Laura’s Reviews > Altered America: Steampunk Stories > Status Update

Ticktock Girl - One story that could have been interesting, but it's not well developed for my taste.

Web of Blood and Iron - The beginning was really promising, but the story kept deflating until it reached a very dull end. I guess the reader was supposed to be shocked, but she was not.

Her windowed eyes, her chambered heart - Elspeth & Artemus again, but this story was much more interesting than the other one (Snakes on a train) in my humble opinion. The reader learns about their relation, their current case is intriguing, and I really liked small details such as the birdies.

Rappacini's Crow - AWESOME.
OK, I was starting to think this book was crap, but this story has redeemed it. I was hooked from the beginning, From the main character, to the story development to the conclusion, it's a little masterpiece.

Snakes on a train - This could have been good. The idea was interesting, seems like a good starting point for a novella - but as it is now it certainly lacks depth.

Laurel Finch, Laurel Finch, Where Do You Wander? - Quite predictable and boring story.

Rare Pears and Greengages - Very good plot, the story was nicely developed... but there were just too many mystical creatures for my taste. Too distracting.

Clockwork fairies - Very promising start (the author could base a whole novella on this premise) but the end is sudden and the story feels somewhat unfinished.