Ok, although it KILLS me, I'm going to hold off on reading this entry (I skimmmed over a few sentences - hopefully not crucial ones!) or looking at the most-likely-fabulous drawings UNTIL I read Monstrous Regiment (or until my resolve gives out - whichever comes first), and just have to trust that:
-It's a really good book, worth reading
-It's a fast read
-It's easily available somewhere close
Otherwise I am in touble.