A review by jvan
Updraft by Fran Wilde

4.0

Great if exceedingly unlikely world building, but fantasy doesn't need to be likely. Good characters, good action, good if somewhat confusing plot--the political machinations and factions take some time to be marginally clear. The main character might be too good at stuff, but to balance that she also messes up an awful lot and gets a heap of punishment inflicted on her. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series.