To Avid Harrington Readers...

If, like me, you have enjoyed the series tremendously; if, like me, you have enjoyed the depth of the background stories in which surrounds even the minor characters; and if, like me, you wouldn't mind adding a few more books to the series if it will give you a greater depth and a fuller experience into the Honorverse; then I have some good news for you.

Before you start At All Costs, there are two other spinoff series you should be aware of. Each of these series consists of two books: Crown of Slaves and Torch of Freedom; and The Shadow of Saganami and Storm from the Shadows. While these two series do not deal directly with Honor Harrington, they do explain a lot of the back stories you will encounter in the primary series. And, to be honest, it is a bit refreshing to focus on someone besides the honorable Countess Harrington for a while.

The chronological order of the books is as follows: Crown of Slaves -> The Shadow of Saganami -> At All Costs -> Storm from the Shadows -> Torch of Freedom -> Mission of Honor -> A Rising Thunder.

It isn't a big deal with Crown of Slaves and The Shadow of Saganami, because both are somewhat separate from the main storyline of At All Costs, so the order isn't extremely crucial. But you will want to listen to Storm from the Shadows, Torch of Freedom, and Mission of Honor in that order, as there are some major revelations you will want to learn about in order.

I hope this will help you as you make your way through the series. Good listening.

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Honor seems like a part of my family!

I absolutely love these Honor Harrington novels. I've spent my morning and evening drives for the past 9 months listening through the series. Weber has a way of creating characters you love to hate along with the ones you love to love. And when the bad guys finally get their due "rewards" ... it is SO sweet! I'm on book 11 so I look forward to the next several months as I finish the series. I highly recommend you join the Honor Harrington family!

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Good series -

Would you listen to At All Costs again? Why?

I love Honor and her world. This whole series is really a good listen. Weber tends to get a little bogged down in the technical details but the action is well worth the wait, he really knows how to write the drama into it and bring the reader into the scene.

Have you listened to any of Allyson Johnson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I've listened to the entire series and this reader is a superior performer!!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I cry pretty regularly and get absorbed into the characters mindsets.

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At All Cost

Allyson Johnson is Honor Harrington would not want anyone else narrating this series. This is a great series and this book has lots of battle scenes and action. Honor becomes a wife and mother in this book and this only adds to the depth of her character. The one lesson that comes though in this story is the importance of sitting down and talking to opposing side. Put aside hate, fear and distrust and listen, it can not hurt and maybe it would save a lot of lives. The story of the Phoenix Honor read the children was a great image at the end. Great story can not wait to start the next book. I do hope that Audible will provide all the upcoming books and the side honor verse books as well. I can not get enough of this series.

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At All Costs

My review is not simply regarding this book but others in the series, Honor Harrington is really a very great character and once again I must say I enjoy how this character grows through the series. How she starts as a commander and becomes so much more, and how she is unsure of herself somewhat and overcomes that as wel as how her life touches others in her life. I also really like the characters around her, and how they help her become strong. One thing I must say this hold thing about the narrator is so unfair, Ms. Johnson voice works so well for this series please everyone give this a rest.

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Great series

A short review.

I had a wonderful time listening to the entire series. It was a wonderful listen, and was very pleased. Allyson Johnson did a wonderful job with the voice. So much so that I could rely on the voices to keep track of busy scenes. The tone and feeling were there.

All together, a great series and narrated very well.

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Honor Harrington Universe Book 18

"To be near the goal while the enemy is still far from it,
to wait at ease while the enemy is toiling and struggling,
to be well-fed while the enemy is famished: —
this is the art of husbanding one's strength." Sun Tzu " The Art of War"

"Only a fool will try to put himself on the enemies sword"
Musashi Miyamoto " Book of 5 Rings"

"This is the way the "True War" supposed to be fought"
Carl von Clausewitz "On War"

PS
I wanted to write a quote by Niccolò Machiavelli but it sounded too much like a spoiler.

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bad

I'm a big Honor Harrington fan, but this book was a disappointment. The ending was even worse. At this point Honor might as well show up on a peg acorn point her finger at battle squadron of 300 of the wall and say die Haven and have them all blow up. then point her finger at the next battle squadron and say surrender foul Heavenites, for I can destroy you from across the galaxy...

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Another great book in the series, great narrator.

If you like Honor (and I do) you'll like this. Allyson Johnson brings a much appreciated consistency to this series. I agree with Jason's review that her distinctive characterizations helps to keep track of the action when things get busy. Enjoyable and recommended to fans of the genre and/or the series.

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The loss of fellow warriors breaks the heart.

Good read/listen. The story never grows old. The triumph and the tragedy a careful counter point that denotes a master craftsman of story craft. Well done.