Lady Rosomon Hawkspur and her wild and willful children return in this mercilessly epic sequel to
Engines of Empire. The story picks up right where the first book left off. The Empire has traded corrupt guilds for tyranny, but Rosomon hardens herself to lead the resistance against the Draconate Ministry. Tyreta adjusts to her newfound abilities and embarks upon a dangerous mission to retrieve a deadly weapon. Meanwhile, Conall fights to escape being enslaved and realizes he has cascading problems. Even with upheaval in all corners of the Empire, a much more monumental threat emerges from behind the scenes, with a war of machines, gods, and demons right in the thick of it. The large cast of multifaceted characters grapples with thorny family dynamics, and they’re determined not to be pawns in a much larger game.
VERDICT Constant peril and charged action sequences propel this high-octane steampunk thriller forward at break-neck speed. The solid writing and engaging plot establish a fully realized world with diverse magic systems mixed with artifice. Perfect for fans of Brian McClellan and Tyler Whitesides.
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