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slc333's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
3.0
A quick fun read. Piyali was a smart, competent heroine which is always a plus. Not the best of this author's work but I suspect that may be due to the short length as I would have more time spent with all the characters, their backstory and building their relationship.
clockworkbee's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I’m a huge Anne Renwick fan, but I felt the pacing was a little off with this one. The story was great, but I felt like it was a little rushed and would have benefited from being a full length novel rather than a novella. The wrap up to the mystery just seemed a little sudden. I really enjoyed the characters and the mystery was intriguing though. You can’t beat Anne Renwick for STEM women in Steampunk.
marilanoire's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
4.0
Short and interesting, I liked it very much, can’t wait for the next one.
clcannon's review
4.0
I love a good mystery and when that mystery is set in a Steampunk setting, it's even better! Piyali is a doctor who has been tasked with treating strange illnesses. When a Welsh girl reports a blue frog bite Piyali comes face to face with her old flame and pharmacist, Evan. Together, they must discover a cure and confront their past. The only thing I didn't enjoy about this story was the sensual scenes which felt a little awkward. I do admit that I'm a fade to black sort of reader. Otherwise, this was an entertaining novel with imaginative word-building and likeable characters.
jayeltee's review
2.0
I’m surprised by many of the other reviews here. I was really disappointed in this book because I liked the premise. But there is no real conflict, the characters are flat and one dimensional and the writing is extremely poor. The cover is great though!
niseag's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
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