I've got a LOOOOT to add to my reading lists, haha. I am keen to read more Orson Scott Card, but I might need a bit of a break. I am definitely appreciating "harder" sci-fi at the moment.

I really wish there was more exploration of Peter and Valetine's writings and how they managed to convince a planet as kids.

That level of intellect is staggering, and to me, overshadowed Ender's abilities to command forces and identify strategy. There seems to be a lot more variables in doing persuasive writing than commanding a force.