Kiss of Steel

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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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.