Book Review: Starting Cordelia's Honor

So, Cat and I finished Serpent's Reach by CJ Cherryh (full review to come later, still processing, but overall it was fantastic), and we're starting the Vorkosigan saga by Bujold.  Since I know at least one person will be excited, I figured I'd try giving opinions as we go.

( Chapters 1-3 Opinions )

So far enjoying the story, though I'm waiting for it to really get cracking and to get some more aliens and politics in there.  Show me why you are award-winning, book!