Voyager Phoenix Rising, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Paperback, Pip Ballantine
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Price: £6.99
Brand: Voyager
Description: An Edwardian steampunk adventure novel, featuring two secret agents from the 'Ministry of Peculiar Occurences," who investigate a startling conspiracy. Voyager Phoenix Rising, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Paperback, Pip Ballantine - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
Category: Books
Merchant: Harper Collins
Product ID: 9780062049766
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Dimensions: 106x171mm
ISBN: 9780062049766
Author: Sisalka
Rating: 5
Review: Agents Books and Braun are both interesting characters with plenty of depth to develop them further - just as well as this is clearly set up to be a series. I enjoyed reading and as neither plot nor actions were quite predictable I remained entertained throughout. It sounds that there wasn't enough steam in the punk for some readers but since I like historical mysteries just as much that wasn't a problem for me. I could also happily live with the fact that the clunking steaming machines of the genre weren't explained in detail, it was fun how they performed, never mind the details (fast paced plot kept me going along nicely). I hope the promise of the first book will carry into the second one. Conclusion: Great addition to any library, good enough of a romp to forgive some of the appalling editing.
Author: C. L. Taylor
Rating: 3
Review: This book was more Victoriana than Steampunk, with a few exceptions. The plot was quite gentle with some intrigue, then very brutal and shocking - not an easy combo for the reader. The characters were likeable, but I didn't find the occasional moments of attraction very beleiveable. The orgy scene was a missed opportunity - skirted around, then a get-out-of-jail-free for the heroine. Clearly set up for a series, but I won't rush to read the next one.
