The long-awaited follow-up to The Aeronaut's Windlass satisfies fans' desires for more of the complex characters, harrowing adventures, and heroic battles of the first installment. And with giddy anticipation, I am happy to report that there was not a resolution to many of the conflicts, but rather a tease for more to come in the epilogue by the author! I am overjoyed with this news and fully with my whole heart recommend this adventure to anyone who enjoys a story that fills your senses with new worlds and strange creatures and delightfully funny dialogue - mainly from the self-important Prince of the Silent Paws, Rowl, a cat with as much weight and significance to the story as any of the primary characters. I love Rowl, as many fans do, and fully enjoyed every scene he was in. The duels made me hold my breath in anticipation of the outcome of each, with satisfyingly spectacular end, and I felt like I was on the decks with the crew during airship battles. Such a fun read! I have to stress, however, that I listened tot he audiobook of the Aeronaut's Windlass, which gave voice to the characters throughout my reading of The Olympian Affair. My sincere hope is that the same narrator, Euan Morton, will tackle the second installment because it truly would not be the same without him.

I read The Aeronaut's Windlass when it first came out in 2015 and loved it, so I was thrilled to see the second book would be coming out in 2023. I had to re-read the first book to refresh my memory. This is a feature, not a flaw. The Olympian Affair picks up where The Aeronaut's Windlass left off. Each character has distinct qualities and talents to bring to the adventure. The characters are on separate missions giving each different information and sometimes conflicting views that adds to the complexity of story. I keep re-reading the sections with the talking cats, the personalities are so spot on. The pace is brisk and the steampunk world building is fascinating. This is not the end of the series. Hopefully the wait for the next one will be shorter.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review

Have you always wanted to join the Jim Butcher fan club but never knew where to start, well start here! This is a very different vibe than his famous series but still just fabulously written!

This is a fantastic follow-up to the Aeronaut's Windlass. The characters are split up more than they were in the first book and this gives them equal chance to grow and change. The cats remain the best characters, as they should be. I'm already looking forward to the next book in the series!

I have eagerly awaited this book since 2018 when I finished The Aeronaut’s Windlass so it was with a bit of trepidation that I started this. Could it be as good? Would I even remember the story? Happily- yes and yes! My favorite steampunk characters ever were back with a vengeance! Rowl, the best talking cat character ever must help Bridget and Benedict negotiate a treaty with the tribe of Fenli (a new cat character) in order to get vital intelligence. Abigail and Bayard are at a diplomatic meeting in Olympia trying to avoid a duel with huge diplomatic implications. Grimm , Gwen, Miss Folly and Master Ferus are there to assist. Cavendish is trying to take over the Spires for Aurora with some assistance from Calliope. Good men find they are working for the wrong side - do they side with loyalty or honor?
Please Jim Butcher- keep this series going!! A little faster perhaps?! Loved it!
Thanks Netgalley for the ARC!!! My opinions are my own