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The Tinkerer's Daughter #2
Tinker's War
Five Stars: "Best trilogy I've read in a long while. A must have for a sci-fi/fantasy collector."-Amazon Review
Four Stars: "What a sequel! ...Jamie Sedgwick has an unbelievable imagination."-Amazon Review
Five Stars: "Great character driven plot. Storytelling at its best."-Amazon Review
Steam technology and spring-powered engines have evolved since the discovery of Blackrock Steel, which can store vast amounts of energy, but word of this incredible resource has spread far and wide. When a horde of barbarian warriors known as Vangars sweep across the Frigid Sea in massive airships fueled by precious but dwindling supplies of black tar-like oil, they are determined to learn the secrets of Blackrock Steel at any cost. They assault the capital city, slaying King Ryshan and the entire royal family, and then ravage the countryside, leaving a cloud of acrid black smoke and the stench of death in their wake.
Breeze has been content with the peaceful life of a pilot, shuttling nobles back and forth in her spring-powered planes for years, but now the kingdom of Astatia has once again been thrust into war. The Vangars have taken Tinker captive and Breeze must rescue the clever old inventor who has been a father to her for most of her life, but she has one chance to defeat the Vangars. If she chooses to save Tinker instead, Breeze might lose that opportunity forever.
In the midst of the chaos, Breeze finds herself trapped in the middle of a romantic conspiracy to wed her off to a young pilot. She has no interest in marrying her would-be suitor, nor in the young Tal'mar warrior who would claim her as his own... or does she? The only thing Breeze knows for sure is that if she fails, the secret of Blackrock Steel will fall into the hands of the Vangars and Astatia will face a dark future of slavery and ruin.
Four Stars: "What a sequel! ...Jamie Sedgwick has an unbelievable imagination."-Amazon Review
Five Stars: "Great character driven plot. Storytelling at its best."-Amazon Review
Steam technology and spring-powered engines have evolved since the discovery of Blackrock Steel, which can store vast amounts of energy, but word of this incredible resource has spread far and wide. When a horde of barbarian warriors known as Vangars sweep across the Frigid Sea in massive airships fueled by precious but dwindling supplies of black tar-like oil, they are determined to learn the secrets of Blackrock Steel at any cost. They assault the capital city, slaying King Ryshan and the entire royal family, and then ravage the countryside, leaving a cloud of acrid black smoke and the stench of death in their wake.
Breeze has been content with the peaceful life of a pilot, shuttling nobles back and forth in her spring-powered planes for years, but now the kingdom of Astatia has once again been thrust into war. The Vangars have taken Tinker captive and Breeze must rescue the clever old inventor who has been a father to her for most of her life, but she has one chance to defeat the Vangars. If she chooses to save Tinker instead, Breeze might lose that opportunity forever.
In the midst of the chaos, Breeze finds herself trapped in the middle of a romantic conspiracy to wed her off to a young pilot. She has no interest in marrying her would-be suitor, nor in the young Tal'mar warrior who would claim her as his own... or does she? The only thing Breeze knows for sure is that if she fails, the secret of Blackrock Steel will fall into the hands of the Vangars and Astatia will face a dark future of slavery and ruin.
356 pages, Paperback
First published September 13, 2012
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Jamie Sedgwick
27 books105 followersJeramy Gates is the author of numerous Amazon lists bestsellers in the categories of Mystery, Thriller, Science Fiction and Fantasy (as Jamie Sedgwick). Jeramy spent his childhood on a ranch in the Montana Rockies, but now lives among the grapevines and redwood groves of northern California with his wife and three children. When traveling, you may encounter Jeramy with his family and their three dingoes, camping in their fifth wheel trailer.
For more info, visit www.jeramygates.com
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August 11, 2022
The book starts with the ‘whole world’ being invaded, apparently this seems to happen in just hours. I had problems suspending my disbelief in the previous book, but this one really pushes the limits right from the start.
Unfortunately we also have to contend with the author trying to add some romance into the equation with ‘Robie’ and then ‘Tam’.
I think the final straw was the number of times the author suggests something bad could happen and then it does, I found this quite irritating and eventually realised I really wasn’t enjoying this as much as the first book and had to give up.
Unfortunately we also have to contend with the author trying to add some romance into the equation with ‘Robie’ and then ‘Tam’.
I think the final straw was the number of times the author suggests something bad could happen and then it does, I found this quite irritating and eventually realised I really wasn’t enjoying this as much as the first book and had to give up.
April 30, 2014
Great follow on to the Tinkerer's Daughter. This picks up nicely where the first book left off, and Breeze is quite a bit older and wiser. She has a very commanding presence in the book and shows that she knows how to lead. I would really like to see a drawing of how the planes are made and driven, that would be a neat thing to see. All in all as the one before this is a great book and I'd highly recommend it to anyone who likes the Steampunk genre.
August 8, 2012
An amazing sequel to Sedgwick's "The Tinkerer's Daughter". Book two jumps ahead 10 years to meet back up with our protagonist Breeze as she struggles against war and bloodshed as her world is invaded by ruthless warriors from across the oceans. This second book is packed full of action and had me on the edge of my seat the whole way through. Steampunk lovers will be thrilled with the gadgets and steam powered machines introduced in Book two. Definitely a nail-biter right up to the end!
February 25, 2014
This isn't a bad book. I loved the first in the trilogy, but I just wasn't able to get into this one, and I'm going to say that the fault was mine. We'll see how things go with the next one, but I'll probably come back at another time and try it again.
July 18, 2016
Just as good as book 1. Can't wait to get into the next one. I am not about to give away one little bit, read it yourself.vying
July 15, 2016
Rock socket streamline adventures first class! Read it and sit back with a aspersions.
November 28, 2016
I wasn't her to get with him and have his baby. Dang. The ending made me feel, so 4 stars.
May 28, 2018
It's been a while since I read book one so it was great to be able to be instantly familiar with the characters and plot with book two.
Strife certainly follows Breeze, an intriguing and likeable character, the story told from her point of view. Invasion from foreign lands is the new battle...
This is a well-written tale, filled with action, mystery and fantasy. It's a clever mix of steampunk and magic, though is realistic, enjoyable and entertaining.
Onto book three!
Highly recommended.
Strife certainly follows Breeze, an intriguing and likeable character, the story told from her point of view. Invasion from foreign lands is the new battle...
This is a well-written tale, filled with action, mystery and fantasy. It's a clever mix of steampunk and magic, though is realistic, enjoyable and entertaining.
Onto book three!
Highly recommended.
October 30, 2019
I've read this book till 66% more or less and got tired of it; I dropped it at this point. Book 1 was interesting and I hoped this continued, but this work plays 10years after part 1 which makes the stories less related to eachother. Yes, the protagonist and some of the characters are still there but I found that it did not have the vibe of part 1 and I therefor did not like it as much as the first book.
July 31, 2017
I couldn't even finish this. Normally I like to finish a series regardless of how much it's bothering me, but this one... No.
Between the idiotic romance and the most contrived love triangle since Twilight, I just couldn't stand it any more.
I will not be attempting the third book, it can only get worse.
Between the idiotic romance and the most contrived love triangle since Twilight, I just couldn't stand it any more.
I will not be attempting the third book, it can only get worse.
January 25, 2018
Astonishing
For being the second book in the series, it continued seamlessly. The characters from the first book become more beloved,and the new characters are becoming known. Can't wait to start the third book. Enjoy!
For being the second book in the series, it continued seamlessly. The characters from the first book become more beloved,and the new characters are becoming known. Can't wait to start the third book. Enjoy!
December 22, 2018
Better than the first book. I feel like the author took more care in character development and the conflict in the book. If you liked the first one, you will definitely like this one. There is happiness, sadness, surprises, and a lot more that occurs. Worth the $2 I paid on Amazon.
April 8, 2021
Love the series
But not this episode, I understand the role"Robie" but how flipping boring, a total diversion from the rest of the series and far less of an adventure, stick to what you write best and keep focused on the adventure, please.
But not this episode, I understand the role"Robie" but how flipping boring, a total diversion from the rest of the series and far less of an adventure, stick to what you write best and keep focused on the adventure, please.
May 8, 2017
Can not been wait to read book three!
I want to know what happened to Rivers mom. I hate some of what happen, but just makes me want to read next book more.
I want to know what happened to Rivers mom. I hate some of what happen, but just makes me want to read next book more.
December 20, 2017
This was such a good book. It's a Steampunk style dystopian tale. I read the entire series!
January 23, 2018
It was an ok read, but feel like more could have been done with the story. It felt a bit immature when the characters now are meant to be grown up.
February 4, 2019
Very good book.fast
April 7, 2019
I really love this series!
February 20, 2021
I LIKE VERY,VERy MUCH!!!!!
Very good reading, and it is the kind of books I'm very much into this type of books and will read all that I can get my hands on.
Very good reading, and it is the kind of books I'm very much into this type of books and will read all that I can get my hands on.
September 13, 2021
Great sequel. Looking forward to the last chapter.
November 18, 2024
This is a good dystopion series targeted at teens, but adults will like it too. Series ends more abruptly than expected, but leaves the window open for branch off series.
November 20, 2016
good book.
December 19, 2016
4.5/5 angel stars
January 20, 2017
I'm going to read the third, one and two are good solid stories...
May 30, 2022
Breeze is such an engaging character. Picking up years later as a wiser and more mature player is very well done. I enjoyed both books very much and look forward to the next volume in what will likely be a post apocalyptic struggle for survival, or a campaign against the invading Bangers.
March 14, 2017
Robie
This story was unique. Breeze grows as a leader and a young woman in love during a time of survival and battles. I enjoyed this book, although the ending was a bit unexpected. Never heard of this place before, but it does lead the way into the next book; I 'my on my way!
Thanks for continuing to write such great stories.
Lynn
This story was unique. Breeze grows as a leader and a young woman in love during a time of survival and battles. I enjoyed this book, although the ending was a bit unexpected. Never heard of this place before, but it does lead the way into the next book; I 'my on my way!
Thanks for continuing to write such great stories.
Lynn
May 21, 2014
My review is also posted on Amazon...
I want to start by saying, I love this story! Breeze is a character that every single person on the planet can identify with, at some level. All the characters are people (Human or Tal'mar) have something essential to the nature of a good story. Jamie Sedgwick is a very talented writer!
Here is where I have a slight issue with the tale...
Breeze, in many ways, reminds me of the characters in Star Trek Voyager. They each seem to face a level of diversity that pushes them to a limit they thought previously insurmountable, but (and this is where things get hinky), they only face that challenge for a short period of time, then overcome it, then move on.
I always love a character who I can get really into, but sometimes, the ones in Tinker's War seem like that can reach out and put hands on that one item, or one solution that will solve the problem at hand without having to earn it.
I love adversity in what I read! I love to see the characters face struggle, strife and tension, but to have them come out on the other side so quickly against gigantic odds and nearly impossible situations... it seems a little to 'deus ex machina' to me.
Case in point, the death of Robie... or the fact that Robie was chosen with such surety and decisiveness after being in what looked to me like it could have been an epic battle of male ego for the hand of a woman they loved...It just seems a little too unrealistic.
The fact that Robie's death was such a short lived and underplayed tragedy extenuates my point. To move on so quickly seems, to me at least, to be more of a Vulcan characteristic in comparison to the passion Breeze felt over Tinker or over her friend and her swat team.
I will read the rest of the series with eager anticipation of the storyline leveling out a bit without such huge leaps of success against what sounded like a very challenge opponent in the Vangar. In order for me personally to believe in a story and in the characters, I need to be able to visualize their actions as being choices I would make and consequences I could understand, if not accept.
I want to start by saying, I love this story! Breeze is a character that every single person on the planet can identify with, at some level. All the characters are people (Human or Tal'mar) have something essential to the nature of a good story. Jamie Sedgwick is a very talented writer!
Here is where I have a slight issue with the tale...
Breeze, in many ways, reminds me of the characters in Star Trek Voyager. They each seem to face a level of diversity that pushes them to a limit they thought previously insurmountable, but (and this is where things get hinky), they only face that challenge for a short period of time, then overcome it, then move on.
I always love a character who I can get really into, but sometimes, the ones in Tinker's War seem like that can reach out and put hands on that one item, or one solution that will solve the problem at hand without having to earn it.
I love adversity in what I read! I love to see the characters face struggle, strife and tension, but to have them come out on the other side so quickly against gigantic odds and nearly impossible situations... it seems a little to 'deus ex machina' to me.
Case in point, the death of Robie... or the fact that Robie was chosen with such surety and decisiveness after being in what looked to me like it could have been an epic battle of male ego for the hand of a woman they loved...It just seems a little too unrealistic.
The fact that Robie's death was such a short lived and underplayed tragedy extenuates my point. To move on so quickly seems, to me at least, to be more of a Vulcan characteristic in comparison to the passion Breeze felt over Tinker or over her friend and her swat team.
I will read the rest of the series with eager anticipation of the storyline leveling out a bit without such huge leaps of success against what sounded like a very challenge opponent in the Vangar. In order for me personally to believe in a story and in the characters, I need to be able to visualize their actions as being choices I would make and consequences I could understand, if not accept.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 18, 2012
I was so happy to see a second book in this series. I started reading it right away. But then it seemed like the people all went wimpy and mushy. The strong, independent protagonist is now bogged down in romance issues, and when she "felt sick to her stomach" a short time after she realized which of the males was her true love, I knew the book could only go downhill. Saddened, I skipped ahead to see if it was going to lead where I thought it might, and I was right. By the near end of the book, the protagonist is talking about "why should she leave her farm and baby" to go on adventure. At 20? What in the world? What happened to the strong, powerful, independent spirit ready to take on the world? She gets herself preggo and turns into a farmer and stay-at-farm mommy. Another book that started out great and then ran out of steam. Note to adventure-fantasy writers: When was the last time a male protagonist turned their back on adventure (for good) to stay home and take care of the wife/baby/farm? yeah. It is possible for a female protagonist to stay an adventurer and not feel that they are incomplete as a woman, or some such. Honest. I've read them. Unfortunately, this is not one of them.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 29, 2014
Riveting
After reading the first book, I much more enjoyed this one. Lots of action that just riveted my attention. There were a few places where the author tells the story ahead of what's going to happen which I personally found disappointing that it spoiled the ending and I had to go back to reread some parts that threw me off because the detail wasn't consistent,but over all the storyline was awesome and the characters really stick with you long after your finished reading.
After reading the first book, I much more enjoyed this one. Lots of action that just riveted my attention. There were a few places where the author tells the story ahead of what's going to happen which I personally found disappointing that it spoiled the ending and I had to go back to reread some parts that threw me off because the detail wasn't consistent,but over all the storyline was awesome and the characters really stick with you long after your finished reading.
June 5, 2015
It took me a long time to read this book after receiving it as a winner of a giveaway for an honest review. Because it was the second book in the series, I first had to find and read the first book of The Tinkerer's Daughter Series.
I found it interesting and pretty well written. It wasn't a book that held my attention however. I can read most books pretty quickly most times, but this one took a bit of an effort.
I found it interesting and pretty well written. It wasn't a book that held my attention however. I can read most books pretty quickly most times, but this one took a bit of an effort.
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