The Obelisk Gate

This second book in the trilogy was just as much fun as the first and also a Hugo winner. Really enjoy the interconnected skills (indistinguishable from magic) that many of the characters have. The world is fascinating. And the alien semi-human characters are delightfully odd and intriguing. I also enjoy how the author does not spell everything out for the reader. You can piece together things on your own. It adds to the fun. Moving on directly to the third book in the trilogy.