Engines of Empire by R.S. Ford

Engines of Empire

The Age of Uprising #1

R.S. Ford

624 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

Description

The nation of Torwyn is run on the power of industry, and industry is run by the Guilds. Chief among them are the Hawkspurs, and their responsibility is to keep the gears of the empire turning. It's exactly why matriarch Rosomon Hawkspur sends eac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 145 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
dark 58%
tense 48%
mysterious 37%
emotional 20%
challenging 18%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 28%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 39% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

3.76

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