Demon Daughter by Lois McMaster BujoldMy Rating: ✩✩✩✩✩
With the disclaimer that I have read no other books in this series (though I have read several by the author) this was a very enjoyable read. The novella is very, as the hip readers say, cozy. Plot is happening, the stakes are high, but the action is soft and not dramatized. The story is exactly what's on the tin.
That said, major props for excellent world building, character development and general tenor of the book. Even though I have not read any other Penric and Desdemona books I was able to jump right in, understand the world's mythos and keep up with the who's who of the series. This is quality writing and evolves from McMaster Bujold trusting the reader to keep up. So many books add endless exposition to keep everyone up to date, while here the narrative immerses the reader and makes the wold self-explanatory. I love that.
With a ton of character development, mythos and magic in a short novella, this is a five-star read. I can't wait to read through the rest of the series.
Published on 31 January 2025 by Subterranean Press
Book #91 of 2024
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