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This was an interesting mix of a real historical setting and situation in an alternative reality with strong elements of steampunk and creature use (aka English Darwinists). I really like both the main characters. Alek has some maturing to do but his heart is in the right place. A lot less self-serving that his crew might like but that is what makes him a good character. Deryn is strong, smart and curious. Her attempts to hide her identity with shaving excuses is almost groan worthy though. I lo
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I enjoyed this book. It was a fun and interesting read.
I am forever indebted to the pictures. I'm a visual person and sometimes I don't grasp all the description concepts in books, but the pictures were wonderful. Thank you. They defiantly came in handy with this book.
This wasn't a favorite, but it was clean, original, fun story so I think I'll read the sequels.
However it did annoy me and it didn't drag me in as much as others. I kinda pushed myself through it, so that's another issue. I guess ...more
I am forever indebted to the pictures. I'm a visual person and sometimes I don't grasp all the description concepts in books, but the pictures were wonderful. Thank you. They defiantly came in handy with this book.
This wasn't a favorite, but it was clean, original, fun story so I think I'll read the sequels.
However it did annoy me and it didn't drag me in as much as others. I kinda pushed myself through it, so that's another issue. I guess ...more
Interesting look at the events of the start WWI, with futuristic "things" and a science fiction-y feel. They say it's called "steam punk." I will read more, but there needs to be just as much character/relationship building, as there is funky machine building. :)
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I really, really liked this. But GARH!!!!! Cliffhanger!
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Nov 06, 2010
TheGremlin
marked it as to-read
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Jan 29, 2011
Penelope
rated it
it was ok
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Dec 12, 2011
Nichole ~~The Grey Lady~~
rated it
it was ok
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Sep 14, 2012
Ruth
marked it as to-read
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