A review by willdr
Salute the Dark by Adrian Tchaikovsky

4.0

If the first three books have been anticipation, this one is sheer release. Battles rage across the West Empire, as taken cities thrash under the weight of imperialism, while the fragile Lowland alliance struggles to hold. The horrors of war run deep in Shadows of the Apt, in its particular clockpunk meets sword and sandals aesthetic; one scene of gladiatorial combat followed by another that demonstrates the horror of chemical warfare.

While I continue to see no greater allusions in the series, its enjoyable to read, and Tchaikovsky isn't pulling any punches.