Falling Free

Executive Summary: Much like [b:Ethan of Athos 990093 Ethan of Athos (Vorkosigan Saga, #3) Lois McMaster Bujold https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1365244555s/990093.jpg 2030693] this one had a very strange premise. I thought it was alright, but I'm hoping the series focuses on Miles again soon.Audiobook: Grover Gardner does another good job. When you're not sure about a book, having a good narrator can be a big help.Full ReviewI had issues with this book. It wasn't the idea of Quaddies themselves, but the idea of genetically engineering what are essentially slaves. Leo was a pretty good character, but the book felt like a sort of White Savior story at times. Leo wasn't as bad about this as some of the others. He seemed more about helping them help themselves than being their savior.The quaddies themselves weren't so much there to be saved as they were people born into a bad situation that wasn't of their own making. I don't remember the names of any of the other characters at this point, but the main antagonist was an awful human being who treated the quaddies like property instead of people.I read this book a few months ago now, so some of the details aren't as clear, but I remember one of the main female quaddies was my favorite.I struggled with this book at times, but there are some interesting ideas explored here. I'd probably have preferred something a bit more light and fun. I'll continue the series as it looks like the next one finally returns to Miles. The one book I've read where he's been the focus is the one I've enjoyed the most of the series so far.