Valor's Choice is a military science fiction novel that follows Staff Sergeant Torin Kerr as she leads a platoon on a diplomatic mission to recruit a new planet into the Confederation. The book is praised for its humorous touch, realistic portrayal of soldiers, and the constant action that keeps the plot moving forward. The story revolves around the battle-hardened troops forming an honor guard to impress a new alien race, the Silsviss, into joining the Confederation, but things take a deadly turn, leaving Torin to manage diplomats, a new second lieutenant, and territorial Silsviss adolescents.

Characters:

Characters include a capable female protagonist and a mix of military and alien figures, emphasizing camaraderie.

Writing/Prose:

The writing is characterized by humor intertwined with military action and a blend of perspectives.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around military struggles and survival, drawing parallels to historical battles, particularly the Zulu War.

Setting:

The setting combines futuristic military environments with diverse alien species across various planets.

Pacing:

The pacing is mostly rapid, marked by action and humor but can be uneven at times.

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Notes:

The book is based on historical events, particularly the Zulu War and a famous last stand.

The main character is Staff Sergeant Torin Kerr, a highly capable soldier with a lot of responsibility.

The story begins with Torin's platoon on a diplomatic mission that quickly turns dangerous.

The narrative includes a mix of humor and action despite the serious circumstances the characters face.

The future military setting features a diverse cast of alien species alongside humans.

Romance is not a primary focus; most relationships are non-monogamous and acknowledged humorously.

Tanya Huff's writing style balances military science fiction with comedic elements, making it accessible to a wide audience.

Most characters are portrayed with a good balance of gender without suggesting any inequality in skill or ability.

The series involves a broader conflict where the Confederation must recruit aggressive species to help fight an alien threat.

There are no lingering cliffhangers at the end of the first book, making it an easy entry point for new readers.

The series explores themes of leadership, friendship, and the complexities of military life in a humorous yet poignant way.

The Confederation series is well-regarded for its strong female lead and lack of misogyny in its portrayal of military life.

From The Publisher:

The first book in Tanya Huff's action-packed military sci-fi adventure Confederation series

Staff Sergeant Torin Kerr was a battle-hardened professional. So when she and her platoon were yanked from a well-deserved leave for what was supposed to be "easy" duty as the honor guard for a diplomatic mission to the non-Confederation world of the Silsviss, she was ready for anything. Sure, there'd been rumors of the Others-the sworn enemies of the Confederation-being spotted in this sector of space. But there were always rumors. The key thing was to recruit the Silsviss into the Confederation before the Others attacked or claimed these lizardlike warriors for their side. And everything seemed to be going perfectly. Maybe too perfectly….

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katyana

Loved It

2 months

I loved this book, but the ending was infuriating. I just ... I can't believe that

she played that game. And is going to just soldier onwards. Fuck these bureaucrats, fuck that General, fuck the Silsviss, and just ugh. He threw those people away. Told them that it was practically on leave. If they wanted a real test, then the soldiers should have known what they were getting in to, and they should have been properly geared and armed. They were half in their goddamn dress uniforms. It was bullshit, and it undercuts the character to just accept it, imo.

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Tanya Huff may have left Nova Scotia at three, and has lived most of her life since in Ontario, but she still considers herself a Maritimer. On the way to the idyllic rural existence she shares with her partner, Fiona Patton,…

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