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A review by mad_about_books
Clementine by Cherie Priest
5.0
Putting down DREADNOUGHT and picking up this one... So easy on a Kindle!
I'm happy to say that starting DREADNOUGHT before CLEMENTINE did not detract from either book. Although there is an overlap in characters, CLEMENTINE is not exactly a sequel to BONESHAKER.
I do like the Civil War aspect of Cherie Priest's contribution to steampunk. Although Victorian England seems the natural venue, the Americas in the late 19th century also affords a great backdrop for steam creations.
From my experience, a definite aspect of steampunk seems to be the self-sufficient heroine. There is a strong, female figure heading the cast in every steampunk book or story that I've read so far.
Again, I'm not telling you the story. I will say that this cross-country dirigible chase keeps our heroine, Belle Boyd, on her toes.
I'm happy to say that starting DREADNOUGHT before CLEMENTINE did not detract from either book. Although there is an overlap in characters, CLEMENTINE is not exactly a sequel to BONESHAKER.
I do like the Civil War aspect of Cherie Priest's contribution to steampunk. Although Victorian England seems the natural venue, the Americas in the late 19th century also affords a great backdrop for steam creations.
From my experience, a definite aspect of steampunk seems to be the self-sufficient heroine. There is a strong, female figure heading the cast in every steampunk book or story that I've read so far.
Again, I'm not telling you the story. I will say that this cross-country dirigible chase keeps our heroine, Belle Boyd, on her toes.