Mattie, an intelligent automaton skilled in the use of alchemy, finds herself caught in the middle of a conflict between gargoyles, the Mechanics, and the Alchemists. With the old order quickly giving way to the new, Mattie discovers powerful and dangerous secrets - secrets that can completely alter the balance of power in the city of Ayona. This doesn't sit well with Loharri, the Mechanic who created Mattie and still has the key to her heart - literally.
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By J. Scott
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Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
No Spoilers.
I bought this thinking it was going to be a piece of steampunky Science Fiction.
I was wrong. While it has many of the elements of Steampunk, it *almost* reads more like a fairy tale than Sci-Fi. In fact, it felt a bit like an extended parable. The quote on the cover of the book says, 'A gorgeous meditation on what it means to not be human,' but until you've read a few chapters you won't realise that the comment is true on more than one level.
As I read the story of the clockwork protagonist, I was continually reminded of of the many groups in our world who have, at various times and for various reasons, been regarded as less than fully human. I also found my thoughts occasionally drifting in theological directions, as I considered clockwork Mattie's relationship with her maker.
It's a strangely moving, well-told story. If I've only given it four stars, it's because I personally found the ending unsatisfying. But that may be just a very personal quirk - I seem to be finding the ending of MOST books unsatisfying these days.
Buy it. Read it. Whether you like the ending or not, it's certainly NOT one of those books that will leave you wondering why you wasted hours of your life reading it. It's a story that will stick in your mind, providing food for thought long after you've finished it.
I bought this thinking it was going to be a piece of steampunky Science Fiction.
I was wrong. While it has many of the elements of Steampunk, it *almost* reads more like a fairy tale than Sci-Fi. In fact, it felt a bit like an extended parable. The quote on the cover of the book says, 'A gorgeous meditation on what it means to not be human,' but until you've read a few chapters you won't realise that the comment is true on more than one level.
As I read the story of the clockwork protagonist, I was continually reminded of of the many groups in our world who have, at various times and for various reasons, been regarded as less than fully human. I also found my thoughts occasionally drifting in theological directions, as I considered clockwork Mattie's relationship with her maker.
It's a strangely moving, well-told story. If I've only given it four stars, it's because I personally found the ending unsatisfying. But that may be just a very personal quirk - I seem to be finding the ending of MOST books unsatisfying these days.
Buy it. Read it. Whether you like the ending or not, it's certainly NOT one of those books that will leave you wondering why you wasted hours of your life reading it. It's a story that will stick in your mind, providing food for thought long after you've finished it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By E. E. Hughes
Format:Paperback
A beautifully written steam-punk fantasy novel about an automation called Mattie.
The book itself is not very long compared to most fantasy novels, but within its 300 pages a lot is packed in.
I really enjoyed reading this book and have leant it to as many to as many friends as I can. They have all really enjoyed it too, even the ones who don't read fantasy literature. It is now looking a bit battered and I am very tempted to buy myself another copy.
The book itself is not very long compared to most fantasy novels, but within its 300 pages a lot is packed in.
I really enjoyed reading this book and have leant it to as many to as many friends as I can. They have all really enjoyed it too, even the ones who don't read fantasy literature. It is now looking a bit battered and I am very tempted to buy myself another copy.
By vikz
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book shimmers either the life that it seeks to explore, an exciting and thought provoking read, which examines ideas of identity,life, class and industrialization.
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