The Alchemy of Stone vs The Dragons of Dorcastle: Which Should You Read?

The Alchemy of Stone Ekaterina Sedia · 2008 ★★★★☆ 3.7 324 pages · ≈ 6 h 00 m · Moderate

Mattie, an intelligent automaton skilled in the use of alchemy, finds herself caught in the middle of a conflict between gargoyles, the Mechanics, and the Alchemists. With the old order quickly giving way to the new,…

The Dragons of Dorcastle Jack Campbell · 2015 ★★★★☆ 4.1 336 pages · ≈ 6 h 13 m · Moderate

Dematr is a world ruled by the diametrically opposed Mage and Mechanic Guilds. For centuries, the two Great Guilds have been bitter rivals. But now a Storm approaches, one that could sweep away everything that humans…