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almondcookies's review against another edition
3.0
This series in general is very plot driven, which I usually dislike. However, this book in particular did a deep dive into a couple characters which was very welcome.
As much as I dislike him, Jeremiah in particular was explored thoroughly and I have to give credit where credit is due. I enjoyed how Elizabeth managed to crack him open and find out who he is and what he stood for. We also finally find out why the Duke is so hell bent on capturing this one woman (I'm not sure how much I buy into it, but it's not beyond the realms of possibility).
On the relationships front, it was nice seeing how Julia was doing in her new life, and how she still cared deeply for Elizabeth despite not being together. I loved the wholesome family moments between Tinker and Elizabeth, and wish there were more! As for romantic relationships, this is a big no. There was a nice subtle tension with John Farthing in first couple books but this one really didn't do it for me. It's like we went straight from 0-100.
Once again, the world building steps up. In the Bullet Catcher's Daughter I couldn't work out where the steampunk elements were. They come through full force now.
I thought the series was episodic, which is good and bad. Good because each book can be read by itself, which is good for new readers, but bad for me because I need this to go somewhere, damn it! However, there IS an overarching goal at the end of the day. Which is, of course, to take down the gaslit empire. However, IS this the fall of the gaslit empire? No. Not really. It was very close to BEING the fall of the gaslit empire, but veered very dramatically off course at the last minute.
As much as I dislike him, Jeremiah in particular was explored thoroughly and I have to give credit where credit is due. I enjoyed how Elizabeth managed to crack him open and find out who he is and what he stood for. We also finally find out why the Duke is so hell bent on capturing this one woman (I'm not sure how much I buy into it, but it's not beyond the realms of possibility).
On the relationships front, it was nice seeing how Julia was doing in her new life, and how she still cared deeply for Elizabeth despite not being together. I loved the wholesome family moments between Tinker and Elizabeth, and wish there were more! As for romantic relationships, this is a big no. There was a nice subtle tension with John Farthing in first couple books but this one really didn't do it for me. It's like we went straight from 0-100.
Once again, the world building steps up. In the Bullet Catcher's Daughter I couldn't work out where the steampunk elements were. They come through full force now.
I thought the series was episodic, which is good and bad. Good because each book can be read by itself, which is good for new readers, but bad for me because I need this to go somewhere, damn it! However, there IS an overarching goal at the end of the day. Which is, of course, to take down the gaslit empire. However, IS this the fall of the gaslit empire? No. Not really. It was very close to BEING the fall of the gaslit empire, but veered very dramatically off course at the last minute.
alyinsx's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This series was really good. Lots of intrigue and action. This last book was a fun caper and I loved the ending
emilyrandolph_epstein's review against another edition
5.0
The perfect conclusion to one of my favorite trilogies. Elizabeth Barnabus is easily one of my favorite fictional characters.
crasscasualty's review
5.0
This continues to be my favorite contemporary series. Great characters, plot, pacing, and lore. Interesting reconsideration of a lot of old tropes/genre stand-bys into something new and engaging. Eagerly awaiting the next installment.
c_morning's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
ahumblepear's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
kittykornerlibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Enter Elizabeth Barnabus again... still on the run from the sinster Duke of Northampton. Elizabeth falls in with her troupe of friends from the traveling circus, and joins with them in a complicated plot to break and enter into the behemoth International Patent Office. As always in this series, I enjoy Elizabeth as a narrator and the plot moves quickly along. I'm guessing this is the final book in the series? but I'm hoping that it isn't.
ellasw99's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This book was fine, it was my least favourite of the series, but a fun, easy listen.
rilester's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25