The only problem I see with this book, is that since it just came out, there will likely be a significant wait until the next one, and I want to read the next one now. The first Chuggie book amazed me with how great a character Chuggie is. This one improves upon that by expanding his greatness as a character and by elevating all the characters around him. What Kelly has done with Chuggie and the ghosts haunting him… I haven’t laughed that hard reading a fantasy novel since some of the Cosca chapters in Joe Abercrombie’s Best Served Cold. Meanwhile Olin provides some of the creepiest pages I’ve ever read. And the cliff hanger at the end of this… I want to read the next book.

I said in my review of Stagwater that I wished it had a map or even series of maps. Having read Bleeding Gateways, I’m not sure if a map is necessary, but I’d still like it. Actually I’d really like to see an atlas, series of Tolkienesque appendices, timelines, books about this universe’s history… but I know I’m just really looking forward to the next book. ( )

I read this and didn't realize it was the second in the series until after I finished it. I enjoyed the unique characters and the great storyline. The author even had me laughing out loud in some parts. I can't wait to read more from this author and these characters. ( )