Search - Steamed: A Steampunk Romance

Kim S. reviewed 2/7/2010...
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5 member(s) found this review helpful.

I read the first book in the Aisling Grey series from Katie MacAlister and loved it. So when I went to the store and saw this one I took a chance. I didnt like it. I just kept wishing I could hurry up and finish reading this book. There is alot of background and some of the stuff I didnt understand. I was dissapointed in the book. I guess there maybe more to the series because some of the questions were not answered. Like How are they going to get home?

Evangeline F. (Angel13) reviewed 4/13/2010...
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The book was kinda funny but the ending really fell flat. I love Katie as an author and was very surprised that this book was very disappointing.

Angela reviewed 4/16/2010...
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I was a bit disappointed in this book - using the same model as in "Blow Me Down", the author had someone from our universe magically transported into an alternate reality. I was hoping for something with a little more punch to it.

Susan Z. reviewed 4/7/2010...

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I really liked the authors other series, and steampunk is super hot right now, so I thought I would give it a shot. I'll admit, I was pretty disappointed and the book was fairly bad. I don't think that I really even gave it my full attention; I just skimmed it. I would not purchase a follow up to this book, however, I would still take a look at any new books in her Aisling Grey series.

Monica S. reviewed 2/10/2010...

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First off, I love love love the cover of this book, it is absolutely gorgeous...get a copy to look at in your hands, the pictures do it no justice. It's beautiful. This is the second book in the 'steampunk' genre I have read, the other being 'Soulless'. This book was a completely different experience, it is set in present times in an alternate world as opposed to the past in the same world.

The main characters Octavia and Jack are HILARIOUS, I kept cracking up at the most inappropriate moments, the book makes a scene feel serious, but not serious at all, in a whole new way, and just wait until you read one the sensual scenes, I laughed my way almost through the whole thing.

The plot is sturdy and strong, except for the thing with Hallie, she just gets arrested, I wish that could have gotten a bit more explanation, but everything else was pretty good. Flowed well, no lulls, and kept a decent pace. I do wish we could have gotten to know some of the crew better but I have a feeling this is the first in a series for Ms. MacAlister.

'Steamed' was an adventure to read, one I will gladly go on again and again.

Wyan Y. (wyanyoung) reviewed 7/1/2010...

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As always Katie's books capture my attention from page one and keep me turning pages til the last. Steamed is a little different than what you think it will be, but the adventure keeps you riveted to the book. Loaded with action, secrets and passion. A must read for any Katie MacAlister fan!!