A review by mayetra
Clockwork Heart by Dru Pagliassotti

5.0

This story had it all: A subtle romance that didn't overtake the story or give me page after page of gushy romantic prose. There were no sex scenes which did nothing to detract from the beauty of the romance in anyway. I think the story might have been less if there had been.

I loved the originality of the setting. The author lets culture unfold as you delve deeper into the story. I was hooked from the first page and could hardly put the book down. I loved all the characters for all their many depths and flaws.

I loved the steampunk elements which melded seamlessly into the culture and story without seeming forced. At the heart, this story had a couple of mysteries with many twists and turns. I would love to see the author delve back into this world and write more.

This book is a keeper and one that I will reread in the future.