Scan barcode
amym84's review against another edition
2.0
The Strange Case of Finley Jayne is a short story prequel that takes place before the rest of the series. I haven't read the [b:The Girl in the Steel Corset|9166877|The Girl in the Steel Corset (Steampunk Chronicles, #1)|Kady Cross|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1297987541s/9166877.jpg|14046028] yet so perhaps I will like that better, but I found myself just kind of skipping through a lot with this story. Everything that happened was just too convenient and of course Finley managed to save the day to everyone's delight.
I'm hoping the longer novel will be much more fleshed out than this was. I think that Cross sets things up nicely in the end for The Girl in the Steel Corset. Hopefully it delivers.
I'm hoping the longer novel will be much more fleshed out than this was. I think that Cross sets things up nicely in the end for The Girl in the Steel Corset. Hopefully it delivers.
geisttull's review against another edition
3.0
interesting piece of the overall stories. not completely necessary to understanding the other full books in the series, though.
haneysolo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
eamily's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Gun violence, Murder, Death, and Classism
bmg20's review against another edition
3.0
This is my first exploration into 'steampunk' and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it.
'The Strange Case of Finley Jayne' is the prequel to 'The Girl in the Steel Corset'. The prequel introduces Finley Jayne, a girl who is far from normal. She has just lost her job and is surprised that she's offered another the very next day. Her new job is to be a companion to Phoebe Morton who has recently been engaged to Lord Vincent. Phoebe's mother feels there is something off about Lord Vincent and hires Finley in hopes that she can protect her if necessary.
The story was so interesting and different that I'm extremely excited to get my hands on 'The Girl in the Steel Corset'.
blodeuedd's review against another edition
3.0
My review can be found in the review of The Girl in the Steel Corset
bookishvice's review against another edition
5.0
Finley Jayne can't keep a job. She's not normal. Normal girls didn't give in to dark urges like hitting someone, or saying cruel truths. It's not proper! After losing her latest job, and being fired without a reference, Finley knows it'll be next to impossible to find another. But the next day a Lady comes with a job offer, as a companion for a young debutante named Phoebe. Finley accepts, but she soon finds out that her job is more complicated than a mere companion. Lord Vincent is hiding something, and Finley senses that Phoebe might be in danger. Finley will have to use her extraordinary skills if she hopes to save her new friend from this terrible engagement.
This short story sets the background for Finley's story, one of the main characters from The Girl in the Steel Corset. She honestly believes she's a monster, and possesses some kind of devilish being inside of her that makes her do those horrible things. It's also the first time she consciously starts to use her 'power,' whereas before it just kind of took over her. Finley it's an amazing heroine. Her Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde effect kept me turning pages waiting to see what she would do next. I'd only read about ten pages of this short story and already knew I was going to continue with the series.
The steampunk was there in all its steam powered glory. I mean a mechanical eyes, steam powered coaches, mechanical horses, and, of course, automatons. We get a peek at one other main character of The Girl in the Steel Corset, The Duke of Greythorne. Not much is said about him other than he is an odd Duke that likes to keep to himself, and that has a nice derriere. And, you know, that’s definitely another reason to keep reading the series!
This is just a little taste of the amazing world Kady Cross created in the Steampunk Chronicles. The ebook is Free on Barnes & Noble! So drop by and grab a copy, you don't need a nook to read it. You can just download the app on your computer or phone and read it from there!
This short story sets the background for Finley's story, one of the main characters from The Girl in the Steel Corset. She honestly believes she's a monster, and possesses some kind of devilish being inside of her that makes her do those horrible things. It's also the first time she consciously starts to use her 'power,' whereas before it just kind of took over her. Finley it's an amazing heroine. Her Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde effect kept me turning pages waiting to see what she would do next. I'd only read about ten pages of this short story and already knew I was going to continue with the series.
The steampunk was there in all its steam powered glory. I mean a mechanical eyes, steam powered coaches, mechanical horses, and, of course, automatons. We get a peek at one other main character of The Girl in the Steel Corset, The Duke of Greythorne. Not much is said about him other than he is an odd Duke that likes to keep to himself, and that has a nice derriere. And, you know, that’s definitely another reason to keep reading the series!
This is just a little taste of the amazing world Kady Cross created in the Steampunk Chronicles. The ebook is Free on Barnes & Noble! So drop by and grab a copy, you don't need a nook to read it. You can just download the app on your computer or phone and read it from there!
bookhoarding's review against another edition
4.0
Fantastical steampunk short with all the fixins': innovative fashions, Victorian society drama, automatons and other gadgety goodness.
tmleblanc's review against another edition
3.0
A free download from Barnes and noble. I was attempting to find another Steampunk series to capture my attention. While the character of Finley is intriguing, I'm not a fan of how the elements of steampunk were incorporated into the plot.
qkjgrubb's review against another edition
3.0
Oh! Teen Steampunk
What a fast read! I knew nothing about this book when I picked it up-- hoping for a great Steampunk adventure. This wasn't great--- an okay adventure, it had a comic book feel to it. I'd rather have my stakes higher, my 1897 details more vivid, my prose more sophisticated and my books longer.
What a fast read! I knew nothing about this book when I picked it up-- hoping for a great Steampunk adventure. This wasn't great--- an okay adventure, it had a comic book feel to it. I'd rather have my stakes higher, my 1897 details more vivid, my prose more sophisticated and my books longer.