Christian Fiction Devourers discussion

Who's in for October's Book of the Month?



It is 1901 when clockmaker and brilliant tinker Sydney Forrester inherits Blakely House, the eclectic estate of an estranged uncle she's never met. The well-known but mysterious industrialist has left behind a stunning array of peculiar inventions--and a couple of nephews intent on removing this interloper from the estate. Convinced that Sydney has something to do with their uncle's death, the late master's nephews contest the will and work against their cousin at every turn.

Sydney finds a sometimes-ally in the estate's butler, an ex-adventurer who ran aground on the island years ago. But when a mysterious man washes ashore with a stunning surprise that upsets everything, Sydney must prove she has inherited the late master's brilliance as well as his property--or someone else will.

I'm in for this one!

I'm in as well!

Already read it. I'm in!

Seems good.

I'm looking forward to this!

I am in!!

I started this and her writing is exceptional! However, I don't read books that make light of pirates who are as bad as terrorists, so am going to pass on this. I will look for other books by her, though. Plus (view spoiler)[there is no way she could have known the man who helped her on the beach was a pirate just by looking at him. (hide spoiler)]

I have this one downloaded, will start it today at lunch.

I enjoyed it very much

I'm in. just got the notification from the library that it is ready for pickup.

It is next to read.

I got it from the library, but I haven't started it yet. I am hoping to read it soon though!

Here we are at the 15th of the month and discussion is now open.

This is such a unique and engaging tale. What were your thoughts about it?

I wasn't sure based on the title, but I ended up enjoying it. Just a little of the creepy for October, a mystery, a little romance. Sydney was funny, enlightening, naive, but yet had me smiling and laughing in places. She truly saw most things in life like the books she read. But she was a whiz at gears and levers. The way she came to people and made them comfortable, other than her rotten cousins, showed the heart she had.

I really enjoyed this book. I loved Sydney. And I loved all the clockwork gadgets in the house. I stayed up late last night to finish it.

Missy and Linda, thanks for sharing your thoughts and glad you enjoyed it.

Perhaps it's my own neurodivergence speaking, but did anyone else feel like Sydney (and perhaps Emmet) was on the autism spectrum?
I absolutely loved this book! All the fascinating steampunk/industrialist vibes, and the mystery, and the romance . . . ahh . . . it made my heart happy!

Kate wrote: "Perhaps it's my own neurodivergence speaking, but did anyone else feel like Sydney (and perhaps Emmet) was on the autism spectrum?
I absolutely loved this book! All the fascinating steampunk/indust..."

Yes I was thinking that. Especially Sydney.

I had a good time reading this one! I love the mystery and adventure of this story. I thought the Blakely house definitely gave off the creepy/whimsical vibes. I like Sydney in this story so much! Even though she was super smart she still had a giving and kind heart that just endeared me to her character. I also love Andre, Aunt Lottie and Angel.

This book helped me to remember that I can trust God even when I feel scared and He will help me as long as I'm willing to take the first step!

Kate wrote: "Perhaps it's my own neurodivergence speaking, but did anyone else feel like Sydney (and perhaps Emmet) was on the autism spectrum?
I absolutely loved this book! All the fascinating steampunk/indust..."

I thought so too.

Chantel wrote: "I had a good time reading this one! I love the mystery and adventure of this story. I thought the Blakely house definitely gave off the creepy/whimsical vibes. I like Sydney in this story so much! ..."

Love this Chantel! Thanks for popping in to share your thoughts.

Staci wrote: "Chantel wrote: "I had a good time reading this one! I love the mystery and adventure of this story. I thought the Blakely house definitely gave off the creepy/whimsical vibes. I like Sydney in this..."

Thanks Staci!😊

I’m still waiting on mine to come available in Libby. Still saying about two weeks.

Lynnette wrote: "I’m still waiting on mine to come available in Libby. Still saying about two weeks."

Sigh Lynnette. Hope your copy arrives sooner than expected.