If you've seen Disney's The Great Mouse Detective, this is it from only the hero's perspective.

Still an enjoyable book. I just wish it was a bit deeper. ( )

This book continues the story of Finley Jayne. You will meet Griffin King, Jack Dandy, Sam, jasper and Emilie. This is all the spoilers i am going to give. The category is steampunk. And this book is a wonderful example of this genre. I guess it is considered YA since the characters are still in there teens. However, it is very well written, and as an adult, i was never bored with the story, nor did i fear i was in Middleschool . I can only recommend this book. It is strong characters both male and female, a well thought out story and the steampunk chronicles don't suffer from book 0.5 to book 2. ( )

Probabley 3.5 stars. Well written and fun. I did find that the cover description was misleading, but it was a rollicking adventure nonetheless. ( )

That was fun. I like Kady Cross's imagination and she can write a swell action scene. Also, I want the outfits these characters wear. Gimme.
Her characterization was a bit clunky at times: I lost count of how many times I was told that Emily had red "ropey" hair, was "bloody brilliant", was Irish and small. The thing is, the author showed Emily's brilliance through the fact that she was the group's scientist and doctor at a very young age, in addition to being an inventor. No further explanation required.

This was sometimes the problem with the narrative too-the author showed what was happening and then felt like she needed to explain it too. Points for the showing, but I wish she'd had an editor who had reined her in better with the telling. It would have been a shorter and better book. Still, it was enjoyable, I liked the characters, ropey hair and all, and I will be reading the next. ( )

I always enjoy a foray into the steampunk world. Finley doesn't really know why she has unusual powers, but though she tries to hide them, her super strength makes a showing whenever she is faced with highly emotional situations. That leads her right into the world of Griffin King, royalty - who also happens to have unusual powers. While they are still figuring out if they can trust each other, they are also in a race to save the world - rollicking times to be had by all. ( )