Review: Perfect balance of romance and mystery
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 2, 2011
This book is not the paranormal fare I usually read. I found it while browsing the freebies on my reader, and the title caught my attention.  Having read a couple of other steampunk inspired books, I found myself a fan.  I decided to give this book a try, and was not disappointed.The first thing I want to comment about is editing.  The last couple of books I read have been plagued with editing errors.  This is fast becoming a huge pet peeve for me, as it distracts from the story.  For me, Viridis, was a breath of fresh air.  It was well edited, and I was able to fully submerse myself into the story.This tale takes place in 1866 London. I was pleased with the way Taylor incorporated the steampunk elements into the novel. It was very easy to get a feel for the era in this book, the author giving just enough information on the time and place, without over-embellishing details, making the book a smooth and easy going read.Although I enjoyed all of the story's characters, Phoebe was my favorite.  She is the character the book centers around.  She is strong, independent, and intelligent.  She is pretty much unconcerned with what is deemed proper for her time, and this leads to her share of problems!This novel is both romance and mystery.  It works very well, one element of the story does not overtake the other, and they intertwine nicely.  This is just book one of the series and I can honestly say that I would read the next one.  Even if you are not a fan of steampunk or the Victorian Era don't discount this one. The romance and mystery alone make it a good read!Reviewed by Theresa D. @ VampireRomanceBooks.com