Review: A Well-Done Novella
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 14, 2011
3.5 Stars for Kady Cross' free prequel novella, The Strange Case of Finley Jane.  I knew it was YA before I started reading but think it's a story that can appeal to adults as well.  It makes for an enjoyable quick read.The author's voice appealed to me and I found the writing engaging from the start.  The Steampunk elements were seamlessly woven into the narrative and never intruded on the plot.  Lots of rich detail of period fashion in class-conscious Victorian England.Finley is a spunky gal haunted by her strangeness.  Her dual nature is never revealed.  I hope this mystery is resolved in the main story, Girl in the Steel Corset, which I'm looking forward to reading.I don't think it matters too much which order you read these 2 books in.Oh, I held back 1/2 a star because the ending was a tad hackneyed and rushed.  But overall a good short story.