Just finished Flame by Sharon Shinn

Two days ago I began and just today finished Flame by Sharon Shinn, the final novella in her book Quatrain, which returns to the land of Gillengaria and its Twelves Houses. A prequel of sorts to her Twelves Houses series (but one that should only be read after the main series), it was wonderful seeing Senneth again as she navigates her desire to do good with her aversion to political intrigue and the unreasoning hatred many feel towards mystics such as herself. Seeing Kirra Danalustrous, Donnel, and her first meeting with Tayse was edifying as well. She certainly cleaned up a few sources of bad manners and mystic haters, as well saved many lives.