Lloyd B. (azriel308) reviewed on 2/7/2023 + 27 more book reviews

I wills admit I like the Dresden Files. Was assuming I would enjoy this book as well. Sadly, no.

Starting with the captain, Captain Grimm. I liked this character. Loyal even after being forced out of the military. It seemed like he took the fall for someone else. Basically politics kicked him out.

The cat I did like as well, he gave some comic relief to the story, for the most part. His human wasn't bad either. Logical and quiet for the most part. She was an enduring young lady who was trying to keep her house going. A very nice change from the over grown, spoiled, loud mouthed noble who seems to make things worse for the most part by not being able to shut up and feeling she is always right and has to stick her nose into everything. Characters like her often ruin a good book. A noble that feels she has to learn to be a soldier? Not sure where that is supposed to lead here. I found myself skimming over any part with her character talking.

The book started off all right, air ship battle, sounded like pirates in the sky with big sail ships with magic crystals.


I did enjoy the crazy magician and his apprentice.

The cities were decently described. In the sky, on spires, etc. Lots of back alleys and clear lines between slums etc.

The number of characters introduced at a time sometimes seemed to be a lot at once. Several times I went back to re-read things just to be sure I had it straight.

It was written well, didn't catch any misspellings, and it flowed smoothly. Just kinda...Blah.

Over all, not Mr. Butchers best work. Won't be bothering with the rest of this series.

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