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kitvaria_sarene's review against another edition
4.0
I'm in love with Gail Carriger, and due to that I got a recommendation for "Phoenix rising".
I really enjoyed it, though it was not quite as good as Gail Carrigers books. Why? They are not as witty and funny. Yes the two main characters here had some witty dialogues, but just not on the same level.
And this story was way more bloody and over all "mature" too. Bodyparts, and sex are part of this book too. But it wasn't enough too balance the missing humor like in Carrigers books.
I really loved this story anyway - and if I didn't have those other series as a comparison, I would most likely even have given it a 5 star rating.
I really enjoyed it, though it was not quite as good as Gail Carrigers books. Why? They are not as witty and funny. Yes the two main characters here had some witty dialogues, but just not on the same level.
And this story was way more bloody and over all "mature" too. Bodyparts, and sex are part of this book too. But it wasn't enough too balance the missing humor like in Carrigers books.
I really loved this story anyway - and if I didn't have those other series as a comparison, I would most likely even have given it a 5 star rating.
cjdawn236's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! I've had it in my to-read pile for over a year and just finally got to it. I'm so glad I finally did. It was definitely a fun read and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the books in the series. I highly recommend if you're interested in Steampunk.
lorialdenholuta's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED it. Sassy dialogue, an intriguing plot, and two main characters that are seriously difficult not to love. Just got the second book and will be reading it very soon!
ingypingy2000's review against another edition
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It's a great action-adventure steampunk with enough comedy to keep it going. The narration of it was a great addition and lent to the feel of the genre. What at first started a little bit slow, quickly picked up the pace into something I didn't want to stop listening to. Well done and I look forward to the next in the series.
m_is_for_awesome's review against another edition
1.0
Admittedly, I have not FINISHED this book yet, but honestly if I weren't reading it for a book club I likely would have given it the toss by now.
I can't stand books that tell instead of showing, or throw so many affectations into the characters that it is nearly impossible to figure out why they do the things they do, or how their brains work.
That said others might like it a lot - the devices are clever, the characters glib, the authors show a great sense of fun. I find the main characters names - 'Books' for the nerdy one and 'Braun' for the physical one eye-rollingly cliche, but that is just my taste. The names are clearly chosen BECAUSE they are cliche, and the authors work it well.
The bones of the book are great, but it needs EDITING, and a good, hard pruning.
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UPDATE - this reviewer says everything I was getting at, but did it better. Take a look.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/251068137
I can't stand books that tell instead of showing, or throw so many affectations into the characters that it is nearly impossible to figure out why they do the things they do, or how their brains work.
That said others might like it a lot - the devices are clever, the characters glib, the authors show a great sense of fun. I find the main characters names - 'Books' for the nerdy one and 'Braun' for the physical one eye-rollingly cliche, but that is just my taste. The names are clearly chosen BECAUSE they are cliche, and the authors work it well.
The bones of the book are great, but it needs EDITING, and a good, hard pruning.
***
UPDATE - this reviewer says everything I was getting at, but did it better. Take a look.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/251068137
r3ader's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Blood, Cursing, Death, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Sexism
Moderate: Confinement, Xenophobia, Classism, Misogyny, Rape, Gun violence, Torture, Alcohol, Sexual content, and Colonisation
Minor: Body horror, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Grief, Medical content, Addiction, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Torture, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Physical abuse
abeautytoyourbeast's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5