mousegoddess's review
5.0
I was given a review copy with the author having full knowledge that my review would be an honest one... In other words I'm basically the luckiest bitch.
I savoured this one, and I did so muchly. We revisit our intrepid crew from the last book, but things are not so hunky dory. For one thing they're stuck behind siege lines (tsk tsk Prussia, such a party pooper) and for another they're surrounded by further intrigue and machinations. Yay intrigue! The author masterfully wove the intrigue and uncertainty into the love story, giving it a fraught but somehow not completely angst ridden air. How she did that I do not know, but it was very well done.
The conspiracies from the last book are continued on, with further players (*waggles eyebrows*) entering stage right. There is also an interestingly done bit referencing...but that would be telling. Yes I know I'm an evil little brat but it's all part of my charm. I recommend this muchly, but read the books in order or you won't be able to appreciate it all.
I savoured this one, and I did so muchly. We revisit our intrepid crew from the last book, but things are not so hunky dory. For one thing they're stuck behind siege lines (tsk tsk Prussia, such a party pooper) and for another they're surrounded by further intrigue and machinations. Yay intrigue! The author masterfully wove the intrigue and uncertainty into the love story, giving it a fraught but somehow not completely angst ridden air. How she did that I do not know, but it was very well done.
The conspiracies from the last book are continued on, with further players (*waggles eyebrows*) entering stage right. There is also an interestingly done bit referencing...but that would be telling. Yes I know I'm an evil little brat but it's all part of my charm. I recommend this muchly, but read the books in order or you won't be able to appreciate it all.
laffingkat's review
5.0
Light Fantastique picks up where [b:Eros Element|26004639|Eros Element (Aether Psychics #1)|Cecilia Dominic|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1438192504s/26004639.jpg|45583105] (Aether Psychics Book 1) left off, and the books are best enjoyed in order. As with the first book, this book offered mystery, romance, humor, and excitement in a steampunk setting, but I think the highlight of the book is getting to know all of the fascinating characters! [a:Cecilia Dominic|5011217|Cecilia Dominic|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1442597467p2/5011217.jpg] is so good at writing memorable characters, whether they are characters you love or characters you hate or characters you just want to get to know better!
I am a huge fan of stories that allow me to watch the characters learn and grow, and we get to watch several very satisfying character arcs in progress here. The focus is on Marie and Johann, and I loved learning about their abilities and their backgrounds and watching their romance develop as they each learn to overcome their fears. However, we also watch Iris and Edward's relationship and careers continue to mature, and we learn more about Doctor Radcliffe and Patrick O’Connell, as well as Marie's family.
The plot was fun, providing plenty of twists and turns. The pacing seemed good to me, and the book was well-written. I was quickly drawn into the story and never had trouble suspending disbelief. The ending sufficiently ties up the events of this book to provide a satisfying ending for now (no cliffhangers), while leaving plenty of threads open for the subsequent books in the series.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and volunteered to review it. I noticed a few typos in the version I reviewed, but the editing was pretty good, and it was cleanly formatted. The language was clean, and there were no sexually explicit scenes; although there were several deaths, they were described without any gory details. This should be appropriate for a wide audience.
I would definitely recommend this series for fans of steampunk, paranormal fantasy, mystery, suspense, and historical romance.
I am a huge fan of stories that allow me to watch the characters learn and grow, and we get to watch several very satisfying character arcs in progress here. The focus is on Marie and Johann, and I loved learning about their abilities and their backgrounds and watching their romance develop as they each learn to overcome their fears. However, we also watch Iris and Edward's relationship and careers continue to mature, and we learn more about Doctor Radcliffe and Patrick O’Connell, as well as Marie's family.
The plot was fun, providing plenty of twists and turns. The pacing seemed good to me, and the book was well-written. I was quickly drawn into the story and never had trouble suspending disbelief. The ending sufficiently ties up the events of this book to provide a satisfying ending for now (no cliffhangers), while leaving plenty of threads open for the subsequent books in the series.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and volunteered to review it. I noticed a few typos in the version I reviewed, but the editing was pretty good, and it was cleanly formatted. The language was clean, and there were no sexually explicit scenes; although there were several deaths, they were described without any gory details. This should be appropriate for a wide audience.
I would definitely recommend this series for fans of steampunk, paranormal fantasy, mystery, suspense, and historical romance.
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