I liked Ventures way more than Mechanica; I already know the characters and I already love them, their relationship is solidified and the basics of the world-building have been established. I don't know, I think the story worked so much better here than the first book. Don't get me wrong, I liked Mechanica but between explaining the world building, the characters, their motivations, and stories, I felt like something was missing.

Ventures is full of adventures, terrifying magic, incredible new inventions, anti-colonization discussions, misogynist villains, and a delightful queer-friendly fairy world. The characters are so lovely and their relationship is beautiful. Nick, Fin, and Caro are a polyamorous couple and AHHHH. They're a family, they love each other so much and it makes my heart so ridiculously happy.

So yeah, I adore this story and I would protect these characters from everything. I can't wait to read The Forest Queen.