelli. Both are minor characters in this book, especially Justine. Myo is ruthless, but dedicated to her …moreNo. The closest are Paula Myo and Justine Burnelli. Both are minor characters in this book, especially Justine. Myo is ruthless, but dedicated to her self-assigned task and principled; she's not exactly sympathetic, but she is quite competent. Burnelli gets very little page time, so it's hard to tell if she's competent. She's not really around enough to be sympathetic.

The main female characters are Corrie-Lyn (spends most of her time screaming or sulking while being dragged around by Standard Hamilton Superkiller) and Araminta (her main role is a spoiler, but she's essentially a plot device, though she's not unsympathetic). (less)

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