Reviews

Here There Be Monsters by Meljean Brook

heabooknerd's review

4.0

HERE THERE BE MONSTERS was a really cool read and I'm very interested in this steampunk world that Meljean Brook has created. I liked both Ivy and Machen a lot and though they start out a bit rough, they're actually perfect for each other. Lots of chemistry and interesting tidbits about the world kept me zipping through this short prequel. I also really enjoyed the way that Brook plays with power, relationships, and intimacy.

shawniebooks's review

5.0

I really need to get back to this series. I loved this novella.

birdloveranne's review

4.0

Good story, despite a number of errors.

carlacbarroso's review

4.0

Re-read.

Way better than [b:The Blushing Bounder|19050244|The Blushing Bounder (Iron Seas, #0.4)|Meljean Brook|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1385760464s/19050244.jpg|27075084] since there's character development and the relationship is better explored.

tashas_books's review

4.0

I didn't like this as much as The Iron Duke or The Blushing Bounder, but it was still really good. I wasn't crazy about the setup of the story, but it takes place in Meljean's steampunk alternate history world, which automatically elevates the story.

winterreader40's review

4.0

I love everything about these characters and this entire series.

claire_loves_books's review

2.0

I really struggled with this as a romance, Ivy is genuinely scared of Mad Marchen and he doesn't do that much to try and stop her fear, just hoping that with enough time she'll learn he's not going to (rather than just tell her she doesn't have to worry about it). I'm also not sure why he likes her so much, they met once 2 years ago and he's supposed to love her, I just don't get it.

fortunesdear's review

3.0

*3.5

tamreel_stitches's review

1.0

The characters did not seem to be that great together.

hoosgracie's review

5.0

This was more of a novella, but quite enjoyable adventure as we learn how the Skybreaker was built.