A review by shcleveland
A Rose of Steel by Katherine Macdonald

emotional sad tense medium-paced

5.0

At the time of this writing, this is my favorite of Macdonald's books I've read so far. Like her previous works, A Rose of Steel is full of lyrical writing and witty banter. Although it is something of a slow burn--which Macdonald is known for--there's still plenty of action to drive the plot forward while the characters figure out their feelings. And while this is nominally a beauty and the beast retelling, the steampunk aesthetic adds a fun and interesting dimension. It's a great first in series and I look forward to book 2.