A review by bobreturns
Updraft by Fran Wilde

4.0

I really enjoyed this. The story's a bit derivative - classic tropes of being inducted into an ancient order, rebelling, learning their secrets, rising to power, etc. As seen in so many fantasy Novels - Magician, Wheel of Time, etc. etc. But it's told pretty well. The writing's borderline YA, but the setting is staggeringly original.

And check out that gorgeous cover art!