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Adventures in the Liaden Universe
Liaden Universe Constellation IV
BOOK 4 in the multivolume Liaden Universe ® short fiction collection. Tales of the Liaden Universe® brought together for the first time. Space opera and romance on a grand scale in a galaxy full of interstellar trading clans.
A UNIVERSE OF GREAT STORYTELLING
For more than thirty years, the Liaden Universe® novels by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller have captivated readers with their unique blend of action adventure, science fiction, and romance. In addition to twenty-one novels (and counting), Lee and Miller have written dozens of shorter works based in the Liaden Universe®, featuring the strong characterization, detailed world-building, wit, and derring-do that readers of the series adore.
This fourth volume collecting Lee aned Miller’s shorter Liaden Universe® stories features four novelettes, two novellas, and two short stories—including the celebrated linked stories “Block Party” and “Degrees of Separation.”
Sure to delight longtime fans and newcomers alike, these tales highlight why the nationally best-selling Liaden Universe® novels are treasured by space opera aficionados, with amazing settings, strong characterizations, compelling romance, and edge-of-the-chair action in stories that range from cosmic to comic.
Praise for A Liaden Constellation, Volume 1:
"This series [is] . . . the premier place to find good romantic SF adventure. . . . strong characters finding their own way (and, often, each other) in an action-packed galaxy of worlds. . . . Every story stands on its own; readers don’t have to be familiar with the Liaden universe. Those who have had the pleasure, though, will find many connections to existing tales.” —Analog
A UNIVERSE OF GREAT STORYTELLING
For more than thirty years, the Liaden Universe® novels by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller have captivated readers with their unique blend of action adventure, science fiction, and romance. In addition to twenty-one novels (and counting), Lee and Miller have written dozens of shorter works based in the Liaden Universe®, featuring the strong characterization, detailed world-building, wit, and derring-do that readers of the series adore.
This fourth volume collecting Lee aned Miller’s shorter Liaden Universe® stories features four novelettes, two novellas, and two short stories—including the celebrated linked stories “Block Party” and “Degrees of Separation.”
Sure to delight longtime fans and newcomers alike, these tales highlight why the nationally best-selling Liaden Universe® novels are treasured by space opera aficionados, with amazing settings, strong characterizations, compelling romance, and edge-of-the-chair action in stories that range from cosmic to comic.
Praise for A Liaden Constellation, Volume 1:
"This series [is] . . . the premier place to find good romantic SF adventure. . . . strong characters finding their own way (and, often, each other) in an action-packed galaxy of worlds. . . . Every story stands on its own; readers don’t have to be familiar with the Liaden universe. Those who have had the pleasure, though, will find many connections to existing tales.” —Analog
336 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2019
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About the author
Sharon Lee
166 books788 followersSharon Lee has been married to her first husband for more than half her lifetime; she is a friend to cats, a member of the National Carousel Association, and oversees the dubious investment schemes of an improbable number of stuffed animals.
Despite having been born in a year of the dragon, Sharon is an introvert. She lives in Maine because she likes it there. In fact, she likes it so much that she has written five novels set in Maine; contemporary fantasy trilogy Carousel Tides, Carousel Sun, Carousel Seas, and mysteries Barnburner and Gunshy.
With the aforementioned first husband, Steve Miller, Sharon has written twenty novels of science fiction and fantasy — many of them set in the Liaden Universe® — and numerous short stories. She has occasionally been an advertising copywriter, a reporter, photographer, book reviewer, and secretary. She was for three years Executive Director of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc., and was subsequently elected vice president and then president of that organization.
Despite having been born in a year of the dragon, Sharon is an introvert. She lives in Maine because she likes it there. In fact, she likes it so much that she has written five novels set in Maine; contemporary fantasy trilogy Carousel Tides, Carousel Sun, Carousel Seas, and mysteries Barnburner and Gunshy.
With the aforementioned first husband, Steve Miller, Sharon has written twenty novels of science fiction and fantasy — many of them set in the Liaden Universe® — and numerous short stories. She has occasionally been an advertising copywriter, a reporter, photographer, book reviewer, and secretary. She was for three years Executive Director of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc., and was subsequently elected vice president and then president of that organization.
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May 25, 2020
Entertaining collection of stories. I had previously read several of the shorter bits, but had not yet read read the others.
I think my two favorites were 'Block Party' (set on Surebleak) and 'Due Diligence' (about a timely contract marriage).
An absolute must have for Korval complete-ists.
I think my two favorites were 'Block Party' (set on Surebleak) and 'Due Diligence' (about a timely contract marriage).
An absolute must have for Korval complete-ists.
April 27, 2019
The book is a compilation of recent short stories, novellas, and novelettes in the Liaden Universe. All are previously published. It is nice to have them all in one place in a convenient format.
STREET CRED takes place soon after exiled Korval resettles itself on Surebleak. It is about culture clash as the contract-loving Liadens butt heads with Surebleakers who think contracts are just suggestions that can be disregarded if a better opportunity arises. The contract in question calls for the death of one or the other of the Road Bosses for wrongs done by Korval on the homeworld of Liad and the solution is uniquely Surebleakan.
DUE DILIGENCE is the story of Fer Gun pen'Uldra and Chi yos'Phelium which results in the birth of Daav yos'Phelium. It is a story of Balance as Chi finds a way to give Fer Gun a future away from the Clan that doesn't treat him with appropriate care. It takes place on Liad and has fish-out-of-water Fer Gun learning to navigate Liaden High Society with all its complexities.
FRIEND OF A FRIEND is a story set on Surebleak. Quin yos'Phelium and Villy are friends despite their different cultures. Quin is Liaden and Villy is a native Surebleaker. Villy works as at the Sticks table in Quin's father's casino and is also a hetaerana who works in Ms. Audrey's house of delights. Quin is working in the casino when an unknown Liaden woman comes up to him asking for Quin's location. Villy is suspicious of her and rightly so since she arrives at Ms. Audrey's having purchased two hours of his time. Luckily, Villy is able to contact help before this Agent of Change can get him alone.
CUTTING CORNERS takes place on Codrescu Station. Therny Chirs is the cargo master and a thrid class pilot for the Fringe Ranger. He find that he needs to renew his piloting license and discovers smugglers as he is taking his flight test. He also gets a chance to meet Hevelin, a norbear who appears in a lot of the Liaden Universe books.
BLOCK PARTY takes place on Surebleak. Baker Don Eyr has been taken there from Low Port, Liad, along with the children in his care. However, the other adults in their group including his partner Serana are missing. They were helping the mercenaries when Korval brought the fight against Liad's enemies to Liad. He and the children are settling into their new neighborhood and are generally welcomed except by Roe Yingling who is determined to blame the refugee Liadens for all of Surebleak's problems. I liked the glimpse of Kareen's committee that is trying to gather information about the history of Surebleak.
DEGREES OF SEPARATION tells the story of how Don Eyr and Serana met and came to be on Liad. Don Eyr was the unwanted child in his clan. He was ignored by everyone but the servants and developed a talent for baking. When his Delm wanted him gone, he chose to go to s very famous culinary school on Lutetia where he met Serana who was a trained soldier in the employ of the Council. The Council had a bad habit of using its soldier to fight wars between rival counselors. When Serana and Don Eyr fall onto the bad side of a vengeful member of the Council, they decide to go to the planet where Don Eyr was born to start a bakery. Before they could go, Don Eyr was called home to Liad by his Delm who had lost him in a card game to a rival gambler. It took a while for Don Eyr to wrest himself out of the clutches of his clan and, while he was planning, he and Serana came upon some orphans in Low Port and decided to become guardians to them and to begin a Watch House like the one where Serana grew up.
EXCERPTS FROM TWO LIVES tells the expanded version of the Ballad of the RosaRing in which scientific progress becomes a scientific nightmare and lovers, one a scientist on the RosaRing and the other a military commander of a ship coming to it, need to make a horrible decision.
REVOLUTIONISTS is the final story in the book and takes place on a space station that is undergoing a revolution.
I liked the stories that took place on Liad and Surebleak better than the stories that took place elsewhere. I also preferred finding out more about characters who were prominent in the Liaden novels over meeting new people in unfamiliar places.
STREET CRED takes place soon after exiled Korval resettles itself on Surebleak. It is about culture clash as the contract-loving Liadens butt heads with Surebleakers who think contracts are just suggestions that can be disregarded if a better opportunity arises. The contract in question calls for the death of one or the other of the Road Bosses for wrongs done by Korval on the homeworld of Liad and the solution is uniquely Surebleakan.
DUE DILIGENCE is the story of Fer Gun pen'Uldra and Chi yos'Phelium which results in the birth of Daav yos'Phelium. It is a story of Balance as Chi finds a way to give Fer Gun a future away from the Clan that doesn't treat him with appropriate care. It takes place on Liad and has fish-out-of-water Fer Gun learning to navigate Liaden High Society with all its complexities.
FRIEND OF A FRIEND is a story set on Surebleak. Quin yos'Phelium and Villy are friends despite their different cultures. Quin is Liaden and Villy is a native Surebleaker. Villy works as at the Sticks table in Quin's father's casino and is also a hetaerana who works in Ms. Audrey's house of delights. Quin is working in the casino when an unknown Liaden woman comes up to him asking for Quin's location. Villy is suspicious of her and rightly so since she arrives at Ms. Audrey's having purchased two hours of his time. Luckily, Villy is able to contact help before this Agent of Change can get him alone.
CUTTING CORNERS takes place on Codrescu Station. Therny Chirs is the cargo master and a thrid class pilot for the Fringe Ranger. He find that he needs to renew his piloting license and discovers smugglers as he is taking his flight test. He also gets a chance to meet Hevelin, a norbear who appears in a lot of the Liaden Universe books.
BLOCK PARTY takes place on Surebleak. Baker Don Eyr has been taken there from Low Port, Liad, along with the children in his care. However, the other adults in their group including his partner Serana are missing. They were helping the mercenaries when Korval brought the fight against Liad's enemies to Liad. He and the children are settling into their new neighborhood and are generally welcomed except by Roe Yingling who is determined to blame the refugee Liadens for all of Surebleak's problems. I liked the glimpse of Kareen's committee that is trying to gather information about the history of Surebleak.
DEGREES OF SEPARATION tells the story of how Don Eyr and Serana met and came to be on Liad. Don Eyr was the unwanted child in his clan. He was ignored by everyone but the servants and developed a talent for baking. When his Delm wanted him gone, he chose to go to s very famous culinary school on Lutetia where he met Serana who was a trained soldier in the employ of the Council. The Council had a bad habit of using its soldier to fight wars between rival counselors. When Serana and Don Eyr fall onto the bad side of a vengeful member of the Council, they decide to go to the planet where Don Eyr was born to start a bakery. Before they could go, Don Eyr was called home to Liad by his Delm who had lost him in a card game to a rival gambler. It took a while for Don Eyr to wrest himself out of the clutches of his clan and, while he was planning, he and Serana came upon some orphans in Low Port and decided to become guardians to them and to begin a Watch House like the one where Serana grew up.
EXCERPTS FROM TWO LIVES tells the expanded version of the Ballad of the RosaRing in which scientific progress becomes a scientific nightmare and lovers, one a scientist on the RosaRing and the other a military commander of a ship coming to it, need to make a horrible decision.
REVOLUTIONISTS is the final story in the book and takes place on a space station that is undergoing a revolution.
I liked the stories that took place on Liad and Surebleak better than the stories that took place elsewhere. I also preferred finding out more about characters who were prominent in the Liaden novels over meeting new people in unfamiliar places.
June 27, 2019
Another wonderful collection of tales set in the Liaden science fiction universe. Most of the stories are longer length: four novelettes, two novellas, and two short stories. The best stories (five stars) are a pair: “Degrees of Separation”, set on Liaden and Lutetia, and “Block Party”, set on Surebleak. They appear in the order in which they were written in this volume, but read “Degrees of Separation” first. There is also the tale of how Daav yos’Phelium came to be conceived, along with other stories ranging from sad to terrifying to hopeful. Very enjoyable for any fan of Liaden.
February 16, 2022
2022. bk. 34. A lovely collection of Liaden Universe short stories. Some of these I had read before or had purchased in ebook format and I enjoyed reading them again. Some of the stories were new to me. Of these, only one failed to hold my interest - but I think I was too far removed from reading the novel that the story was spun off from. An enjoyable way to spend a very cold afternoon - curled up on my sofa and reading a warm worlds far away.
September 2, 2022
Here are the stories included in this volume and my brief thoughts about them.
Street Cred talks about the differences between contracts on Liad and on Surebleak when two Liadens grieving losses writes a contract to kill the Road Boss and then expects someone on Surebleak to carry it out.
Due Diligence tells the story of Chi yos'Phelium and Daav's father. I liked this story a lot and was glad to find out about this period in Chi's life.
Friend of a Friend tells the story of someone coming looking for Quin and finding Villy instead who isn't going to put his friend in danger no matter how scared he is.
Cutting Corners tells a story about the past of one of Theo's teachers at Anlingdin Academy on Eyelot and introduces us to Beeslady and its pilot.
Block Party tells the story about some Liaden refugees newly come to a changing Surebleak and making a new home for themselves.
Degrees of Separation tells the story of how Don Eyr meets Serana and eventually finds his way to Surebleak.
Excerpts from Two Lives tells the story of the Rosa Ring which we first heard about in a song sung when Miri and Val Con were marooned on an interdicted world.
Revolutionists takes place sometime between Jethri's time and Daav and Val Con's time. It is about a revolution on a space station just coming out of Rostov's Dust.
This was a mixed bag of stories fitting into a variety of time periods. I really enjoyed Due Diligence. I found Revolutionists a little baffling. I think this is the first story set in that period of history. I would have liked more context for it.
Street Cred talks about the differences between contracts on Liad and on Surebleak when two Liadens grieving losses writes a contract to kill the Road Boss and then expects someone on Surebleak to carry it out.
Due Diligence tells the story of Chi yos'Phelium and Daav's father. I liked this story a lot and was glad to find out about this period in Chi's life.
Friend of a Friend tells the story of someone coming looking for Quin and finding Villy instead who isn't going to put his friend in danger no matter how scared he is.
Cutting Corners tells a story about the past of one of Theo's teachers at Anlingdin Academy on Eyelot and introduces us to Beeslady and its pilot.
Block Party tells the story about some Liaden refugees newly come to a changing Surebleak and making a new home for themselves.
Degrees of Separation tells the story of how Don Eyr meets Serana and eventually finds his way to Surebleak.
Excerpts from Two Lives tells the story of the Rosa Ring which we first heard about in a song sung when Miri and Val Con were marooned on an interdicted world.
Revolutionists takes place sometime between Jethri's time and Daav and Val Con's time. It is about a revolution on a space station just coming out of Rostov's Dust.
This was a mixed bag of stories fitting into a variety of time periods. I really enjoyed Due Diligence. I found Revolutionists a little baffling. I think this is the first story set in that period of history. I would have liked more context for it.
April 20, 2024
Volume 4 of the Liaden Universe anthology series. The stories are getting longer, and fewer, and maybe less about the main characters of the main novels. Still good reads. The stories are:
1. Street Cred - Val Con, Miri, and one of the first Liaden-Terran solicitor teams on Surebleak deal with Liadens wanting revenge.
2. Due Diligence - The story of Daav's mother and father and just where his father came from and where he went after the end of the contract marriage.
3. Friend of a Friend - Somebody wants to get to Quin through Villy.
4. Cutting Corners - a story about how the cargo master instructor at Theo's pilot school got the job, and also about the tiny space tug Beeslady.
5. Block Party - a story about the melding of Liaden immigrants into Surebleak neighborhoods through children and baking, and a year-end celebration.
6. Degrees of Separation - who the people in the Block Party story are, and how Don Eyr learned to bake, and where he met Serana, and how they acquired their house full of children.
7. Excerpts from Two Lives - the backstory to a song mentioned in passing in one of the novels, about a pair of separated lovers caught in a disaster.
8. Revolutionists - a story about one of Jethri Gobelyn's descendants on a space station after the Dust moves out again.
1. Street Cred - Val Con, Miri, and one of the first Liaden-Terran solicitor teams on Surebleak deal with Liadens wanting revenge.
2. Due Diligence - The story of Daav's mother and father and just where his father came from and where he went after the end of the contract marriage.
3. Friend of a Friend - Somebody wants to get to Quin through Villy.
4. Cutting Corners - a story about how the cargo master instructor at Theo's pilot school got the job, and also about the tiny space tug Beeslady.
5. Block Party - a story about the melding of Liaden immigrants into Surebleak neighborhoods through children and baking, and a year-end celebration.
6. Degrees of Separation - who the people in the Block Party story are, and how Don Eyr learned to bake, and where he met Serana, and how they acquired their house full of children.
7. Excerpts from Two Lives - the backstory to a song mentioned in passing in one of the novels, about a pair of separated lovers caught in a disaster.
8. Revolutionists - a story about one of Jethri Gobelyn's descendants on a space station after the Dust moves out again.
March 2, 2022
This volume was slightly frustrating, but only because the stories in it connected to volumes of the series that I hadn't read in the recent past. As a result, I kept feeling like I was missing things that should have been obvious.
This is a book of shorter stories for fans who want stuff to fill in the cracks during or between novels in the regular series, and the writing was good, as always.
That said, this is NOT a book to hand to fans who have never read those novels, as they will be utterly baffled. In addition, because there is no connection between these stories within the volume, you absolutely must read the notes in order to figure out even approximately what is going on.
I think my favorite of the tales here was a bit of an elaboration on the goings-on in the governance of a certain world that has always reminded me of the old Star Trek "Piece of the Action" story. Still, some of the other parts were nice fill-ins which illuminated certain nooks and crannies.
A very good book for fans, and I enjoyed it.
This is a book of shorter stories for fans who want stuff to fill in the cracks during or between novels in the regular series, and the writing was good, as always.
That said, this is NOT a book to hand to fans who have never read those novels, as they will be utterly baffled. In addition, because there is no connection between these stories within the volume, you absolutely must read the notes in order to figure out even approximately what is going on.
I think my favorite of the tales here was a bit of an elaboration on the goings-on in the governance of a certain world that has always reminded me of the old Star Trek "Piece of the Action" story. Still, some of the other parts were nice fill-ins which illuminated certain nooks and crannies.
A very good book for fans, and I enjoyed it.
July 30, 2019
A mixed collection for me. The strongest entry is Due Diligence, about how Daav’s parents met. Street Cred is fine, featuring Val Con and Miri. Friend of a Friend is about Villy, but the story sort of fizzled out for me.
Cutting corners is pretty generic save for a guest appearance by Hevelin. I understand that Block Party was written before Degrees of Separation, but chronologically DS happens before BP. DoS is the slightly tighter story and I think BP reads better if you read it after DoS. I ended up rereading Block Party and enjoyed it more with the back story. YMMV.
The last two stories, Exceprts...and Revolutionists were so-so for me.
Basically you get 4 really good stories and 4 of varying interest. For a short story collection you could do worse.
I appreciate anew the talents of Lee and Miller and their ability to bring character and story to life in such constrained circumstances, while being masters of long form novel and serialization.
For Liaden fans.
Cutting corners is pretty generic save for a guest appearance by Hevelin. I understand that Block Party was written before Degrees of Separation, but chronologically DS happens before BP. DoS is the slightly tighter story and I think BP reads better if you read it after DoS. I ended up rereading Block Party and enjoyed it more with the back story. YMMV.
The last two stories, Exceprts...and Revolutionists were so-so for me.
Basically you get 4 really good stories and 4 of varying interest. For a short story collection you could do worse.
I appreciate anew the talents of Lee and Miller and their ability to bring character and story to life in such constrained circumstances, while being masters of long form novel and serialization.
For Liaden fans.
March 21, 2020
These really are fantastic anthologies. The full novels are great, but much more complicated and usually involving multiple plotlines and multiple characters often intricately linked. I keep the Liaden wiki open while reading them. On the other hand, the short stories and novelettes are able to focus on just one or a few (usually) minor characters that were briefly mentioned in the main storylines. They often provide touching backstories, "whatever happened to so and so" side adventures or delve into specific Liaden cultural practices. Reading these truly enrich the whole Liaden universe and are a must read for fans.
July 15, 2019
I am glad to have this collection of short stories in this format. It is a compilation of stories mostly appearing as chapbooks or in other anthologies. Because I like these authors so much, I had read most of these stories in other places. There were two I had not read before, one pleased me immensely, the other,eh, not so much. As a reader I felt more of a disconnect with this collection than previous constellations so I'm not quite as thrilled with this one but still glad I have it. And in all fairness I'm not a big fan of the short story, that's just my problem.
August 20, 2025
Another strong set of stories from the Liaden Universe. A little more hit and miss than some of the other collections, as I really enjoyed 4 of the stories, but didn’t really see any point in the last 2. The rest were good, but not great. I think that means this collection, weirdly, has some of my favorite stories and also least favorite in the collections so far. That said, if you’re a fan of the series, you will definitely find something to enjoy here (and luckily the longer stories are the better stories in this volume!)
June 8, 2019
Most of the entries in this I've collected in one way or another (Baen's monthly free library entry or the individual numbered chap books) but the last two shorts have managed to escape my notice until release just a few days ago. And now I stand with collection fully updated to present releases once more on all things Liaden (one thinks). Long ages have I waited for something more in jethri Gobelyn's trader tales. This scratched the itch indeed!
September 10, 2019
Not sure where, but I'd already read most of the stories in this collection. The last two were new to me, but I don't know if that's because I didn't finish reading them before, or if they were new to this collection. In any case, I honestly don't see where the last two had anything to do with the Liaden universe, but the rest definitely did. It's always nice to see more stories based in the Liaden universe, so no complaints here.
January 2, 2020
Liaden Universe Constellation books are a terrific opportunity to catch up on stories missed because you were not able to keep up with all of the various anthologies which commissioned various short fiction pieces and/or you didn’t purchase any of the self-published chapbooks, etc.
Number Four contained 4 novelettes, 2 novellas, and 2 short stories.
Highly recommended for all Liaden Universe fans, all series fans, and especially all space opera fans!
Number Four contained 4 novelettes, 2 novellas, and 2 short stories.
Highly recommended for all Liaden Universe fans, all series fans, and especially all space opera fans!
March 10, 2019
This fourth collection of Liaden Universe stories from Sharon Lee & Steve Miller is good, but not really up to earlier collections, with at least one story I didn't enjoy at all, which is rare for this pair. Overall, I'm glad to have read it. But no more than that.
Note: this review applies to the eARC version, bought directly from Baen.
Note: this review applies to the eARC version, bought directly from Baen.
June 10, 2019
Anthology. All the stories have appeared elsewhere however some were only posted temporarily on a website. All the stories are worth reading at least once if you are a fan of the Liaden Universe. Three of the stories are ones I’d rate as five star
* Block Party
* Due Diligence
* Degrees of Separation
* Block Party
* Due Diligence
* Degrees of Separation
June 12, 2019
A very enjoyable read! Since I am a huge fan of Lee and Miller's work, most of these stories were not new to me. That wasn't a problem for me, since these authors' books and stories are very highly re-readable. So there was a little new and a good visit with old friends. By that, I mean the characters. Lee and Miller create characters that are very real.
June 13, 2019
Interesting collection
Enjoyed each of the stories. The view from the Road Bosses is different than expected. It may be that a larger number of hands are needed. These stories answer some questions while adding more. It was very nice to hav
A really great read. Excellent characters. May be more hands need to be hired. This would serve the common good.
Enjoyed each of the stories. The view from the Road Bosses is different than expected. It may be that a larger number of hands are needed. These stories answer some questions while adding more. It was very nice to hav
A really great read. Excellent characters. May be more hands need to be hired. This would serve the common good.
July 1, 2019
A wonderful filler-in of stories from around the Liaden Universe. I wish the last one had been more uplifting—I'll have to read these in a different order next time.
Most fascinating to me were the stories about the mesh of cultures on Surebleak, and Chi's contract marriage. I especially loved Chi's story!
Most fascinating to me were the stories about the mesh of cultures on Surebleak, and Chi's contract marriage. I especially loved Chi's story!
August 13, 2019
I'm not a big short story fan, I enjoyed these, but a little over a week later, I barely remember them. I did enjoy getting Daav's origin story and I liked the paired story about the baker. The one about the scientist and her lover, was creepy but more memorable. It's still a pleasure to read, while waiting for a meatier book.
August 11, 2020
3.5 stars.
When you read these short stories, it makes you realize just how vast the Liaden Universe really is and the extent of the authors' imagination.
I've read some of these before and as in any omnibus, I enjoyed some better than others. Especially the ones in happy circumstances than those sad ones. Again, it does make me think it's almost time for a re-read of the series.
When you read these short stories, it makes you realize just how vast the Liaden Universe really is and the extent of the authors' imagination.
I've read some of these before and as in any omnibus, I enjoyed some better than others. Especially the ones in happy circumstances than those sad ones. Again, it does make me think it's almost time for a re-read of the series.
March 26, 2019
A compilation of eight Liaden Universe stories, previously published in chapbooks and anthologies. They cover backstories, side stories, and bits and pieces that don't fit elsewhere. Fans of the series will want to read these.
December 13, 2019
Excellent short stories
This collection is weird and wonderful. Some new characters and visits to old favorites. I had read most of them in other locations, but a few were new to me.
This collection is weird and wonderful. Some new characters and visits to old favorites. I had read most of them in other locations, but a few were new to me.
January 4, 2020
Some stories in this were quite good, more were slow and boring and/or had characters you didn't give two hoots about. Still, if you're bothering to be this complete in your reading of Liaden stuff, you'll probably find it worthwhile.
November 12, 2020
Loved it!
I love all things Liaden universe, and these constellations are great at keeping me busy in between the other volumes! I read some old favorites, and some new to me stories, and enjoyed them all. Thanks Lee and Miller, for all that you do!
I love all things Liaden universe, and these constellations are great at keeping me busy in between the other volumes! I read some old favorites, and some new to me stories, and enjoyed them all. Thanks Lee and Miller, for all that you do!
July 20, 2019
Great stories. Exactly what I expected, the unusual, intro to other stories. Some of which I had never seen before. 🌹🌹🌹
September 11, 2019
My favorite story and the one I'll definitely re-read was about how Daav yos'Phelium's mother met his biological father and made a contract marriage for his birth. (Daav is the father of Val Con)
September 21, 2019
Review pending
December 30, 2019
With all due respect to other writers, reading a Liaden Universe tale is like traveling First Class after a lifetime of being relegated to the baggage compartment. Each story is a glittering jewel.
May 11, 2021
Street Cred ***
Due Diligence ***
Friend of a Friend ***
Cutting Corners ***
Block Party ***
Degrees of Separation ***
Excerpts From Two Lives *
Revolutionists **
Due Diligence ***
Friend of a Friend ***
Cutting Corners ***
Block Party ***
Degrees of Separation ***
Excerpts From Two Lives *
Revolutionists **
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