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A review by suzjustsuz
Heart of Steel by Meljean Brook
4.0
A strong 3.5 stars. This is the second self contained (THANKS BE to the goddess of NO CLIFF HANGERS) swashbuckling adventure set in the vibrant and engaging steampunk world that Meljean Brook has created in her Iron Seas series. Are you tired of "kick butt" heroines who whine, are too stupid to live, can't get past their baggage, or have emotionally unavailable bitch confused with strong? Well, you get none of that here! Capt. Corsair, Yasmeen, is a kick butt heroine who has been hurt and is reluctant to give too quickly, but not so reluctant that she can't see a good thing when it's in front of her and has proven itself time and again.
There's just enough heat in this edition, with the consummation leaning to tease and denial far longer than is common in this genre, to satisfy the romance readers; but plenty of action, adventure, and story to satisfy the fantasy readers.
I really love this series.
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I have a beautiful, signed, ARC of this and the text is so small I'm not sure I can read it. I'm going to try, though; but my headache may prevent completion.
Whether I can get it read or not, I thank Ms. Brook for sending it to me. It's lovely.
There's just enough heat in this edition, with the consummation leaning to tease and denial far longer than is common in this genre, to satisfy the romance readers; but plenty of action, adventure, and story to satisfy the fantasy readers.
I really love this series.
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I have a beautiful, signed, ARC of this and the text is so small I'm not sure I can read it. I'm going to try, though; but my headache may prevent completion.
Whether I can get it read or not, I thank Ms. Brook for sending it to me. It's lovely.