A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious (Steam Guardians, #1)

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A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious (Steam Guardians #1)

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Janette Aston is fascinated by all things scientific, despite the Victorian definition of ladylike. Enthralled by Illuminists committed to scientific discovery, she sneaks into their headquarters. Darius Lawley, Guardian, catches her. He must save this rare Pure Spirit able to harness crystal power, from the rival Helikeians. The couple's attraction is sudden and steamy.

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Published August 7th 2012 by Sourcebooks Casablanca

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Nov 08, 2012 Kate rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, net-galley, galley, adult, better-than-i-thought-it-would-be, erotica, historical, kick-ass-female-lead, male-and-female-pov, part-of-a-series, reviewcopies, romance, science-fiction, steampunk, switching-pov

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I have been looking for a good adult steampunk romance ever since I read The Iron Duke earlier this year, and for the most part A Lady can Never Be too Curious fit the bill.

I really liked Janette. She was not meek or silly; she was a fighter and saw no reason why she could not be an intellectually equal to a man. She was not easily frightened and...more

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Feb 26, 2013 Carrie Olguin rated it 1 of 5 stars

DNF.

The plot seemed interesting when I read the BOB but the main characters were unremarkable (innocent miss and heart-wounded hero).

The story starts with the young miss in awe of the scandal of wearing pants. I didn't feel any awe, perhaps because I wear pants all the time.

This fantasy world requires set up to establish the good vs evil, the history of the private cult, the way society views the players, the background of the hero, the use of special crystals and the people with special gifts...more

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Dec 28, 2012 Karen rated it 1 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Sigh. It's never a good sign when an ancient Atlantean society crops up in a novel. In this case, we had two rival ones in an all-too-predictable good-scientists, evil-militants dichotomy, fighting over the heroine who is a "pure spirit" and thus able to commune with the valuable energy crystals both groups seek. And frankly, the two groups seemed pretty much the same in the way they wanted to use her.

As steampunk, this novel pretty much fails... okay, I can understand the gee-wow of airships an...more Sigh. It's never a good sign when an ancient Atlantean society crops up in a novel. In this case, we had two rival ones in an all-too-predictable good-scientists, evil-militants dichotomy, fighting over the heroine who is a "pure spirit" and thus able to commune with the valuable energy crystals both groups seek. And frankly, the two groups seemed pretty much the same in the way they wanted to use her.

As steampunk, this novel pretty much fails... okay, I can understand the gee-wow of airships and horseless carriages, but the crystals bascially make it all feel more like magic than science. The science-y part comes in more with pseudo-scientific descriptions of arousal and body parts, which is REALLY REALLY distracting in the middle of a sex scene. The world-building basically felt like an excuse to have sex in exotic places (and frankly, the Hawaii scenes came off as more than a little imperialistic with the whole "happy native" stereotype.

As a romance, it doesn't work particularly well either. There's no real sexual tension... they basically are soul mates from the moment they meet, and it's only a question of how soon they're going to get past the hero's inexplicable missishness and fall into bed together. He goes back and forth from not wanting to get involved with her lest she be eventually frightened off by his... what? It's never really clear. His delight in dressing like a native? His desire to do more than the missionary position? Honestly, he comes off as a bit of an alphole much of the time in his attitudes, which REALLY REALLY doesn't fit with his society's supposedly progressive views.

The bad guys were rather disgustingly brutal, but that was kind of to be expected, considering. What bothered me more was that the supposedly enlightened Illuminists (NOT to be confused with the Illuminati) was even MORE conservative than the society-raised heroine herself (except in their attitudes towards free love and sex-- which is yammered about every 20 pages or so, tho' not as evident when it comes to actual RELATIONSHIPS (or lack thereof) in the book).

This is first of a series, but I think I'll pass. I'm a little amazed I lasted to the end of this book, honestly.(less)

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Aug 14, 2012 Turtles rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: yuck, did-not-finish

So, I'm 53% in, and after much flipping and trying to like it, I can't. This is straight up - a romance novel. With all the insta-love and insta-lust, his and hers POV describing the other's looks and their lust. Bleh! They're a jerk but you just feel "deep in your passage" they're special/kind/etc. He keeps "warning" her about him and she gets all saucy. That wouldn't be so trite if it hadn't happened in nearly all of their encounters. The "steampunk" bits are passe, seems like the author took...more

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Aug 09, 2012 Melody May rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: netgalley, romance, historical

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Well, today I finished A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious by Mary Wine. Here's what the book is about:

You meet Miss Jannette Aston who is fascinated by all things Illuminist. However, she was raised with a father who can't stand anything that pertains to the Illuminist.

While hanging out with her friend Sophia Stevenson, she decides to head over to the Illuminist place to see if she could get in. Jannette manages to get into the building and learns she...more

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Aug 08, 2012 Cheryl rated it 2 of 5 stars

Janette Aston is fascinated with science. She is always reading up on the latest scienific experiment. The most recent discovery that has Janette's attention is electricity. This is not something that a proper lady should be spending her time on. If Janette was not a woman, she would be an Illuminist. The Illuminists are a secret group of men, who are into science. Janette crashes one of the meetings. It is there that she meets Darius Lawley.

Darius has an agenda. To keep an eye on Janette. Alth...more

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Aug 06, 2012 Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: action-adventure, historical, science-fiction-fantasy, non-erotic

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Lady Janette Aston loves science and has a fascination with the Illuminists. It’s forbidden by her father but she refuses to be cowed by him. She sneakily reads their magazine, hiding it in her bedroom. But when she dresses in pants and visits their building, she’s gone a bit too far…

The Illuminists use the power of crystals to make energy that powers lights and doors and heats water. She is totally fascinated by how it works and what...more Originally posted at: http://www.longandshortreviews.blogsp...

Lady Janette Aston loves science and has a fascination with the Illuminists. It’s forbidden by her father but she refuses to be cowed by him. She sneakily reads their magazine, hiding it in her bedroom. But when she dresses in pants and visits their building, she’s gone a bit too far…

The Illuminists use the power of crystals to make energy that powers lights and doors and heats water. She is totally fascinated by how it works and what it can do. Her curiosity and smart brain get her in a lot of trouble. Especially when it was determined she was a true spirit that melds well with the crystal and can locate it by its vibrations.

As can be expected, there is another group who wants control of the crystal and a pure spirit to do it with. They are making weapons and have plans to take over the world. When they go after Janette, the story gets even more exciting.

The two main characters are Janette and Darius. Darius is a guardian and takes the responsibility of keeping Janette safe. That’s no small task. There is a traitor in the safe house and action picks up and doesn’t stop until the very end.

All the characters are well developed, they each face numerous challenges and the bad guys are really evil and full of only their self-interest. The fight between the two factions is intense. Janette has been learning about Illuminists, but she’s not through with her training. When she becomes a pawn in a game that has been going on for years, it’s dangerous, breath-taking and almost looks hopeless. Even worse, she’s fallen in love with Darius.

This story grabbed me right at the beginning and I had great fun seeing the world the author created. The dynamics between characters keep the story interesting and I read it all in one sitting. It’s also going in my personal library because I liked it so much and want to read it again.

The best part: I think there will be a sequel. Janette’s friend Sophia has been affected by the crystals, too, and she seems to have a crush on Bion. I’m hoping we will have an opportunity to visit this world again.
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Jul 20, 2012 SOS Aloha rated it 4 of 5 stars

Curiosity is lying in wait for every secret. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Lady Janette Aston is lying in wait to learn more about the Illuminist Society. She reads their science circulars. Janette visits her friend Sophia, whose father operates a tailor’s shop across from the Society’s Solitary Chamber. It is an imposing structure that seems to holding secrets to Janette’s curious mind. She even dresses in scandalous pantaloons to gain entry into the building, stumbling upon an astonishing scientific ex...more

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Aug 08, 2012 Julia rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: fiction, steam-punk, arcs

After struggling with The Ministry of Peculiar Occurances series all week, I am coming to the realization that I like steampunk more as a flavor added to other story lines than as a genre all on it's lonesome. Gail Carringer's gorgeous Soulless series mixes steampunk with fantasy and regency romance, Meljean Brook's Iron Seas series is almost undefinable with the gritty mix of apocalypse, technology, and history, and A LADY CAN NEVER BE TOO CURIOUS is a light, fun, historical romance with famili...more

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Aug 18, 2012 Blodeuedd Finland rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: steampunk

Lingering between a 2 and a 3...it's more 2,5

This was a bit of early steampunk. Dealing with crystals and a secret society that most look down upon. So they are not secret in that sense but they do not let people in.

The heroine Jeanette wants more from life, society is strict. She wants to try and wear pants, study and just be free. The Illuminsts are everything she should not want to be. She was a free spirit and I liked her courage.

Darius is a guardian and looks after his fellow Illuminists. I...more

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Jul 13, 2012 Belinda rated it 3 of 5 stars

I just finished reading Mary Wine’s latest paranormal/historical romance A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious. It was a interesting read because the storyline involved the Illuminists which is secret society in Great Britain around 1843. They use Deep Earth Crystals as an electrical device to operate their machines. Only certain people with “abilities of pure spirit” bloodlines can make use of them. On a whim, Jeanette Aston, outfitted herself with clothes that the society wears and went to one of th...more

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Mar 14, 2013 Mad about rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: sci-fi

Janette is bright, curious and adventurous. All admirable traits in anyone but not suited to a young woman of the Victorian Age who's sole focus should be to just be a good wife and mother.

The Illuminists are a secret order exploring Science and the world but is closed to all but members. Their society holds knowledge and freedom, both things which are forbidden to Janette and one day the curiosity becomes too much and Janette enters the imposing doors to quench her thirst for more.

Darius is the...more

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Jan 23, 2013 Laura rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: not-so-much, romance

This book is a steam punk romance. It read very much like a fan fiction that got published only because publishers are trying to “ride the latest craze”. No vampires, luckily, but not really entertaining either.

The world building is adequate at best. I did like the use of crystals, which shows some creativity rather than just plain steam to power machinery. Of course there are “the goodies” and “the baddies” who have been fighting for power/dominance of the intellectual and tools of the steam p...more

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Jul 27, 2012 Cynthia rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: retro-romance, romancer, steam-punker, first-reads, the-first-of

A steampunk romance. That makes for an interesting book. Janette Aston (thanks to her mother's secret education) is a bluestocking Lady who is quite interested in the world of the Illuminists society and soon her curiosity and talent has her tangled in a dangerous adventure with a even more dangerously intriguing man. Darius Lawley, an Illuminist Guardian, wants nothing to do with Janette as she causes his life and heart to go into a frenzy, but when not only the Illuminists society but Janette'...more

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Jan 12, 2013 Mara rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: romance, steampunk

From my reading list in January it would almost seems that steampunk is the new black this year. But as black has many nuance, so has the genre. This story is driven more by fantasy than science, but it's not its main problem. The book was pleasantly bland, but with books as with the sex they often show off, pleasant is not always a compliment.

It is full of cliched characters and details, plus an ungodly interest in 'anatomy' in the steamier stuff, and I am not talking of engines, unfortunately....more

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May 21, 2013 Gretchen rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: one-and-done, romance, steampunk

I wavered between a 2 and a 3, so my rating for this is really 2.5. Interesting enough premise, but the characters just didn't work for me. Janette was flawless, written as perfect in everyway, so not a lot of room for growth to be had. And then there's Darius. Darius was a dick. No better way to say it, really. I love an alpha hero, but he didn't read as alpha to me. Instead, he had vague, unexplained past trauma as an excuse for acting like a prideful, arrogant, jealous, bully. Everything abou...more

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Jan 05, 2013 Trudy Powders rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is the first Mary Wine book I have ever read.I loved it!The story takes us to the world of the Illuminist,men and women of science and their enemys the Helikeian.Janette sneaks into a meeting of the Illuminist.The men soon realize what she is and how important she is to the order.Janette meets Darius and is attracted to him.Janette knows she is special but isnt sure until Darius explains to her.As their feelings grow Janette rushes to try to save her friend Sophia after the evil gets hold o...more

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Aug 17, 2012 All Things Urban Fantasy rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: august-2012-hotp, reviewed-by-julia

After struggling with The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences series all week, I am coming to the realization that I like steampunk more as a flavor added to other story lines than as a genre all on its lonesome. Gail Carringer’s gorgeous Parasol Protectorate series mixes steampunk with fantasy and regency romance, Meljean Brook’s Iron Seas series is almost indefinable with the gritty mix of apocalypse, technology, and history, and my expectations were high as A LADY CAN NEVER BE TOO CURIOUS starte...more After struggling with The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences series all week, I am coming to the realization that I like steampunk more as a flavor added to other story lines than as a genre all on its lonesome. Gail Carringer’s gorgeous Parasol Protectorate series mixes steampunk with fantasy and regency romance, Meljean Brook’s Iron Seas series is almost indefinable with the gritty mix of apocalypse, technology, and history, and my expectations were high as A LADY CAN NEVER BE TOO CURIOUS started out as light, fun, historical romance with familiar class boundaries being drawn along fanciful technological lines.

Wine piqued my interest by reframing the tension between aristocrats and working class from a steampunk perspective (with scientists as social outcasts), and I really wanted to like Janette for her ability to defy convention and social pressures. It quickly became apparent, however, that the romantic elements of A LADY CAN NEVER BE TOO CURIOUS were very “old-school”. As characters, Janette and Darius don’t deviate from their roles of “plucky heroine” and “dominating hero” when interacting with each other, and that dynamic quickly became rather boring. And with a heroine named “Janette”, the hero can’t keep saying, “Damn it!” without it getting very distracting. But those moments of humor were appreciated, more so than the endless refrain of warnings and defiance batted back and forth between the hero and heroine.

I’m willing to sacrifice deep characters for chemistry, but that element of A LADY CAN NEVER BE TOO CURIOUS didn’t work for me at all. The first sex scene was a flop, mainly due to some word choice issues (which is nit picky, I admit). But in the second sex scene Darius crossed from alpha to alphole, which killed my interest in the romance once and for all.

With the characters that didn’t hold any surprises, sexual chemistry that fizzled, and a rather simplistic steampunk world of magic rocks fueling warm showers and cars, A LADY CAN NEVER BE TOO CURIOUS didn’t meet my expectations. Still, it was well written enough that fans of old-school romance may enjoy this lighter side of steampunk.

Sexual Content: Sex scenes.(less)

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Jul 02, 2012 Terra rated it 5 of 5 stars

I honestly loved this book and cannot wait for the next installment in the series. A wee bit long on character development but you really do need this in order to get the just about what the series will pertain to. It took me twenty four hours to go from beginning to end as this is a page turner.

Janette Aston has been brought up as a Lady with the prospect of marrying up into the right type of class. Inquisitive beyond the bounds of proprietary, oh heck beyond the bounds of even the most normal...more

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Apr 21, 2013 Barbara rated it 3 of 5 stars

I love steampunk and I love Mary Wine’s highlander novels, but this just wasn’t as good as her other works.

I’m not sure what made her decide to write steampunk, but I feel as if she were writing to the market and perhaps, it affected her writing. (Though her hero and heroine were interesting, the sparks were barely there.) There wasn’t the usual amount of gadgets, which to me is one of the best parts of the genre, and the ones that she made her up were pretty dull.

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Feb 02, 2013 Melindeeloo rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: steampunk

2.5 stars = okayish. Not a real review but ... This was mixed for me. I liked the basic framework of the story with the secret and more advance society set against a regency-ish period, but the leading man didn't really work for me and I got tired or his duty vs desire polka. There was some good sensual tension between the leads but once they move to the next level there were way too many smex breaks and I didn't like either of the pair in the bedroom, she went brainless from lust and he was too...more

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Sep 23, 2012 Lisa Jo rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical, keepers, paranormal, physical-collection

Full steam ahead! Mary Wine's first venture into the ever-popular steampunk genre is an absolute success! Fans looking for that gutsy historical with extraordinary twists will love A LADY CAN NEVER BE TOO CURIOUS.

Lady Janette Aston has been told all her life what she can and can't do. Frustrated by all the pleasures of the world she has been denied, Janette's curiosity always has her grasping for whatever knowledge she can find. One day she stumbles upon a secret society, the Illuminists, where...more
Full steam ahead! Mary Wine's first venture into the ever-popular steampunk genre is an absolute success! Fans looking for that gutsy historical with extraordinary twists will love A LADY CAN NEVER BE TOO CURIOUS.

Lady Janette Aston has been told all her life what she can and can't do. Frustrated by all the pleasures of the world she has been denied, Janette's curiosity always has her grasping for whatever knowledge she can find. One day she stumbles upon a secret society, the Illuminists, where it is discovered she is a Pure Spirit and more valuable than she could ever imagine. Darius Lawley, an Illuminist Guardian, does his best to warn her away from his dangerous world, but fate has other plans. When Janette's father sends her to an asylum to rid her of these Illuminist ideals, Darius is there to rescue her from the hands of the enemy. Now he has to do everything to protect her, but after a few stolen kisses, his heart may need the most protection.

Mary Wine, known best for her historicals featuring handsome highlanders, creates a rebellious new world that will draw you in with its magnificent splendor. A delicious couple centers this novel and takes you on an all too intriguing journey. This steampunk novel has plenty of merit, but it's the steam between the characters that will drive readers wild. Janette is a force of nature, but so is Darius. Together they form a couple that can take your breath away. They both have a strong independent spirit that makes them both courageous and unbeatable. The love scenes between the two were very spicy and emotionally charged. There is also a short segment about Janette's education into the world of physical intimacy that I thought was absolutely adorable.

A LADY CAN NEVER BE TOO CURIOUS is a well-developed story. The steampunk genre gives way for many story details to be complete chaotic and virtually unapologetic, yet Ms Wine throws it all in there and makes it seem perfectly plausible. The warring classes of society, the Illuminists as the ‘outcasts,' the new inventions...everything, as if it came right out of a history novel. It just demonstrates how easily Mary Wine can make the true fantasy of the novel come alive. The excitement enthralls you until you can't imagine the journey coming to an end.

Janette, tired of others always controlling her life is looking to experience the world. To say she a spirited young woman would be an understatement. An intelligent mind and an overwhelming well of knowledge were her weapons. I adored the fact that even if she didn't know the answer she always had a quick retort to explain. She was never lacking 'ammunition' in any battle she fought. For a lady of this time period, I found that it was a trait very easy to admire. Early on, you saw she was a proper young lady always playing it safe, but soon you realized she was a fiery young lady looking for adventure. The Illuminists were accustomed to their new technology, so it is through Janettte's eye that you get to experience the wonder of this new world.

Darius! Oh Darius, how I love thee. Not one for flowery sentiments, he was aggressive and stoic, always keeping the ever so intelligent Miss Aston on her toes. He rarely lets the carefree side of himself show, even around Janette. He bases his life on duty and his duty falls to being Guardian of the Illuminists. You see early on how important his position is, and as the story progresses, Janette's importance in his life begins to grow. It's subtle, but that is when the story really begins to shine. Like I said before, he is not overly romantic, but his gestures suggest so much. They say more than his words ever could. But when he did use words, he certainly used the right ones.

He was on his way out of the door when she sputtered a retort.

"You certainly do enjoy telling me what to do."

His gaze slipped over her, and his lips curved roguishly, "That is not the thing I enjoy doing most with you."

Mary Wine has taken a risk with her first steampunk novel and it has certainly paid off...in more ways than one. Fans will be glad to know she has an imagination that stretches far beyond a sexy highlander and knows how to use it! A LADY CAN NEVER BE TOO CURIOUS is a dramatic and thrilling ride with a romance that is just as fantastically unique as the story. Strong characters with a dynamic connection really bring this story together. This novel is the start of a great series and I am anxiously awaiting the next installment!

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Dec 31, 2012 Martha rated it 3 of 5 stars

3.75. I really enjoyed the underlying story of the battle for the crystal energy source and I loved the steampunk elements with all of the inventions used by the Illuminists in the 1843 setting. There is also an interesting view on the fine line of male and female equality. Janette is a wonderfully strong character seeking independence and willing to explore the free love attitude of the Illuminists. Darius is brooding and resistant but also dedicated, loyal and a grand protector. There seemed t...more

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Aug 29, 2012 Chrystina rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: netgalley-arc

I really liked this book! It had really likable characters, awesome world building, and the romance between the main characters was hot! Even the supporting characters were interesting and well-developed. I read it straight through and loved every minute of it.

Janette has spent her whole life trying to be the good little girl her father wants her to be, well at least she let's him think she is. She's been secretly reading scientific articles and has been tutored behind his back *gasp*! A love o...more I really liked this book! It had really likable characters, awesome world building, and the romance between the main characters was hot! Even the supporting characters were interesting and well-developed. I read it straight through and loved every minute of it.

Janette has spent her whole life trying to be the good little girl her father wants her to be, well at least she let's him think she is. She's been secretly reading scientific articles and has been tutored behind his back *gasp*! A love of logic and learning have come to define her, at least secretly. After sneaking into the Illuminist Society's building she finds out that she is a rare pure soul, who can handle the rare deep earth crystals without harm. She can also sense them when they are nearby, putting her in danger from the Illuminist's enemies, the Helikeians. Janette's character grows a lot throughout the book. She has to find the confidence to be an Illuminist, which goes completely against her high-society upbringing.

Darius Lawley is a Guardian in the Illuminist Society. He questions Janette after she is caught trespassing, and they have some great chemistry right from the start. They have one of those passionate, or should I say argumentative, relationships and it was great fun to watch it play out.

One of my favorite things about this book is that it has such an amazing world. The Illuminists rely on science and rare earth crystals to power their whole world. Lamps, automatic doors, noiseless carriages, and showers are all used to make their lives easier. Their society treats women as equals and they aren't held to any different standards than men. The larger part of society has shunned the Illuminists for their beliefs, and they tend to keep themselves separate. It was really interesting and I hope to learn even more about it in the next book.

The only thing I didn't like was the fact that Darius Lawley's past isn't explored more. It's alluded to in the book that Janette should be scared of him, but I don't think that it is was explained well enough. Honestly though, that was only a minor detail. It didn't really take away from my enjoyment of the book, I really liked it! I hope to find out even more in the next book, and I can't wait to read it!

4 1/2 Stars

***Review copy provided by NetGalley for an honest review***(less)

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Apr 09, 2013 Nicole Laverdure rated it 5 of 5 stars

Love it! I'm a fan of Mary Wine's Highlander series, but when I saw the cover I found it appealing and fascinating! This is my first Steam Punk book and I think there will be more on my wish list. I was curious to know more of the "Illuminists". Her characters Janette and Darius are passionate in this new world that Ms. Wine created for her readers. Janette's curiosity takes her inside the Illuminist's doors, she meets the most formidable man she's ever met. Darius. Love and intrigue in the sear...more

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Apr 16, 2013 Nicol Legakis rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: steampunk

Blech!!! I should have researched the author then I would have known this "novel" was nothing more than porn dressed in Steampunk trimmings. Even the trimmings weren't accurate. Needless to say, I didn't finish the thing.

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Sep 07, 2012 Carmel Kelly rated it 3 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious and it's steampunk aspects. It was well described and built. However, the intimate scenes and the back and forth-ness between Janette and Darius were much too repetitive for my liking.

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Aug 08, 2012 Macayle rated it 5 of 5 stars

A very!!! well written book. Kept me engaged and interested till the very end. I look forward to more of this series from her.

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Apr 20, 2013 Jessica rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: steampunk, paranormal-romance

Inventive world building, but the connection between the h/h seemed a little lacking.

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Nov 23, 2012 Leslie ( Cerridwen) rated it 4 of 5 stars

refreshing change!

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A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious (Steam Guardians #1)

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