“Ivan Vorpatril has finally been given his chance to be a protagonist
in this fast-paced and funny romp of a novel. With a well-crafted plot and
engaging characters, this is a good book.”

“Grover Gardner gives a top-notch performance…Gardner showcases Bujold’s humor and creates charming, scared, or annoyed characters, by turn. He places slight tension in his voice for action sequences. This is a fun, complicated caper, performed in a seemingly effortless manner by a total pro.”

“This may be one of the most anticipated and long-awaited entries to
Bujold’s acclaimed Vorkosigan saga. For years fans have clamored for Ivan
Vorpatril’s story, and at last Bujold delivers something that will both thrill
the devoted audience and entrance new readers…Longtime readers will love seeing
a new side of Ivan as well as hearing his views on many of the series
characters. New readers can enjoy Ivan’s story on its own but will miss many of
the nuances that add depth and character; best to begin at the beginning.
Essential for all SF collections and a must-read for Bujold and Vorkosigan fans.”

“Grover Gardner does
his usual fine job of bringing a Bujold story to life and seems to enjoy this
more lighthearted adventure. While some characters are fully voiced, Gardner
most often uses changes in tone, pitch, and style to differentiate speakers—keeping
dialogue clear for the listener. Although this title integrates smoothly into
the Vorkosigan Saga, Bujold always strives to write her books so that they are
accessible to readers encountering her work for the first time, so this will
appeal to long-time fans and newcomers in search of SF blended with romance and
plenty of action.”