Review: Only to read as a demonstration of flawed writing
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 12 3, 2013
The job of an editor is often thankless...but this book shows why editing is priceless.  There were some things in this story which could have been shaped into an acceptable novel.  The main character acts in such a ridiculous fashion that it eliminates any chance of the reader identifying with her. There is a tone which reminds me of poor pulp fiction of the '30s, in that the main actors are flawless, gorgeous, and possessed of great genius...or gorgeous vile criminals.  Two stars is generous, but the softporn sex and the attempt at a steampunk universe showed the author was trying.  Failing, but trying.