It’s the year 2040, and sixteen-year-old Dez Harkly is one of the last of her kind—part of a nearly extinct race of shape-shifters descended from g...
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Jan 10, 2012
Giselle
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As a new steampunk novel, Destiny's Fire delivers with a lot of action, steamy scenes and a fantastic futuristic setting. On the brink of extinction, enemy races Narcolym and Shythe are going to have to learn to live with each other, because Haven Falls' protective barrier has come down.
While I had difficulty at the start, I ended up captivated by the world that Trish has built. Right from the beginning we're thrown into this world with Nacrolyms, Shythe, and the intriguing history s More...
While I had difficulty at the start, I ended up captivated by the world that Trish has built. Right from the beginning we're thrown into this world with Nacrolyms, Shythe, and the intriguing history s More...
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Dec 01, 2011
Victoria
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In a nutshell, DESTINY'S FIRE made me hate Trisha Wolfe. I'm talking SERIOUS hate--like fuming, loathing, hair-ripping hatred that leads to chainsaws and lighter fluid. Basically, this book made me realize how far I have to go before I pen a book as brilliant as DESTINY'S FIRE. Hence the hate.
On the reals: I loved the main character, Dez, and her struggle to find her place in a chaotic, turbulent world. The book's steamy scenes are hot enough to make the Sahara shiver, and the writi More...
On the reals: I loved the main character, Dez, and her struggle to find her place in a chaotic, turbulent world. The book's steamy scenes are hot enough to make the Sahara shiver, and the writi More...
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Feb 17, 2012
Mimi
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If I love this book any more than I already do, I don't think it would be healthy! Destiny's Fire is one of those books you pick up not expecting much but end up loving unconditionally.
In Destiny's Fire, Trisha Wolfe creates one of the most unique, complex, and breathtaking stories you'll ever read about. At first the world may seem a little overwhelming, but you quickly get immersed in the thrilling world of the Kythan with their crazy-cool powers. There's also a fun steampunk eleme More...
In Destiny's Fire, Trisha Wolfe creates one of the most unique, complex, and breathtaking stories you'll ever read about. At first the world may seem a little overwhelming, but you quickly get immersed in the thrilling world of the Kythan with their crazy-cool powers. There's also a fun steampunk eleme More...
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Nov 21, 2011
Julie
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Destiny's Fire was one of the best young adult reads for me this year. Since it will not be released from Omnific Publishing until 2012, I'm not going to do a full review here. Just know, the characters are amazing and I SO want to be their friend. The plot twists into something I wasn't quite expecting, but did add to my emotional turmoil in a good way. Intrigue, suspense, action, strong male and female characters...this book has it all. The fantasy elements are unique from others I've read in
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Feb 12, 2012
Jessica
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Uuuugh, why? Please tell me why? Why would one ruin a gripping and fast-paced story, set in an imaginative and unique world with a stupid, painful and utterly unnecessary love triangle?!? God, I'm so mad. I really thought I was going to love this, because at first the story seemed so promising but no, of course there has to be a love triangle (and one of the worst kind) to rain on my parade. As soon as it was clear that there would be a LT everything went as expected. This story line is so old i
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Jan 15, 2012
Andrea
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What can I say about Destiny's Fire? This is the type of book that makes me so happy to be part of the blogging community, because I'm not sure that I would have ever found it otherwise. And I'm going to warn you up front, I have major love for this book.
From the opening scene; fun, action-packed, and heated, I was hooked. The world in Destiny's Fire is what I'm going to call steampunk-light (I don't know if this is an actual word/phrase, but I'll go with it). Sometimes I find Steampu More...
From the opening scene; fun, action-packed, and heated, I was hooked. The world in Destiny's Fire is what I'm going to call steampunk-light (I don't know if this is an actual word/phrase, but I'll go with it). Sometimes I find Steampu More...
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Feb 08, 2012
Juhina
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Destiny's Fire was a mix of future, paranormal, and adventure, along with an extra spoonful of romance. I loved how all the themes were balanced, to appeal to a wide range of readers. The protagonist, Dez, was kick butt!, she had awesome powers, a great set of friends, and an unexpected love interest.
I went into the story thinking i had it all figured out from the first couple of chapters, that I knew how it's going to end, but I was pleasantly surprised with the ending. The author More...
I went into the story thinking i had it all figured out from the first couple of chapters, that I knew how it's going to end, but I was pleasantly surprised with the ending. The author More...
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Dec 19, 2011
Traci
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This isn't out yet, so, no spoilers:
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's YA/steampunk goodness to the core. There is a love triangle, but it doesn't work the way you think it will...and I was unsure how it was going to go up until the very end! So hard to pick a team! (no but srsly Team Reese) (heh)
The dialogue is solid, very funny and authentic. The world the Kythan live in is realistic yet tinged with the steampunk/paranormal, which is so fun and cool to get into. Highly recomme More...
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's YA/steampunk goodness to the core. There is a love triangle, but it doesn't work the way you think it will...and I was unsure how it was going to go up until the very end! So hard to pick a team! (no but srsly Team Reese) (heh)
The dialogue is solid, very funny and authentic. The world the Kythan live in is realistic yet tinged with the steampunk/paranormal, which is so fun and cool to get into. Highly recomme More...
Jan 10, 2012
Michelle
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I was excited about Destiny's Fire right off the bat and it did not disappoint at all. In fact, it exceeded expectations in every way! The more I read, the more excited about the story I got. Trisha Wolfe, created an awesome storyline, cool kick butt characters, and gadgets worthy of the steampunk title. So many of the 2012 debuts have such a huge hype surrounding them, and Destiny's Fire deserves all of it.
The story focuses around Dez and her three triplet friends. They are all member More...
The story focuses around Dez and her three triplet friends. They are all member More...
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Jan 13, 2012
Paige
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At first I didn’t know if I was going to enjoy Destiny’s Fire because I wasn’t really sure if it was my style. But I really liked the book! It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole entire time and not a lot of books lately have done that for me. Trisha Wolfe did an amazing job writing the characters and there relationships.
I really loved that the book was based in the future, that’s something I didn’t know about but it was an awesome surprise. The only thing about the book that t More...
I really loved that the book was based in the future, that’s something I didn’t know about but it was an awesome surprise. The only thing about the book that t More...
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Jan 13, 2012
Valerie
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My Summary:
Dez has a secret. Her secret can't be shared with her best friend Jace or the Narolym, an enemy race of shape-shifters. But when her own Council lowers the barrier that protects her Shythe haven, Dez is suddenly facing more problems than protecting her secret. And as Dez is forced to confront her own shape-shifting abilities, she must choose between protecting her secret and trusting a Narolym that could change everything. Even as Dez finds out why the Narolym re More...
Dez has a secret. Her secret can't be shared with her best friend Jace or the Narolym, an enemy race of shape-shifters. But when her own Council lowers the barrier that protects her Shythe haven, Dez is suddenly facing more problems than protecting her secret. And as Dez is forced to confront her own shape-shifting abilities, she must choose between protecting her secret and trusting a Narolym that could change everything. Even as Dez finds out why the Narolym re More...
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Jan 12, 2012
Shirley
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So after reading one of the most anticipated reads of 2012, Destiny’s Fire and harbouring mixed feelings about it, I’ve decided to change the format of this review to my very rarely used Likes/Dislikes form.
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Unique and Imaginative world
Wow. Seriously Wow. No more vampires, werewolves, mermaids and paranormal creatures of the sort. Instead, we have Kythans, who are shape-shifter descendants of guardians who watched over European Pharaohs. There are two races, the More...
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Unique and Imaginative world
Wow. Seriously Wow. No more vampires, werewolves, mermaids and paranormal creatures of the sort. Instead, we have Kythans, who are shape-shifter descendants of guardians who watched over European Pharaohs. There are two races, the More...
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Jan 08, 2012
Karen
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LOVE LOVE LOVE THE COVER!! PLOT SOUNDS AWESOME!! HIGHLY ANTICIPATED!!
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I have always been fascinated with the Steampunk world. This book is everything I've ever wanted in a Steampunk story and so much more. I was engaged from the first chapter and had a really hard time putting it down, it was enthralling!
This book is an intense debut packed with lots of kick-butt action, HOT romance and awesome fantasy elements. Destiny’s Fire isn’t your average S More...
Edit:~~~~~My Review:
I have always been fascinated with the Steampunk world. This book is everything I've ever wanted in a Steampunk story and so much more. I was engaged from the first chapter and had a really hard time putting it down, it was enthralling!
This book is an intense debut packed with lots of kick-butt action, HOT romance and awesome fantasy elements. Destiny’s Fire isn’t your average S More...
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Jan 15, 2012
Jaime (Two Chicks on Books)
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What a fun book! Debut Trisha Wolfe has given us a world full of the paranormal with a good amount of steampunk thrown in!
This world of Haven Falls she created was so lifelike. I could see the steamships hovering in the bay emanating danger. I could imagine myself dancing in Cog’s seeing the steam and charge coming off of the stage. Also after reading Trisha’s playlist which she did for us on the blog tour you can find that post HERE. I could hear Devon’s band playing a Nine Inch Nai More...
This world of Haven Falls she created was so lifelike. I could see the steamships hovering in the bay emanating danger. I could imagine myself dancing in Cog’s seeing the steam and charge coming off of the stage. Also after reading Trisha’s playlist which she did for us on the blog tour you can find that post HERE. I could hear Devon’s band playing a Nine Inch Nai More...
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Feb 18, 2012
Jana
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::: Also posted on: http://jana-thebookgoddess.blogspot.com/
Last month, if you told me that I would have read a steampunk novel and end up LOVING it, then I would have laughed maniacally at your face and tell you to f*** off. Hell, if you told me that yesterday, I would have.
Let me see. I'll start with why I'm a little *wary* of this. Do any of you remember the old cover? Yep. The one with the girl with the bad haircut and a head too big? With the super scary NOT hot guy? Y More...
Last month, if you told me that I would have read a steampunk novel and end up LOVING it, then I would have laughed maniacally at your face and tell you to f*** off. Hell, if you told me that yesterday, I would have.
Let me see. I'll start with why I'm a little *wary* of this. Do any of you remember the old cover? Yep. The one with the girl with the bad haircut and a head too big? With the super scary NOT hot guy? Y More...
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Jan 04, 2012
Brandi
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Wow. That is the one word I'm left with!
Trish is a friend of mine, and I feel so lucky that I got to be a part of reading this story before it was published! I knew that Trish was talented, and she had amazing stories to share, and I'm so proud of her that she's on the shelves and more people get to read her awesomeness.
Destiny's fire was amazing. I love Dez's character. She has spunk and she's strong, all those traits that I admire and wish I had more of. She is relata More...
Trish is a friend of mine, and I feel so lucky that I got to be a part of reading this story before it was published! I knew that Trish was talented, and she had amazing stories to share, and I'm so proud of her that she's on the shelves and more people get to read her awesomeness.
Destiny's fire was amazing. I love Dez's character. She has spunk and she's strong, all those traits that I admire and wish I had more of. She is relata More...
Jan 16, 2012
Mandy
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Steampunk genres are a little hard for me to relate to. Not having read very many, they are sometimes hard for me to get into reading. But not Destiny’s Fire, oh no, I was hooked from the get go. Dez and her friends are out to figure out why the people they were raised to hate and defend themselves against are being allowed into their haven and their school. Why would the Council allow this to happen? What good will come from all of it? And most of all...why is Dez falling for one of them?
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Feb 09, 2012
Kelly
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Between the gorgeous cover, the great story line, and the fact that Trisha is one of my agency sisters, I knew I had to read this book. But... I had no clue it was going to become one of my favorite reads in a long time. Seriously. I loved this book. I couldn't put it down. Dez is a kick butt character who has her flaws. She can take on any guy in a fight, which is just awesome, but she's also extremely caring. She's very real and her emotions are raw. I got so wrapped up in her relationships wi
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Dec 19, 2011
Amber
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Destiny's Fire is sizzling H-O-T!!
After reading Unveiled by Trisha Wolfe, I was so excited to read more of her work. She has an uncanny ability to draw in the reader and bring some major heat to the scenes.
Since this book isn't out until January, I am going to leave this spoiler free and tell you what you can expect out of this FANTASTIC book...
A kick arse protagonist with wit and spunk, some seriously delicious scenes that will leave you blushing, t More...
After reading Unveiled by Trisha Wolfe, I was so excited to read more of her work. She has an uncanny ability to draw in the reader and bring some major heat to the scenes.
Since this book isn't out until January, I am going to leave this spoiler free and tell you what you can expect out of this FANTASTIC book...
A kick arse protagonist with wit and spunk, some seriously delicious scenes that will leave you blushing, t More...
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Jan 25, 2012
Majibookshelf
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Destiny's Fire was a mix of future, paranormal, and adventure, along with an extra spoonful of romance. I loved how all the themes were balanced, to appeal to a wide range of readers. The protagonist, Dez, was kick butt!, she had awesome powers, a great set of friends, and an unexpected love interest.
I went into the story thinking i had it all figured out from the first couple of chapters, that I knew how it's going to end, but I was pleasantly surprised with the ending. The author makes y More...
I went into the story thinking i had it all figured out from the first couple of chapters, that I knew how it's going to end, but I was pleasantly surprised with the ending. The author makes y More...
Jan 16, 2012
Jessie
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I was interested in this book because of the Egyptian shifter concept, throw in steampunk and wow you've hooked me in. It turns out this was a great YA novel hiding in all the regular paranormal YA's out there.
Dez is one of the Shythe, or so the readers are led to believe, until we discover she's actually a half breed (experiment that mixed the Narco and Shythe races). It turns out that this makes her 'change' (think turning 17 and suddenly you have new powers and the ability to shift More...
Dez is one of the Shythe, or so the readers are led to believe, until we discover she's actually a half breed (experiment that mixed the Narco and Shythe races). It turns out that this makes her 'change' (think turning 17 and suddenly you have new powers and the ability to shift More...
Jan 16, 2012
Jessica
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Why did I pick this?
Reading around Twitter, I heard so much about Trisha Wolfe and her debut novel. Most of my twitter friends had read this and raved about it. I traveled over to my good friend Andrea’s blog The Bookish Babes where she was hosting a blog tour. I read her review and wanted to read it myself.
Not only that but as I’ve said in many of my other posts, I’m a sucker for great covers. This cover is amazing! The girl is so gorgeous even with the goofy goggles Th More...
Reading around Twitter, I heard so much about Trisha Wolfe and her debut novel. Most of my twitter friends had read this and raved about it. I traveled over to my good friend Andrea’s blog The Bookish Babes where she was hosting a blog tour. I read her review and wanted to read it myself.
Not only that but as I’ve said in many of my other posts, I’m a sucker for great covers. This cover is amazing! The girl is so gorgeous even with the goofy goggles Th More...
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Jan 18, 2012
Aeicha
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I haven’t read much YA Steampunk, but after reading Trisha Wolfe’s Destiny’s Fire I’m definitely intrigued by the genre. Wolfe has certainly created a unique, compelling world.
MY BRIEF SUMMARY
In Destiny’s Fire we are plopped into the year 2040, in a placed called Haven Falls. A superhuman race of shape-shifters, descendants of the guardians of the Ancient Egyptians, divided into two kinds- Shythe and Narcoly More...
I haven’t read much YA Steampunk, but after reading Trisha Wolfe’s Destiny’s Fire I’m definitely intrigued by the genre. Wolfe has certainly created a unique, compelling world.
MY BRIEF SUMMARY
In Destiny’s Fire we are plopped into the year 2040, in a placed called Haven Falls. A superhuman race of shape-shifters, descendants of the guardians of the Ancient Egyptians, divided into two kinds- Shythe and Narcoly More...
Jan 12, 2012
danielle.
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The synopsis of Destiny's Fire set my expectations high and I'm thrilled to say Trisha Wolfe's novel did not disappoint one bit.
Readers are thrown right into the middle of the action from page one, when we meet Dez and Jace fighting with one another as part of a training session. We're introduced to this new world, full of tension and magic, mystery and fun. Dez is part of the Shythe and just days away from her birthday and her first transformation, an event that terrifies and ex More...
Readers are thrown right into the middle of the action from page one, when we meet Dez and Jace fighting with one another as part of a training session. We're introduced to this new world, full of tension and magic, mystery and fun. Dez is part of the Shythe and just days away from her birthday and her first transformation, an event that terrifies and ex More...
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Jan 17, 2012
Amarilys
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Dez is Kythan, the shape-shifter race descended from the guardians of ancient Egyptian pharaohs. More importantly, Dez is Shythe, the Kythan race that uses Charge power. She trains in secret with her friends Jace, Lana, and Nick, preparing for the day the Narcolym invade using their Flame power to destroy their home. But the Narcolym don't invade, they are invited to come and live among the Shythe in an effort to unite the races. Dez will have a lot to deal with her change coming on, the awkwar
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Jan 12, 2012
KM
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Similar Books: Cinder by Marissa Meyer, Half-Blood by Jennifer Armentrout
Destiny's Fire was for me what Jennifer L. Armentrout's books are for a lot of other people, I think - a quick, fun, fast-paced guilty pleasure with great worldbuilding and plenty of steamy romance. There were a lot of elements in this book that I don't normally like - a love triangle, [semi] insta-love, and a heroine that's totally unrealistic. But I've got to say that everything came together into a story that More...
Destiny's Fire was for me what Jennifer L. Armentrout's books are for a lot of other people, I think - a quick, fun, fast-paced guilty pleasure with great worldbuilding and plenty of steamy romance. There were a lot of elements in this book that I don't normally like - a love triangle, [semi] insta-love, and a heroine that's totally unrealistic. But I've got to say that everything came together into a story that More...
Jan 25, 2012
Emily
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I usually don't like books with love triangles in them because it lowers my opinion of the main girl character, but in this book it really worked.
I really liked this book. There was action from page one, beautiful writing, and, of course, the love triangle. I usually despise books with love triangles in them, but it totally worked for this book. However, if it had just been the love triangle and nothing else going on, I don't think I would have liked it half as much as I do, so a More...
I really liked this book. There was action from page one, beautiful writing, and, of course, the love triangle. I usually despise books with love triangles in them, but it totally worked for this book. However, if it had just been the love triangle and nothing else going on, I don't think I would have liked it half as much as I do, so a More...
Jan 26, 2012
Alexa Loves Books
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Destiny's Fire was a fresh, interesting read that combined steampunk and paranormal elements all into one charming novel. Though there were moments when the book would lose my attention, something (a plot twist, a beautifully written line, an intriguing description) would always manage to pull me right back into the world Trisha Wolfe has created.
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Destiny's Fire was a fresh, interesting read that combined steampunk and paranormal elements all into one charming novel. Though there were moments when the book would lose my attention, something (a plot twist, a beautifully written line, an intriguing description) would always manage to pull me right back into the world Trisha Wolfe has created.
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Jan 16, 2012
Jennie
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Originally posted at http://www.mycutebookshelf.com/2012/01/b...
Destiny’s Fire was a one of a kind book. I started reading this book thinking it was going to be adventurous and it certainly delivered. This book managed to capture my attention from the first page. Seriously, the first page was just so awesome! Very few books have memorable first pages like Destiny’s Fire. As to the story, I loved the pacing of it. It was extremely fast paced, just like I like them. There was a lot goin More...
Destiny’s Fire was a one of a kind book. I started reading this book thinking it was going to be adventurous and it certainly delivered. This book managed to capture my attention from the first page. Seriously, the first page was just so awesome! Very few books have memorable first pages like Destiny’s Fire. As to the story, I loved the pacing of it. It was extremely fast paced, just like I like them. There was a lot goin More...
Jan 22, 2012
Jaiden
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For starters, I have never read a steampunk novel. And man am I glad this one got to be my first! I have been reading a lot of first lately hah? Ya, it's cus I am REALLY behind on my reading...it sucks! But anyways, this book is a steampunk but it is also part dystopian just so you all know! I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC and look at the date? 12 days later? Ugh I really do apologize! Like I said I am behind on More...
For starters, I have never read a steampunk novel. And man am I glad this one got to be my first! I have been reading a lot of first lately hah? Ya, it's cus I am REALLY behind on my reading...it sucks! But anyways, this book is a steampunk but it is also part dystopian just so you all know! I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC and look at the date? 12 days later? Ugh I really do apologize! Like I said I am behind on More...
