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A review by elisabethwheatley
Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard
4.0
I feel like a jerk. Let's just come out and say that steampunk is really not my thing. I find it hard to orient myself in a skewed version of history. I find myself wondering "okay, so what's different from reality and what's the same?"
All the same, I was mostly enjoying this book up until the Kiss. I just thought that a genteel young woman of the nineteenth century, like Eleanor, wouldn't have been so...pushy, bold, brazen, whichever word you prefer. If you've read my other reviews, you've probably noticed that me having problems with the romantic elements is something of a trend. Romance seems to be where I get into trouble with most books. Anyway...
The plot:
Aside from my problems, I truly believe that this is a good book. I read it mostly while making dinner and it's a miracle I didn't burn anything. This book is fast paced, interesting, keeps you guessing, and leaves you hungry for the next. I liked Dennard's twist on zombies.
The characters:
Eleanor was a strong, funny, yet relatable and lovable heroine. I rooted for her and appreciated that she had her vulnerabilities. Her loyalty to her brother was deeply touching (and something I related to, with three of my own!). She's independent and has an endearing sense of humor. I'd certainly invite her to my slumber party!
I like to note the love interest, so let me talk about Daniel for a second. Daniel is often sarcastic to the point of rudeness and doesn't overly respect the expectations of society. He has a chip on his shoulder and a guilty conscience over past wrongs, but is doing his best to make up for them.
The other characters were well-fleshed-out and believable. There all had their faults, flaws, and perfections. From Eleanor's out-of-touch mother, to
Ms. Dennard is a talented storyteller and I do look forward to reading more of her work in the future. If you like sassy girls in corsets, zombies, steampunk, or all of the above, give this one a go!
All the same, I was mostly enjoying this book up until the Kiss. I just thought that a genteel young woman of the nineteenth century, like Eleanor, wouldn't have been so...pushy, bold, brazen, whichever word you prefer. If you've read my other reviews, you've probably noticed that me having problems with the romantic elements is something of a trend. Romance seems to be where I get into trouble with most books. Anyway...
The plot:
Aside from my problems, I truly believe that this is a good book. I read it mostly while making dinner and it's a miracle I didn't burn anything. This book is fast paced, interesting, keeps you guessing, and leaves you hungry for the next. I liked Dennard's twist on zombies.
The characters:
Eleanor was a strong, funny, yet relatable and lovable heroine. I rooted for her and appreciated that she had her vulnerabilities. Her loyalty to her brother was deeply touching (and something I related to, with three of my own!). She's independent and has an endearing sense of humor. I'd certainly invite her to my slumber party!
I like to note the love interest, so let me talk about Daniel for a second. Daniel is often sarcastic to the point of rudeness and doesn't overly respect the expectations of society. He has a chip on his shoulder and a guilty conscience over past wrongs, but is doing his best to make up for them.
The other characters were well-fleshed-out and believable. There all had their faults, flaws, and perfections. From Eleanor's out-of-touch mother, to
Ms. Dennard is a talented storyteller and I do look forward to reading more of her work in the future. If you like sassy girls in corsets, zombies, steampunk, or all of the above, give this one a go!