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A review by mothreadsbookssometimes
Corsets & Clockwork: 13 Steampunk Romances by Trisha Telep
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.25
Rude Mechanicals (4/5): decent story, good intro to steampunk
The Cannibal Fiend of Rotherhithe (5/5): my favorite story of the collection; friendship (rather than romance), vengeance against men; ✨selkies✨
Wild Magic (3/5): fey, heist story with magic
Deadwood (3/5): strong start/conflict intro, but rushed the rest
Code of Blood (2/5): no strong feelings, a little too long
Clockwork Corset (4.5/5): MC gives off Autistic vibes, sweet romance (though the fake-brothers thing was a little weird), well-described wartime setting
The Airship Gemini (3.5/5): unexpected (but good) vampire romance, girlbosses, disability rep (conjoined twins)
Under Amber Skies (3.25/5): not great romance, interesting concept (unexpected villain mother)
King of the Greenlight City (3.75/5): cool mythology, interesting plot twist, cool magic system
The Emperor’s Man (2.5/5): meh
Chickie Hill’s Badass Ride (3.5/5): started boring but I liked the monster concept, ended poorly
The Vast Machinery of Dreams (2.5/5): interesting, unique writing, but ultimately boring
Tick, Tick, Boom (3/5): plain romance, not a great ending to the collection
The Cannibal Fiend of Rotherhithe (5/5): my favorite story of the collection; friendship (rather than romance), vengeance against men; ✨selkies✨
Wild Magic (3/5): fey, heist story with magic
Deadwood (3/5): strong start/conflict intro, but rushed the rest
Code of Blood (2/5): no strong feelings, a little too long
Clockwork Corset (4.5/5): MC gives off Autistic vibes, sweet romance (though the fake-brothers thing was a little weird), well-described wartime setting
The Airship Gemini (3.5/5): unexpected (but good) vampire romance, girlbosses, disability rep (conjoined twins)
Under Amber Skies (3.25/5): not great romance, interesting concept (unexpected villain mother)
King of the Greenlight City (3.75/5): cool mythology, interesting plot twist, cool magic system
The Emperor’s Man (2.5/5): meh
Chickie Hill’s Badass Ride (3.5/5): started boring but I liked the monster concept, ended poorly
The Vast Machinery of Dreams (2.5/5): interesting, unique writing, but ultimately boring
Tick, Tick, Boom (3/5): plain romance, not a great ending to the collection