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A review by evaserrate
The Transatlantic Conspiracy by G.D. Falksen
3.0
This is probably a 2.5, if I'm being really honest, but the premise was so, so good that I'm going to leave it at a 3. Also, that cover.
I recommend it as light steampunk adventure, but with a little hesitation. While I enjoyed the book, the pacing was off and everyone was "fine" without causing me to fall in love with them. Some of the motivations and interactions were a bit convoluted, with stakes being raised in extreme ways with little to no warning. Instead of cutting betrayals, true love, and heartbreak, I never found myself invested in who Rosalind was interacting with for different reasons. There isn't a lot of tension built, and it read much more middle grade than teen, despite everyone's ages and some of the behavior. The idea is glorious, Rosalind is adequate, but the execution just leaves me disappointed instead of excited.
I received a digital copy of this book through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
I recommend it as light steampunk adventure, but with a little hesitation. While I enjoyed the book, the pacing was off and everyone was "fine" without causing me to fall in love with them. Some of the motivations and interactions were a bit convoluted, with stakes being raised in extreme ways with little to no warning. Instead of cutting betrayals, true love, and heartbreak, I never found myself invested in who Rosalind was interacting with for different reasons. There isn't a lot of tension built, and it read much more middle grade than teen, despite everyone's ages and some of the behavior. The idea is glorious, Rosalind is adequate, but the execution just leaves me disappointed instead of excited.
I received a digital copy of this book through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.