A big hit for our first book of book club 2011! I was thrilled. I was a little shaky on the pick because I had never heard of this author but then remembered that was the point of book club. The reason I maintain my right to pick the books for book club is because I can take the rejections and the animosity when a book goes wrong. We used to try it where individuals picked the book but if the book went south, more often than not, the picker got her feelings hurt. I have no feelings so it only makes laugh harder when they hate it. But they read it! And to be honest, sometimes I pick books they might hate just to get the conversation going.This book was an enjoyable fictional romp thru the underground world of Seattle during the Civil War years. Very steampunk. Lots of action. One memorable character named Swakhammer! I was a tad surprised that there wasn't even one hint of romance at any portion. That shows great restraint on the author's part since it's a very easy trap to fall into.
I will definitely get back to read more of Cherie Priest. If I ever get through the stacks in my house, my iPad and Kindle.
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