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65th out of 167 books
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491 voters
Her Sky Cowboy (The Glorious Victorious Darcys #1)
by
Beth Ciotta (Goodreads Author)
Amelia Darcy has no interest in marrying well. Her heart belongs to the sky and the dirigibles of brass and steel that swoop over Victorian England. But when her father, an eccentric inventor, dies, the Darcy siblings are left with scrap metal—and not a penny to their names. Their only hope to save the family reputation and fortune is to embark on a quest to discover an in...more
Mass Market Paperback, 328 pages
Published
November 6th 2012
by Signet Eclipse
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I loved this new steam punk book. I found it very different from other Steampunk offerings in that it was set in 1880s England and had a plot line where the people had been exposed to 20th Century American technology. A very different twist to the advanced technology that I have read in the past. The hero was an exile air Marshall who was also a cowboy meeting up with an adventuresome heroine trying to save her family's reputation and financial situation.
The book was full of adventure and a swee...more
The book was full of adventure and a swee...more
Amelia Darcy wants a life full of adventure and gadgets. She is utterly engrossed by the idea of flying and would rather tinker in her father’s inventing lab than worry about silly things like finding an eligible suitor and settling down. Gadgets and their inventors are the lifeblood of the Darcy family. Amelia sees no reason for her gender to push her destiny in a different direction than that of her two brothers.
Wrongly accused of a murder he has not committed, Tucker Gentry is on the run. At...more
Wrongly accused of a murder he has not committed, Tucker Gentry is on the run. At...more
I was going to give this story three stars but I ended up going for four because, well... I carried it around with me, and I don't do that unless I'm enjoying it on at least a subconscious level. It was fast paced, had quite a few interesting quirks to the world/culture, and had the requisite sexy hero who couldn't help but fall for the heroine, no matter what logic said. All good things as far as I'm concerned.
The world-building was scanty--there were lots of terms and creations that the reader...more
The world-building was scanty--there were lots of terms and creations that the reader...more
Amelia embarks on a mission to not only restore her family's fortune but also their honor by recovering a historically significant invention. Unlike so many other heroines who undertake risky endeavors, Miss Darcy actually comes equipped with skills. She is no one's definition of damsel in distress. In fact, she is usually the one trying to save the big capable men around her. 2 out of 3 times it doesn't work out the way she would like, but she still comes through swinging.
Tucker comes to Miss...more
Tucker comes to Miss...more
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I'm new to the steampunk genre and this book was easy for me to escape into. I loved the mashup of Victorian England, inventors, dirigibles, gadgets and the unique twist Beth took in her world building. The world was FUN! But I adored the characters. The heroine Amelia is feisty and brave and not willing to let her brothers go off on a treasure hunt and leave her out. She has clues that could lead her to the perfect prize to win Qu...more
Amelia's father dies in an explosion leaving her family destitute after an investment in her brother's project fails. The scandal sheets also ridicule her father for his many less than successful inventions. Conveniently, a contest to bring the most important historical invention back to England launches about the same time. Amelia and her brothers all traipse off in search of something to bring back in order to restore their family name and funds. Of course, Amelia heads off without her brother...more
This inventive alternate history steampunk story was great fun. Set in Victorian England after the arrival of time travelers from the future (the 1960’s), we see the effects such a visit would have on history. After Amelia Darcy’s father is killed while tinkering with one of his inventions, she vows to bring honor and respect to the Darcy name by winning a competition to produce the best item of historical significance. She has an idea of where she can get her hands on such a thing, and sets off...more
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Amelia Darcy, hija del barón e inventor Reginald Darcy, sólo desea una cosa en la vida...volar. Al igual que su padre lo suyo son las aeronaves, la maquinaria y los inventos, por eso, cuando este muere dejando a su familia sin un centavo, nuestra heroína decide ganar un concurso de talla mundial con un sustancioso premio en metálico. Aunque sus hermanos no estén dispuestos a dejarla ir. Así se embarca en una aventura en la que conocerá a su héroe aviador,...more
Amelia Darcy, hija del barón e inventor Reginald Darcy, sólo desea una cosa en la vida...volar. Al igual que su padre lo suyo son las aeronaves, la maquinaria y los inventos, por eso, cuando este muere dejando a su familia sin un centavo, nuestra heroína decide ganar un concurso de talla mundial con un sustancioso premio en metálico. Aunque sus hermanos no estén dispuestos a dejarla ir. Así se embarca en una aventura en la que conocerá a su héroe aviador,...more
Mar 27, 2013
Lindsay Mead
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fans of Steampunk Romance or Heart of Brass by Kate Cross
I really liked this book. So much fun! It was probably one of the better books, in terms of romance, that I've read. I actually really loved the couple together and found them absolutely adorable. It's a steampunk book, heavy on the steam (While this was a steamy book, I actually mean that in the sense of clockwork and machines lol) which rocked. The characters were great, lovable, and the story was well paced. My only complaint was the occasional chapters from the bad guys point of view. I hate...more
Review originally posted here: http://thebookpushers.com/2012/11/05/...
Publisher: Penguin
Publish Date: Nov 6th
How I got his book: ARC from the publisher
Amelia Darcy has no interest in marrying well. Her heart belongs to the sky and the dirigibles of brass and steel that swoop over Victorian England. But when her father, an eccentric inventor, dies, the Darcy siblings are left with scrap metal—and not a penny to their names. Their only hope to save the family reputation and fortune is to embark o...more
Publisher: Penguin
Publish Date: Nov 6th
How I got his book: ARC from the publisher
Amelia Darcy has no interest in marrying well. Her heart belongs to the sky and the dirigibles of brass and steel that swoop over Victorian England. But when her father, an eccentric inventor, dies, the Darcy siblings are left with scrap metal—and not a penny to their names. Their only hope to save the family reputation and fortune is to embark o...more
Steampunk can be a tricky business, and I'll be the first to admit that I'm persnickety about what I like. For the most part, I seem to gravitate to darker versions of the genre, Meljean Brook’s Iron Seas or Lilith Saintcrow’s Bannon & Clare. Gail Carringer’s Parasol Protectorate series is the only one of the lighter, more overtly comical series that I made it through (and that can be contributed to how often I laughed out loud).
HER SKY COWBOY has glimmers of goodness, and I made it about 10...more
HER SKY COWBOY has glimmers of goodness, and I made it about 10...more
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4.5 stars
Let me first say, this was my first ever Steampunk novel that I've read...and it definitely will not be my last. I was intrigued by the description of "Her Sky Cowboy" and looked forward to diving into this new series by Beth Ciotta. "Her Sky Cowboy" is definitely a book that will take you back in time, but with a twist of time-travel and how if the past is altered...things will definitely change and not everyone is willing to accept it. Although,...more
4.5 stars
Let me first say, this was my first ever Steampunk novel that I've read...and it definitely will not be my last. I was intrigued by the description of "Her Sky Cowboy" and looked forward to diving into this new series by Beth Ciotta. "Her Sky Cowboy" is definitely a book that will take you back in time, but with a twist of time-travel and how if the past is altered...things will definitely change and not everyone is willing to accept it. Although,...more
Okay, not entirely sure why I didn't enjoy this book more. I love steampunk, and I love unconventional women, which Amelia definitely falls under. Maybe I wasn't feeling the Western aspects or the time travel. Maybe the villain was too familiar. Maybe the sex wasn't hot enough. Maybe everything was too easy.. I really don't know, which makes it all the more frustrating.
I'll have to read the twins' stories before passing judgment.
I'll have to read the twins' stories before passing judgment.
I've read some of Beth's other books and thoroughly enjoyed them. I love the steampunk genre and couldn't wait to give this one a try. I wasn't let down nor disappointed. It brings the fun of history meets new age and thrown in steampunk components, a unintentional love, and a crew full of fun and interesting characters.
I am loving this new steam punk genre of fiction. I love that it blends the Victorian age with technology. This story was so much fun to read. The witty repartee between Tucker and Amelia (aka Sky Cowboy and Flygirl) was as heartwarming as it was funny. I can't wait until the next book comes out.
Apr 13, 2013
Azhureheart
rated it
3 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
romance-mf,
steampunk
The ending felt a bit rushed but all in all, it was a nice read. The world Beth Ciotta describes is interesting and I'll pick up the next book to see where she is going with it but the characters aren't surprising or original - especially the villains of the story. I really liked Amelia though.
I don't usually read romance, but I enjoy steampunk, so I decided to give this a try. The romance was sometimes a bit over the top, but the steampunk elements were indeed enjoyable and I liked all of the characters. I am looking forward to the next book in the seires.
“Her Sky Cowboy” mixes Victorian England with 1960's technology.
Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee is a chance for Amelia Darcy and her twin brothers to save the family’s reputation and wealth. If one the Darcy siblings can discover an invention of historical importance in honor of the Queen’s Jubilee. Amelia embarks on trip to Italy to find a lost da Vinci workshop with her mechanical enhanced falcon and an Italian cook but when her kite cycle crashes into a ship of ex-Air Marshal Tucker Gentry....more
Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee is a chance for Amelia Darcy and her twin brothers to save the family’s reputation and wealth. If one the Darcy siblings can discover an invention of historical importance in honor of the Queen’s Jubilee. Amelia embarks on trip to Italy to find a lost da Vinci workshop with her mechanical enhanced falcon and an Italian cook but when her kite cycle crashes into a ship of ex-Air Marshal Tucker Gentry....more
I really enjoyed this book! I'm a sucker for a cowboy, but put him in a steam punk novel, and oh my! This reminded me of a Victorian version of Captain Mal's adventures in Firefly. Love him! I'm looking forward to the next installments.
Reading Steam Punk is new to me. I enjoyed this book, but felt there were moments when I was reading a bad melodrama. That being said, it righted its course and in the end I liked this read. I will continue to look for Beth Ciotta books.
Absolutely loved this book! If you are a fan of fantasy, sci-fi and romance, you have it all wrapped into one very interesting story here. I had not experienced the steampunk genre before reading this book and can say that I am very glad Beth was the one to introduce it to me. Can't wait for the next books in this series!
This book started out slow for me but once the adventure began I really enjoyed. The romance was just enough and enjoy the characters and want to read more.
2 1/2 stars Keep trying to read the steam-punk genre but I may have to give up. It was fine while I was reading it but I could put it down easily. Eh.
I really wanted to like this one, but it just messed the mark for me. Just needed a little - more - in terms of characterization and world building.
This book seemed like everything I would love: romance, steampunk, strong heroine.... but I couldn't get past the first couple of chapters.
This was a ok read. If you don't want in-depth characters and lack of world building BUT want high action and mega sexy times, this is your pick!
Not amazing but an interesting twist on the steampunk timeline. I'll read the next one in spite of some hokey writing.
Fantastic mix of Victorian era meets twentieth century. Amelia is a strong and funny lead. The romance between her and Tuck was great. Can't wait to see what's next with the pair.
"Firefly" meets sexy steampunk romance...what's not to like?
Interesting premise, went nowhere.
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Storytelling comes naturally to award-winning author Beth Ciotta. Limiting herself to one sub-genre does not. Dubbed “fun and sexy” by Publisher’s Weekly, Beth specializes in writing Romantic Comedy with a Twist of Suspense and is published in contemporary, historical, and paranormal romantic fiction. “I can’t think of anything more fulfilling than writing stories where everyone (except the villai...more
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Mar 16, 2013 01:10pm