I meant to do this review a few weeks ago because this book was amazing. The Steampunk FairyTale series has some connections between characters and I do enjoy reading them in order however I think it can be read as a standalone also. This story is about Isabella the book loving, mechanics, clockwork maker who finds herself on an enchanted Island with mysterious clockwork people. I adored how this story followed the classic story of beauty and the beast but with a steampunk twist.
The story is set a little before the end of Ice and Ember. You sort of meet up with the end of the story and you are seeing a few things in Isabella’s point of view. I really liked her and the clockwork pieces that she made before her voyage seemed so amazing, I actually want one. I love the details about the clockwork pieces and also within the world. Melanie paints a very pretty picture helping you really get a feel for the world and the characters. Isabella was a wonderful character and the chemistry between her and Rhys was sweet. I was really rooting for them as it got closer to the end.
This series is quickly become a favorite for me. Melanie Karsak is an amazing author and I am loving her books and plan to devour a lot more this year. I can’t recommend this book enough and the series. I would recommend reading it in order but however you choose to read them I do hope you love them as much as I did! 🙂
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This sounds like a great series. I love the cover and I also need to read more steampunk. Great review Michelle!
Thank you! This is a great series so far. I can’t wait to see what other stories she tells.
Sounds like I need to try this series! Beauty and the Beast is my favorite retellings.
It’s a great read, I can’t wait to read more stories. She has a red riding hood also but it’s in an anthology. I need to pick it up. The Xmas one was really good.
Yes! I’ve seen a few Beauty and the Beast redos but all of them have had at best mixed reviews so I decided to skip them. Not only does this sound amazing but I love that it has a steampunk twist! I read one steampunk novel years ago and have been wanting to read more ever since but was not sure where to start. I think this is a good starting place!
I would recommend reading the first two, they are sooooo good. This was so well done, I just loved how she twisted the story and the clockwork details. I think you would enjoy them!
This is seriously one of the most gorgeous book covers I’ve ever seen. I just can’t get over it and I’m a sucker for this theme. Hadn’t heard of this one before now but I’m hoping my library has it! I’m glad you enjoyed it so much.
The first two have gorgeous covers also. This was so well done and I just loved the twist to the story. Fun read! I hope your library has it too!