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A Civil Campaign by Lois McMaster Bujold

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In A Civil Campaign, did you enjoy ...

... the witty, comedic tone and clever dialogue?

To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis

If you delighted in the sparkling wit and comedic misunderstandings between Miles Vorkosigan and his companions in A Civil Campaign, you'll love To Say Nothing of the Dog. Connie Willis crafts a madcap, time-traveling romp full of clever banter, social faux pas, and laugh-out-loud moments as her characters bumble through Victorian England trying to fix the timeline—and their own romantic entanglements.

... political maneuvering and social intrigue?

The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison

If you enjoyed the subtle (and not-so-subtle) political machinations and social wrangling in A Civil Campaign—Miles navigating courtship amidst Vor politics—you'll be captivated by Maia's journey in The Goblin Emperor. The novel immerses you in a court full of intrigue, etiquette, and power plays, as a young outsider must learn to survive and thrive among political vipers.

... the blend of romantic subplots with social maneuverings?

Sorcerer To The Crown by Zen Cho

If you relished the charming, complicated romantic entanglements in A Civil Campaign—like Miles's earnest yet awkward courtship of Ekaterin—Sorcerer to the Crown offers a delightful mix of Regency-era romance, magical politics, and witty repartee as Zacharias and Prunella navigate both magical society and their own growing affections.

... character-driven stories with strong personal growth?

A Closed And Common Orbit by Becky Chambers

If you were drawn to the significant personal development of Miles and Ekaterin in A Civil Campaign, you'll appreciate the heartfelt journeys in A Closed and Common Orbit. Chambers explores identity and belonging through the eyes of an AI discovering personhood and a genetically engineered young woman learning to chart her own destiny, with rich emotional resonance.

... a warm, diverse ensemble cast?

The Long Way To A Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

If you loved the ensemble feel of Miles, Ivan, Ekaterin, Mark, and the rest in A Civil Campaign, you'll feel right at home with the crew of the Wayfarer. Chambers' novel brims with camaraderie, found family, and a delightful cast of distinct personalities—each with their own quirks and stories—working together on a journey through space.

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