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liltalone12's review
3.0
The Clockwork Fairy Kingdom by Leah Cutter peeked my interest because of three things: Fairy, Clockwork, and a Female Hero. I had recently delved into the clock work genre (surprisingly filled with many clever heroines). Not too say I’m an expert but I feel a little underwhelm due to the expectation that I had coming into the book.
Granted I did enjoy this light tale but I do wish it had more depth in terms of the clockwork theme or even a true villain for the female hero prevail against. Too often did I find the clockwork to be more magic then science. Can I even point out an equal villain for the smart, courageous and strong, Nora? This is the first book to the trilogy but I am hesitant to continue on. I enjoyed it and that is enough 3 out 5
Granted I did enjoy this light tale but I do wish it had more depth in terms of the clockwork theme or even a true villain for the female hero prevail against. Too often did I find the clockwork to be more magic then science. Can I even point out an equal villain for the smart, courageous and strong, Nora? This is the first book to the trilogy but I am hesitant to continue on. I enjoyed it and that is enough 3 out 5
glanecia's review
4.0
I have this book on the kindle. It's fast-paced and doesn't make you wait for the action, which is great for short attention spans, but it leaves out opportunities for background stories. Although as you continue throughout the story, the backgrounds of the characters start to emerge through the plot.
The book is well written, grammatically speaking, and the dialogue and characterization is entertaining. I enjoy the unique qualities of the twins, and Nora's "Maker" skills has inspired me to pick up my crochet needles again.
The author has done her research on fairy lore, which I appreciate, because when you read about fairy "facts" regarding iron, it's exciting to make connections between what you're reading and something else you've read. It somehow makes it more believable.
I also appreciate how the author incorporates the idea of the power of giving your name to another. This concept is found in a multitude of books, such as Eragon, or The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making, The Dresden Files - and it's found through philosophy and the occult since antiquity. I think the author presented this concept in a slightly different manner than found in other books I read, and that made it all the more interesting.
I didn't appreciate the side story of Robert and the twins' father. While the story jumped back and forth between the twins' adventure and Robert's plotting, I kept thinking, who cares? Get back to the twins! I'm not sure that it was a necessary addition to the telling of the story. Although, the reader learns a lot about the main characters through the telling of this side story, so maybe it was important although not as interesting.
I would recommend this book for any young adult who is interested in the steampunk culture or fairies. Adults will appreciate this book too, if they enjoy young adult fiction.
The book is well written, grammatically speaking, and the dialogue and characterization is entertaining. I enjoy the unique qualities of the twins, and Nora's "Maker" skills has inspired me to pick up my crochet needles again.
The author has done her research on fairy lore, which I appreciate, because when you read about fairy "facts" regarding iron, it's exciting to make connections between what you're reading and something else you've read. It somehow makes it more believable.
I also appreciate how the author incorporates the idea of the power of giving your name to another. This concept is found in a multitude of books, such as Eragon, or The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making, The Dresden Files - and it's found through philosophy and the occult since antiquity. I think the author presented this concept in a slightly different manner than found in other books I read, and that made it all the more interesting.
I didn't appreciate the side story of Robert and the twins' father. While the story jumped back and forth between the twins' adventure and Robert's plotting, I kept thinking, who cares? Get back to the twins! I'm not sure that it was a necessary addition to the telling of the story. Although, the reader learns a lot about the main characters through the telling of this side story, so maybe it was important although not as interesting.
I would recommend this book for any young adult who is interested in the steampunk culture or fairies. Adults will appreciate this book too, if they enjoy young adult fiction.
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