Steamed: A Steampunk Romance (Paranormal Romance (Signet))
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When one of Jack Fletcher's nanoelectromechanical system experiments is jostled in his lab, the resulting explosion send him into the world of his favourite nivel - a seemingly Victorian-era world of steampower, aether guns, corsets and goggles. A world where the lovely and intrepid Octavia Pye captains her airship straight into his heart...
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
When Jack Fletcher (rogue adventuring scientist) and his sister Hallie (annoying waste of space character) find themselves aboard an airship held captive at the mercy of what appears to be a Victorian steampunk crew managed by Captain Octavia Pye they know that they aren't where they're meant to be. In fact Jack and Hallie seem to have time slipped into a fairly parallel world in which airships are the best way to travel, the Emperor seems to be at war with everyone and corsets are essential ladies attire (Jack seems excessively interested in corsets). Octavia must decide what to do with her stowaways but that won't be an easy decision due to her building attraction to Jack and Hallie's annoying habit of going missing and being put up for execution.
This is a funny and witty novel which takes steampunk and crosses it with a steamy romance (no pun intended). MacAlister's other series involving dragons and vampires show that she can write ridiculous comedy novels better than most and that is very much what this novel is. The plot starts to make very little sense about half way through as the characters seem to lurch from one implausible siuation to another. If you like your steampunk to be serious and dare I say it intelligent - then this isn't for you. If you like paranormal romance then this could be a step away fromt the genre - still romantic enough to be entertaining (if thats your thing) but a nice avoidance of all things vampy or werewolf-ie.
This is a funny and witty novel which takes steampunk and crosses it with a steamy romance (no pun intended). MacAlister's other series involving dragons and vampires show that she can write ridiculous comedy novels better than most and that is very much what this novel is. The plot starts to make very little sense about half way through as the characters seem to lurch from one implausible siuation to another. If you like your steampunk to be serious and dare I say it intelligent - then this isn't for you. If you like paranormal romance then this could be a step away fromt the genre - still romantic enough to be entertaining (if thats your thing) but a nice avoidance of all things vampy or werewolf-ie.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I picked this book up on a whim based on the setting. It started off well enough, but then lost itself in a rather tawdry plot that really didn't go anywhere in particular. And if that's the sort of detail that airship Captains are supposed to keep in their public logs, I dread to think what you'd find in their personal ones! Unless you enjoy Black Lace books, avoid.
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I was a bit dubious when I purchased this, it having been a recommendation from Amazon of something I had never heard of. Also, didn't know what Steampunk was until my 17 year old son explained it to me and I realised I did know what it was, I simply hadn't realised there was an actual term for it.
However, all the doubt disappeared within the first few pages. This is a very easy to read book, that is it was hard to put down. With lively characterisations, vivid backgrounds, and a well paced plot, Katie MacAlister draws you into a world of action, adventure and a lot of fun - with corsets!
A five star read.
However, all the doubt disappeared within the first few pages. This is a very easy to read book, that is it was hard to put down. With lively characterisations, vivid backgrounds, and a well paced plot, Katie MacAlister draws you into a world of action, adventure and a lot of fun - with corsets!
A five star read.
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How do I start? I have never been more disappointed by a book. I was so full of hope however, after reading the first line I thought "Hang on a minute. Read more
Published 8 months ago by winduppig
A cracking romp
This was a really enjoyable book that is never afraid to stop taking itself seriously... in fact I'm not sure if there is a serious moment in it... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Sockymon
Steamy!
I love it. It's utterly bonkers! Where's the sequel?! Hurry up! Katie MacAlister has written some potboilers and contract-fulfilling books but this isn't one of them. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. D. Harris
KMac is an autobuy, pretty much...but not for this series.
This is the first book of KMac's that I've started but not been able to finish.
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I'd not heard of steampunk - must be an American thing - looked it up on the net and many of Jack's comments started to make sense, especially his comments regarding the wearing of... Read more
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