Another kindle freebie that surpasses expectations! Mix together a steampunk-ish alternate universe, a strong, resourceful and very likeable heroine, a mysterious and deadly male MC with a dark past ( the strong and silent types are always a winner with me), with a splash or 2 of witty banter and you have the Emperor's Edge - a thoroughly enjoyable read. What I liked most about this book was the characters- a ragged band of unlikely heroes without any of the 'over the top - ness' that Carringer's books rely on. I have already downloaded book 2 and can't wait to read more!