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Violence
Some
Military combat; violence
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Romantic tension; a sexual assault mentioned (not depicted)
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Themes of honor across enemy lines, the costs of war, and choosing loyalty over duty
What this book is about
The first Vorkosigan Saga novel (1986) follows Captain Cordelia Naismith, stranded on a planet after an attack with her enemy Commander Aral Vorkosigan. What begins as captivity becomes something more complicated. Thoughtful military SF romance. For older teens and adults.
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Sexual assault referenced in backstory
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