Well, I feel like I have just witnessed the creation of Clan Korval. The yos'Phelium and yos'Galen lines have been joined, legally. And dea'Gauss has been hired. The Tree has been successfully stowed on the bridge of the transport ship that Cantra and Tor An currently own and command. The first cat is in residence. History has been explained and the events that I've already enjoyed are ready to unfurl. M. Jela has created a lasting legacy.
There are two intersecting storylines in this novel: one in the material universe and one in the energy universe. Both were necessary for the story to make sense, but as a material being, my attention was mostly for the world where Jela and Cantra struggle against time and the enemy that is decrystalizing that reality. Fortunately they have the assistance of the Dramliza and the elderly scholar, Liad dea'Syl.
I give you three guesses where the name Liaden comes from! The drama was high, the pace was pretty steady, and the company was good. The new clan is assembled over the course of the novel, drawn together by luck, kept together through loyalty and love. There were at least two points where I cried, a good sign, as it shows authors who are willing to sacrifice characters when it is realistic. There are limits to how far one can push luck, after all.
Book Number 452 of my Science Fiction and Fantasy Reading Project
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