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A review by eg_m
Inceptio by Alison Morton
4.0
Immensely creative, Inceptio, takes place in an alternate time line where a modern day Roman state thrives in the alps. Epic in its scope, the story ranges from alternate New York City to Washington DC and finally the European Roma Nova, incorporating elements of political intrigue, mystery, crime, action and romance. At the center of the story is Karen Brown, a passive young American who transforms through circumstances into Carina Mitela, heiress of a noble family and force to be reckoned with.
If Inceptio, has a flaw, it is that it covers so much plot so quickly, characters are often meagerly sketched rather than fully articulated leaving the reader wondering what really motivates important secondary characters. Unlike many in the genre,Inceptio, does not fall into the trap of information dumping. Beautifully organized, Inceptio’s world building flows with the narrative rather than interrupting it, never assuming or requiring a knowledge of ancient roman while seamlessly moving forward the fast paced narrative.
If Inceptio, has a flaw, it is that it covers so much plot so quickly, characters are often meagerly sketched rather than fully articulated leaving the reader wondering what really motivates important secondary characters. Unlike many in the genre,Inceptio, does not fall into the trap of information dumping. Beautifully organized, Inceptio’s world building flows with the narrative rather than interrupting it, never assuming or requiring a knowledge of ancient roman while seamlessly moving forward the fast paced narrative.