The Masked City

A great fun read, pretty much non-stop action yet somehow squeezing in excellent character development and a setting that is a joy to explore. If you haven't read book 1 which introduces Irene the world-hopping hero-Librarian, I recommend it.

For those who have read book 1, the following should be spoiler free if you've read the blurb:
Book 1 had Irene in one “Victorian” world with her assistant Kai (a dragon in disguise) and local consulting detective Peregrine Vale (who lives on Baker Street, need I say more?). Book 2 opens with [really mild spoiler - for page 2] Kai being kidnapped. This sets the stage for a much more epic adventure to save Kai and prevent a multi-world war between the (Lawful) Dragons and the (Chaotic) Fae.In the progress we get to see more worlds and learn far more about the workings of the multiverse. We also get to know our old friends better, and meet some brilliant new characters.If you loved the humour and amazingly creative action from the first book, you're in for a treat.

Btw. In the “About the Author” section it said Ms Cogman has worked with RPGs., for those who know their RPGs I will add three words: “Planescape, Shadowrun, Mage:TA” ... mixed with Ms Cogman's excellent secret spice.