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A review by hhndoll
Ironskin by Tina Connolly
3.0
I knew nothing about this book but it sounded interesting and I found the cover intriguing.
I quickly compared this to Jane Eyre but it has been so long since I read that, that it did not take away from this book. So seeing this as a pseudo steampunk, paranormal retelling of the classic is an apt description.
The writing was light and made this a somewhat quick read. I had no problems jumping into this world and it's characters. I found the main characters fun and realistic. Their doubts, fears and hopes were relayed throughout the story and never took away from the events happening.
The idea of living by fey technology is interesting and scary. It was obviously more magical and unknown giving us that extra mystery.
The romance was hidden and almost second thought after the world building. This may be to steer away from being an exact copy of a classic. The resolution at the end was a bit disappointing almost as if there was more to the story but it was cut out or that there was a sequel planned.
I quickly compared this to Jane Eyre but it has been so long since I read that, that it did not take away from this book. So seeing this as a pseudo steampunk, paranormal retelling of the classic is an apt description.
The writing was light and made this a somewhat quick read. I had no problems jumping into this world and it's characters. I found the main characters fun and realistic. Their doubts, fears and hopes were relayed throughout the story and never took away from the events happening.
The idea of living by fey technology is interesting and scary. It was obviously more magical and unknown giving us that extra mystery.
The romance was hidden and almost second thought after the world building. This may be to steer away from being an exact copy of a classic. The resolution at the end was a bit disappointing almost as if there was more to the story but it was cut out or that there was a sequel planned.