Shards of Honor

Author: Lois McMaster Bujold
Publisher: London: Simon & Schuster, Limited, 2004

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Enter the world of Barrayar and Beta Colony. A group from Barrayar attack Cordelia Naismith’s survey crew from Beta Colony. Commander Aral Vorkosigan takes Cordelia prisoner. However, a ruthless crew member takes over his ship. Enduring many ordeals, Aral and Cordelia learn to appreciate each other and their mutual feelings grow. This book was a Locus Award Nominee for Best First Novel, and other books in the series have won awards. It is the first book in the bestselling Vorkosigan Saga series, which won the Hugo Award.

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Legend

Author: Marie Lu
Publisher: New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2011

Annotation:
The western United States has become a new warring nation called the Republic. June, a teenager, is on the path of rising in the nation’s military. But when her brother is murdered, she seeks to take revenge against Day, the lead suspect. Meanwhile he is fighting for his family’s survival. However, the two discover the shocking truth about how the Republic caused their paths to cross. This was the first book in the Legend series, although there is a prequel. If you are looking for action and romance, this New York Times Bestseller might be the answer.

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Fortune's Pawn

Author: Rachel Bach
Publisher: New York: Orbit, 2013

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This book is the first in the Paradox trilogy. Deviana Morris is a mercenary who accepts a security guard job on a trader spaceship the Glorious Fool. She hopes this will lead to a career in an elite armoured fighter league of Paradox her home planet. However, the Glorious Fool has many conflicts and dangers to overcome. Meanwhile, she is strangely attracted to the ship’s cook Rupert Charkov who possesses skills far beyond his job role. If you’re a fan of fast-paced, dramatic, plot-driven space operas, then this should fit the bill.

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