Review: Smart heroine captivates in this steampunk novella
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 23, 2010
How refreshing to find a heroine like Miss Bramble - intelligent, responsible and determined to find her father's stolen invention. Her beauty my be the initial attraction for Captain Hatch, but her mechanical prowess, quick wit and spirit draw him quickly under her spell. Handsome enough to captivate any woman, Theo finds that brains and beauty are an irresistible combination; one that leads him down a deceptive path. With a limited amount of time before his next assignment, the dashing Captain Hatch courts Miss Bramble with what some may see as improper haste, never realizing that his success at seduction has more to do with her goals than his charm.Miss Painter has created a very livable world even though the length of this work prevents fully fleshing out its customs and technical marvels. I would happily visit Grand Isle again and can only hope that Miss Painter will take us there in the future.A delightful read, over all too soon, this work cements Kristen Painter's place on my list of favorite authors. If you are a new reader, I strongly urge you to seek out her earlier works - you won't be disappointed! Now I must wait - impatiently - for her next book.