Tantalising glimpses of technology, space travel and a wider galactic community were hinted at then seemingly forgotten. If there was any disappointing aspect it was that the scifi, though brilliantly cued up, wasn't fulfilled. Even better, the writer doesn't rely on smut to bring about a sense of heated expectation - the scene in the mountains is wonderfully well done, delicate and passionate in equal measure. I particularly liked that titles (emperor, prince etc) aren't indicative of gender. The future queer society described is both satisfying and believable. Gender and sexuality are dealt with fantastically well. The love story element of this book is convincing several emotional misunderstandings keep our leads distant for a frustrating length of time, and once the penny drops there are still hurdles to overcome before a final resolution.
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