Kiss of Steel
2012 • 423 pages
Ratings11
Average rating3.7
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Ratings11
Average rating3.7
"Action, adventure, steampunk, and blazing hot seduction...Bec McMaster offers it all."—Eve Silver, author of Sins of the Flesh
A brilliantly creative debut where vampires, werewolves, and clockwork creatures roam the mist–shrouded streets of London...
When Nowhere is Safe
Most people avoid the dreaded Whitechapel district. For Honoria Todd, it's the last safe haven. But at what price?
Blade is known as the master of the rookeries—no one dares cross him. It's been said he faced down the Echelon's army single–handedly, that ever since being infected by the blood–craving he's been quicker, stronger, and almost immortal.
When Honoria shows up at his door, his tenuous control comes close to snapping. She's so...innocent. He doesn't see her backbone of steel—or that she could be the very salvation he's been seeking.
Series
4 primary books8 released booksLondon Steampunk is a 8-book series with 4 primary works first released in 2012 with contributions by Bec McMaster.
Reviews with the most likes.
Holy crap. I have only read the first two of this series – I have three more to read. (My Lady Quicksilver, Forged By Desire, and Of Silk and Steam, with a second series in the same universe called The Blue Blood Conspiracy.) (Edit: I've now read three and four, and they're also excellent)
THESE ARE SO GOOD.
Victorian Steampunk in London with vampires, mechs, and werewolves (sort of) with romance, a political conspiracy plot, and plenty of action? YES PLEASE. These books are excellently written, with a hefty plot that moves at a perfect pace. Both romances have been very believable and intertwined seamlessly with the larger world's plot. Each book is a hefty length, enough to really get absorbed in and flesh out everything that needs to be covered, without dragging on and getting old. The characters are fascinating – even the side characters are interesting enough that I really hope future books focus on them.
I don't have a single bad thing to say about this series, and I can't wait to read the next books. I am forcing myself to take a break from the series, even though I have the next two books, because I have library books that are due sooner that I need to read!
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Read to middle of chapter 2. I think I am tired of blood sucking vampires now. Maybe some other time
Intriguing characters and interesting world building. Honoria is a tough, loyal, and confused character. Blade seems dangerous but his personality grows into a more protective, and kind character. The steampunk world is not focused on the gadget side but the medical developments, which makes for an interesting twist. Great debut. Although I love the cover art the main male character is blond.
A reasonably entertaining read...I've never been too fond of the vampire as a love interest. However, the book was fast-paced and I did like Honoria (apart from the name).
