A review by kimlynn77
The Iron Wyrm Affair by Lilith Saintcrow

Did not finish book.

I find nothing more frustrating than an author who thinks that they describe their world-building accurately when they don't. I got the chapter 19 and was just too frustrated to go on. I would appreciate a glossary, introduction, heck, even a webpage with notes on what the made up words mean. I still have no idea what Clare's mentath (ability?) can do, what exactly can a Shield do besides protect?? What is a flashboy?? I think a dragon is the same as a wrym but it was as clear as mud. Saintcrow should take note of Meljean Brook's web-page cheat sheet of the Iron Seas series. Because of that I was able to understand the world better and I thouroghly enjoy that series.