Poll

Consider that Revenant Gun is coming out next month, and how great the synergy would be if Raven Stratagem won.

Syyynergy, people!

I hope Head On gets selected. Purchased it when it came out but haven't gotten to it yet. Need the motivation of a group read.
Already read Raven Stratagem and Ancillary Mercy this year.
Both polls are so close.

I'm rooting for Ancillary Mercy. Lock in was not avery popular book and we've had a run of mediocre ones.

I'm in your polls, tyin' up your votes!

I think Ancillary Mercy would be better for discussion, too. But also that Head On would make a lovely buddy read for anyone looking for motivation!

Allison wrote: "I'm in your polls, tyin' up your votes!

I think Ancillary Mercy would be better for discussion, too. But also that Head On would make a lovely buddy read for anyone looking for motivation!"

But it also implies reading two extra books to catch up instead of one! :P

Orr, everyone does what *I* want, and we read Raven Stratagem!! For to be ready when the third comes out!! It's kismet! The stars align! Vote for my book!

Allison wrote: "Orr, everyone does what *I* want, and we read Raven Stratagem!! For to be ready when the third comes out!! It's kismet! The stars align! Vote for my book!"

Agreed! :D I'm being very loyal and leaving my vote there

Francisca wrote: "Allison wrote: "Orr, everyone does what *I* want, and we read Raven Stratagem!! For to be ready when the third comes out!! It's kismet! The stars align! Vote for my book!"

Agreed! :D I'm being ver..."

Excellent! Start the propaganda machine!

Raven Stratagem has:

-Magic
-Space battles (hereafter, spattles)
-A delightfully broody and brilliant hero
-Mind hopping
-Awesome words that make brain pictures
-A third book coming out
-Only 1 book before it
-Interesting characters
-Insouciant humor

Another thing to remember:

Average participation considered Lock In 3 stars; Ninefox Gambit 4 stars.

Common words for Lock In:

"Okay, not great."
"Well, it was short."
"Gimmicky"
"Fun!"

Common words for Ninefox Gambit:

"Fascinating"
"Love the language"
"Wow"
"Weird but brilliant"

I love that you added that, Allison. I remember the discussion for Lock In and the response was overwhelmingly "meh." Ireally don't want to do another round.

haha! I love it. "Group chat as writing warm up" ;-)

Well, it's still not the correct book, but I'll take Ancillary Mercy.

Come on, people! 1 day left to vote for spattles and spadventures!