The Wonder Engine

4 stars for this book, 5 stars for the series.

Some of the best fantasy I've read in decades. Maybe a little too much “oh he/she can't possibly want/like me as much as I like him/her,” considering that Slate and Caliban are mature individuals, but the dialogue continues to sparkle, the characters continue to develop, and the gnoles are worth an entire series on their own.

Ms. Kingfisher/Ursula Vernon says it took decades for her to complete the Clocktaur War series. I hope it doesn't take as long for her to revisit this world. Even if Slate and Caliban are just glimpsed arguing with each other in the background I'll be happy.

Although I'll never think about chutney and what implements are used to make it in the same way anymore after Chapter 33.