Cherijo Grey Veil is a brilliant Terran surgeon who discovers something about her father that causes her to run away and take an assignment at a free clinic light years away from his influence in Kevarzangia Two. Because of the racism of the Terrans and her sheltered life in Terra, Cherijo has never met many aliens before. Let alone treat them. This is the first book in a series, but the story felt self contained - no giant cliffhanger, thank goodness. And while this is a science fiction novel, it wasn't hard science fiction, which made it a fun, satisfying read for me. There were no difficult lessons, just a straight story about a young woman's fight for her independence. I think I've found an author who I can expect page-turning and fun science fiction from.

Fast-paced, fun read. The best in the series, IMO.

I really loved this book! This was the first in this series that I have ever read and would love to read the next one if I can find it! The lead female character is a strong woman and the plots are intertaining.

A nice light sci-fi romp.

Somewhat different than most SF medical books, the focus is on one mutant female human.

This is the first book in Viehl's Stardoc series, and I think it is probably the best one. Interesting characters, including some of the most alien aliens you'll ever meet!

Great book! If you like McCaffrey or Moon sci fi then this should interest you. Dr. Veil becomes an off-world physician to get away from her father and his atrocious behavior. She ends up falling in love with an alien, fighting the attention of another man, and coping with several medical emergiencies of the alien populations.

Dr. Cherijo Grey Veil is a brilliant surgeon, but her cold and domineering father has tried to control every part of her life. So she signs on to work at a clinic on a newly colonized world, with over 200 sentient species and less than 1% are Terran.

Because of her father, her life has been lonely and restricted. Now she has a chance to make friends and lead her own life.

This is a fun book. I love all the different species Viehl invents and the way Cherijo is able to bloom in this wildly different place. This book offers fun, adventure and surprises.

I did think that the book quit rather than ended, but it is the start of a series, so I guess that was the point.

S.L. Viehl is one of my top 10 authors and I love this series.

Really enjoyed this book - fun and easy read

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The first in the excellent space opera saga by Viehl.

Being a Science Fiction fan when I saw my wife reading these books I figured I'd give them a chance and I'm glad I did. S.L. Viehl introduces a realistic future of medical science interspersed with science fiction's alien races and the works. It's written in 1st person and that normally jars me but it's written so well that I got past it quickly. Cherijo quickly becomes a very likable character who is caught up in a universe of troubles that eventually lead back to her crazy father. Veihl creates wonderfully complex alien races and draws you in from page one til the end. I devoured this series pretty quickly and after a few books I typically loose interest in a series but not Stardoc. I HIGHLY recommend for Science Fiction fans and Romance fans, and it's not only for girls. Give it a chance guys you'll love it.

Fast, easy reading and lots of fun!

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