Inquiring author wants to know

[rolanni]

In your opinion, what is the:

Darkest Liaden book?

Lightest Liaden book?

Please show your work, by which I mean, explain your choice.

NOTE:  Since the eArc of Dragon in Exile is available and some folks have read it, it may be nominated for either of the above categories.  HOWEVER, since the official publication date is not yet upon us, please, if you do nominate DiE, leave a spoiler space before your explanation, out of compassion for those who wait for the retail release.  Thanks.

Comments

[sharon murphy karpierz (from livejournal.com)]

Darkest: Crystal Soldier. The entire universe is falling apart and the best the main character can get out of it is to die of planned obsolescence if life doesn't kill him first.

Lightest: Pilot's Choice, being the Meisha Merlin collection of Local Custom and Scout's Progress because they were both love stories with HFN (Happy For Now) endings.