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knittyreader's review against another edition
3.0
I received a free copy through Netgalley, in return for an honest review.
I realised too late that Jordan Elisabeth Mierek is one of the co-authors. After I did not really like one of her books, and afterwards was spammed with a couple of 'you liked that book, please read the next one I'm promoting as well'-messages, I planned not to read her work in the foreseeable future.
I'm glad I did anyway, since I was pleasantly surprised by the stories from her hand. They had likeable characters, and quite a nice plot. If all of the stories had been like hers, this book would have had four or five stars.
As it is, I did not care for some of the other stories, which were like I as reader was dropped somewhere, saw some strange things, and was pulled back again. Sometimes the characters were arrogant, or simply incomprehensible. Those stories left me with a feeling of 'kay ... What the **** did I just read?' So much that I almost start to believe that my English is lacking (which it isn't, fyi).
I realised too late that Jordan Elisabeth Mierek is one of the co-authors. After I did not really like one of her books, and afterwards was spammed with a couple of 'you liked that book, please read the next one I'm promoting as well'-messages, I planned not to read her work in the foreseeable future.
I'm glad I did anyway, since I was pleasantly surprised by the stories from her hand. They had likeable characters, and quite a nice plot. If all of the stories had been like hers, this book would have had four or five stars.
As it is, I did not care for some of the other stories, which were like I as reader was dropped somewhere, saw some strange things, and was pulled back again. Sometimes the characters were arrogant, or simply incomprehensible. Those stories left me with a feeling of 'kay ... What the **** did I just read?' So much that I almost start to believe that my English is lacking (which it isn't, fyi).
hyperashley's review against another edition
3.0
Yes, I needed some good steampunk stories! I can always count on Jordan Elizabeth to deliver on amazing steampunk. Obviously, this isn's my first book by Jordan Elizabeth and won't be my last. This girl is amazing at what she does. This is an anthology so there were a lot of stories here. Sadly, I didn't love all of them. I found some a little difficult to get through and others I flew through wanting more.
I really liked Run of the Treasure by Jordan Elizabeth, especially the paranormal aspect in it. I always thought it was kind of cool that it was a western. Don't see that every day, well at least I don't. I also liked Gearhead by James Wymore. As you can tell from the title there is a ton of steampunk in this and I loved every second of it!
I really liked Run of the Treasure by Jordan Elizabeth, especially the paranormal aspect in it. I always thought it was kind of cool that it was a western. Don't see that every day, well at least I don't. I also liked Gearhead by James Wymore. As you can tell from the title there is a ton of steampunk in this and I loved every second of it!
storieswithsoul's review against another edition
5.0
I loved it! All the stories are amazing, some are better than others though. I enjoyed all of them. Stories are about a world unlike ours and yet like ours in some ways. I especially loved Maiden in the Clock tower, and They Call Her Treasure by Jordan E. Mierek, Queen of Cobwebs by Jeremy Mortis, Vault by James Wymore, and The Balloon Thief by Jessica Gunn. Rest of the stories are also very good. Each author has his or her unique style and they all bring something to the collection. Definitely a must read for steampunk fans.
P.S. I received a complementary copy of this book.
P.S. I received a complementary copy of this book.
liesl68's review against another edition
5.0
I received a copy of this book in return for an honest review.
Under a Brass Moon is one of the best anthologies I have had the pleasure to read. Each engaging story is followed by another equally engaging. The variety of writing styles kept the reading fresh making it a real page turner. I will certainly be noting all the authors names and seeking their other works.
A much deserved 5 star rating
Under a Brass Moon is one of the best anthologies I have had the pleasure to read. Each engaging story is followed by another equally engaging. The variety of writing styles kept the reading fresh making it a real page turner. I will certainly be noting all the authors names and seeking their other works.
A much deserved 5 star rating
sionna's review against another edition
DNF at 15%
I picked this ebook up because it is steampunk and that is a genre I want to get into more. I only made it through 3 stories in this book before I stopped. I just couldn't keep myself interested. I like the steampunk angle but, I think I have more narrow tastes.
I thought the stories were VERY rushed and jumped around. Some didn't seem to have a point to them so I didn't know why I was reading them anymore.
I might pick this up again later when I'm feeling up to trying things again but, I'm just not in the mood. I want something to just blow my mind. This wasn't it.
I picked this ebook up because it is steampunk and that is a genre I want to get into more. I only made it through 3 stories in this book before I stopped. I just couldn't keep myself interested. I like the steampunk angle but, I think I have more narrow tastes.
I thought the stories were VERY rushed and jumped around. Some didn't seem to have a point to them so I didn't know why I was reading them anymore.
I might pick this up again later when I'm feeling up to trying things again but, I'm just not in the mood. I want something to just blow my mind. This wasn't it.
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