Since the general consensus on this book's predecessor, [book:The Sharing Knife Volume One:The Beguilement] was that it was a disappointment, and uncharacteristically lacklustre for [author:bujold], it's not saying too much to say this raised my opinion of the story slightly, but it did.

In this second book, Fawn finds herself in the position of a war-bride, viewed with suspicion by her husband's people, uncomfortable, and alone. As such, it's a decent story.

Pros: Polyandrous family unit! In-laws from hell!

Cons: Fawn remains pretty speshul and sue-like, and although I found it not too annoying, it was undeniably there.