A review by cathepsut
The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Officially marketed as PNR, but much more steampunk-pirates-zombie-swashbuckling fun. 

Alternate history, where the mongol hordes continued their advance through Europe and had something extra to help them along. England was conquered and subdued, until the Iron Duke freed it. Our MC, Mina, is a police inspector dealing with a murder. She crosses his path and together they have to solve a conspiracy and save England again.

Some of the required romance drama at the end and some over-the-top sex with that big member, with slightly dubious-consent issues. I just blinked and kept going. The nanotech is a nice addition to the usual steampunk shenanigans.

Excellent brain candy!

Normally I would say that I will continue with the next book in the series, but it centers around Yasmeen, another character of this book that I didn‘t particularly like and that I am not all that interested in. I would definitely try something else by the author though.
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