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Great series! it's also one of my favorite.




Right now reading

would like to hear what you think of moon over soho?

Just started it. :) We get to meet Peter's family in this one, I think, so I'm looking forward to it. The first part has my attention, so yay!



not gonna read

Currently Reading-




I'm reading
, and so far am *very* disappointed. :(
I don't mind the story or the mc, but I so wanted a steampunk read, and while this is marketed as a steampunk, it certainly isn't. What bothers me is that (a) it's impossible to tell what time period I'm reading about - not Victorian, that's for sure and (b) all modern devices are called odd names (cell phones = rotaries) to give it a faux steampunk feel.
Really wish the author had skipped the steampunk and gone for a different alternate world.

I don't mind the story or the mc, but I so wanted a steampunk read, and while this is marketed as a steampunk, it certainly isn't. What bothers me is that (a) it's impossible to tell what time period I'm reading about - not Victorian, that's for sure and (b) all modern devices are called odd names (cell phones = rotaries) to give it a faux steampunk feel.
Really wish the author had skipped the steampunk and gone for a different alternate world.
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*Love* that series! The next one is even better than the first. :D Can't wait for the movie, either.

*Love* that series! The next one is even better than the first. :D Can't wait for the movie, either.


Still reading



So right about Peter. Lols

I found myself wanting to have side conversations with him.
Now Peter, let's remember the state of the last dead body you saw. Start thinking with your brain.

I found myself wanting to have side conversations with him.
Now Peter, let's remember the state of the last dead body you saw. Start thinking with you..."
But don't you think that is part of his appeal, the doofy side of him.


I don't mind the story or the mc, but I so wanted a steampunk read, and while this is marketed as a steam..."
That is probably why I liked it because normally I am not a fan of steampunk but this I liked...never thought about that before!


I tried this one but I abandoned it because the beginning moved so slow...does it pick up?


I tried this one but I abandoned it because the beginning moved so slow...does it pick up?"
I enjoyed this one. It does pick up as the book progresses.

I found myself wanting to have side conversations with him.
Now Peter, let's remember the state of the last dead body you saw. S..."
Yes, I love his doofy side. However, he is not just being doofy in this one. He needs someone (Leslie filled this role in bk 1) to balance him big time.


I tried this one but I abandoned it because the beginning moved so slow...does it pick up?"
I enjoyed this one. It does pick ..."
From what I've seen, this is either a book you really like or one you can't finish. Doesn't seem to be a lot of middle ground.
I really liked it.:)


I tried this one but I abandoned it because the beginning moved so slow...does it pick up?"
It is picking up yes, I having problems with the Clare character not getting him at all.


Also finished

I started


Now reading







I just started



Trying to be good though, and finish some other books on my shelf first. Tonight I'll try





Glad u liked it. Felt the same way. And I can't wait for the 4th book.







I've been wanting to start the first Peter Grant book so hopefully I can work that in soon. I like the UK cover (and title) better though.







I'm reading




I was also very disappointed in Iron Wyrm Affair. It drove me crazy. I have read other books by Devon Monk and I have really enjoyed them. I think I'll give the Dead Iron series a try - I keep hearing so many good things about it:)

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I was surprised that I enjoyed them as much as I did because westerns typically aren't my thing but the mix of supernatural, western, and steampunk elements worked surprisingly well IMO. I haven't read her Allie Beckstrom series yet though I keep meaning too. It's just looking at a nine book series that keeps me putting it off.
One thing I can say about The Iron Wyrm Affair is that it sure had pretty people on the cover, lol.









I read and enjoyed the first few but the latter books have too much teen angst, love triangles and this kind of " does he love me does he not" kind of thing, so I stopped after the 4th book. That being said, I am not a teen, rather a mom of a teen, so I am not really criticizing, just saying some things about youth I just don't need to re-live.


LOL... I stopped after the original story got wrapped up as well the 4th book... I started the 5th and it flat with not much substance!!!
Just started

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