Book Beginnings and The Friday 56

I'm linking up with Rose City Reader for Book Beginnings and Freda's Voice for Page 56. Check out the links above for the rules and for the posts of the participants each week. Pick the closest book on your book stack and join the fun.

The Beginning:

"The office was cold, but Van had expected that. She drew her jacket closer around her body and tried not to fidget while she waited for Yical Blen."

Page 56:

"Van eased the shoes off her feet and sank into a chair in the living room. "And what do they do with Ithair who don't conform to that standard?" Her voice was edged in exhaustion.

From Restoration by K.S. Augustin. I am part of her irregulars

group and get a first look at her books. She is one of my favorite Science Fiction/Science Fiction Romance authors. Restoration hit a lot of themes that are important today. Looks like they may be important in the future too.