Settling in for another reread of Susan R. Matthews' Jurisdiction series. Every time I'm captivated by another theme, another facet.

This readthrough I'm starting out more-aware that this setting is a galactic dystopia. These first few pages are the protagonist feeling his privileged place in that hierarchy crystallize around him like a trap.

Coming right on the heels of WisCon I'm feeling extra-appalled at the human bondage this system rests on.