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made me a sci-fi fan

Review from Suspended in the Stars →

Fantastic! This story was exciting from start to finish. Talie is strong and smart she is able to think fast and act on her feet. Renner is more then he lets on for sure a cinnamon roll I love him fierce protective and brave. We meet some great characters along the way. I loved the..

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Real characters and plot twists!

Review from Cities of Smoke and Starlight →

I love how well this author set up the whole story! The progression of meeting the cast of characters and getting to know them better throughout the story. The VERY Pride and Prejudice-esque enemies to rivals to friends to lovers romantic subplot. *chef’s kiss* The worldbuilding is phenomenal! Steampunk with a touch of fantasy. Sooooooo..

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Historical Steampunk

Review from Breath of Bones →

I enjoyed the golem legend and the mysteries surrounding it: the original rabbi, the river clay, the parchment that brought it to life and the supernatural gentleness it possessed with Katerina. The beginning moved a bit slowly for me, but I really enjoyed Josef and Katerina together and the juxtaposition of life and death –..

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Compelling, rich world and epic narration!

Review from Earthbound →

What an ADVENTURE!!! This fantasy was very well-written and an exciting page-turner (well, I listened via audiobook but never wanted to turn it off). The audiobook by Magnus Carlssen was excellent and his voice really embraced the feel of the novel. Stein is a talented author and expert worldbuilder. The earthbound creatures, the magic system,..

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Amazing read

Review from Earthbound →

Overall an amazing read! I’m an absolute mess right now and I am just dying for the next book! Narrator really brought so much to the characters and added some extra flare to my reading experience.