Prodigal by Tyler H. Jolley and Sherry D. Ficklin

May 4th, 2015 Kimberly Review 66 Comments

4th May
Prodigal by Tyler H. Jolley and Sherry D. Ficklin

Today I am sharing my review of Prodigal the second book in the Lost Imperials series. Back in 2013, I stumbled upon a book with a super cool cover and synopsis, it ended up making my top ten list and introduced me to two authors whose works I now crave and enjoy. That book was Extracted, the first in the Lost Imperials series by Sherry D. Ficklin and Tyler Jolley. Published by Clean Teen this …

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Dawn’s Early Light by Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris

February 28th, 2015 Kimberly Review 15 Comments

28th Feb
Dawn’s Early Light by Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris

Gads, I just love the dynamic duo of Braun and Books in the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences series. Dawn’s Early Light has them traveling to the Americas, in danger and advancing their partnership. James Langton is such an unbelievable pleasure to listen to and I just slip into the world. Steampunk, a suspenseful case, and deliciously good banter had me smiling.

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The Incredible Charlotte Sycamore and the Secret Traps by Kate Maddison

December 2nd, 2014 Kimberly Review 66 Comments

2nd Dec
The Incredible Charlotte Sycamore and the Secret Traps by Kate Maddison

I love a good steampunk novel wrapped in mystery and was delighted to read The Incredible Charlotte Sycamore and the Secret Traps by Kate Maddison. The author suggested and it is true, this will work as a standalone. For me however, I think my connection to the characters would have been stronger had I first read, The Incredible Charlotte Sycamore. Featuring a young cast of characters who meddle in mysteries and dabble in steampunk with a sweet understated romance The Incredible Charlotte Sycamore and the Secret Traps was an engaging tale.

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Gunpowder Alchemy by Jeannie Lin

November 17th, 2014 Kimberly Review 76 Comments

17th Nov
Gunpowder Alchemy by Jeannie Lin

I love steampunk and was excited at the idea of exploring China’s Qing Dynasty. In Gunpowder Alchemy, the first in the Gunpowder Chronicles, Jeannie Lin introduces a strong heroine and captivating storyline filled with steampunk goodness, adventure and a slow-building romance.

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