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This is a trilogy with which I've gradually fallen in love. By the time we get to this, Book 3 of the [The Incorruptibles by John Hornor Jacobs|The Incorruptibles]] trilogy, I didn't want it to end.
[[:Category:John Hornor JacobsTJacobs|John Hornor Jacobs]] has created an amalgam world of Ancient Rome spliced with the North American wild west seasoned with overtones of steampunk. In addition to that, now, this time out, we're treated to added dragon. Our esteemed cast give this addition a gradual build up that leads to a crescendo when it does arrive. The wait is definitely worth it in a read-through-your-fingers kind of way.
John's again alternates first person point of view chapters, highlighting his skill at differentiating the voices. POV number 1, Livia, the high born Ruman (she's from Rume… not a typo) sounds educated and cultured while she's exposed to dangers of which she neither dreamt nor was prepared. This is part of her charm. Livia may be in the feisty female hero mould yet there's an authenticity and vulnerability at the moment John permits her to doubt her ability. In a world where anyone can be killed at any time, Livia feels less than invincible, increasing our nail nibbling as a result.
