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sarahsbookstack's review against another edition
5.0
This is a great steampunk retelling of Rapunzel with a blend of vampirism.
Hazel is a Healer. She gets hired to work with Dr. Sam McGinnis. He specializes in working on humans and automatons (bots). Hazel has always dreamt of a girl that looks like her, except for appearance of hair and eye color.
When the mysterious Count Petrescu comes to Hazel with a story that he's a relation and the girl she dreams about is her twin sister who is slowly going mad, Hazel jumps at the chance to go to Romania to save her sister. Sam and his automaton, Eugene, accompany her.
I love Hazel and Sam's relationship. I love to see it slowly bloom from coworkers admiring/desiring each other, but never expressing, to fun flirtation to actual expression of feelings.
The count is cordial, but always with some dark undertone, is something that Hazel and me as the reader, just don't trust.
Now Eugene is so fun too. He's an automaton but he's programmed to act more human and it just makes him stand out.
Hazel is a Healer. She gets hired to work with Dr. Sam McGinnis. He specializes in working on humans and automatons (bots). Hazel has always dreamt of a girl that looks like her, except for appearance of hair and eye color.
When the mysterious Count Petrescu comes to Hazel with a story that he's a relation and the girl she dreams about is her twin sister who is slowly going mad, Hazel jumps at the chance to go to Romania to save her sister. Sam and his automaton, Eugene, accompany her.
I love Hazel and Sam's relationship. I love to see it slowly bloom from coworkers admiring/desiring each other, but never expressing, to fun flirtation to actual expression of feelings.
The count is cordial, but always with some dark undertone, is something that Hazel and me as the reader, just don't trust.
Now Eugene is so fun too. He's an automaton but he's programmed to act more human and it just makes him stand out.
chelseaj91's review against another edition
4.0
This was really fun. I liked this take on Rapunzel.
I loved Eugene; he was super helpful and extremely sassy and I just loved him. I wouldn't mind a 'ton of my own if it's personality matched his. I also liked how he so quickly integrated caring for Hazel into things. Granted, it was most likely due to instructions from Sam and/or monitoring his biorhythms, but still. I loved his relationship with Hazel too; Sam rolled his eyes at Eugene's antics, but Hazel usually took it in stride.
Sam and Hazel were just sweet together. I did find myself going "kiss him/her, you idiot!" a few times but will admit that interrupting 'tons were usually to blame. I liked the way Sam helped Hazel from the beginning (yes there was some protectiveness due to his feelings but still). Once he started to see that things with Marit might have been impacting her, he did his best to put things in place to protect her when she might not have been fully aware.
Dravor was definitely off from the beginning. I did like the way the original fairy tale was pulled into his relationship to Hazel and Marit. I did kind of want to learn more about his past and his various artifacts though
I loved Eugene; he was super helpful and extremely sassy and I just loved him. I wouldn't mind a 'ton of my own if it's personality matched his. I also liked how he so quickly integrated caring for Hazel into things. Granted, it was most likely due to instructions from Sam and/or monitoring his biorhythms, but still. I loved his relationship with Hazel too; Sam rolled his eyes at Eugene's antics, but Hazel usually took it in stride.
Sam and Hazel were just sweet together. I did find myself going "kiss him/her, you idiot!" a few times but will admit that interrupting 'tons were usually to blame. I liked the way Sam helped Hazel from the beginning (yes there was some protectiveness due to his feelings but still). Once he started to see that things with Marit might have been impacting her, he did his best to put things in place to protect her when she might not have been fully aware.
Dravor was definitely off from the beginning. I did like the way the original fairy tale was pulled into his relationship to Hazel and Marit. I did kind of want to learn more about his past and his various artifacts though
saffire_sky's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Death, Confinement, Chronic illness, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Minor: Alcohol, Cursing, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Misogyny
jamiegc's review
3.0
2nd reading.
Up to 4 stars. ⭐️
I liked it even more this time around, after reading the series straight through again.
Up to 4 stars. ⭐️
I liked it even more this time around, after reading the series straight through again.
apageofpeace's review against another edition
4.0
I am the wuss in our friend relationship when it comes to books, I literally cannot sleep if I read a mystery or thriller but...... but this series is just enough mystery and romance to keep me on my seat but not have nightmares:) Nancy created a new genre of fairytale steampunk proper romance with this series that is truly our favorite!!!! Go and read it right now!!!
This book, “The Lady and The Coppergate Tower” is the 3rd book in the collection. It follows a girl named Hazel that has known her whole life that somehow she is special, born with some sort of power, but has no clue what. She meets Sam a well known physician who is always helping the underground shifting community. They are the perfect mesh of loyalty and compassion.
I will not give anything away, but oh my goodness does it have twists and turns that will leave you wanting to read just one more page. Truly the creativity and true literary genius that went into this collection of books is the reason I give them a 10/10.
This book, “The Lady and The Coppergate Tower” is the 3rd book in the collection. It follows a girl named Hazel that has known her whole life that somehow she is special, born with some sort of power, but has no clue what. She meets Sam a well known physician who is always helping the underground shifting community. They are the perfect mesh of loyalty and compassion.
I will not give anything away, but oh my goodness does it have twists and turns that will leave you wanting to read just one more page. Truly the creativity and true literary genius that went into this collection of books is the reason I give them a 10/10.
maidmarianlib's review against another edition
4.0
Another fun addition to the series I like how in mimics the fairy tale
annarella's review against another edition
5.0
It's been quite a long time since last I read such an interesting steampunk novel and it's my first steampunk romance.
I'm more than happy I got this ARC because it was highly entertaining and engrossing.
I loved the world building, the cast of characters and the plot kept me hooked.
I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
I'm more than happy I got this ARC because it was highly entertaining and engrossing.
I loved the world building, the cast of characters and the plot kept me hooked.
I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
teenage_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Plot:
Hazel Hughes life was not meant to be a fairytale. She was born to a middle-class family, and only by her thirst of education and her natural healing skills did she land the job of being Dr. MacInnes assistant. Where their relationship waivers between employer/employee and a friendship, Hazel knew it would never be more than that, despite her heart’s wishes. When a Romania noble came to the ball, Hazel was as shocked as everyone when he chose her to talk to first. Hazel was more shocked to find out that this Romanian noble was her uncle, and the girl in her dream was her twin sister Marit. Oh, and Hazel was technically a Romanian princess. Marit, white-blonde hair to Hazel’s gold hair, and blue almost purple eyes to Hazel’s brown, and sick, when Hazel was healthy. Knowing of her healing ability, Count Petrescu, asks her to come to Romania with him to heal Marit, a request Hazel would never turn down. Determine to save her sister, Hazel was shocked when Sam insisted on joining her, willing to cancel all his appointments to assist her. When Hazel suspects her uncle is not who he claims to be, her connection grows stronger with Marit the closer they get, and with tight traveling space, Sam seemed to have all but glued himself to her, not that she minds. With dreams of Marit being trapped in a room, Hazel knew she had to save her, but from what, Hazel did not know, but she, as well as Sam, were going to find out.
Thoughts:
This steampunk romance brought you a twisted tale of Rapunzel with gears and magic mixed into it. Hazel, by looks and personality, was a golden character. She was kind, smart, witty, and downright beautiful the way that Sam described her. With her golden heart, Hazel main goal throughout this story was to save Marit from her madness, which was a real noble cause. Sam, the romantic interest, was also a captivating character, as like Hazel he was kind, smart, and loved helping people, but he also wanted to keep Hazel safe and away from the fight she was fully capable of fighting. Allen’s writing was good, and where she mainly stuck to Hazel’s point of view, she did switch over to Sam’s just so we can see how the other looks in their eyes, and let me spoil this, it was heart-melting goodness. The plot was good, and where Campbell kept it at a steady pace with twist and turns throughout, and where reliability could have left you see some of those turns coming, some of the twists were quite shocking. With an ending just to die for, this proper romance leads you into a world of magic, healing and the depth of love, as Hazel risks it all to save her twin.
Hazel Hughes life was not meant to be a fairytale. She was born to a middle-class family, and only by her thirst of education and her natural healing skills did she land the job of being Dr. MacInnes assistant. Where their relationship waivers between employer/employee and a friendship, Hazel knew it would never be more than that, despite her heart’s wishes. When a Romania noble came to the ball, Hazel was as shocked as everyone when he chose her to talk to first. Hazel was more shocked to find out that this Romanian noble was her uncle, and the girl in her dream was her twin sister Marit. Oh, and Hazel was technically a Romanian princess. Marit, white-blonde hair to Hazel’s gold hair, and blue almost purple eyes to Hazel’s brown, and sick, when Hazel was healthy. Knowing of her healing ability, Count Petrescu, asks her to come to Romania with him to heal Marit, a request Hazel would never turn down. Determine to save her sister, Hazel was shocked when Sam insisted on joining her, willing to cancel all his appointments to assist her. When Hazel suspects her uncle is not who he claims to be, her connection grows stronger with Marit the closer they get, and with tight traveling space, Sam seemed to have all but glued himself to her, not that she minds. With dreams of Marit being trapped in a room, Hazel knew she had to save her, but from what, Hazel did not know, but she, as well as Sam, were going to find out.
Thoughts:
This steampunk romance brought you a twisted tale of Rapunzel with gears and magic mixed into it. Hazel, by looks and personality, was a golden character. She was kind, smart, witty, and downright beautiful the way that Sam described her. With her golden heart, Hazel main goal throughout this story was to save Marit from her madness, which was a real noble cause. Sam, the romantic interest, was also a captivating character, as like Hazel he was kind, smart, and loved helping people, but he also wanted to keep Hazel safe and away from the fight she was fully capable of fighting. Allen’s writing was good, and where she mainly stuck to Hazel’s point of view, she did switch over to Sam’s just so we can see how the other looks in their eyes, and let me spoil this, it was heart-melting goodness. The plot was good, and where Campbell kept it at a steady pace with twist and turns throughout, and where reliability could have left you see some of those turns coming, some of the twists were quite shocking. With an ending just to die for, this proper romance leads you into a world of magic, healing and the depth of love, as Hazel risks it all to save her twin.
ink__and__page's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed the romance/mystery themes in this story as we figure out what is going on with the main female character, Hazel's past and her healing abilities. The development in the story was interesting, kept my attention throughout and kept me entertained. I don't know I'm still surprised I'm enjoying this series as much as I am after not having a warm and fuzzy reaction to the first book in this series. I've really enjoyed the character development and the romance in books two and three of this series. Now I'm ready for the newest release of book four!
estellabelle92's review against another edition
4.0
Another excellent installment in Allen's Steampunk series.
Let me call the next installment: Cinderella - Hazel's friend, Emme & Oliver Reed.
Trust me, that's not a spoiler.
Let me call the next installment: Cinderella - Hazel's friend, Emme & Oliver Reed.
Trust me, that's not a spoiler.