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Heaven's Queen (Paradox #3) by Rachel Bach   I really enjoyed this series. I loved the way Deviana Morris always sought options that did not neccesitate using others as tools. The evolution of Maat as a live and  in person figure, the plague of the phantoms and the mysteries of plasmex, even the involvement of Mabel and Commander Brian Caldswell were resolved at various levels. The lead up to saving the universe is honed with lots of scary action, threats of demise, fear for loved ones, alien mind games, bared honesty, and a closer look at the follow the rules 'eyes', those human symbionts, who are as it ensues, are hampered by their own rules and boundaries, their very real fears, and their loyalty without question expectations of each other.     Along the way we renew acquaintances with a few old friends, and old enemies. The fight against the phantoms reaches new heights. Maat, who wants freedom, even if that freedom is death, is constrained in new ways, imp...

Honor's Knight (Paradox series #2 ) by Rachel Bach  Once again Rachel Bach doesn't disappoint! Honor's Knight is a space opera with heart and Devi is the source of that heart. Devi has lost her memory, but is still seeing glowing bugs that no-one else sees, the tips of her fingers occasionally appear to be stained black, she is pursued by the xith'cal and then the lelgis (or phantoms as Devi calls them). Who is Brian Caldswell really, what is the mystery of the daughters (Ren) and why are there gaps in Devi's memory?                       Who is the cook and why is Devi gut wrenchingly nauseous every time she looks at him? Not only is Devi is a woman with heart, but that heart leads with fortitude and compassion and garnishes her own brand of glory. Her attachment to her Verdemont suit of armour is a quirky touch, yet at totally understandable. After all this is her survival apparatus. Of course she names her weapons. ...