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Broken Gears #2
Into the Fire
An expedition to an exotic foreign city. An assassin in hiding, waiting to strike. World changing discoveries.
The Springhaven Museum's expedition to Bone Port is underway! Opportunities await Lenore and her colleagues, but discovery and enlightenment are not all they will find in southern Invarnis. Back home in Springhaven, Rook is searching for answers but seems to find only more questions. Who took out a hit on Lenore? What is Bloodstone? A trail of clues becomes fraught with danger, and the quest for truth might demand a price he's not willing to pay.
The land of Invarnis is on the precipice of a new age, and the lives of its inhabitants will never be the same again. The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor, but sometimes one must ask: how much is knowledge worth? Some things were locked away for a reason...
The steampunk fantasy adventure continues in this exciting continuation of the Broken Gears series. Fans of the Parasol Protectorate and The Finishing School series by Gail Carriger, Sabriel, Lirael, and Abhorsen by Garth Nix, and A Natural History of Dragons and the rest of the Lady Trent Memoirs series by Marie Brennan will delight as this new Victorian era reminiscent world unfolds for them. A multi-layered steampunk fantasy realm of history, subterfuge, colorful characters, potential, and lost magic and technology promises to entrance readers of all ages.
The Springhaven Museum's expedition to Bone Port is underway! Opportunities await Lenore and her colleagues, but discovery and enlightenment are not all they will find in southern Invarnis. Back home in Springhaven, Rook is searching for answers but seems to find only more questions. Who took out a hit on Lenore? What is Bloodstone? A trail of clues becomes fraught with danger, and the quest for truth might demand a price he's not willing to pay.
The land of Invarnis is on the precipice of a new age, and the lives of its inhabitants will never be the same again. The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor, but sometimes one must ask: how much is knowledge worth? Some things were locked away for a reason...
The steampunk fantasy adventure continues in this exciting continuation of the Broken Gears series. Fans of the Parasol Protectorate and The Finishing School series by Gail Carriger, Sabriel, Lirael, and Abhorsen by Garth Nix, and A Natural History of Dragons and the rest of the Lady Trent Memoirs series by Marie Brennan will delight as this new Victorian era reminiscent world unfolds for them. A multi-layered steampunk fantasy realm of history, subterfuge, colorful characters, potential, and lost magic and technology promises to entrance readers of all ages.
470 pages, Paperback
Published September 5, 2017
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About the author
Dana Fraedrich
15 books107 followersDana Fraedrich is a dog lover, self-professed geek, and author of the steampunk fantasy series Broken Gears, which includes the Amazon bestseller, "Out of the Shadows." Dana's books are full of secrets and colorful characters that examine the many shades of grey that paint the world.
Having ten-plus years under her belt as an indie author, Dana strives to provide education to her fellow writers through her blog and seminars at conventions and festivals. She has contributed to multiple short story anthologies, including but not limited to Espec Books' Forgotten Lore series and the limited edition Distorted Fates collection. When she isn't busy writing or attending conventions and book festivals, she can be found co-hosting the podcast "Steam-Powered Movies," playing D&D and video games, and exploring new interests.
Even from a young age, she enjoyed writing down the stories that she imagined in her mind. Born and raised in Virginia, she earned her BFA from Roanoke College and is now carving out her own happily ever after in Nashville, TN with her husband. Dana is always writing; more books are on the way!
Having ten-plus years under her belt as an indie author, Dana strives to provide education to her fellow writers through her blog and seminars at conventions and festivals. She has contributed to multiple short story anthologies, including but not limited to Espec Books' Forgotten Lore series and the limited edition Distorted Fates collection. When she isn't busy writing or attending conventions and book festivals, she can be found co-hosting the podcast "Steam-Powered Movies," playing D&D and video games, and exploring new interests.
Even from a young age, she enjoyed writing down the stories that she imagined in her mind. Born and raised in Virginia, she earned her BFA from Roanoke College and is now carving out her own happily ever after in Nashville, TN with her husband. Dana is always writing; more books are on the way!
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March 27, 2018
This is the second book I've read by this author, being the sequel to Out of the Shadows - a steampunk fantasy set in a dystopian future. I liked the first book, and I liked this one even better. Quicker to get going, I felt its pace was faster and the story jogged along a great deal quicker than the first, which was good. My only tiny criticism of the first book was it lagged in places and was a little wordy, but in book two the author seems to have found a pace that suits both her and the tale she's trying to tell.
The story is engaging and interesting, with some lovely world building and good imagery throughout. The characters are well rounded and believable, with the heroine Leonore being the same klutzy reckless girl she was in the first book, dashing through life making questionable life choices and generally falling headfirst into awkward situations, but is so endearing the reader forgives her these traits.
I was pleased to learn more of Rooke, the anti-hero, in this book, but not so pleased at the turn the plot took, actually expressing my disapproval out loud, and I'm hoping in future books the author takes the story in the direction I really, really wanted it to take. What can I say? I'm a sucker for the bad boys, and am always rooting for them to come out on top. But no spoilers.
Intimacy was introduced in this book, and for a brief moment I wondered if it was going to stray from the realms of YA and into NA, but the author handled the scene with tact and discretion, keeping her novel well within the bounds of decency. And I guess that is the overall tone of the book - nicely handled, in that the author deftly and expertly weaves a tale that in the wrong hands could have been overlong and stodgy. However, she avoids all the traps a less experienced author would have fallen into and instead presents a well crafted, engaging and tightly woven story.
I must admit to being a little bored with the myriad of dystopian YA books that abound at the moment but found Into the Fire to be a refreshing change. Whilst the world the author has created has its flaws, and there is much to condemn in its society, still, it is not a broken world. Instead, it is a world that needs attention, the inequalities it contains addressing, and Leonore and her friends are attempting to do just that, but slowly and steadily. This is no Hunger Games scenario, and Leonore is certainly no kick-ass heroine changing a shattered future one fight at a time, and it is perhaps all the more believable because of that very lack of epic battle scenes or evil overlord to overthrow.
Overall, an enjoyable and engrossing read from a very talented author.
The story is engaging and interesting, with some lovely world building and good imagery throughout. The characters are well rounded and believable, with the heroine Leonore being the same klutzy reckless girl she was in the first book, dashing through life making questionable life choices and generally falling headfirst into awkward situations, but is so endearing the reader forgives her these traits.
I was pleased to learn more of Rooke, the anti-hero, in this book, but not so pleased at the turn the plot took, actually expressing my disapproval out loud, and I'm hoping in future books the author takes the story in the direction I really, really wanted it to take. What can I say? I'm a sucker for the bad boys, and am always rooting for them to come out on top. But no spoilers.
Intimacy was introduced in this book, and for a brief moment I wondered if it was going to stray from the realms of YA and into NA, but the author handled the scene with tact and discretion, keeping her novel well within the bounds of decency. And I guess that is the overall tone of the book - nicely handled, in that the author deftly and expertly weaves a tale that in the wrong hands could have been overlong and stodgy. However, she avoids all the traps a less experienced author would have fallen into and instead presents a well crafted, engaging and tightly woven story.
I must admit to being a little bored with the myriad of dystopian YA books that abound at the moment but found Into the Fire to be a refreshing change. Whilst the world the author has created has its flaws, and there is much to condemn in its society, still, it is not a broken world. Instead, it is a world that needs attention, the inequalities it contains addressing, and Leonore and her friends are attempting to do just that, but slowly and steadily. This is no Hunger Games scenario, and Leonore is certainly no kick-ass heroine changing a shattered future one fight at a time, and it is perhaps all the more believable because of that very lack of epic battle scenes or evil overlord to overthrow.
Overall, an enjoyable and engrossing read from a very talented author.
January 9, 2021
I read the first part of this series (Out of the Shadows) last year and I was more than happy to immerse myself in this steampunk fantasy world again.
This time the action first moves to Bone Port, where Lenore and the rest of the Springhaven Museum mount an expedition for knowledge that uncovers things that maybe should have been left buried.
I really love the new Victorian era the author has created. The setting is rich and easily imagined. Fraedrich is a master at dialogue - nothing seems forced here. In fact, the whole land of Invarnis is solid and substantial. There is no vague world building and reader confusion.
And let's get to the characters, a whole host of them, with strong back stories and depth. Lenore is our protagonist and I love the way her character grew in this one, as she struggles with her past, and tries to make the right decisions for her future (although at one point I was yelling STOP!)
The author blends fantasy and history and steampunk technology in a book what will sweep you up and deposit you into its pages.
An honourable mention here for Rook - crime lord extraordinaire, and easily one of my favourites.
If you're looking for something fresh and different add this to your list now!
This time the action first moves to Bone Port, where Lenore and the rest of the Springhaven Museum mount an expedition for knowledge that uncovers things that maybe should have been left buried.
I really love the new Victorian era the author has created. The setting is rich and easily imagined. Fraedrich is a master at dialogue - nothing seems forced here. In fact, the whole land of Invarnis is solid and substantial. There is no vague world building and reader confusion.
And let's get to the characters, a whole host of them, with strong back stories and depth. Lenore is our protagonist and I love the way her character grew in this one, as she struggles with her past, and tries to make the right decisions for her future (although at one point I was yelling STOP!)
The author blends fantasy and history and steampunk technology in a book what will sweep you up and deposit you into its pages.
An honourable mention here for Rook - crime lord extraordinaire, and easily one of my favourites.
If you're looking for something fresh and different add this to your list now!
November 14, 2019
The second book in the “Broken Gears” trilogy, “Into the Fire”, picks up seamlessly from where the first book left off, with only a few reminders of what had occurred in the previous book. This is definitely one of those series that you 1. Need to read in order and 2. Have to pay attention to as the author weaves sub plot atop sub plot while showcasing her lovely prose style writing. Which fits perfectly with this Victorian style book with mild steampunk flavors. I say mild mainly because these books tend to spend more time on the etiquette of the Victorian-like society then the technology, for example. That being said, it reads like a historical fiction with how Fraedrich shows the reader more of Lenore’s home nation, the societal rules, and the tropical island of Bone Port, where more than one discovery is made!
The thing with these books is that they are slow burns. Most of the book is this wonderful, atmospheric scene and world building, and is very character driven which I do really enjoy! But this is not going to be a mysterious page turner, despite the intrigue as to whom wants Lenore dead and the various criminal plots aimed at violent reform would lead you to believe. You know what the conflict is, and that trouble is brewing, but the threats and the actual conflict itself is absent for long stretches of the novel. Which makes some parts slower than others, but the parts where there is action? Where Rook is once more trying to keep Lenore from accidentally killing herself by rushing to do the right thing without entirely thinking it through, all of that is perfectly well paced! It’ fast, but not so fast that you ever feel like you miss something, so the twist at the end, while a shock, made sense, and I applaud any author who can do that! But, by 50% into the book, the expedition in Bone Port was over, and at 70% the party responsible for putting a hit out on Lenore was revealed.
At that point, I’m wondering what was left to be told in the story, and I was worried the book would begin to drag. Which was a real concern for me because the book is a slow and steady read as is—but not a boring one, even if the reveal of the party behind the threat to Lenore’s life felt anticlimactic. I mean, you have this mystery that we’ve been building up to for two books and then the answers come and the reasons felt a little petty and small given the lengths the killer’s go to get at Lenore. But I won’t say I’m disappointed that part of this story was closed, for it opened up to a bigger mystery, a bigger issue that is centered more on this broken world rather than solely on Lenore, and I really liked that! I truly loved the last 30% of this book, and I really enjoyed the character development and where the author went with building out these complex relationships that everyone has, even if at times the story toed that line too much in the love-triangle category… I can’t say that whole situation had me liking Lenore or Eamon—it did not, and honestly had me liking our main character less and less, until the end of the book. Though that wasn’t the case for Eamon, whose high born breeding often gave him an attitude I didn’t care for. Then the Lenore I loved, the one whose vulnerability truly showed her strength more than anything else, finally returned and the last section of the book flew by in a delicious whirlwind of action and heart break.
As was the case with the first book “Into the Fire” ends with a great setup for the next, and final book, in this trilogy. It’s not exactly a cliff hanger, as all the major plot points and intrigues are, if not solved at least addressed. But a lot of the character relationships are left in precarious places, our main cast left in an emotionally very low point which makes you nervous as to how, or even if, they will recover. Will their frayed and broken bonds be repaired? It’s hard to say. I know which ones I wouldn’t be all that sad to see let go if it comes to that, but I won’t say who to avoid potential spoilers. While the book is a slower read, I do recommend it if you love beautiful writing with heavy character driven stories, and some steampunk themes. The characters are well crafted, their relationships and interactions complex, and each sands well on their own, but there were still parts that dragged, and sections where Lenore did get under my skin, which I mean, she is meant to be a flawed character which is fabulous, but still. So I’m giving this book 4 stars for I did really enjoy it, and I will most certainly be finishing out the series, which includes the stand alone novella set in the same world!
The thing with these books is that they are slow burns. Most of the book is this wonderful, atmospheric scene and world building, and is very character driven which I do really enjoy! But this is not going to be a mysterious page turner, despite the intrigue as to whom wants Lenore dead and the various criminal plots aimed at violent reform would lead you to believe. You know what the conflict is, and that trouble is brewing, but the threats and the actual conflict itself is absent for long stretches of the novel. Which makes some parts slower than others, but the parts where there is action? Where Rook is once more trying to keep Lenore from accidentally killing herself by rushing to do the right thing without entirely thinking it through, all of that is perfectly well paced! It’ fast, but not so fast that you ever feel like you miss something, so the twist at the end, while a shock, made sense, and I applaud any author who can do that! But, by 50% into the book, the expedition in Bone Port was over, and at 70% the party responsible for putting a hit out on Lenore was revealed.
At that point, I’m wondering what was left to be told in the story, and I was worried the book would begin to drag. Which was a real concern for me because the book is a slow and steady read as is—but not a boring one, even if the reveal of the party behind the threat to Lenore’s life felt anticlimactic. I mean, you have this mystery that we’ve been building up to for two books and then the answers come and the reasons felt a little petty and small given the lengths the killer’s go to get at Lenore. But I won’t say I’m disappointed that part of this story was closed, for it opened up to a bigger mystery, a bigger issue that is centered more on this broken world rather than solely on Lenore, and I really liked that! I truly loved the last 30% of this book, and I really enjoyed the character development and where the author went with building out these complex relationships that everyone has, even if at times the story toed that line too much in the love-triangle category… I can’t say that whole situation had me liking Lenore or Eamon—it did not, and honestly had me liking our main character less and less, until the end of the book. Though that wasn’t the case for Eamon, whose high born breeding often gave him an attitude I didn’t care for. Then the Lenore I loved, the one whose vulnerability truly showed her strength more than anything else, finally returned and the last section of the book flew by in a delicious whirlwind of action and heart break.
As was the case with the first book “Into the Fire” ends with a great setup for the next, and final book, in this trilogy. It’s not exactly a cliff hanger, as all the major plot points and intrigues are, if not solved at least addressed. But a lot of the character relationships are left in precarious places, our main cast left in an emotionally very low point which makes you nervous as to how, or even if, they will recover. Will their frayed and broken bonds be repaired? It’s hard to say. I know which ones I wouldn’t be all that sad to see let go if it comes to that, but I won’t say who to avoid potential spoilers. While the book is a slower read, I do recommend it if you love beautiful writing with heavy character driven stories, and some steampunk themes. The characters are well crafted, their relationships and interactions complex, and each sands well on their own, but there were still parts that dragged, and sections where Lenore did get under my skin, which I mean, she is meant to be a flawed character which is fabulous, but still. So I’m giving this book 4 stars for I did really enjoy it, and I will most certainly be finishing out the series, which includes the stand alone novella set in the same world!
January 21, 2023
4.5 stars
This is a fascinating world that the author has created. It's a wonderful melding of steampunk sci-fi, paranormal magic (it includes one Vampyre and references to old world magic that is mostly in the past), mystery, historical fiction (pseudo-Victorian era), romance (yes, there is a love triangle), dystopian political structure (the Enforcers), and archaeology. I have never heard of this author before, but I'm really loving this series. Despite the fact that there is plenty of action, I would still consider this series a slow burn as there are so many different facets to this world and the author takes the time to develop them all. Rook reminds me a little bit of Kaz from Six of Crows, and despite his ruthlessness, he was easily one of my favorite crime lords. On the other hand Eoman is "the catch" but I often yelled at him for being such a stuffed shirt. He was both a product of his upbringing but also a rebel in his own way. But yeah, Rook does it better. I loved Felicia and Lowell (I especially loved Lowell) and look forward to seeing how their stories will continue in the third book. Neil was another one I kept yelling at in this book and although part of his actions was explained a little later, I was still mad at him for a large part of the book. Lenore was awesome and did a LOT of growing in this book, both professionally and personally. I'm looking forward to learning how everything works out for her.
Due to time constraints, I was only able to read a little bit of this book for a few days before I sat down and stayed up late to read the second half of the book in one sitting, lol. The first part begins with their archaeological trip which builds to some exciting times that lead to them returning home. The second part starts out slowly again, but builds steadily towards an exciting end. Without spoiling anything, my heart was ripped out a few times and I am invested in what will happen with Lenore and her found family. I will probably start the third book soon, along with the novella, but knowing how this book went, I need to play catch up with a few other books first.
This is a fascinating world that the author has created. It's a wonderful melding of steampunk sci-fi, paranormal magic (it includes one Vampyre and references to old world magic that is mostly in the past), mystery, historical fiction (pseudo-Victorian era), romance (yes, there is a love triangle), dystopian political structure (the Enforcers), and archaeology. I have never heard of this author before, but I'm really loving this series. Despite the fact that there is plenty of action, I would still consider this series a slow burn as there are so many different facets to this world and the author takes the time to develop them all. Rook reminds me a little bit of Kaz from Six of Crows, and despite his ruthlessness, he was easily one of my favorite crime lords. On the other hand Eoman is "the catch" but I often yelled at him for being such a stuffed shirt. He was both a product of his upbringing but also a rebel in his own way. But yeah, Rook does it better. I loved Felicia and Lowell (I especially loved Lowell) and look forward to seeing how their stories will continue in the third book. Neil was another one I kept yelling at in this book and although part of his actions was explained a little later, I was still mad at him for a large part of the book. Lenore was awesome and did a LOT of growing in this book, both professionally and personally. I'm looking forward to learning how everything works out for her.
Due to time constraints, I was only able to read a little bit of this book for a few days before I sat down and stayed up late to read the second half of the book in one sitting, lol. The first part begins with their archaeological trip which builds to some exciting times that lead to them returning home. The second part starts out slowly again, but builds steadily towards an exciting end. Without spoiling anything, my heart was ripped out a few times and I am invested in what will happen with Lenore and her found family. I will probably start the third book soon, along with the novella, but knowing how this book went, I need to play catch up with a few other books first.
October 6, 2017
Ok, I gotta admit, it took me a while to get into this book and it might be because I have never read any steampunk fantasy novels before. Could've also been the small print and trying to read it on my phone too haha fun stuff. But I am glad I stuck with it.
Dana's writing style grasped my attention from the get go with the way she weaves her tale as if you truly are there in Invarnis and Bone Port. And I gotta admit, the Bone Port part was hitting very close to home and the lovely (that's sarcastic) Florida weather that I'm used to, so I could relate to their thoughts and feelings about the place! Oh the pain of the constant heat. Also, couldn't imagine having to wear what Lenore and them wore in that heat. I'd be dying hahaha but I'm always hot.....
Anyways, tangent....I truly did enjoy this story and the rollercoaster of emotions that you go through on this journey. I mean, you can never feel truly safe, can ya? That's why I love when things just happened when I least expected it, gripping me into the novel and not wanting to stop. The only thing that I truly didn't like as much was the beginning since it was harder for me to get into it. But I am so glad I did.
Dana's writing style grasped my attention from the get go with the way she weaves her tale as if you truly are there in Invarnis and Bone Port. And I gotta admit, the Bone Port part was hitting very close to home and the lovely (that's sarcastic) Florida weather that I'm used to, so I could relate to their thoughts and feelings about the place! Oh the pain of the constant heat. Also, couldn't imagine having to wear what Lenore and them wore in that heat. I'd be dying hahaha but I'm always hot.....
Anyways, tangent....I truly did enjoy this story and the rollercoaster of emotions that you go through on this journey. I mean, you can never feel truly safe, can ya? That's why I love when things just happened when I least expected it, gripping me into the novel and not wanting to stop. The only thing that I truly didn't like as much was the beginning since it was harder for me to get into it. But I am so glad I did.
September 8, 2018
Another great book by Dana Fraedrich. I enjoyed visiting Bone Port with the characters and appreciated its unique island charm. It was nice to escape the stuffy white Victorian city of Springhaven for a more exotic locale. The addition of this new land made the world feel even more rich and alive. I'm especially curious to see what happens now that travelers from afar have returned to Invarnis after a century of seclusion.
I must say, I was pretty iffy about the love triangle in the first book between Lenore, Rook, and Eamon, mostly because love triangles are overdone and just insufferable in my opinion. However, I like how it works out in Into the Fire. While the sex scenes are all tasteful and still keep the book YA, they do get very steamy! (Pun intended.)
The climax was especially action packed and intense. During the first book, I kept hoping that Lenore and company would storm the Halls of Justice and free I was disappointed when it didn't happen, but the second book finally gives us the payoff for all of the tension with the Enforcers.
I think my favorite part of the climax was that Lenore finally called out the dashing rogue Rook on his BS.
I really enjoyed Out of the Shadows, and I liked Into the Fire even more. It's definitely worth the read, and I can't wait to get started on the third book in the series.
I must say, I was pretty iffy about the love triangle in the first book between Lenore, Rook, and Eamon, mostly because love triangles are overdone and just insufferable in my opinion. However, I like how it works out in Into the Fire. While the sex scenes are all tasteful and still keep the book YA, they do get very steamy! (Pun intended.)
The climax was especially action packed and intense. During the first book, I kept hoping that Lenore and company would storm the Halls of Justice and free I was disappointed when it didn't happen, but the second book finally gives us the payoff for all of the tension with the Enforcers.
I think my favorite part of the climax was that Lenore finally called out the dashing rogue Rook on his BS.
I really enjoyed Out of the Shadows, and I liked Into the Fire even more. It's definitely worth the read, and I can't wait to get started on the third book in the series.
February 20, 2023
This is more 3.5 stars if Goodreads allowed it. I think in all honesty I left it too long between the first and second book, as I did absolutely enjoy this book and Fraedrich’s cool steampunk Victorian style world but I found myself not as invested as I normally am.
I do think I knocked off half a star/a star because Lenore and Rook are still not together. I like Eamonn, but COME ON. Rook is so much better and the way he adores and loves Lenore is so selfless. Also, Lenore and Eamonn are married which feels so permanent and honestly, it broke my heart a bit reading the wedding and how their relationship shifted slightly. I can’t wait to continue the series and I want to find out what is going on with Neal, as he was so tetchy with Lenore during this book for not clear reasons? Lenore was such a badass in this book, especially in the Bone Port.
I think this series is such a slow-burn, which I love. For a book with lots of action, many main characters and sub-plots, the series is so focused on the characters which I really like. So much happens in each book but it is never rushed. The multiple perspectives also helps us get more of an insight into all of the characters. I liked that this sequel immediately carried on from the first book, and seems to have stopped at not a cliffhanger, but at a place that suggests what may be to come in the third and final book in the trilogy. I’m enjoying this world and trilogy so far and can’t wait to read the third. This series feels to me like a twist on the dystopian genre with themes of rebellion, rising against power and class differences. I think fans of Hunger Games would enjoy this series.
I do think I knocked off half a star/a star because Lenore and Rook are still not together. I like Eamonn, but COME ON. Rook is so much better and the way he adores and loves Lenore is so selfless. Also, Lenore and Eamonn are married which feels so permanent and honestly, it broke my heart a bit reading the wedding and how their relationship shifted slightly. I can’t wait to continue the series and I want to find out what is going on with Neal, as he was so tetchy with Lenore during this book for not clear reasons? Lenore was such a badass in this book, especially in the Bone Port.
I think this series is such a slow-burn, which I love. For a book with lots of action, many main characters and sub-plots, the series is so focused on the characters which I really like. So much happens in each book but it is never rushed. The multiple perspectives also helps us get more of an insight into all of the characters. I liked that this sequel immediately carried on from the first book, and seems to have stopped at not a cliffhanger, but at a place that suggests what may be to come in the third and final book in the trilogy. I’m enjoying this world and trilogy so far and can’t wait to read the third. This series feels to me like a twist on the dystopian genre with themes of rebellion, rising against power and class differences. I think fans of Hunger Games would enjoy this series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 22, 2018
I’m really hoping this isn’t the end of the series. I think my favorite aspect of these books is the characters - they all seem so well developed and unique from each other. They’ve all got their flaws, they work together well (sometimes only when they have to!), and it isn’t a case of “one special underdog girl saves the world”. I love books where teamwork plays a part.
So much happened in this book - certain things would come to a conclusion that I assumed would be the end of the book...and yet there was still more to go. I loved it because I felt like I just kept getting more of their wonderful stories and was always wondering where the heck it would go next. :)
I was a little stressed about a few things being sort of up in the air so that’s why I’m really hoping there’s more to come! Some people enjoy imagining their own endings but I need to see in writing exactly what happens because I’m a bit obsessive about closure. :/ It did seem to end in a way that opens things up for new adventures, so I’m hoping! 🤞🏼
Another thing I just remembered that I really liked about these books is we get insights from many characters. I loved seeing scenes and reveals from characters other than the MC, rather than being told after the fact that something happened. And the characters are so well written that it’s easy to follow along with any scene changes.
I’ll just end with: I love your writing, Dana. :)
So much happened in this book - certain things would come to a conclusion that I assumed would be the end of the book...and yet there was still more to go. I loved it because I felt like I just kept getting more of their wonderful stories and was always wondering where the heck it would go next. :)
I was a little stressed about a few things being sort of up in the air so that’s why I’m really hoping there’s more to come! Some people enjoy imagining their own endings but I need to see in writing exactly what happens because I’m a bit obsessive about closure. :/ It did seem to end in a way that opens things up for new adventures, so I’m hoping! 🤞🏼
Another thing I just remembered that I really liked about these books is we get insights from many characters. I loved seeing scenes and reveals from characters other than the MC, rather than being told after the fact that something happened. And the characters are so well written that it’s easy to follow along with any scene changes.
I’ll just end with: I love your writing, Dana. :)
September 29, 2018
By the time I finished book one, I knew I was going to be obsessed with this series and I was right! Into the Fire picked up during an exciting event promised in book one, bringing in a new amazing setting and introducing more great characters. I carried my Kindle with me constantly because I couldn't stop reading! Like the first book (and even more, really), Into the Fire gives you ALL THE FEELS from excitement, fear, intrigue, laughter, and some wonderfully swoony-stuff. I'm so excited for the next book to come out!
May 5, 2021
This is book number two in the broken gears series. You should read book one 1st to appreciate this book. The storyline is well defined with interesting characters and the vampire. After book one this is a must read. You will love the characters and the interactions and how they work together. The steampunk is well done. The storyline is engaging with good imaging along with the world building is awesome. The narration will maintain your interest. The book will not disappoint.
December 27, 2018
Lanore, Eamond, Rook, Camille, Dimitri,
Lahore is a grad student who works for Neal at Springhaven Museum in the Archnotecnolgy Program. Neal and his wife Mina are her foster parents. Neal and Lanore are on an expedition to Bone Port when many complications ensue.
Excellent characterization and plotting.
Lahore is a grad student who works for Neal at Springhaven Museum in the Archnotecnolgy Program. Neal and his wife Mina are her foster parents. Neal and Lanore are on an expedition to Bone Port when many complications ensue.
Excellent characterization and plotting.
April 7, 2019
So beautifully written! I love the steampunk, vampire, love, and magic all rolled up into one!!!
June 26, 2020
Gloriously fun and warm, but full of action, tragedy, and twists! And I really hate one particular guy.... But it's awesome that I hate him! Highly recommend!
June 24, 2018
Love this book, and all of its twists and turns! Definitely looking forward to the next one!
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