From Goodreads:
Evil is most assuredly afoot—and Britain’s fate rests in the hands of an alluring renegade . . . and a librarian.
These are dark days indeed in Victoria’s England. Londoners are vanishing, then reappearing, washing up as corpses on the banks of the Thames, drained of blood and bone. Yet the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences—the Crown’s clandestine organization whose bailiwick is the strange and unsettling—will not allow its agents to investigate. Fearless and exceedingly lovely Eliza D. Braun, however, with her bulletproof corset and a disturbing fondness for dynamite, refuses to let the matter rest . . . and she’s prepared to drag her timorous new partner, Wellington Books, along with her into the perilous fray.
For a malevolent brotherhood is operating in the deepening London shadows, intent upon the enslavement of all Britons. And Books and Braun—he with his encyclopedic brain and she with her remarkable devices—must get to the twisted roots of a most nefarious plot . . . or see England fall to the Phoenix!Looking for a steampunk novel? Nothing paranormal (not that it is normal, so relax) but just a good steampunk novel with all the contraptions and fun? Oh, do not look any further... you have found such a book! Oh and it isn't the world that is so good in this book, the main characters are wonderful as well.
The main characters are our intrepid duo, Agent Eliza D Brawn and "Welly" *snicker* Wellington Books the
The mystery they encounter is compelling and keeps you on your toes. What they find is quite the evil plot. One of the more evil plots I have encountered in a book in a long time. Their harrowing escape (?) is worthy of a thriller however throughout the book their bickering keeps things light enough you don't feel buried amongst the rubble. Ah... but to say more would spoil the adventure and I refused to do so. Wait for it... *most evil of laughs*
I give this book 5 stars. This is a steampunk novel in every sense. I love Eliza's wit and Welly's dry sense of humor. I expect more adventures from this duo in the future and I can't wait!
I received this book from NetGalley and Harper and no compensation was given.
(you can also find the audio at the website)
Don't forget you can also win this book! Just go to the post HERE to enter!
Don't forget you can also win this book! Just go to the post HERE to enter!
Actually I have been looking for Steampunk novels, since I haven't read any. The mystery and the characters both seem so compelling! Thanks for the great review :)
ReplyDeleteThe most evil of evil laughs hey? Well that definitely makes me want tp read this book. I love books that keep you guessing and having surprising twists. Great review again Melissa :)
ReplyDeleteYet another great review for this book...I really must my hands a copy...hint, hint! ;-)
ReplyDeleteGreat review, oh I need this book..now! Arghh my bday and xmas is so far away. Maybe bf could buy a book for our anniversary ;)
ReplyDeleteI entered!!! I NEED TO win. That is all! ;)
ReplyDeleteThis just sounds like downright fun! I enjoy that in a book no matter what the genre....
ReplyDeleteI love your *evil* snickers!
I also must buy/borrow this book pronto - thanks for making my life even more difficult with a splendid review of this one! I appreciate! ;)
ReplyDeleteI don't think I would be know a SP novel if it were to jump up and bite me - this sounds like a wonderful book to start with as it does sound funny. Thanks for the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book! Nice review!
ReplyDeleteAs a matter of fact, I am looking for such a novel. Gadgets are the new black!
ReplyDeleteSo are archivist now more sexy than librarians? Guess I'll have to read to find out. ;)
Your 5 star rating along with a description of this book having the most evil plots you've read makes me want to run out and buy it immediately. Thanks so much for the recommendation Melissa!
ReplyDeleteOooh evil plot!!!Liking the sound of that. ;) And I'm glad that it's not normal, I mean normal is so blah! lol. ;)
ReplyDeleteYES!!! I totally agree!!! I LOVED this book and I want more Eliza and Mr Books LOL
ReplyDeleteOh yes, now you all can see why I loved this book. It was the total inspiration for this week!! I am going to do the Tales of the Archives audio stories so I can get more Books and Eliza! Oh, Melissa from My World...in Words and Pages has a few reviews of these audio stories.
ReplyDeleteHe he he heeee....
ReplyDeleteI told you you needed this one! And you are so going to enjoy the quick stories. :) The start with The masterly duo and go into stories with other characters. But there is ties to this book as well. I want some one to chat with on the podcasts, so you need to get caught up! lol. I need to get up on them myself these days. ;)
Sooooo glad you loved it!!! YEahhhhh!
Oh, and I wanted to say and forgot...
ReplyDeleteThank you for mentioning me here with the link to the reviews of the podcasts. :) You are the best!
I just recently finished this book and loved it!! It was such a fun read and I can't wait for more. Great review!
ReplyDeleteI like the dynamics between the two main characters, especially if it's as depicted in the trailer. I'm getting mighty excited for steampunk week! "Steampunky power!"
ReplyDeleteThis sounds almost like X-Files meets steampunk. Love it! I mean, wit, dry humor...what's not to love? I'm excited to read this one.
ReplyDeleteThat was a really insightful and thoughtful review! I'm really starting to get into SP, too!
ReplyDeleteYour love of SP is catching :o]
I've got your SP LOGO posted on my site!
This book really does sound excellent. Something about the world being in the hands of a librarian that intrigues me. Sexy nerds are possibly one of my downfalls.
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