Assimilation, Love, and Other Human Oddities

I liked this book, but I think the pace was a little too slow for my current mood. I'm sure I'll enjoy it more when I revisit it in the future.

Ondrey and Liam are an established pair now, and there's no conflict between them, which is very nice. The book has a good plot, focused on linguistics, diplomacy, and political intrigue. I think fans of Megan Derr's novel The High King's Golden Tongue would probably enjoy this series, although the romance is not front & center in this second volume.

While there is some humor, this is sci-fi that takes itself seriously, which I wouldn't have guessed from the covers and titles. I plan to continue listening to this series soon, but maybe not right away. I recommend checking it out if you enjoy intricate worldbuilding.