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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
While I loved the Victorian/steampunky feel of this at points I couldn't shake the feeling that it feels like this has been done before. As a young girl grieves the loss of her father, the tensions between the city's Maker families (Hatmakers, Bootmakers, Glovemakers, Watchmakers, and Clockmakers) comes to a head. While I enjoyed the world this concept felt awfully familiar and every turn was predictable.
Very good world building on the mechanics and traditions of all the Makers guilds.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Was reading with my kid and he wasn’t that into it and wanted to start something different!
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
A re-read 6/2025, it's a youthful adventure full of delightful characters and magical elements.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I predicted the villain and the thief. Would have been higher ranked if it was more mysteries'. I am interested in the next book storyline with her dad and all that! Def. Be reading book 2!
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
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:
No
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated