Kate Elliott tweeted about this book, I was intrigued & boy was she right. About everything. Great world building, an intriguing cast of characters, a steampunk vibe, fascinating creatures and lots of interesting questions make for a great story. Halfway through this one I bought the other two books in the trilogy because I have to know what happens. The books are out of print but if you like Wells (❤️Murderbot) or fantasy, this is a good one.