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A review by tessa_b
Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
I'm reviewing based on re-reading this book (its been a couple of years since I last (first) read it). Since then I've read later books in the series as well as other books by the same author.
I did enjoy the re-read but didn't find it quite as novel as I remember from first reading it. The relationship between the two main characters centres on them needing to learn to trust each other (overcoming back-story reasons why they shouldn't). However it felt a bit paint by numbers in approach. In some ways it has the characteristics of an early book (both within a series/world and for an author generally).
I've noticed a couple of other reviews noted that there was a lot of sexy time ... I wouldn't say that. They are there and fairly graphic but its not something that struck me as 'a lot'.
The world-building while drawing on the paranormal is firmly steampunk. It feels designed to appeal to your inner aging goth. If you're looking for a male lead that channels/is insired by Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer (and think popular music peaked somewhere between Souxie and the Banshees and the Cure) then this is a book for you. If that sounds like an appalling idea ... this is not the book for you.
I did enjoy the re-read but didn't find it quite as novel as I remember from first reading it. The relationship between the two main characters centres on them needing to learn to trust each other (overcoming back-story reasons why they shouldn't). However it felt a bit paint by numbers in approach. In some ways it has the characteristics of an early book (both within a series/world and for an author generally).
I've noticed a couple of other reviews noted that there was a lot of sexy time ... I wouldn't say that. They are there and fairly graphic but its not something that struck me as 'a lot'.
The world-building while drawing on the paranormal is firmly steampunk. It feels designed to appeal to your inner aging goth. If you're looking for a male lead that channels/is insired by Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer (and think popular music peaked somewhere between Souxie and the Banshees and the Cure) then this is a book for you. If that sounds like an appalling idea ... this is not the book for you.
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts