Ancillary Justice

Ann Leckie made quite a stir with her debut novel Ancillary Justice. The thing that I most enjoyed about the book was the worldbuilding. Although it is fast-paced and I didn't feel like it lagged anywhere, Leckie takes the time to flavor her Radch empire with all sorts of relevant details of the culture. Memorable characters, a memorable world and great storytelling combine to make this one good book.