A review by brian
Assumption of Risk by Michael A. Stackpole
4.0
Focusing mainly on Kai Allard Liao on Solaris, there's a lot of politics and not much mech action in this book. Michael Stackpole does a good job of still making it an interesting read.
Kai is running a mech stable on Solaris VII, sending funds to various charitable organisations to show he's not a bloodthirsty killer. His uncle wants him involved in a plan to start a war, and tries to get some leverage over him.
Other characters have their moments - Katherine/Katrina Steiner, Victor and their brother Peter all get good roles as they move into their positions for later story arcs.
Kai is running a mech stable on Solaris VII, sending funds to various charitable organisations to show he's not a bloodthirsty killer. His uncle wants him involved in a plan to start a war, and tries to get some leverage over him.
Other characters have their moments - Katherine/Katrina Steiner, Victor and their brother Peter all get good roles as they move into their positions for later story arcs.