Reviewed by ladygrey on
It was very realistic, in that she properly complained about corsets and blisters and being short of breath - the sort of authentic physical limitations and realities one rarely encounters in novels. But I was never really drawn into this story. The plot moves along at a nice pace and there's plenty of action and dialog. But there isn't a lot of emotion. I found it difficult to connect to what the characters were feeling or anyone's motivation other than Eleanor's. I didn't even understand hers when she started liking the guy because there was nothing leading up to it that said I'm attracted to him or wow he's cute or sweet or jumped in front of a zombie for me. They're kind of there and kind of friends but not really and then... well, I guess he was appropriately jealous of the other guy so there was that.
But, overall, it's an action heavy - emotion light book. Not bad. Not my favorite style. But an interesting world with some fun steam punk elements. And a decent enough story that I want to read the next book. Especially since I waited long enough that the whole series is available so I can read one after the other.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 23 January, 2015: Finished reading
- 23 January, 2015: Reviewed