Review: I LOVE "east Indian flavored" Steampunk Romance!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 11, 2014
This is a series that I'm really excited about.  The first book hooked me and I've been waiting, waiting to hear about the second book's release.  I love the "east-Indian-flavored" steampunk romance.  It's unique and because Susan Kaye Quinn is a gifted author, the flavor part of that statement really shines through.  I always feel like I'm immersed in richness when I read her books.  Especially these.One of my favorite parts of this book was a scene where Aniri dresses up for a traditional celebration with Prince Malik's people.  There is dancing with oil lamps and colorful costumes.  I could see and feel everything.  I really wanted to be there too.Because this is the second book in the series, you really need to read Third Daughter first.  Here we pick up right where we left off in the first book.  The romance, the action and intrigue continue.  It's a thrilling ride.I love Aniri.  Sometimes she makes mistakes but she has a good heart and she longs to be the kind of woman and leader others will be proud of.  When Aniri does make mistakes, she tries her best to fix the situation.  She owns up to her mistake and doesn't make excuses.  That was one of the best standout messages for me in this book.  Aniri is also fiercely loyal to those she loves.  She risks her life for her sister, she defends Prince Malik to everyone and those are the things that really endear Aniri to me.And the ending.  Are you kidding me?  That's where you are going to leave things?  I'm not really happy about the cut-off ending.  The whole bit with Prince Malik and Aniri- get my hopes up, dash them and then leave me hanging?  No good, that.  I'm a bit annoyed at the ending, but I guess that was the author's intent.  She wants to make sure I come back for more in the next book.  And I will.  (but I would have anyway-even without the big cliff hanger ending)  I have a feeling the third (and last) book will be my favorite, but we'll see.Content:  Clean- some passionate kisses