Cordelia's Honor

By Lois McMaster Bujold,

Book cover of Cordelia's Honor

Book description

When Enemies Become More than Friends THEY WIN
In her first trial by fire, Cordelia Naismith captained a throwaway ship of the Betan Expeditionary Force on a mission to destroy

Shepherd is reader supported. When you buy books, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Why read it?

1 author picked Cordelia's Honor as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I used to say there were certain characters I wanted to be when I grew up, but that isn’t exactly true. It’s more like I want to be the book as a whole: its wisdom, humor, intricacy, plot, its ability to transport me utterly, to inhabit my mind with new, lifelong friends (or enemies), and to teach me—not only a single lesson upon the first reading, but many different lessons through the years. Cordelia’s Honor (sometimes sold separately as Shards of Honor and Barrayar) is one of those books. It’s the first book of the mighty Vorkosigan Saga by…

From Claire's list on I want to be when I grow up.

Want books like Cordelia's Honor?

Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 89 books like Cordelia's Honor.

Browse books like Cordelia's Honor

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in time travel, social alienation, and film?

10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about time travel, social alienation, and film.

Time Travel Explore 357 books about time travel
Social Alienation Explore 15 books about social alienation
Film Explore 231 books about film