Review: Captivating read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 28, 2013
I have to admit, what drew me to this book was first, the cover. I dare you to say it isn't gorgeous. When I read the blurb, I was hooked. Steampunk and the mafia? Bring it on!Inventor Henrietta Mason was retiring to become the sort of daughter her mother had always wanted her to be, and she meant to do it right--in Philadelphia society with the right sort of husband. Who couldn't be U.S. Marshal Carson Alexander, because eventhough he made her heart race, he didn't have the right background and connections. Before that, however, she had to destroy her father's research and works before they harm anyone else. Little could she have known someone would be after her...Normally, steampunk settings are Victorian, so you can guess how much I love this delightfully, refreshing story with steampunk elements in a different period and country.The story moves at a fast, clipped pace, with tension and the stakes escalating with every scene, making for a captivating read. The characters are unique and three-dimensional, even the secondary characters, Ever and her sister, the queen. We met Ever in the first book in the series, and it's a pleasure to see her here again and learn how her story continued.My only complaint was that I felt the cave-in scene was contrived, but other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed this engaging read.Reviewed by Ashiafor TheRomanceReviews.com