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I have, and wasn't really impressed Tavi Send a noteboard - 04/12/2009 10:08:25 PM
Granted, my first exposure to her writing was in her Soldier Son Trilogy, and the few reviews I read said it didn't compare to her other work.

I read The Golden Fool, and while I liked it, I wasn't really inclined to pick up any of her other work.

Maybe I just haven't read her really good stuff. If you have better recommendations, please, let me know.
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