Steampunk Reads discussion

Hi all

Am an avid reader but have never ventured into Steampunk even though I am really interested in trying.

I do like some romance to my reading (sorry purists!) so can someone recommend a good book to start with?

Thx :)

Herekittykitty wrote: "Hi all

Am an avid reader but have never ventured into Steampunk even though I am really interested in trying.

I do like some romance to my reading (sorry purists!) so can someone recommend a ..."

Yes, yes! The Volcano Lady and The Volcano Lady. These comprise one book, gripping, thrilling, about 800 pages long, with a romantic subplot that builds in slowly and almost by surprise. I came for the adventure, enjoyed the romance, and read the last 200 pages in a rush; couldn't put it down.

Edit: That shows one book twice for some reason. They are Volumes I and II. You'll see when you follow the links.

You'll be wanting Gail Carriger's Parasol Protectorate books then, if you like your supernatural as well.



That's the first of a series with individual stories and slow-burn romance. With a fairly light tone and little bit sexy.

I'm just trying to think which others have the stronger romance threads, um Shelley Adina's



Now you could also (if you don't mind a little self-promotion) try mine as well which, individually are murder/mystery/thrillers but there's also a fairly potent slow-burn romance. Mine are definitely adult reading (not gratuitous but I don't hold back where it's needed) but still have humour.



This is the first three novellas in one - currently on offer because I've just released the fourth.



*end of self-promotion*

I have a few for you to try, all steampunk with a side dish of romance. First, I couldn't agree more with the suggestion of Gail Carriger's series....smart, romantic & laugh out loud funny.
Some others:

"Nefertiti's Heart" (A.W. Exley)
"Study in Silks" (Emma Jane Holloway)
"The Miss Education of Dr. Exeter" (Jillian Stone)
"A Conspiracy of Alchemists" (Liesel Schwarz)

Hope you find something you enjoy!

Thx so much for suggestions!

I love Nefertiti's Heart, still need to read Nero's Fiddle in the same series. I love the mix of steampunk and ancient history/ mythology.

The Constantine Affliction is a surprisingly enjoyable read though I do wish T. Aaron Payton would give us another entry into this world.