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Like Clockwork

by Bonnie Dee (Goodreads Author)

3.12 of 5 stars 3.12 · rating details · 88 ratings · 49 reviews

Victoria's work with automatons has gained her renown and changed the face of London. But her concern that the clockworks are taking too many jobs away from humans, creating social unrest, is ignored. Given the ugly mood of the underclass, she fears more outbreaks of violence similar to the murder spree of the notorious Southwark Slasher.

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Feb 20, 2011 Lyndsey rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: genre-steampunk, netgalley, reviewed-2-stars, reviewed-2011, novellas

Imagine - if you will - a fantastical world where artificial beings made out of inanimate objects have taken the place of humans...

Cogworth and Lumiere:
NOOO! Not again! Oh, the animated-inanimate-objectivity!

In Like Clockwork, these beings called automatons, built with pistons and gears, look just like us and have begun filling most job positions, leaving living humans to fend for themselves in unemployment. Unfortunately, this idea isn't to far off base. It's all too familiar a theme for many...more

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Feb 05, 2011 Dina rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: netgalley, steampunk-romance, novella, ebook

This was my first steampunk book and I didn't know what to expect. I chose this book to be my introduction to this genre for two reasons: the author (I'm familiar with Ms. Dee's writing and I liked what I've already read by her) and the length (If I didn't like the genre, I wouldn't have to struggle to finish a full-length book). I also liked the premise, but that goes without saying.

The Prologue came as a complete and nice surprise: it was creepy and violent, setting a dark tone to the story. T...more

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Dec 09, 2010 Ruby rated it 1 of 5 stars

Review first posted on http://rubysreads.com.[return][return]I got this book from NetGalley and so I was able to read it for free, so I am determined not to complain too much. Steampunk Romance is a subgenre I am happy to get behind, so I jumped at this title when I found it on NetGalley. I hadn� t heard a peep about it on the blogosphere and had no idea what to expect. One thing I found was that Like Clockwork is more novella than book. I read it on my spanking new Kindle so I can� t tell you t...more Review first posted on http://rubysreads.com.[return][return]I got this book from NetGalley and so I was able to read it for free, so I am determined not to complain too much. Steampunk Romance is a subgenre I am happy to get behind, so I jumped at this title when I found it on NetGalley. I hadn� t heard a peep about it on the blogosphere and had no idea what to expect. One thing I found was that Like Clockwork is more novella than book. I read it on my spanking new Kindle so I can� t tell you the page count. Suffice to say, it� s very short.[return][return]Like Clockwork tells the story of Victoria Waters, lady scientist. Victoria was raised to her father� s son and daughter, all at once. This means that she was able to become a successful scientist in a time when ladies were expected to be mothers and wives. It� s a common theme in Victorian fiction, so you can� t be surprised. Victoria� s role in a group of scientists that made automatons in order to replace workers in dangerous jobs (i.e., mining) has resulted in a great deal of job loss and poverty for the poor. More directly, it leads her to be kidnapped by a man who is fighting for the rights of the underclass, a man named Dash.[return][return]Dash� s kidnapping of Victoria doesn� t turn out the way he planned. Unexpectedly, he finds that Victoria is willing to support his cause. In fact, she had planned on speaking to a committee about the very issue of worker� s rights when he kidnapped her. Now, I don� t particularly have a problem with kidnap plotlines, but it doesn� t work in a novella. Victoria is never afraid of the man who chloroformed her and brought her to a bizarre underground world in order to further his cause. She is almost immediately attracted to Dash, and he to her. The swiftness with which both characters succumb to lust had me rolling my eyes. Especially since Victoria was supposed to be at once � sheltered� and a well-educated scientist.[return][return]Dee also fails to capture the flavor of Victorian London. Victoria, for example, never wears gloves. For some reason this really, really bothered me. It stuck out like a red flag. Sure, the characters ride in carriages and Victoria wears her hair in intricate hairstyles and wears fancy dresses, but everything else was lip service. The social mores of the time? Mentioned, but quickly forgotten. The idea of an upper class woman marrying a man who started life as a thief? Quickly resolved and really not much of an obstacle in the end.The short length of the novel means that everything happens too fast, in particular the resolutions. They came too easy for this reader to enjoy.[return][return]The worst offense this novel perpetrated was the ending. It skips ahead five months. Victoria and Dash have their happily ever after and hop into bed together. We miss out on their first time together. After all the tension that was built up in the first part of the book, the next time we see them is after months of marriage. It was kind of like Dee wanted to skip the � Victoria� s first time� scene. In the epilogue, Dash has had an opportunity to teach Victoria all about the delights of the bedchamber. I felt both cheated and bored.[return][return]I didn� t hate this novel. It didn� t offend me in any way. The writing wasn� t great, by far the worst thing the author did was make it so short. On the other hand, it was an ambitious story, and the author wasn� t able to pull it off what she did write, so length might not be the answer. I� ll have to look for my Steampunk Romance somewhere else.(less)

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May 25, 2011 Jessica rated it 3 of 5 stars

In my search for a short and interesting read, I happened upon Like Clockwork on NetGalley. Of course you know that as soon as I saw the words "Steampunk" and "Romance" I was in. This is a subgenre I truly feel love for, and so I dove right in.

Now I probably should have noted at the beginning that I didn't realize the page count was so low. I'm not complaining, as I wanted a short read anyway, but that means this story has to wrap up quickly. Barbara Dee packs a punch into these 95 pages for sur...more In my search for a short and interesting read, I happened upon Like Clockwork on NetGalley. Of course you know that as soon as I saw the words "Steampunk" and "Romance" I was in. This is a subgenre I truly feel love for, and so I dove right in.

Now I probably should have noted at the beginning that I didn't realize the page count was so low. I'm not complaining, as I wanted a short read anyway, but that means this story has to wrap up quickly. Barbara Dee packs a punch into these 95 pages for sure. However people who are uncomfortable with inexplicably quick attractions may not be happy with the romance aspect. I, on the other hand, actually quite enjoyed the fact that there were no really messy parts. Attraction is enough for me.

At the heart of this Steampunk novel is a rather interesting story about automotons and their continued widespread use. Victoria is at the forefront of this movement, but not by choice. It was interesting to see how people so willingly accepted these humanoid lookalikes as replacements for actual humans. I don't deny what draws me to steampunk in the first place are ideas like this. Although she much build it quickly, Barbara Dee does build a nice world for the reader to be immersed in. Victorian London meets steampunk. Delicious.

Character wise, I liked Victoria and Dash equally. I enjoyed the fact that there were from two different parts of society, and yet they found so much in common. My one gripe was that in such a short book there seemed to be a lot of focus on their inner monologues. I realize it helps the reader get to know them better. However I wanted much more Victoria/Dash interaction time. Much more stolen time under the trees. That was the part of this book that really drew me in.

Honestly I rather enjoyed this read. My only gripe is that it was so short. Had it been 200 pages, I still would have read and probably enjoyed it that much more. Still, Barbara Dee has written a hidden gem that I see lovers of steampunk, and romance, thoroughly enjoying.
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Feb 26, 2011 April rated it 5 of 5 stars

LIKE CLOCKWORK by Bonnie Dee is an interesting historical romance set in 1898,London. It is written with details and depth. It has automatons, romance,love,trust, social unrest, mild violence,murder, The Brotherhood,murder,a killer that will sup rise you,sweet sensuality at the end,friendships and surpassing social class to find true love and happiness.This is an interesting story of automatons that I did not know even existed in 1898,London,however,it makes for an exciting storyline.What ifs ar...more

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Nov 18, 2010 Cyna rated it 3 of 5 stars

Perhaps I should start paying more attention to these books' stats, because again, I was surprised by the page count. Like Clockwork is a scant 95 pages, and...well, fuck, you know what 95 pages means in a romance novel, right? Ding ding ding, you're correct: Instant and Inexplicable Attraction! Our primary couple's initial meeting involves the hero knocking out the heroine so that he can kidnap her, and almost immediately getting a stiffy as he makes off with her unconscious body. No lie. She's...more

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Mar 23, 2011 Natasha rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: steampunk

A quick read with nothing too substantial to the story. I was quite interested by the automatons and was disappointed when they weren't mentioned in depth. I also find it hard to believe (even though this was steampunk-y) that there was enough technology to create simulated human skin for the automatons and the automatons themselves. It just wasn't demonstrated in the story. I find it hard to believe that Victoria would sympathize so much with the Brotherhood's cause and decide to turn a blind e...more

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Feb 14, 2011 Claudette rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc-galley, read-in-2011, romance

Victoria is a young scientist who contributed to the invention of the automatons, a great innovation that quickly expanded to the industrial area, causing the dismissal of hundreds of people. Being a woman doesn't help in the scientific department but she's ready to fight to defend her opinions.

Dash is one of the leaders of the Brotherhood, a group of unemployed people forced to live underground and eager to take revenge.

From their first meeting, when Dash kidnaps Victoria in the hope that the B...more

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Dec 20, 2010 Nina rated it 4 of 5 stars

I want more! Bonnie Dee, please write more steampunk novella’s.

Victoria is a 28 year old woman who is strong, feisty and very smart. Living in the Victorian Era as an intelligent woman who wants to change the world is very though, but she stands her ground.

The other main character is Dash. He has grown up on the streets of London, is intelligent and stands up for the workers who lost their jobs because of the robots.
I like this character a lot and love to know more about him and his troubled pas...more

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Jun 03, 2011 Celine rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebook, romance, steampunk, victorian, short-stories

This is the first book I have read on my shiny new Kindle! Yay!

Okay, on topic now. I picked this novella up because it was available for free for a while, and I quite liked the cover. I'm still new to the steampunk genre, but so far the steampunk books I read were pretty awesome, so I started this book full of good hope.

In Like Clockwork, the automatons are taking over the jobs of the lower classes, resulting in massive unemployment. Victoria, the inventor of the synthetic skin that makes the au...more This is the first book I have read on my shiny new Kindle! Yay!

Okay, on topic now. I picked this novella up because it was available for free for a while, and I quite liked the cover. I'm still new to the steampunk genre, but so far the steampunk books I read were pretty awesome, so I started this book full of good hope.

In Like Clockwork, the automatons are taking over the jobs of the lower classes, resulting in massive unemployment. Victoria, the inventor of the synthetic skin that makes the automatons look so human, finds herself kidnapped by an organisation called The Brotherhood, a group that is determined to give all jobs back to humans. What her kidnapper didn't know is that Victoria regrets her own invention too...

I wasn't disappointed. This was a fun quick read, and as it's not a full length novel, I wasn't expecting a full length plot either. In a novel there could have been more attention to the background of the story, and the surroundings in which our main characters live, but with the glimpse we get of this world, I was quite satisfied. There are basically three plot lines, that all three tie up nicely by the end of the book.

What I didn't really get was the whole kidnapped falling in love with the kidnapper. It was explained properly throughout the book, but still I would be pretty upset with someone that drugged me and than carried me into an underground chamber. Doesn't seem romantic to me.

I really liked the characters, especially Victoria. I guess that could be my feminist side cheering for the female scientist in a male dominated field. But I also thought her to be very brave to not be stopped by the difference in social standing between her and her true love. Particularly in a time like the Victorian era, where appearance is more important than anything else.

This book has gotten so many bad reviews, but I couldn't find any obvious flaws in its story. I would love to see this author write a full length novel in this same world; I'd definitely read that.(less)

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Jan 24, 2011 Jo (Mixed Book Bag) rated it 3 of 5 stars

As Like Clockwork starts London is filling up with automatons that are taking over many of the jobs that people used to do. Victoria Waters is one member of a group of scientists who helped develop the automatons. She is very concerned about the many uses these untested units are being put to. On her way to voice her concerns to the Commission for Animatronic Affairs she is kidnapped by Dash, a member of a group that opposes the wide spread use of the automatons. The two are from totally differe...more

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Dec 04, 2010 ♡KarLynP♡ rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: genre-historical, published-2010, netgalley, ebook, novella, arc-copy, genre-paranromal, read-2010, steam-warm

LIKE CLOCKWORK tells the story of Victoria, an upper-class scientist who helped invent the technology being used to build automatons (android like people), and Dash, a leader of the underground Brotherhood group made up of the working class poor who have all lost their jobs and livelihood after being replaced by automatons.

Victoria and Dash appear to be on opposite sides of the social issue involving the new clockwork industry of automatons, but when Victoria discovers her mentor dead and corru...more

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Dec 23, 2010 Kelly rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2010, steampunk

I do enjoy a good steampunk novel. I like the intricacy of a well-thought out world powered by steam and cogs. I find the idea of mechanical men and Victorian society to be fascinating and fun.

I liked this book quite a lot. I do wish the mystery of the Slasher had been played up a bit more. We're put into the Slasher's mind in the first scene and then we're not put back into it until the big reveal. Even then, we're not put into it so much as given the reveal. I really liked the relationship bet...more

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Dec 14, 2010 Cid Tyer rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2010-books, 2010-toberemo, review-books

I’m a sucker for steampunk. What can I say?

Like Clockwork is set in Victorian England during a time when automatons have begun to replace the lower cogs of the workforce, displacing them into poverty and creating a new set of problems. It’s happened time and time again in history, and while some people might call that a cliche in a story, I think it gives credibility to the idea; a sense of this-could-really-happen.

I was surprised from the beginning how exciting this book was. Like Clockwork is...more

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Dec 16, 2010 Shannon rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: freebies, romance, steampunk

Warning: This book is very, very short. Not even 100 pages.

The book is actually pretty good and would have been a solid 4 stars for me if not for the epilogue. It felt very tacked on. Almost as if the whole story had been written and someone said "Wait! You forgot to include a sex scene!". Thus 5 months later they have sex and it's good.
It was just handled weird.

Not much else to say about it. I liked it more then I didn't, it's super short, and it's free (for this month) so definitely worth a...more

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Jan 08, 2013 Lynn Spencer rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: steampunk

This novella was hard for me to rate. On the one hand, the worldbuilding and the plot revolving around the role of automatons in daily life was really interesting and I thought it well done. The ideas that robots may replace too many human functions or that they may end up having too much control over human masters definitely kept me reading. I really liked the non-romance aspects of this story.

However, the romantic plot in this novella just didn't do it for me. Everything was based on instant a...more

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Jan 21, 2011 Tara rated it 3 of 5 stars

I have to admit that this was another case of my becoming intrigued by a book because of the cover. When I read the description and confirmed it was a steampunk romance, I became even more intrigued. That said, I feel that this novel was 'steampunk light'. That's not a criticism, as I think this novel would be a great introduction to the genre if you're not sure where to start.

I really enjoyed the main characters, especially Victoria. She's a no-nonsense scientist who works on the automatons who...more

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Jan 10, 2011 Linda Baker rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: netgalley

I too, received this book through netgalley and was very surprised to find that it was a novella (not my usual choice in reading length). That being said, I thought it was very competently written and covered all the necessary bases. The characters of Victoria and Dash are very well defined and likeable and a world in which automatons are replacing laborers and servants well described. The length necessitates a fast pace and an instant attraction between the two main characters. To be truthful,...more

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Jan 11, 2011 Melissa Caldwell rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Jan 04, 2011 Nicole rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: steampunk, review, novella

Publisher: Carina Press
Publish Date: 12/13/10
How I got this book: NetGalley

I was super excited to get this book from NetGalley, as most Steampunk Romance I’ve read as of late has been super awesome, but this one just fell short for me. The story itself was only novella length, and those who do not like short stories should probably steer clear of this one.

For me, the story line itself was really interesting: robots or “automatons” have been developed to work for humans in high-risk settings (i....more Publisher: Carina Press
Publish Date: 12/13/10
How I got this book: NetGalley

I was super excited to get this book from NetGalley, as most Steampunk Romance I’ve read as of late has been super awesome, but this one just fell short for me. The story itself was only novella length, and those who do not like short stories should probably steer clear of this one.

For me, the story line itself was really interesting: robots or “automatons” have been developed to work for humans in high-risk settings (i.e. factories) but have become mainstream and started taking over jobs all across the city. Bartenders, nannies, butlers, etc have all been kicked to the curb for the new cheap labor of automatons. To me the concept of artificial intelligence and robots is so exciting, but the controversy that could arise is also something to think about.

From that aspect, I really enjoyed this story. The steampunk elements of advanced technology in the Victorian era is spot on, and I loved the way Dee hit some of the ways that social class structures can create chaos in that kind of situation. It was great seeing a female heroine struggle with the constraints of the time frame, but also be independent enough to have a profession.

However, the romance fan in me found the story somewhat lacking. I didn’t really find the romance between Dash and Victoria to be believable. While Victoria seemed to be completely devoted to a potential relationship, it seemed as if Dash was only half heartedly committed to her. It could have just been the way that Dee portrayed Dash’s feelings regarding their differences in social class, but I just had a hard time connecting to the two as a couple.

Although I didn’t relate to the two as a couple, I did enjoy both Victoria and Dash’s characters separately. I loved that Victoria was this amazingly strong and smart woman who found a way to make a name for herself in the field that she loved. I was also partial to the fact that although Victoria had some emotional struggles in her past, she was not hard emotionally. From a totally different end of the spectrum, I did like the way that Dash’s character was still somewhat honorable regardless of his upbringing. For a street kid, it was nice to see that he made a way for himself, and still wanted to fight for the lower class, even after the automatons took all of their jobs.

The mystery element surrounding the Southwark Slasher was great, and I was actually surprised with how it ended up playing out. I was glad to see it resolved the way it was. It gave the plot a “real” element to me, and proved that nothing as is it seems, even in this crazy alternate past.

All in all, I give Like Clockwork 2.5 out of 5 mysterious automatons.
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Feb 21, 2011 Minh rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: steampunk

Like Clockwork is a streampunk novella featuring a plucky heroine who has defied the social norms and has become a renowned scientist who has had no small part in creating autonatroms, human like robots who have overtaken the lower workforce.

Its this plotline that starts us off before serial killers, kidnappings and mass plotting by the government all come tumbling down in this rather short story. It's an interesting concept which ultimately suffers because of it's length, it just wasn't believ...more

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Dec 09, 2010 Anaiz rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: reviewed-on-blog

When I first started reading this I didn't realize it was a short story. That explains the rush through the ending, everything is "resolved" with a few snaps. I liked the characters though, Victoria has a good head on her shoulders and she is a scientist (kudos). Dash is a "streetrat" but he still has morals and works towards what he believes in, he also has a cute dream for his future. The attraction between them is instant (too instant for my taste, but I have to remind myself again that this...more

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Feb 15, 2011 Jess the Romanceaholic rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: brainiac, steampunk, viva-la-revolucion, short-story-or-novella, kidnapped, netgalley, spinster-heroine

What worked for me:
* I love a hero who has clawed himself up from the dregs, and Dash is no exception.
* I liked that Victoria was a spinster who was more than ready to experience physicality, and I admit the anecdote about her wanting to marry her mentor greatly endeared me to her
*I also liked the overall story arc of automatons who were created to help with dangerous jobs like mining and factory work, only to have the technology taken over by the government and misused. This could so easily be...more

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Nov 19, 2010 Christine rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: adult, galley

I LOVE Steampunk, so this was a great short story for me. Victoria was part of the group that invented automatons, human-like machines that are replacing low-level workers. Dash is part of the group trying to stop automatons from taking all the jobs folks like him used to do.

Victoria and Dash's interactions were cute. I had no idea where the 'mystery' part was going until everything was revealed, so that was nice. Usually I figure it out right away.

I wish this had been longer because it was so g...more

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Feb 03, 2011 Becky rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2011

I was really psyched to read this one. I read another one of Dee's Carina titles last summer, Jungle Heat, and enjoyed it quite a bit. Throw in some steampunk, and I'm there! I was a little disappointed when I found out that this was a novella, because they generally aren't my favorite. But I decided to give this one a go.

This was a very crowded story. We've got steampunk, we've got civil unrest, we've got a kidnapping, we've got a nefarious government agency, and a Jack the Ripper-like serial k...more I was really psyched to read this one. I read another one of Dee's Carina titles last summer, Jungle Heat, and enjoyed it quite a bit. Throw in some steampunk, and I'm there! I was a little disappointed when I found out that this was a novella, because they generally aren't my favorite. But I decided to give this one a go.

This was a very crowded story. We've got steampunk, we've got civil unrest, we've got a kidnapping, we've got a nefarious government agency, and a Jack the Ripper-like serial killer on the loose. Then we've got the lovers, two people who've never met each other before and have to overcome significant class differences to get to their happy ending. All in just under 90 pages. That's a lot of ground to cover. One of the biggest plot points isn't even resolved on screen; we just hear about it later.

With all the other stuff going on, there just wasn't time for the romance to develop. There were some nice moments in the middle of the story between Victoria and Dash, but the beginning just wasn't believable. He kidnaps her, and within an few hours she's totally on his side. (So, OK, politically she was pretty much on his side to begin with. But I'm sorry, I don't care how much we agree philosophically, it's going to take more than a few hours to get over the desire to scream and bash my kidnapper over the head with my handbag. I'm not going to invite him in for a drink and let him kiss me.) And then we skip forward five months for the epilogue and the happy ending.

If there's going to be this much story in my story, it really needs to be about three times the page length. Barring that, I would have liked to see Victoria and Dash's romance play out more naturally on the page, with some of the other threads left to be picked up in another book. This could have been an excellent introduction to a new world and a new series, but I see nothing on the author's website about any planned follow up books. There's certainly enough going on here, enough not satisfactorily resolved, to support more than a 90 page novella.

There were positives. I liked the premise, and I liked Victoria and Dash, as much as I got to know them. It wasn't a total dud. I just wish there had been enough breathing room for the positives to really develop.

While it's an A for creativity and story building, I have to give this one a D for execution. It was a very interesting idea, but it's too much story shoehorned into too few pages. (less)

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May 06, 2011 Bookworm1858 rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: netgalley, read-2011, romance

Like Clockwork by Bonnie Dee
Carina Press, 2010
94 pages
Romance; Steampunk
3.5/5 stars

Source: Received a free e-copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a pretty enjoyable novella. Victoria Waters helped invent automatons but has since regretted the rapidity with which they have spread through society, taking on roles far beyond the scope she had imagined. Dash is part of the Brotherhood, a group of concerned citizens who may take radical action to raise awareness about the plig...more

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Mar 26, 2011 Maniai rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: short, romance, steampunk

Blah. I always have to remind myself that being less than 100 pages is no excuse for a subpar story. I've read shorter stories that had better developed romances.

That said, this wasn't a wall-banger. It wasn't the worst-written thing I've read. But, for being published under a better-known name like Carina Press, I guess I expect certain things. Like cleaner editing. A clean sense of the difference between past and perfect past tense. Smoother writing in general, without repeated words within t...more

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Mar 14, 2011 Lori {Romancing the Dark Side} rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-read-in-2011, steampunk

This is my second time reading a steampunk novel and I must say I enjoyed every page, I have found a new genre to love! The combination of the Victorian era with science, adventure, mystery and romance make this a very versatile and likable genre. The novella style is a great introduction to newcomers of steampunk, it delivers a thrilling story without being overwhelming.

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Jun 18, 2011 Mitabird rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: ebook, steampunk

3.5 stars

This story was better than I was expecting. I liked Victoria and Dash as characters, though I didn't think there was much chemistry between them. I did admire that they were trying to fix a mess created by society's need for the automatons. There was a side story involving a Jack the Ripper type serial killer that was interesting and surprising. This was my first Bonnie Dee read and I'm curious to read something else by her.

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Nov 26, 2010 Tez rated it 4 of 5 stars

A serial killer, automatons, and a potential uprising in a steampunk novella - what's not to like? But the murderer's motive feels a bit half-arsed, and the uprising doesn't really explode on the page like it should. The rich woman/poor man relationship is enjoyable until the completely unnecessary epilogue, which thus seems rather gratuitous. Otherwise, the story doesn't overextend its stay, and is a great way to fill an evening.

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